Humane Society and Celebs Go to the Hill for Horses

There is nothing more annoying than a disgruntled animal "activist" sitting around late at night at his/her computer condemning the actions of individuals and/or organizations that are actually making real, positive changes on behalf of animals.

For someone to say that HSUS doesn't help animals because all or most of their money doesn't go toward "direct care" is as stupid as those in denial about global climate change who say after every time it snows: "So much for global warming... har har." Stupid, naive and completely missing the big picture.

Lynn of AZ 9:03AM February 03, 2010

If HSUS feels so strongly about horses and humane treatment then why don't they cough up some of those millions to actually help animals? It is sickening that a group that takes in over 100 million annually spends less than 6% on direct animal care. Yes HSUS lobbied to close slaughter houses knowing that many horses would suffer an even crueler fate when owners who could no longer care for them were left with no options. HSUS irresponsibly made NO preparations for alternative housing or care for horses that would be abandoned as a result of the closures. Yes they knew this would happen as it was widely discussed. Their Black Beauty Ranch was full and no arrangements were made to purchase another facility or to make more room for the overflow.

While it is disturbing to see healthy adoptable horses slaughtered for food I would rather see that than a slow cruel death from starvation or neglect. It least with slaughtering their death is not a waste and providing food is not a bad thing even if people in the US feel skimish about horsemeat.

As to the bubble head vapid stars that parade around with HSUS and PETA trying to close businesses and tell others how to live, they are easily dealt with and the public is moving this direction. I would never get my moral compass from people who act the way so many celebrities do. They are funny to watch but frankly no one wants to have a family member conduct themselves the way most of the film/music industry does.

It is time people stop listening to Whining Wayne he makes a great living off the backs of animals and does NOTHING about direct animal care. He intentionally diverts funds from local humane societies and indirectly is responsible for more animal suffering than the worst abuse case. I guess that is okay because according to Whining Wayne he has never felt a true bond with domestic animals the way most people do. Huh?! How he got that job is anyone's guess. Perhaps it is those mob connections. After all what better front for money laudering than a charity.

Get a real job Wayne!

Publius of AL 11:27PM January 29, 2010

Are the celebrities going to buy the unwanted horses? Has anyone explained or shown them the vast numbers of abandoned horses that people can no longer afford to care for? Are they going to help pay for the euthanasia and the disposal of the carcasses of the horses? There are consequences for these actions. We need to think with our heads for a change.

pemmom of ID 3:26PM January 28, 2010

I work at the HSUS, and our organization has been a long-time advocate of responsible pet ownership. Check out http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/pets/.

It's a mistake to equate horse slaughter with humane euthanasia. There was a history of abuse and cruelty at the three U.S. slaughterhouses (now closed), including employees whipping horses in the face and horses giving birth on the killing floors. Undercover footage also showed conscious horses being shackled and hoised by a rear leg before having their throats cut.

USDA statistics show that 92 percent of all horses sent to slaughter arrive in "good" condition. These animals are healthy, sound, and could have productive lives ahead of them.

Hillary of VT 11:26AM January 28, 2010