Dear Animal supporters,

Refuge RR , it's horses, dogs ,cats and other animals need your urgent help !

With the overall economy over the past year, there has been a huge decline in donations, but yet a huge increase in animal emergencies. These animals were not sought out by the Refuge but were taken in because members of society failed them. As with dogs and cats , the number of abandoned or neglected horses is on the rise. We have always been proud to be able to come to the aid of all that needed it . However , with the current reality, it is no longer possible to further take in new animals at this time.

In addition to the current situation, our water well has recently gone dry again , and as a result , water must be transported at least 3 times every single day from a neighbour and needless to say that adds many more hours of work. The Refuge is responsible for a total of 400+ animals which include all kinds, small and large.

Refuge RR urgently needs your help. If we do not receive a massive response from the public the animals and horses will no longer be saved and given a decent home. We urge you to help us help them ! Please be generous and remember no donation is too small. A tax receipt will be sent for donations of $ 25.00 and up.

You can hit the "donate now "button and donate on line on home page or "how you can help "section , which you will be able to instantly print a tax receipt  OR you can send a cheque to Refuge RR  21305 Concession 10 Rd. RR2, Alexandria, ON. K0C-1A0  for which we will gladly mail you a tax receipt .

Thank you on behalf of all volunteers and the animals at Refuge RR .

During the demo that was held in Masseuville Quebec at the notorious Richelieu horse slaughterhouse (see http://www.defendhorsescanada.org/ChambersofCarnage.html) protesters managed to save Joe( formerly known as Macho ) from having his skull blown out...Why was he going to be killed ?  Simply because his owner did not want to pay for his castration...even though he made money breeding this magnificent being. He figured he would make a little bit more money on his brutal tortured death.

Well we are happy to say Joe is now safe under the care of Refuge RR .However, this stunning 5 year old Canadian needs a permanent home a.s.a.p. He needs someone who knows how to handle a newly gelded horse. He is very sweet but does not know what outdoor freedom is all about. He lived the life of many stallions...alone locked in a stall...only taken out for breeding services....If you are experienced , have a large property and can love and appreciate this beautiful healthy animal for what he is , please email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Thank you to all who assisted in saving Joe ( Macho ) especially Josée, the Ottawa Animal Defence league and Joyce.

Rose

Dear friends and supporters, we would like to let you know that Beauty is back at home at the Refuge and she is doing well. We will keep you posted on her recovery , right now it's too soon to tell if all will go back to normal, keep your fingers crossed and say a prayer for her.

Animal abuse confirmed by CFIA ( re horse abuse at Canadian slaughter plants Bouvry Exports and Viande Richelieu)

http://canadianhorsedefencecoalition.wordpress.com/2010/06/30/animal-abuse-confirmed-by-cfia/

Refuge RR needs help for rescued Belgian horses.

http://canadianhorsedefencecoalition.wordpress.com/2010/07/10/six-belgians-need-help/

 List of plants poisonous to equines.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_plants_poisonous_to_equines

Neglected N.B. horses being rescued

The seizure of 38 emaciated horses by the New Brunswick SPCA has shocked provincial horse owners ,but it has also compelled them to take action.See link for full story....

http://news.sympatico.cbc.ca/canada/neglected_nb_horses_being_rescued/3a38a785

Stop the Sable Island Seal slaughter- PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/883/975/627?z00m=19864918

Sable Island Cod killer?

http://www.thecoast.ca/halifax/sable-islands-cod-killer/content?oid=1708783

Emergency water trucked in for wild horses

http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2010/07/105.shtml

Court orders halt to wild-horse muster

http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2010/07/104.shtml

 Stop the abuse at the Calgary Stampede!

Tracs supports the Vancouver Humane Society (VHS) in their efforts to expose and bring changes to the Calgary Stampede.

http://vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/stampede.html

Statement from TRACS about the five horse deaths at the Calgary Stampede

http://canadianhorsedefencecoalition.wordpress.com/2010/07/15/statement.from-tracs-about-the-five-horse-deaths-st-the-calgary-stampede/

Please contact the Calgary Stampede to tell them you do not support activities that put animals at risk of injuries and death.

Vern Kimball

Chief Executive Officer

Calgary Stampede

Box 1060, Station M

Calgary, Alberta T2P-2K8  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Responsible Animal Care Society (TRACS)

http://www.tracs-bc.ca/

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Contact the sponsors of the Calgary Stampede and Chuckwagon race

http://www.vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/stampede_sponsors.html

The CVMA position statement on animals used in entertainment is here:

http://canadianveterinarians.net/ShowText.aspx?ResourceID=23

CVMA contact info: http://canadianveterinarians.net/contact-directory.aspx

Far too high a toll for "entertainment"  6th horse dies at Calgary Stampede

http://canadianhorsedefencecoalition.wordpress.com/2010/07/16/far-too-high-a-tll-for-entertainment/

SIGN THE PETITION TO BAN CALF-ROPING

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/Ban-Calf-Roping-Calgary-Stampede

For out of province citizens, please write to your'concerns to your MP as well as the Prime Ministers office .

To contact Jean Charest: http://www.premier-ministre.gouv.qc.ca/premier-ministre/nous-joindre/nous-joindre-en.shtml

To contact Prime Minister Harper: http://pm.gc.ca/eng/contact.asp?pageld=30&featureld=10

Desiree Arsenault

Manager of communications

Calgary Humane Society

(403) 723-6033   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Thoroughbreds at risk for slaughter in BC

If you know anyone who can give any of these beautiful perfect horses a home...Please contact them immediately!

http://canadianhorsedefencecoalition.wordpress.com/2010/07/23/thoroughbreds-at-risk-for-slaughter-in-bc/

Photos of the horses to be saved here...

http://www.forthehorse.com/Horse%20Rescue.html