Wellington Town-Crier: Pets 911 Helps Horses Find Homes Through The Internet
Filed under: Pets 911 - October 5, 2007
Horse owners looking for a new mount or companion can now search the Internet for adoptable equines through a national horse adoption database launched by the Humane Society of the United States and Pets911.com.
The database, available through humanesociety.org and Pets911.com, is a clearinghouse of available horses offered by a wide spectrum of rescue organizations.
Any non-profit rescue agency with horses available for adoption is eligible to participate, and there is no charge to list or search for horses. More than 100 horses are currently posted on the site, and that number is expected to grow rapidly as more rescue agencies avail themselves of this new outlet.
Horse rescue groups interested in posting horses on the Horse Adoption Network should e-mail equineprotection@hsus.org.
“Pets 911 is always happy to team up with the Humane Society of the United States because of its commitment to the well-being of animals,” Pets 911 Program Manager Tracyann Mains said. “We are excited for the opportunity to promote horses as an important form of animal companionship in addition to household pets like cats and dogs.”
Humane Society of the United States Director of Equine Protection Keith Dane agreed. “This new service is in keeping with our philosophy that an adopted horse is an excellent choice for many horse enthusiasts and that rescues should be one of the first places they look for a new prospect,” Dane said. “Many people only think of dogs and cats when they think of pet adoption. With this marketing search tool, more people can now consider adoption when deciding to bring a new horse into their lives. Rescued horses can have successful careers as competitors in the show ring, as recreational riding horses, and of course, as companion animals.”
This initiative is one of a number of new projects underway as part of the Humane Society program “Horses: Companions for Life,” aimed at educating the public about responsible horse ownership and reducing the number of homeless horses in the U.S. Other Humane Society projects include:
“The Horse Rescue, Sanctuary and Retirement Survey and Database:” The Humane Society is conducting a survey of horse rescue, sanctuary and retirement organizations across the U.S. to identify the total number of organizations and their geographic distribution. A national horse rescue database will be compiled from the survey results.
“The ‘Companions for Life’ Barn Poster and Informational Brochure Series:” Recently, the Humane Society of the United States released the first in a series of barn posters aimed at providing basic horse care and handling tips to horse owners. The first poster provides information on the basic physical, emotional and social needs of horses.
“The Equine Care Guide:” Scheduled for publication in 2008, the book is aimed at both first-time and seasoned horse owners and will cover a wide range of topics including choosing the right horse; feeding, housing, veterinary and hoof care; riding, training and competition and end-of-life decisions and options.
“Animal Care Expo:” The 2008 HSUS Animal Care Expo will feature a number of educational seminars on horse care, rescue and welfare topics, designed to help prepare members of the nation’s animal care and control community for some of the equine issues they may face in their professional careers.
The Humane Society of the United States is the nation’s largest animal protection organization. For more information, visit www.humanesociety.org.
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