Rescue Warnings

Rescue Warnings

This is information sent to me by rescues or other concerned individuals. In most cases the person or organization listed are considered to be a risk if an animal is adopted into their care.

Do you know someone who has been convicted of animal cruelty? Maybe you know someone who sells horses to the slaughter houses.

Let's spread the word so that other horse owners are warned.

Please watch out if you are in this area and be sure to ask for identification from any person claiming to be with a rescue group. Poor owner and poor rescue group that the guy is claiming to work with!

http://www.wbir.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=60811&provider=rss&provider=email

Rescue group warns of horse hoax

Brittany Bailey Updated: 7/15/2008 12:51:05 AM Posted: 7/14/2008 11:30:46 PM

At Mike and Tracy Merriman's Jefferson County farm, you can find just about any animal, from a donkey to a dog and a cat. Plus, the couple has 13 horses.

"My husband has a soft spot," Tracy Merriman said. "I think sometimes they eat better than I do."

So Merriman was on guard when a stranger showed up last week.

"He said, 'Well, we just need to come out and investigate before we bring a trailer out,'" Merriman said. "'You know, how many we're going to take, if any at all.' I said, 'not here, you ain't.'"

Merriman says the man claimed to be with Horse Haven, a non-profit group based in West Knoxville.

"No, I'm not going to give up my horses, not just to anybody," she said. "I want identification, I want proof, and he didn't have any of that, he wouldn't even tell us his name."

The man focused in on Sugar, a horse the Merrimans admit is skinny. But they say it's because she bred too young.

Stephanie Solomon agrees. She lives just up the road from the Merrimans. She also is the president of Horse Haven.

"Horse Haven representatives always have ID, we operate within the law, and we never try to seize horses without law enforcement present," Solomon said.

Solomon says someone pulled off a similar scam about a year and a half ago in Blount and Sevier counties.

Now, she's trying to get the word out about this current scam so that no one else will get taken by this horse hoax.

"My thoughts are that people will get the wrong idea about what Horse Haven's trying to do and that they will possibly, worse-case scenario would be, turn their horses over to these people, and that would be bad 'cause I don't know where they're going," Solomon said.

If you have any information about this hoax, you're asked to call Horse Haven at 609-4030.

Anyone Who Lost Their Horse(s) In Sullivan County CONTACT ME! (Sulli

Posted by: "nitemistfarm" equine4u@aol.com nitemistfarm

Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:21 am (PDT)

This was found on nhcraigslist. Thought I would share it
Anyone Who Lost Their Horse(s) In Sullivan County CONTACT ME!
(Sullivan County, NH)
Reply to: sale-728735808@craigslist.org (sale-728735808 @ craigslist.org)
Date: 2008-06-22, 4:16PM EDT
Anyone who has lost their horse or other animals to a "Fraudulent
Rescue Operation" running in Sullivan County, NH, PLEASE Contact me
by email.
Even if it was up to 6 years ago & even if Authorities were Present.
The woman posing as a rescuer is a fraud and is 'NOT' Licensed & does
NOT represent ANY Humane Society. She Resided in Unity, NH. &
Lempster, NH.
You Are NOT Alone!!
We are banding together for a "Class Action Law Suit", under New
Hampshire Criminal Code Title 62; RSA:637 "Theft By
Deception", "Theft By Unauthorized Taking" and United States
Constitutional Violations under USC Title 18; Section 241-242 AND USC
Section 1983, 1985, 1986.
You Do Have Recourse

Update on the Following information:

Manager of horse rescue facility sentenced to prison in cruelty case

9:35 AM Tue, Jul 01, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0)
Posted by: PE News

An Antelope Valley horse rescue manager has pleaded no contest to two felony counts of animal cruelty.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's office says Janis Damiani was sentenced to two years and eight months in state prison after entering the plea Monday.

Damiani initially pleaded not guilty to 30 counts of animal cruelty on June 18. By pleading no contest, prosecutors agreed to dismiss 28 counts against her.

Prosecutors say the remaining two counts involve a horse and dog that had to be euthanized after being removed from the Equus Sanctuary in Pearblossom during a raid by animal control officers in early June.

About 100 horses were taken off the property and transferred to other facilities.

—The Associated Press

Original info:

I am getting mixed information on this situation. Most are saying that this is a rescue turned hoarding situation and not all the horses are being put down, just the ones that are not expected to make it. As more information comes in, I will post it here.

Here are a couple of quotes from the ABR forum on the other side of this:

1. From what I've read on another board (fugly), the original author of this e-mail is an animal hoarder herself who has had dogs removed from her that were in horrible condition (profiled on the news at one point). The horse "rescue" organization in question has had many issues over the years, and animal control is evaluating and humanely euthanizing the horses that are too sick or debilitated to attempt any type of treatment (I read that this was about 20 of the 100 horses). The rest will be moved to an undisclosed rescue facility.

2. This is the same topic a few months ago where I got attacked on this forum and the post was closed. Equus was in the courts in Jan. with another court date for Febr.

Animal Control had a good case at the time, with places lined up to send them if a seizure was in the plan. HSUS was following it with A/C.

Others got involved and things heated up on this forum. I just wonder why this woman is allowed to still have them after so many months. She had like 118 horses back in January. I have been told she has had problems with A/C and her lack of care for the horses several times in the past. They had no water back in Jan. when a/c went out for a visit.

I certainly hope the first post is blown out of proportion. Maybe tomorrow more news will surface.

Original info I received:

Please send to CA contacts. Thanks.

-----Original Message-----
From: lapounddogs [mailto:lapounddogs@earthlink.net]
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 8:50 PM
To: lapounddogs
Subject: SPAM-LOW: MORE INFO--EMERGENCY!!! Lancaster, CA--Marcia Mayeda is murdering 105 horses RIGHT NOW

----- Forwarded Message -----

To: lapounddogs@earthlink.net

Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 5:34 PM

Subject: Re Equus

You forgot to tell people that Gail Kane lives at 9350 Lost Valley Ranch Road, Leona Valley, CA 93551.

She appears to be a sleazy horse trader who poses as having a "children's riding program" so she can get free horses to sell for slaughter. She tried to trade Janis four bales of hay for four horses. The sheriffs escorted her off of the property just a few days ago. She vowed to be back and she is.

----- Forwarded Message -----

To: lapounddogs@earthlink.net

Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 1:33 PM

Subject: EMERGENCY!!! Lancaster, CA--Marcia Mayeda is murdering 105 horses RIGHT NOW

CROSS-POST AND FORWARD EVERYWHERE!!!

Mass murderer Marcia Mayeda and her band of bloodthirsty killers of LA county animal control obtained an illegal warrant from a corrupt court to raid Equus Horse Sanctuary in Juniper Hills (animal control has no right to apply for or execute search warrants). They are there RIGHT NOW slaughtering horses--they have already slaughtered 5 or 6 horses and thrown them in a dumpster and they will continue to murder 99 more horses!!! They will continue to kill the old horses until all are dead. The monsters have generators and lights, they will continue their kill fest all day and all night.

Some of the co-conspirators in the mass murder: Chris, George, someone with the last name Scott, someone with the last name Rachel, and Sherry Koenig of LA county animal control all were spotten on the premises of Equus Sanctuary today sadistically enjoying the kill fest. There are six vets there, in vehicles that say "veterinarian", doing nothing but killing horses. The horse-murdering sadists have been slaughtering the poor equines at Equus since 8:00 this morning, and as horrendous as that is, on top of it, the sadists are being paid to perpetrate the atrocity with your tax dollars! DA investigators and swat team running around in their costumes trying to be big shots by murdering senior citizen horses horses, like the horses were going to shoot them or something! .

These precious horses are all rescues and some are 30 years old. Since they were rescued by Equus, these horses have lived their lives in rustic contentment, and until today they have been safe in the loving care of their sanctuary and caretaker Janet. But now their safety has been shattered, Mayeda and the rest of her thugs have invaded the safety of the sanctuary, and because the old horses are thin--that's the way that old animals get--Mayeda hauled poor Janet off to jail, claiming, what else? Animal cruelty of course. The killers regard animals being old and thin as a crime punishable by death, and imprisonment of their caretakers. The bloodthirsty killers of LA county animal control are so blatantly out of control, so intent upon perpetrating and escalating their mass murder of precious animals, that for today's bloodfest, they even set up tents and have catered food--they are making a party out of mass murdering these 105 innocent horses!

A woman named Gail Kaye is responsible for the death of every horse on that property, that Mayeda murders. Kaye was at the Equus Sanctuary last week, trespassing, she was seeking to get free horses, and representing herself as an employee of LA animal control. She wouldn't leave the property and had to be forcibly removed by the sheriff's office. In retaliation for not obtaining free horses, she conspired with Marcia Mayeda, Sherry Koenig and the rest of the killer crew to go out and destroy the whole sanctuary. Kaye is there right now with her horse trailer picking out the cream of the crop, and picking up free horses in her white ford F350 long bed pickup truck with a horse trailer, with tape on her license plate so that no one will know who she is, all of which is illegal and they should arrest her for it. Kaye, along with her buddy, Mayeda, is responsible for the slaughter.

The U.S. has now shut down and officially banned all horse slaughterhouses. But horse slaughter is alive and well, and continually escalates, perpetrated by the sadists of LA county animal control, and other murderous pounds. When is the slaughter going to stop, when will people demand an end to the reign of terror by the Nazi animal controls, SPCA's, "Humane" Societies, and other sadists who continue and keep escalating their total victimization of innocent animals and their caretakers???

Please contact the press, no one is out there to witness this horror being perpetrated by the psychotic killers who will never be content until every animal in the world is dead. Also, please call the LA county DA's office at (213) 974-3512, and demand that these monstrous sadists of LA county animal control, especially Marcia Mayeda, be stopped from continuing to perpetrate their crimes, and be brought to justice.

Call Linda of Equus at (818) 935-7477 cell phone. You can also try the sanctuary office number but that may not be a working number anymore: (530) 260-0148.

Please call all the TV stations and demand they cover this story. Channel 4 refused, saying, oh, well, the horses are old, so they are not bothering to even go out to cover the slaughter! The horses need help, Equus desperately needs an attorney. Also go and see what you can do to stop the killing, or at least to document it and bear witness, take your cameras and video recorders. The sanctuary is located off the 14 freeway, exit at Pearblossom, then ask one of the local businesses for directions to the sanctuary.

Sad story, famous person

Posted by: "Kim York" angelremi@comcast.net grovelandaco

Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:04 pm (PDT)
news: health
Unser Could Face Animal Cruelty Charges
When Bobby Unser Jr. was evicted from his home in Albuquerque¹s North
Valley, his landlord took pictures of Unser¹s animals, all of whom were
neglected. The son of multi-time Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Unser, Bobby
is in jail on drug charges.
The horses, goats and dogs seized at Unser¹s home were emaciated and hadn¹t
had hoof care or grooming in some time. A longtime friend of Unser¹s ex-wife
is currently caring for the animals, and Bernalillo County Sheriff Darren
White has been made aware of the situation.
Whether Unser will be charged with 4th degree felony animal cruelty, which
carries a sentence of up to 19 months in prison, has not been determined,
according to Animal Protection of New Mexico, however, the sheriff is avid
about prosecuting animal cruelty cases, the group says.
In another cruelty case, an Ohio judge ordered restitution of $24,363 from a
woman who neglected her horses. The woman, Diane Silbaugh, was convicted of
neglecting several horses seized from her property. She has agreed to pay
more than $24,000 restitution to the agency, Portage Animal Protective
League (PAPL), that is caring for the horses.
Silbaugh, 55, appeared before Judge John Enlow for a hearing on restitution
to be paid in the case, which has spanned nearly five months now, according
to the local newspaper, the Record-Courier.
Silbaugh is currently serving a 180-day sentence in the Portage County jail
after pleading guilty in March to several misdemeanor counts of animal
cruelty and one felony count of theft.
PAPL is still in custody of nine animals, said Sheila Vandergriff, executive
director of PAPL. As a result, the PAPL has accrued more than $35,000 in
costs for the horses, including medical treatments and food and board, said
Vandergriff. The restitution will help defray some, but not all of the costs
of rehabilitating and caring for the horses.

This came from a forward I received.

Central NJ Beware of Retirement Scam

If you live in or around Central NJ and see an ad for a retirement home for your horse - one time fee, be very wary. I recently picked up a horse from him that he was re-selling. After some investigation, it turns out that the horse had been retired with him after a very successful show career. Read the thread here: http://www.chronicl eforums.com/ Forum...d. php?t=146759. (Note from Brandi: This link didn’t work, so I searched around the forum it was on and found this link: http://www.chronicleforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=148554&highlight=retirement+scam ) I just saw that he placed another ad offering his retirement services. Just a warning. I hate the idea that this guy would dupe anyone else, especially in my backyard...

EAGLE TRIBUNE

Published: April 05, 2008 12:25 am ShareThis PrintThis

Danville woman faces more animal cruelty charges

By Terry Date
Staff writer

DANVILLE, N.H. — A woman charged five weeks ago with cruelty to horses now has been charged with cruelty to a dog, a Rottweiler named Boss who is now on the mend.

Kim Damato, 45, of 272 Main St., also was charged with making a false report to law enforcement.

In the aftermath of her arrest on the cruelty to horses charges, Damato claimed she hadn't had Boss for two months, Danville police Chief Wade Parsons said. Police do not believe Damato's contention, the chief said.

About two weeks ago, police found Boss, 20 pounds underweight and with worms, in the care of an unnamed third party.

Police traced the animal's whereabouts by following an ad Damato had allegedly posted on the Internet, where the dog was offered "free to a good home," Parsons said.

Danville's investigation stems from a Feb. 29 visit to Damato's barn, where authorities found three horses without food or water, police said.

One horse was so severely emaciated that it had to be euthanized. The other two horses were removed from the residence and have since been returned to their owners, police said. The horses are still being treated, but are expected to recover, police said.

Boss has been doing well in the care of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Stratham. SPCA animal cruelty investigator Steven Sprowl said the dog has slowly been putting on weight the past few weeks.

"He's enjoying life, getting three squares (meals) a day," Sprowl said.

Damato was released on $500 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to answer to the charges in Plaistow District Court at 8 a.m. on May 5.

If convicted, she could face up to a year in jail and/or a $2,000 fine on each charge, police said. In addition, Boss would be put up for adoption by the SPCA, Sprowl said.

Damato is scheduled to face the horse cruelty charges at 8 a.m. on April 14 in Plaistow District Court.

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Debbie :)

Rescued Horse Found At Slaughterhouse - News Story - WEWS Cleveland

Posted by: "Marge" redmm97@cox.net redmm97

Wed May 21, 2008 6:50 am (PDT)

Another scumbag to add to the list.
Marge
http://www.newsnet5.com/News/1466142/detail.html

Involves all kinds of animals. Please participate and forward widely. Thanks.

-----Original Message-----
From: Katie Walter [mailto:katie.walter@comcast.net]
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 1:48 PM
To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;
Subject: Action Alert!!!!! - Capron, Illinois Hoarders' Animals Need Your Help!!
Importance: High

From: Bob Chorush bob2001@verizon.net (at verizon.net)

Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 4:22 PM

IL. - Hoarders' Animals Need Your Help!!

Please send polite comments to:
James P. Hursh, State's Attorney
Boone County Courthouse
601 N. Main St.
Belvidere, IL 61008
815- 544 - 0868
stateatty@boonecountyil.org (at boonecountyil.org)

The Honorable John H. Young
Boone County Courthouse
601 N. Main St., Rm. 303
Belvidere, IL 61008
815-547-9213 (fax)

http://www.peta. org/actioncenter /ActionAlerts- item.asp? id=2509
Urgent! Alleged Hoarders' Animals Need Your Help!!!

On April 21, Boone County Animal Control reportedly seized dozens of animalsincluding dogs, cats, horses, and goats, from Colin and Marie Slater of Capron, Illinois. Two dogs were apparently in such horrendous condition that they had to be euthanized. One of the dogs was said to be emaciated and completely paralyzed, and the other was allegedly suffering from tumors and severe mange.
In addition to these reported horrors, we are told that the dogs were fed only white bread, and that the bread was fed to them while still in plastic wrappers. We also are told that none of the animals were provided water.

Furthermore, it was alleged that the horses were standing in so much manure (up to 4 feet), that their heads nearly touched the ceiling of the barn where they were kept.

Approximately 60 dogs many of whom appear to be feral, and 15 cats remain with their reported tormentors.

Although the Slaters have been charged with three misdemeanor and three felony counts of cruelty to animals, there is concern that a deal is in the works that would allow these apparent hoarders to get at least some of their confiscated animals back. Our concerns have only been heightened by press reports that the judge in this case has ordered that three of the horses who were seized be turned over to the couple's son. This cannot be allowed to continue.
Please politely call on State's Attorney John Hursh, and John Youngthe judge presiding over this case, to do everything in their power to ensure that the animals who are still with the Slaters are seized, and that the animals who were seized are not returned to the Slaters. Urge Hursh and Young to ensure that the couple is prohibited from having any animals for as long as possible.

Your action is vital, and time is of the essence.

The case returns to court on May 8.
Please send polite comments to:
James P. Hursh, State's Attorney
Boone County Courthouse
601 N. Main St.
Belvidere, IL 61008
815-544-0868
stateatty@boonecountyil.org (at boonecountyil.org)
The Honorable John H. Young
Boone County Courthouse
601 N. Main St., Rm. 303
Belvidere, IL 61008
815-547-9213 (fax)

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Story from the HORSE.COM TODAY:

The operator of two Washington State horse rescues will be arraigned in King County, Wash., Superior Court on animal cruelty charges April 29.

Dean Solomon, operator of both the former Pacific Equestrian Center and the Washington Thoroughbred Transitional Facility, has been charged with four counts of second degree animal cruelty, said King County Animal Control Officer Sgt. David Morris. Each misdemeanor charge carries penalties of up to 90 days in jail.

Authorities allege that Solomon failed to provide the horses with adequate food, water, and sanitation. They say Solomon kept as many as 100 horses in small, muddy pastures.

http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=11734&nID=22

Morris said Solomon was keeping horses on about 11 acres, and that the smallest herd size he had seen on the property numbered 52 horses.

"We've had complaints about Dean for many years," Morris said.

This came through on the ABR forum

http://www.horseclicks.com/alert/

~Lor in PA

http://alexbrownracing.com/wiki/index.php/User:Lor_In_PA

http://humanityforhorses.blogspot.com/

Somewhere in time's own space
There must be some sweet pastured place
Where creeks sing on and tall trees grow
Some paradise where horses go,
For by the love that guides my pen
I know great horses live again.

~Stanley Harrison

Just an FYI - since Fuel Prices are SKY HIGH

Posted by: "Marge" redmm97@cox.net redmm97

Tue Apr 22, 2008 7:45 am (PDT)
A recent article going around has been saying that people are posting
> online for Ride-shares for their horses to get transported from point A
> to Point B. Of Course the bad guys have already found a way to undo
> this nice idea of saving fuel and ridesharing a horse in transport.
> Please be aware if you have a horse that you need moved- and you post
> online -that if someone "offers" to let your horse "hitch a ride" and
> all you have to do is chip in for their gas- you may never see your
> horse again.
> The Bad guys are deliberately posting this offer. In turn they get not
> only cash for fuel - but the horse to sell - even at deflated markets
> they are worth something. If you try to get law enforcement involved,
> it is considered a "contract property dispute" since YOU ASKED them to
> come pick up your horse ( which is considered property_) and therefore
> CIVIL in nature. Which also means YOU HAVE TO SUE THEM IN THE STATE
> THAT THEY LIVE IN.. which entails traveling there -to file and then
> over and over if they "continue it" .. that IS if you EVEN have a valid
> address for them to begin with. Just thought I'd mention it..

Subject: Morehead, KY: MORE on 31 dead horses/more charges possible/SPCA looking at starvation or illness in deaths
http://www.themoreheadnews.com/local/local_story_102121050.html
31 dead horses on farm
Sheriff describes scene: "terrible, they were decomposing and it was terrible;" charges already filed against Kegley Ridge property owner Miller
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
http://www.themoreheadnews.com/local/local_story_102120604.html
SPCA looking at starvation or illness in deaths
By Denver Brown - Executive Editor
Longtime local sheriff Jack Carter and his office have been investigating this week’s discover of 31 dead horses on a Kegley Ridge farm in the eastern part of Rowan County.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
http://www.themoreheadnews.com/local/local_story_102120433.html
More charges possible after the vet's finding
By Tonia Noe-Rose - Staff Writer
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture has filed charges against Don Miller, the owner of 31 dead horses discovered Tuesday on a farm along Kegley Ridge Road in Rowan County.

Lone Oak Rescue in Nebraska:

For information on this rescue please see the links provided below.

http://forums.prospero.com/AlexBrown/messages?msg=21985.1

http://forums.prospero.com/AlexBrown/messages?msg=22955.1

http://forums.prospero.com/AlexBrown/messages?msg=23007.1

http://forums.prospero.com/AlexBrown/messages?msg=23144.1

http://forums.prospero.com/AlexBrown/messages?msg=23269.7

FW: [Wy_Mustangs] Re: Fair Dinkum Farm Equine Rescue / Catherine Pet

Posted by: "CWER lists" lists@cwer.org amcross

Sat Mar 22, 2008 8:21 pm (PDT)

Passing this along from another list. Please read the information below.
Apparently this rescue -- having used 2 names -- Fair Dinkum of WY and
Homestretch in IN -- may have had issues of misappropriation of funds and
writing bad checks.

Sincerely,
AnnMarie Cross
President
Crosswinds Equine Rescue, Inc.
www.cwer.org

If you feel the work we do is important, we hope you'll consider becoming a
member of CWER at our site, cwer.org . It costs just $25/year (individual),
includes a variety of great benefits, and is a key source of income for us
to feed the horses. We have zero salaries -- all funds go to help the
horses!

-----Original Message-----
From: Wy_Mustangs@yahoogroups.com On
Behalf Of mustang_blue_wy
Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 6:52 PM
To: Wy_Mustangs@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Wy_Mustangs] Re: Fair Dinkum Farm Equine Rescue / Catherine
Petersen AKA wyominghorsedoc

>
>
> From: Willie's Mom (Dawn_MI) 4:54 pm
To: ALL (1 of 1) 21184.1
> All,
> Please read the following information I received from Diana
Baker. Alex has asked us to post this information here, as this might
directly affect some of the FOBs that have been contributing money
and items for the horses at Homestretch Equine Rescue (formerly Fair
Dinkum Farm Equine Rescue).
> FROM DIANA:
> "I received a phone call informing me that Catherine Petersen of
Fair Dinkum Farm and Equine Rescue (FDFER)/Homestretch Equine Rescue
Foundation has been arrested in Centerville, IN and was extradited to
Cody, WY to face charges on several counts of writing bad checks. I
confirmed this with law enforcement and have been advised that they
are looking into filing additional charges. It is likely that some of
the funds raised by Petersen on ABR, as well as Peterson's various
other fund raising avenues for horse rescue and related expenses were
misappropriated. When more information becomes available, I will let
you know.
> It is my hope that people will be patient while this plays out -
and yes, I do understand how difficult that will be. We must remain
focused on the horses and on the fact that the vast majority of those
working rescue are honest, hard working and truly do have the best
interest of the horses at heart.
> The horses that were at the Petersen's Indiana property have been
surrendered to the Indiana Division of the USERL. The USERL is
actively seeking approved adoptive homes or approved foster homes
(applications available through Jennifer Hack of the USERL.) The
pregnant mare will likely stay with Jennifer Hack of the USERL as she
is said to be too close to foaling to be moved very far. The USERL,
(www.userlstore.org - note Centerville Horses on any donations) could
really use help with hay and feed costs for these horses - they did
not expect to have all of these new mouths to feed and have
graciously stepped up to help with very little notice. A big thanks
to Jennifer and her volunteers for their invaluable assistance in
this situation."
> If you have been contributing to Homestretch, please discontinue
those contributions and consider assisting USERL at this time, as
they now have custody of all the horses.
> Also, law enforcement officials have expressed a concern that,
given the nature of this situation and the great number of people
affected (either directly or indirectly) who may start calling or
emailing the authorities about this ... PLEASE REFRAIN FROM DOING SO
UNLESS YOU HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL AND LEGITIMATE MATTER TO ADD TO THE
INVESTIGATION. A barrage of calls to the authorities in charge of the
case, will only serve to monopolize their time and prevent them from
investigating the more serious aspects of the issues involved.
> I know that this situation is going to be very upsetting for many
of you, but please try to find a way to channel your emotions into
something more positive for now ... something that will help the
horses involved and not hinder the investigation. Please consider
helping USERL to care for these unexpected mouths to feed, including
the pregnant Majesta Belle and the foal she is due to deliver any
time now.
> Thank you, and I'm sorry to be the bearer of this news.
> Dawn Mancina
>
> I need to make a correction...I did not intend to imply that she has
stolen any money...that came out wrong.

--- In Wy_Mustangs@yahoogroups.com, Mustang Blue
<mustang_blue_wy@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks Dawn!
>
>
> Everyone,
> For those of you that have been members for a while, may remember
a member by the name of Catherine Petersen, her yahoo ID was
wyominghorsedoc and she started the FDFER rescue while a member
here. She was also one of my group moderators for a while. I banned
her from the group a while back, but was never able to tell anyone
until now so as not to risk her running and disapearing with the
horses.
>
> IF any of you donated to the FDFER, or later, she renamed the
rescue Homestretch Equine Rescue when she moved to Centerville,
Indiana (yep, she split from Cody, WY a few months ago, taking all
the horses with her) please advise me privately how much you donated
and when...there is no chance of recouping that money, but it may
help in the charges that are against her and stopping her from ever
doing it to others again in the future.
>
> The horses that she still had left in her care are now safe from
her evil and greedy hands.
> Lona
>
>
> Yes. I am sick to my
stomach all over again.
>
>
> ---------------------------------
>
> May I have permission to crosspost this to my Wy_Mustangs
yahoogroup? At one time, CP was not only a member, but was also one
of my moderators until I banned her last year.
> I know there are a few members that donated to her.
> Thanks! I await your reply.
> Lona
>
> Keep the Spirit Alive, Ride a Mustang!
>
> My Space
> Lona in WY
> (point & click hyperlinks)

I have not had a chance to look into this properly. Does anyone live close enough to check it out? Thanks!

Free Spirit Arabian Sanctuary - Ca - Big Problems!

Posted by: "carol" caroldarnell@hotmail.com carol_darnell_2000 (Caroldarnell @ hotmail.com)

Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:23 am (PDT)

We just got two precious older ladies out of this place - they are
GAUNT! This place JUST posted a solicitation for help on CraigsList -
LA - but these horses, and those still there, aren't JUST NOW out of
hay. It takes a while to starve horses this badly! We have some photos
of the two girls who are now safely out of there, and we have more
photos of at least some of the other horses. We're working with the
Inyo County authorities to step in (they indicate they've been working
on this for a while, but so far haven't intervened). Please don't fall
for that ad on CL - any help sent directly to them probably WON'T go
to help the horses!

I'm hearing not-nice things about the folks behind this. If anyone
knows people who have placed horses there, please LET THEM KNOW WHAT'S
GOING ON! We need pressure and eyes on and anything we can do to get
the authorities to intervene, and I fear we're going to need homes
(temporary or long-term) for the horses that need help.

If anyone can assist with this, please let me know - I'm trying to
coordinate various efforts, and want to try to avoid people tripping
over each other in their efforts to help.

This one is slightly OT.

Fake Shelter / Rescuer Alert - dogs, but you never know

Posted by: "Beth (:" fatoldfarmwife@verizon.net bethofneer

Thu Mar 20, 2008 6:14 pm (PDT)

FAKE SHELTER / RESCUER ALERT
Tony & Rebecca Williams claim to have a rescue in Rocky Mount, NC and ar
etrying to get dogs from all over the Eastern Seaboard. (She offered to
take14 dogs since Monday.)She continues to take dogs. Most are pit bulls,
with some offers to adoptPresa Canarios, Rottweilers, Dobermans, and Wolf
hybrids. In addition, shehad previously posted that her roommate was looking
for a Great Dane orGreat Dane mix.She also posted that she was "desperate"
for a Chihuahua and she reallywanted a Min Pin and a Jack Russell. She
claims her rescue is a pit bull rescue, but another pit rescuer called the
local Animal Control.Animal Control's comments:"She' s been barred from
taking any dogs from the shelters in her area." He also said she has a long
criminal history, has been selling Pit Bulls onstreet corners for $15 or $20
and has been under investigation for dogfighting. Atlantic Rescue has now
banned her, after finding out thisinformation. These are the breeds she has
asked for:a. Pit Bullsb. Rottweillersc. Dobermansd. Presa Canariose. Tea Cup
Chihuahuasf. Jack Russell Terriersg. Sharpeish. Miniature Pinscheri. Great
Dane (Pure Breed or Mix)She uses the little dogs as bait!Please cross post
They are going out of their area looking for dogs to adopt for theirinhumane
purposes.Please cross post anywhere & everywhere.

Woman charged with mistreating horses

Posted by: "Kimberly" ladywolf@metrocast.net kalis_enigma

Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:29 pm (PDT)

Woman charged with mistreating horses
By Terry Date
Staff writer

DANVILLE (NH) — Police arrested a local woman on three animal cruelty charges
after discovering horses in a barn without hay or water, one of them so
emaciated it was later euthanized.
Kim Damato, 45, of 272 Main St., was arrested Monday and released on $500
personal recognizance bail, police Chief Wade Parsons said.
Her arrest stems from an investigation going back to Feb. 29, when officers
responded to a report of a horse in distress at the residence, police said.
Click here for the rest of the story!
http://www.eagletribune.com/punewsnh/local_story_072065710
html?keyword=secondarystory

Kimberly
Rhiannon's Web Pet Assistance Inc.
Keeping pets and their people together!
http://rhiannonsweb.org

PLEASE BE ADVISED. NANCY FRIAS' EMAIL XTENSION CONTAINS... ICHOR USA..

ICHOR - MEDICAL SYSTEMS (makes alot of sense)

http://www.ichorms.com/index.shtml

Ichor Inc. USA Home Page

view their website.

From: CJDiBalm@aol.com [mailto:CJDiBalm@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 1:46 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Subject: xpost NJ area & beyond DNA

FORWARDED

URGENT- Don't let this woman adopt!

Reply to: see below
Date: 2008-03-13, 4:51PM EDT

Her email is NancyFrias@ichorusacom (nancyFrias @ ichorusa.com)

and her name is Nancy Frias. She answers free to good home ads and sells the animals to labs for experimentation. She admits to getting up to $300 for a beagle. All I have is her name &email address. We are in the process of trying to locating this evil woman. She is in New Jersey.
PLEASE CROSS POST in nearby areas and feel free to email her what you think!

hi brandi,
fyi
i got an email from a woman this morning that said she had her horse advertised for sale on the horse exchange and a man named mike contacted her..he did not want photos of her horse, he only wanted to know the condition of the horse..offered her 300.00 more than she wanted and said the horse would be shipped somewhere..she questioned his intentions and was told that once he owned the horse it was not her concern.....she emailed other folks on the list and said that others had gotten similar emails from the guy...so either he is a killer buyer lurking on line or he is a scam ..he said the horse would be picked up if she sold it to him...so i think this needs to be an alert to all horse owners and those looking to find homes for their horses.....
rabiah

This man's name is Mike and his IP address goes back to Washington D.C. For his contact info please email me directly.

So Carolina Ag Officer mistreats dozens of horses

Posted by: "cdhanna9703@aol.com" cdhanna9703@aol.com cdhanna9703

Fri Feb 29, 2008 11:54 am (PST)

Gotta love those politics:
February 29, 2008 4:20 AM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. - A top South Carolina agriculture official and two of
his relatives are accused of mistreating dozens of horses here and in
Georgia, where authorities described some of the animals as looking
like someone "draped a hide over bones."

James Trexler, one of South Carolina's three assistant agriculture
commissioners, was charged this week with five counts of ill
treatment of animals. Authorities said five horses on his Hopkins
property were found without food in stalls filled with manure and mud.

Trexler, who was suspended without pay from the job he's held since
2003, was released from jail Thursday on bond. His mother, Hazelene
Trexler, and brother Terry Trexler remained behind bars because they
are considered fugitives in Georgia. Both were charged there with 30
counts of animal cruelty, authorities said.

In October, investigators found about 70 Arabian horses, including
one already dead, on about 75 acres in Jefferson County, Ga.,
sheriff's deputy Jimmy Kitchens said.

"They looked like you just draped a hide over bones," Kitchens
said. "I used to raise and train quarter horses, and I've never seen
anything like this before. If paperwork could've been done quicker,
there'd be more charges."

None of the Trexlers could be reached for comment Thursday. No one
answered the door at James Trexler's home. No one answered the phone
at a listing for him and a message could not be left.

An attorney named by the Trexlers at the bond hearing said he was not
representing them. The phones for several Sumter businesses listed
under Terry Trexler's name had been disconnected.

The more than 20 horses seized Monday on property the mother and
younger Trexler lease in Eastover, Ga., were so malnourished that
their ribs were showing, said Lt. Chris Cowan, a Richland County,
S.C., sheriff's spokesman.

None of the horses was at optimum weight and all shared a 15-gallon
trough of water, officials said.

Kelly Graham, a spokeswoman for the Humane Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals, said the organization did not find any food at
the property or hay in the pasture. "The field was just mud. There
was no grass at all," Graham said.

Hazelene Trexler, 70, is charged with 28 counts of ill treatment to
animals, and Terry Trexler, 44, faces 23 counts of ill treatment to
animals in South Carolina.

A tip led officials to investigate James Trexler's property on
Tuesday, Graham said.

All 28 horses taken from the Trexlers, including a pregnant mare, are
in veterinarian care and are expected to make full recoveries. The
Humane Society plans to seek custody of them and eventually find
people to adopt them, Graham said.

Terry Trexler also faces a kidnapping charge. Deputies said he
refused to let a Humane Society investigator leave when she came to
the pasture this month with a camera to follow up on a tip. At the
time, he claimed he was his brother, James, officials said.

Terry Trexler, a former lawyer, was disbarred by the South Carolina
Supreme Court in January 2001 after he was convicted of breach of
trust.

As director of administration for the Agriculture Department, James
Trexler oversaw budgeting and procurement, information technology,
auditing, payroll and mailing services, agency spokesman Stephen
Hudson said. He declined to comment on the charges.

James Trexler was hired under former Agriculture Commissioner Charlie
Sharpe, who resigned in 2005 after admitting he took a $10,000 bribe
to protect a cockfighting ring.

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If you would like more info on this person, please contact Beth at fatoldfarmwife @ verizon.net (remove spaces)

Cathy from CT...always looking for FREE horses!!

Posted by: "Beth" fatoldfarmwife@verizon.net bethofneer

Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:41 pm (PST)

If a woman named Cathy from CT (eastern) calls you looking to get a
horse for a young girl for (insert sob story here)...check her out VERY
carefully!! She talks a great line, promises a good home, and then will
sell your horse to the meatman. It has been done. If you want more
info, PLEASE ASK!!! We have an extensive list of 'bad people' to stay
away from, if you really care about where your horse goes. And if we
don't know, we will find out!

PLEASE....to the people who cruise the free ads... let people know about
this woman!!

She was all over that last free pony post. The owner has been warned.
Phew.

Thanks.

Hay Maine people...Anne Kozloff/Whistlin Willows

-----Original Message-----
From: Beth <fatoldfarmwife@verizon.net>
To: NewEnglandEquineRescues@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:52 pm
Subject: [NewEnglandEquineRescues] Hay Maine people...Anne Kozloff/Whistlin Willows

Report: #310405

Category: Horse Boarding Stables
Beck And Anne Kozloff, Whistlin Willows Farm Fraud on Horses papers Gorham Maine Phone: 207-839-3997
17 Nonesuch Rd.
Gorham, Maine, 04038
U.S.A.

Submitted: 2/20/2008 8:36:52 AM

Bought a horse second hand that came from these people only to find out they listed SOMEONE ELSES dam as my colts dam. When I eventually put him up for sale a young girl e-mailed me to tell me her horse was not my colts mother and she knew that for a fact because she owned the mother before my colt was supposedly foaled. She bought that horse from the same people my colt came from.

When I called these two I never got a return call but DID however get a NASTY vulgar email from them about how I listed my colt for sale. They have done this to many people. Recently they have been under investigation for selling a FREE LEASED HANOVERIAN. They free leese horses that are up for long time leases then sell them. OR they use the line that they have a 4-H'er looking for a free or cheap mount. There is NO 4-H'er, they then turn around and sell these horses.

The Maine State Cooperative extension is well aware of what is going on and are pursuing charges. If you too have been taken by these people PLEASE call the Gorham, Maine Police Department. They are trying to build a large case against these people.

Ottbmommy
Woodstock, Maine
U.S.A.

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PLEASE READ!!! A Warning for Horse Group Members...

Posted by: "sissyszoo" sissyszoo@yahoo.com sissyszoo

Sun Feb 24, 2008 5:55 am (PST)

There is a well know scammer that is now trolling the horse groups
in Yahoo and has even been advertising their own horse group
recently, called
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/KentuckyHorsePeople.

This person often uses aliases and will even post under her
husband's name, "John." Her name is Angela Ledcke. She also goes
by Angie Schubart, Christa Schubart, Daniel, Saddie Backenbush, and
many, many other IDs.

This person will con and fraud with many tactics, such as acting
helpless and needing advice, being depressed and/or suicidal,
wanting to talk on the phone (easier to cry and manipulate while
telling her sad stories and lies), and more!

Now she appears to be rescue horses and offering to give them a
loving home - then selling them off.

She stormed through the work-at-home-mom's online community as a
self-proclaimed candle maker and played so many games with the
members that a site was put up in order for the onoine community to
keep up with her scams.

You can read about Angela Ledcke at:
http://www.bustedscammers.com

Please be cautious when dealing with her! She has, several times,
convinced individuals to ally with her and defend her - only to ruin
their reputations and online businesses!

Sincerely,
Sissy

This one is out of the country, but I do have contacts from there that read these lists, so I wanted to be sure they saw it.

Fw: Meat trader accused of animal cruelty keeps more horses.

Posted by: "Horse Helping" horsehelping@gmail.com eaglewhowatches

Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:03 pm (PST)

----- Original Message -----
From: tachi salas
To: tachigb@yahoo.es
Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 11:06 PM
Subject: Meat trader accused of animal cruelty keeps more horses.

News
Meat trader accused of animal cruelty keeps more horses
Last updated at 00:13am on 18th February 2008
Comments

Jamie Gray, who is under investigation for animal cruelty, is still dealing in horses
A meat trader who is under investigation over allegations of animal cruelty at his farm is still dealing in horses.
More than 100 emaciated horses and donkeys were discovered at Jamie Gray's farm last month.
Animal experts who found another 32 dead animals and had to destroy three more described the scene as an "equine Belsen".
But only weeks later, the Daily Mail has discovered that the 44-year-old trader has brought a new batch of horses on to his farm in Hyde Heath, Buckinghamshire, keeping them hidden in a barn away from roads and public footpaths.
However, a member of the public spotted the horses apparently being mistreated by Gray, and the RSPCA and numerous police officers raided the farm last Friday.
Several horses were taken away to animal sanctuaries.
Gray buys unwanted animals for as little as £1 before transporting them abroad for slaughter.
After last month's raid, he appeared at Aylesbury Magistrates Court on February 4 charged with criminal damage and assaulting a police officer.
However he has not been charged with any animal welfare offences and is still under investigation.

Fw: [SaveDaHorses-RescuesforDonations] Pls. Xpost - beware of horse

Posted by: "Horse Helping" horsehelping@gmail.com eaglewhowatches

Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:07 pm (PST)

----- Original Message -----
From: D. Moore
To: savedahorses
Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 5:05 PM
Subject: [SaveDaHorses-RescuesforDonations] Pls. Xpost - beware of horse haulers.....

I found this on the horseville site, and while I can not verify the facts, their side of the story still should be shared as it might save someone alot of problems, or worse.

BEWARE OF THIS HAULER
Date Added: 08/31/2007 Ad #115825

Printable Flyer Add to Watch List
To any one looking for a horse transporter/ hauler. STAY AWAY FROM THESE PEOPLE!!!! STAN ALEAXANDER TONYA ALEXANDER JASON ONEAL NATASHA ONEAL They are using names like : R LAZY 8 Horse Transport Bull Run Farms there could be more based in many states Mississippi, Nevada , Oklahoma The story: We booked with them (paid in full) , never answered phones, took them 3 weeks longer to show up than origanal date(no comuntications) finally showed up and didnt have stallion wall like they said so we could not put horse on trailer. Stan and Jason signed a proof for refund to be returned by Feb . 12 2007. It is now March 14 2007 .. no money and all phone numbers are changed web page is gone and a lot of nothing. There has been other complaints about not delivering horses . see them at transportersreview ...a yahoo blog BEWARE BEWARE BEWARE. if you have anything to say about these people please email me at hc49004@yahoo.com

D. Moore, SW Regional Director
http://www.userlindiana.org
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaSRF
Indiana Shelters & Reputable Rescues Forum
Truth about horse slaughter: www.savedahorses.com

This is the guy that is owned the horses in Idaho that were starving. I will post the original email underneath this one.

Shane Haggard

Posted by: "Aimee johnson" sayonara77baby@yahoo.com sayonara77baby

Thu Feb 7, 2008 1:46 pm (PST)

http://www.idahostatejournal.com/articles/2008/02/03/news/breaking/news02.txt

http://probullstats.com/bc/viewbids.php?qlot=sr8

Here is the article that he was named and also a site that has bids for rodeo stock. he must be a trader.

Aimee Johnson
(208)403-8993
http://johnsonhorsehauling.20fr.com/

Original:

Horses starved in Fort Hall

Posted by: "Aimee johnson" sayonara77baby@yahoo.com sayonara77baby

Thu Feb 7, 2008 11:58 am (PST)

The owners name is Shane Haggard.
Here's more info on the jerk. His wife's name is Susie. Related to Weeks, Stavros, and Halls. Phone # is 208-238-0740. Just in case you wanted to know, I am a little snoopy today :)
Free hay sought for horses

Authorities are asking the public to donate hay to help feed more than a
dozen starving horses and other farm animals found Friday on a rural
property near the Fort Hall Indian Reservation.

Mike Sanders, a captain with the Bannock County Sheriff's Office which
responded to the scene after receiving a tip from a concerned citizen, said
area ranchers, veterinarians and animal cruelty investigators with the
group, PAWS, are assisting with the effort to keep the suffering animals
alive.

''The case itself we're still investigating,'' Sanders said. ''We're not
sure of all the issues and facts surrounding this incident. What we're
trying to do is save the animals that are still out there.''
Friday, Sheriff Lorin Nielsen said deputies had found about 34 dead or
starving animals on the property. Sanders said by Saturday at least half of
the animals were dead, including two horses euthanized by a veterinarian who
responded to the scene with the deputies.

Nielsen said it is likely the worst case of animal neglect in the county
during the past decade. The animals' owner, Shane Haggard, has not been
charged with a crime.
Nielsen said some of the carcasses will be tested to confirm the cause of
death because Haggard maintains the animals are diseased.

Because Idaho has no felony animal cruelty statute, the worst penalty
Haggard could face if authorities determine wrongdoing is a misdemeanor
cruelty to animals.
Authorities, including the county prosecutors, will meet Monday to discuss
the case.

Sanders said it is beyond Haggard's capacity to feed the suffering animals.

Aimee Johnson
(208)403-8993
http://johnsonhorsehauling.20fr.com/

do not deal with

http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NY61.html

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Cheryl
Date: Jan 16, 2008 1:36 PM
Subject: Re: Transport assistance needed-Baltimore, MD & Philly , PA

DO NOT HELP Send Animals To Adirondack Save A Stray....... ....I have been checking on this rescue since I was asked a few days ago to help coordinate a transport and am getting HORRIBLE Things back about them. MANY complaints about animals being adopted out SICK with Pneumonia, Parvo, Worms etc, NOT Spayed/Neutered before adoption, Animals ARE NOT Quarantined when sick they are kept together with healthy dogs, Cats are kept together even those with Obvious Upper Respiratory Infections. Dept of Ag in NY has had MANY Complaints, But are unable to do anything because this place does not fall under their Authorization. I have talked to People that Adopted from this "rescue" and others that Know of this rescue and they ALL SAY STAY AWAY don't send any animals to this place they DO NOT take care of these animals.. I spoke to a Vet Clinic in the area They say STAY AWAY they wouldn't send ANY animal to this place. I am continually get more info on this group and am compiling it on a form to send out......... ...PLEASE STOP THIS TRANSPORT OF THESE PUPPIES to Adirondack Save-A-Stray in Corinth, NY ......

There is another individual allegedly promising to find horses good homes to watch out for:

http://www.pedigreequery.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=157127#157127

I'm just crossposting. PM the individual posting the thread for further info if needed.

From the first post in the discussion:

"DO NOT give horses to a scum bag by the name of VERN RING . He says he will find good homes for horses finished at the track. BUT puts them on the first truck he can find going to the KILLERS... Be careful who you give horses to. His phone # is 609 992 6740."

Appearently this guy is in the NJ area...

He tells people he has a big farm in N. J. This deal I am talking about now was at Penn. Nat. on 12 Dec. 3 days later the mare was on the killer truck.

Yes this lovely mare is safe and sound now. The only reason was because of the snow storm out weat. The truck was delayed and that gave the girl the needed time to get the $$ to by the mare from the meet man. There is a law here but they are shipping horses to Mexico and Canada.