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RESCUE ME

The sparkle of life has long since left my tired eyes
Years of neglect have brought me here
A steel hand is all that I have felt
The bang of an auction gavel sealed my fate

The huge steel truck stands before me

But a golden ray of sunshine comes upon me
A soft voice whispers in my drooping ears
A gentle hand touches my tired withers

Although I flinch, I do not feel the sting of a whip

Calming words and a soothing voice ease my fears
A halter and lead rope are gently placed on me
Another trailer stands before me now, I am urged to go inside

I struggle with fear and pull back hard on the rope
Awaiting harsh words and whip lashes, I pull harder

But no harsh words hurt my ears
No sting from the whip piercing my skin

I only hear more gentle soothing words
With fear and trepidation, I step into the trailer
My entire body quivers in fear
A huge mound of fresh green hay awaits me

At my destination, I am gently led into an enormous stall with deep, soft bedding
A trough of clear, cool water to drink from
A feed tub with fresh grain awaits me
I peek out of my stall door to a pasture of lush green grass
I wonder to myself, "Is this the Rainbow Bridge?"
The horse in the stall next to me nickers,
"No, it's an equine rescue."

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            HORSES SLAUGHTERED
        FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Eating horse meat is not accepted in America, but slaughter houses in our very own country brutally kill OUR horses to send their meat overseas for human consumption.  Approximately 100,000 horses were butchered last year including thoroughbreds, ponies, show horses and family pets.  Most are healthy, young horses.  These are the same animals that have given us such happiness and joy.  Most people are shocked to learn the same fate has befallen great champion racehorses whose careers have gone downhill.  Their stories will shock you!!

The transport of horses to slaughter is just as inhumane as the method of slaughter itself.  Terrified horses are put in double decker trucks with no food or water.  They are transferred to what is commonly called kill pens.  Many times they end up trampling each other in their panic.  Next, in the slaughter house, they are hit with a stun gun and hung up to be butchered.  They know what is happening...can you even imagine the horror and fear!!!

You can learn more by clicking on the following link  www.americansagainsthorseslaughter.com