Sunday, November 15, 2009

More Abandoned Horses

Read the story here.

Four of these horses were lucky. They were found in time by a hunter who happens to be a horseman. And he chose to do something. Unlike the sorry sacks who abandoned them to their own devices in the backwoods. I hope there is a special place in hell for people like that.

Horse ownership is not an inexpensive proposition. I am not blind to the fact that in these tough economic times, some horse owners can no longer afford to care for their animals. And while Pierce County Animal control is but another sorry government run organization, there are avenues for help. The numerous equine rescue organizations would have helped, in one way or the other. Do not be too proud to use them.

While the thought of the wild mustangs on the range is very romantic, the fact is that domesticated horses do not possess the skills needed to survive in the wild. Forested areas in Washington state do not possess enough nourishing vegetation for the horses. As the article states, these animals were starved, and probably near death.

Since our government likes to regulate everything, why not regulate things that really count, like the ability to own animals or have children. Some people have no business doing either.

4 comments:

Rude1 said...

You're right on again BR. In addition to the numerous rescue organizations out there, there are loads of private citizens who will step up and take these horses.

I agree in theory about Gubbmint regulating who can and can't have animals and/or kids. But I just can't stomach giving them any more power!

Buck said...

The inhumanity of man turns my stomach on a consistent basis. At least I still have the ability to be shocked at these sorts of stories. Small consolation, that.

Dave (aka Buckskins Rule) said...

Rude1: Trust me, I was being facetious. The gov't is in our lives way to much already. It's just a shame that people cannot self regulate.

Buck: I'm with you. The problem lays with people who lack the ability to be shocked by these things, or are too proud to seek help.

Rude1 said...

LOL, I know you were BR!