[ Rescued Horses Available for Adoption ]
[ Wild Horse Registry ] |
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With
the increase of wild horse and burro adoptions through the Bureau
of Land Management's (BLM) Adopt-A-Horse/Burro Program and the
ever increasing demand for horse meat abroad for foreign consumption,
ISPMB took effective action in 1990 creating this
public outreach program.
 The
International Society for the Protection of Mustangs and
Burros recognizes the importance of the cultural, historic,
social and biological values of wild free-roaming wild horses
and burros. These animals which are removed from public lands
and are adopted into private care and maintenance lose their federal
protection after title is granted by the BLM, however, in no way
do they lose their extraordinary values which so enrich the lives
of the American people.
In 1991, over 350,000 horses were
slaughtered in one year in twelve "kill"
plants throughout the United States. That same year approximately
80,000 horses were shipped to Canadian
slaughter plants.
Although ISPMB has rescued horses and burros since
the 60's, the need for a full-time program complete with a staff
of volunteers from foster care providers to trainers, was paramount.
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ISPMB's
goals to protect these
magnificent animals include:
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Prevention of adverse circumstances and abuse through education. |
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Foster greater public awareness of current issues affecting the
plight of wild horses and burros. |
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Encourage public participation in protection of wild horses and
burros. |
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Provide a safe and humane environment for rescued animals. |
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Provide a permanent home for animals which do not qualify for
adoption. |
| Rescue
program in action |
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ISPMB volunteers attend local auctions prepared
to buy freeze-marked wild horses and burros. |
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Networks are established with BLM, state agencies
and the local horse industry, who then notify ISPMB of potential
rescue candidates. |
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Rapport is established with local horse traders who
give ISPMB the first opportunity to purchase animals before
they are shipped to slaughtering plants. |
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Local papers are scanned weekly for livestock ads
depicting wild horses/burros for sale. |
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Educational seminars are provided for adopters to
assure a smooth transition of their animals from "wild to mild". |
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Compliance checks on all untitled animals are provided
by ISPMB in cooperation with the BLM to make sure adopters
and animals making the transition together smoothly. |
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A 24-hour hotline is available to adopters and the
public. |
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Rescued animals receive tender loving care provided
by ISPMB's volunteer staff. Veterinarians and farriers often
volunteer their services to assist ISPMB. |
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What
you can do to help
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Become a member of ISPMB. ISPMB's
quarterly publication "Wild Horse and Burro Diary" will
keep you abreast of current happenings. |
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Become an active volunteer. Whether
you volunteer with time or donations, your participation does make
a difference. Volunteers are the lifeline of ISPMB. |
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Sponsor a horse or burro $35.00 per
month. |
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Provide a foster home for rescued animals. |
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Help us purchase: Feed, halters, lead
ropes, portable pens, tack, farm equipment, and other horse and
burro related equipment and supplies. |
