Monthly Archives: December 2011

CTV Ottawa reports on slaughter video

Disturbing video sparks pressure to ban horse meat Updated: Wed Dec. 21 2011 4:29:09 PM ctvottawa.ca Animal rights groups are calling for a ban on the sale of horse meat after disturbing video at a slaughterhouse in west Quebec was … Continue reading

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The Race Back to Slaughter

The Race Back to Slaughter Posted on December 13, 2011 at 12:10 am by Jill Howard Church — Author’s Site There is an ugly urgency with which proponents from various agriculture and even a few  “humane” sectors are working to … Continue reading

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Must-watch short film showcasing the compassionate work of Nicole Joncas

A must-watch short film showcasing the compassionate work of Nicole Joncas who fought against a puppy mill in Quebec. Nicole also rescues horses and every other type of critter that needs help!  Directed and Edited by Alexandra Graham. Just beautiful. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCBbysV0QKo&context=C32b8185ADOEgsToPDskKRopgj_SmtRmLrR5iZLzRqContinue reading

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Mystery Surrounding Abandoned Horses Finally Solved

December 18, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  http://equinewelfarealliance.org/uploads/Abandoned_Horses-FINAL.pdf Contacts:  John Holland 540-268-5693 john@equinewelfarealliance.org Vicki Tobin 630.961.9292 vicki@equinewelfarealliance.org Mystery Surrounding Abandoned Horses Finally Solved Chicago (EWA) – A six month investigation by the EWA and other animal investigation organizations has finally determined … Continue reading

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Christmas wishes from the CHDC

To our supporters: http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/1032343/383ed41948/519580283/ae0341091a/

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Canadian SPCA Responds to Shocking Footage at Quebec Horse-Slaughter Facility

The CSPCA released their response to the Les Petit-Nations slaughter footage as well as a statement on their position regarding horse slaughter.  Both are posted in CSPCA press release and stmnt – Francais  and CSPCA Press Release and position statement 

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Horse slaughter protest – December 26, 2011 at the Rainbow Bridge, Niagara Falls, NY

https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/277240718986699/ Horse Slaughter Protest @RainbowBridge – MONDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2011 11:00am until 2:00pm Where  Rainbow Bridge (USA-Canada) Border –US side (Niagara Falls,NY) @ Niagara St. and Rainbow Blvd.  Description      We will be protesting horse slaughter at the Rainbow Bridge in … Continue reading

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Letter to editor template

Horse supporter Theresa Nolet posted this excellent letter for all to use as a template to send to local newspapers and to post wherever you can. She says to please use in its entirety or adjust to fill your needs. … Continue reading

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CHDC Investigation reaches the Wall Street Journal

press release Dec. 5, 2011, 8:30 a.m. EST Undercover Investigation Inside Quebec Slaughterhouse Reveals Serious Food Safety and Horse Welfare Concerns ORANGEVILLE, ON, Dec. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ – Today, footage and photos captured by an anonymous source at … Continue reading

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CFIA response to Undercover Footage

The CFIA recently responded via a letter to the London Free Press in London, Ontario to the undercover footage released by the CHDC from Les Petit-Nations slaughterhouse. http://www.defendhorsescanada.org/lpn.html Please go here to read the CFIA letter: http://pbdba.lfpress.com/cgi-bin/publish.cgi?p=47680&x=letters&l_publish_date&s_publish_date&s_keywords=horses&s_topic&s_letter_type=Letter+to+Editor&s_letter_status=Active&s=letters&mid=54

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