Category Archives: Rescues

Jobless woman rescues Point Given’s son

By Susan Salk on November 30, 2012 Elizabeth Reeves Smith of Lexington, KY., had been painfully unemployed for 11 months when she first laid eyes on the son of racing superstar Point Given languishing, all beat up and tired at … Continue reading

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The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada in Psychology Today

Cathy is a donkey, not a woman! “So you’re unlikely to hear about her on the evening news. But the underlying principles are pretty similar.The next time you experience relationship conflict, think about Cathy’s Tale and all the people and … Continue reading

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Durham Region Horses Recovering at Whispering Hearts Horse Rescue

Milagro. It’s the Spanish word for “miracle,” and that’s what he is. Milagro is one of five horses recently seized from an Ontario farm and taken to Whispering Hearts Horse Rescue in Hagersville, Ontario. These five Quarter Horses, four stallions … Continue reading

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Eight Horses, Five Ponies Rescued in Durham Region, Ontario

Jennifer Pagliaro Tues Nov 13, 2012 08:54 The ruddy brown and chestnut horses appear to be barely standing on knobbly legs, their rib cages distinctly visible beneath stretched skin and matted fur. But OSPCA Investigator Debby Houghton said the photos … Continue reading

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Whispering Hearts Horse Rescue Reaches Out to Help a Community

Whispering Hearts Horse Rescue located in Hagersville, Ontario was founded by Brenda McArthur-Thompson in 2007.  Since that time, Whispering Hearts, on the list of Canadian Horse Defence Coalition approved horse rescues, has saved over 150 horses. Brenda has her hands full … Continue reading

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Can you help Refuge RR?

Your help is urgently needed, ASAP, to support the provision of food and water for the hundreds of animals at Refuge RR for Horses. Refuge RR, a 70-acre sanctuary located east of Ottawa near Alexandria, has rescued, rehabilitated and provided … Continue reading

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A Home for Every Horse

Social networking group boasts 100 percent success rate for negotiating reprieves for slaughter-bound horses by Natalie Voss Lexington, KY – Recent legislation that opens the door for the re-instatement of horse slaughter in the United States has been making headlines … 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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A Gem of an Update!

Some of you may not know the story of Gem and Cocoa that sadly ended in tragedy for Cocoa.  For those of you who did not hear about this you can read about here:  http://canadianhorsedefencecoalition.wordpress.com/2011/01/30/ospca-fails-another-horse-this-time-with-tragic-consequences/  This tragic fate almost befell Gem … Continue reading

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Whispering Hearts Charity Trial Ride Saturday October 22, 2011

There is a charity trail ride at St. Williams forestry for Whispering Hearts Horse Rescue this Saturday, October 22, 2011.  The trails are amazing!  It is absolutely beautiful up there.  This will be a gorgeous fall ride!  I have attached the … Continue reading

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