[RC] [Guest] Rescued minis and ponies needing homes - Ridecamp GuestDebbie Ager dager@xxxxxxx My sister forwarded this to me, and I thought some of you might be interested... ...or know someone who is. Ponies, miniature horses rescued in New York to be transferred to SPCA of Texas WHAT: The SPCA of Texas is transporting 16 ponies and miniature horses to McKinney,Texas from Cayuga County, New York where they were rescued 15 months ago. The animals will be held at the SPCA's Perry Campus in McKinney until Saturday, May 17 when they will be available for adoption via a lottery for a $300 donation fee. The ponies, along with 301 other farm animals, were rescued from the property of Richard and Patricia Gilfus in December 2001. They and their offspring were forfeited to the Humane Society of Rochester & Monroe County at Lollypop Farm near Rochester, New York. A Cayuga County (NY) jury convicted each of four members of the Gilfus family of 14 counts of animal cruelty last October. WHEN: Estimated arrival date for the first 8 ponies scheduled for Friday, May 9 (afternoon arrival time TBA). A second transport will arrive next week. WHERE: SPCA of Texas Russell H. Perry Animal Care and Education Campus 8411 FM 720 in McKinney, 75070. MORE Since their rescue, the ponies have been in the care of the farm staff INFO: at the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm. A total of 101 horses were rescued, and 24 foals were born while in the humane society's care. None of the pastures where the horses were located had proper shelter; some were confined to stalls soaked with urine and feces. The horses had limited access to food and water and many had no outside access. Others had overgrown feet, cracked hooves and were infested with worms. The SPCA needs contributions toward the care and feeding of these ponies while they await adoption. Applications will be available by calling 1-888-ANIMALS ext. 131 or downloading from www.spca.org. ON-SITE CONTACT: Anita Edson: Pager: 214-848-0128 or Cell: 972-345-9821 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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