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RE: [RC] sad times posted from another board. - Pickering.Dovie - Kitley, Carrie E Civ USAF AFSPC 30 MDSS/SGSLFI totally understand that end of it. Sick or painful horses SHOULD be taken care of in the most humane way possible but, I was referring to those animals that are perfectly healthy, young and still have a full life ahead of them, and because people can't "afford" them anymore, they may just opt to put them down rather than explore EVERY option at preserving their life (there ARE those out there). Seems senseless to me. Not senseless in every situation though, I realize. I doubt there are very many people here on RC or anywhere, for that matter, that would do this unless it was absolutely the LAST resort and I'm so sorry if anyone felt judged by my comments, I certainly didn't mean to add insult to injury. I sincerely applaud NorCal for their generous and humane offer to do this for so many that have found themselves faced with this difficult decision. It's just plain sad that the state of our economy is forcing the issue and it breaks my heart. :( Carrie -----Original Message----- From: Gerald Williams [mailto:ctghw@xxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2008 8:50 AM To: Kitley, Carrie E Civ USAF AFSPC 30 MDSS/SGSLF Subject: RE: [RC] sad times posted from another board. - Pickering.Dovie The other thing about this program is if they have a sick horse or one in pain or just really aged the euthanaisia would be a mercy death. All you have to do is look at the killer buyers trailers loaded up with no room to breath and look at you tube to see the slaughter houses processing the horses before the are dead to see why NorCal is doing this. Read the website. Ask questions of them. They are totally open about what they are doing. Cindy -----Original Message----- From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kitley, Carrie E Civ USAF AFSPC 30 MDSS/SGSLF Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 3:52 PM To: Rebecca Fabiszak Cc: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: [RC] sad times posted from another board. - Pickering.Dovie I agree with that as well, however, putting them down because they are a financial burden isn't "humane" in my opinion. It's ending a life before it's time. Maybe I got the wrong impression from the original post, but that's how it sounded to me and since there is such a surplus of unwanted horses right now, they were proposing the option of euthanasia as an alternative to normal upkeep. However, it did say that those that qualified, would be adopted out, so in that sense, I hope they are a major success! -----Original Message----- From: Rebecca Fabiszak [mailto:ag47xau49@xxxxxxxxx] Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 3:37 PM To: Kitley, Carrie E Civ USAF AFSPC 30 MDSS/SGSLF; ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [RC] sad times posted from another board. - Pickering.Dovie Having and loving these Most Gracious members of our family makes us responsible for their humane care. When their life has come to an end, too much pain, it is our responsibility to allow them a gracious end/release. Beccy ________________________________ From: "Kitley, Carrie E Civ USAF AFSPC 30 MDSS/SGSLF" <carrie.kitley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 2:32:06 PM Subject: Re: [RC] sad times posted from another board. - Pickering.Dovie I hope to God I never get to the point in my life where I have to make a choice to kill my friends & family rather than find a way to care for them. I'd rather live in a tent than euthanize my animals. If they're in excruciating pain and are suffering, that's one thing . . . I know, I know!! Some situations warrant this type of action. :( Horse rescue offers low-cost euthanasia clinic Posted by HeyRady on 10/21/2008, 12:51 pm 69.104.54.68 This article was just released in The Horse.Com journal. It is wonderful that this group is making sure that horses that they feel can be adopted will be vs. all of them being put down. Horse Rescue Offers Low-Cost Euthanasia Clinic by: Pat Raia October 15 2008, Article # 12903 Print Email Republish Link RSS ShareThis NorCal Equine Rescue in Oroville, Calif., will offer a low-cost euthanasia clinic on Dec. 17 for owners who, due to economic or other reasons, are unable to care for their horses. Owners will be charged $25 for the euthanasia service, which will be performed by veterinarians. Clinic participation requires owners to sign a release allowing the rescue to retain and place potentially adoptable horses. Horses that prove to be unsuitable for adoption will be humanely euthanized through the rescue's Final Act of Kindness program. "The clinic is designed to provide financially strapped owners with an alternative to bringing their horses to auction where they may not sell, or may sell a very low price," said NorCal Co-Founder and Vice President Tawnee Preisner. The group plans to host similar events several times per year. 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