As we feared from the very beginning, wild horses-America's beloved national
treasures-are being slaughtered as a result of a devastating rider slipped into
a massive Appropriations bill during the final hours of the last Congress.
Since the riders enactment, the Cavel International horse slaughter facility in
DeKalb, Ill. has killed 41 wild horses.
Responding to the growing crisis, Congressman Nick Rahall (D-WV), ranking member
of the House Resources Committee, and Congressman Ed Whitfield (R-KY) have
introduced an amendment to the House Interior Appropriations bill prohibiting
the use of any federal taxpayer dollars to fund the slaughter of wild horses.
What you can do:
Please take a moment TODAY to contact your Member of Congress urging their
immediate support of the Rahall/Whitfield Interior Appropriations Amendment.
Congress will be considering the amendment this week so your assistance is
critical. If you would like additional facts or need to find the
name of your legislator, visit us at: www.saplonline.org/horses.htm
or call (703) 836-4300.
Ask your Representative to support the Rahall/Whitfield Interior Appropriations
Amendment (prohibiting your tax dollars from being spent on allowing wild horses
to be slaughtered). And ask to know the position taken by your elected
representative on this issue.
Please call, fax or e-mail your message to Congress (given the urgent timeframe,
calls are the best option):
Your immediate assistance is essential to ensure Congress hears from an
outpouring of concerned constituents. Please share our "Dear
Humanitarian" eAlert with family, friends and coworkers and encourage them
to write letters also. As always, please share any responses you receive
from Congress with us.
Thank you so much for your help.
Chris Heyde
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