There are a bunch of horses at a farm that i used to go to that are never fed. are they being neglected? they never get seen by the vet, and no vaccinations either!
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Contact a local horse rescue group or an animal shelter and make a complaint to them...most of the time the Police/Sheriff will not go out and look at the horses (they are not really equipped to do that anyways). The rescue groups have more "sway" in getting things done and having the horses evaluated...they also know more of whom to contact for this.
Be sure that you are prepared to follow this thru once you make a complaint like that though:)
PS: They are not going to be too concerned about the vets and the vaccinations but not being fed is going to be the main concern about the horses!
Wow you should seriously report that to the cops and call a Vet right away!
ummmmm YEAH!
is there hay or lots of grass out there for them if there is then no if not yes!
If you are sure of your information you can contact an animal welfare group. However, don't jump to any conclusions if you aren't sure.
how do you know they are never fed?
maybe there is enough grass for them to feed from.
unless you know all the details and are certain, then don't report to authorities.
however, if there is serious abuse and neglect, that's another story.
now, why don't people have this much passion about other humans?
well no kidding! of course they are if they never get fed or vaccinated! call the animal shelter.
Some horses don't require any grain if turned out daily or they might be on a specific diet for laminitis. It could also be that they are fed either before or after you arrived and left. Some owners also do not vaccinate their horses for the same reason some people don't vaccinate their children - the risk of adverse effects and West Nile and Rhino can make them quite sick. They can't last forever in a stall with no food or water. They'd be dying within a week without water. I would carefully check the facts before you report them.
umm YEAHHH the horses are being abused severely. report the owners of those horses to the local cops and a vet. If they are anything like the people on animal prescient on animal planet the cops will certainly take care of them soo make a move FAST before its too late
Are they stuffed? These are amazing!
hell yeah if they don't have at least a yearly visit from the vet and it they're never fed then yeah
you should so call animal control on their a$$es
Are they skinny? Is there water available?
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call the aspca.
Yes I would say that they r u need to contact your local animal control.
yes they r defenitly being abused contact animal control right away
If there is grass outside where they are or hay, then they're not being abused. Horses SHOULD be vaccinated and dewormed, but if they're not it's not exactly abuse.
If horses have food and water they are fine. Remember, wild horses aren't exactly cared for right?
Also, my horse isn't seen by a vet unless she has an injury that is obvious, and vaccinations are given by my uncle. She also lives outside 24/7 and eats grass. This doesn't mean she is abused.
How do you know the horse is never vaccinated?
How do you know they arn't seen from the vet? Maybe they vaccine, worm and treat there own horses. I rarely call a vet and when I call my vet, he knows its life or death and comes immediately. I worm my own horses and give shots. How do you know they arn't being fed grain? Is it before you wake or get home? Maybe they don't need grain. Do they live in a field with lots of grass? Do they have hay if thats not the case? Do they have water? Nobody likes to be reported to animal control from somebody's lack of experience. Its embarrasing and humiliating. We work closely with animal control. If the horses next door have no water, no grass and no hay and look in poor condition then thats when you need to call, not because you don't see them do anything for them.
Are they thin and undernourished looking? Are their ribs and hipbones prominent? Are their hooves overgrown? Are they limping? Do they have a nasal discharge? Are their coats, manes and tails matted and filthy? If yes, CALL THE S.P.C.A. IMMEDIATELY. If they appear fine, keep an eye on them if you can and see how they look after a while.
The only way you can tell is if you keep 24 hour watch on them for say a week. Are the horses skinny? Do they have water? what do the feet look like? My horse doesn't see a vet unless it is sick. I do my own vaccinations. So unless you are out there 24/7 then you really can't say.
Go sit out there and then let us know what you find.
Well vet wise they don't need to be seen unless something is wrong with them, you don't usually do "well checks" for horses. As for their vaccinations, how do you know if they have them or not? Even if they don't, that is not considered neglect.
Are the horses skinny or even thin? What makes you say they aren't being fed?
Why do you feel they are being neglected?
Do they have free choice water? Grass? Hay?
Do they have injuries that are not being cared for?
With out more information, it is unfair to throw the neglect card out here. There are WAY too many other horses out there that are in no doubt being neglected %26 that really do need help.
I would check my facts before I jumped to conclussions.
if they never get fed or seen by the vet that is abuse. are they living off of the grass in the fields?? i hope they are getting atleast grass. but that is still abuse. do they get seen by the farrier at all?
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