http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:10:42 +0000 MyBB http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9372 Wed, 27 May 2026 06:05:33 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9372
https://globalnews.ca/news/11865044/2-en...-manitoba/

These are special horses. They are not descended from the horses the Europeans brought to North America. They are very different. 
It is important that we preserve them and continue to increase their numbers.
Two new births is a good sign that the breed is strong and will survive.

https://www.sagehillstables.com/about-th...orses.html


https://www.tjstables.ca/spirit-horses


https://madahoki.ca/ojibwe-spirit-horses/


As you can see, they are beautiful horses. Their survival means so much and much is being done  to make sure they survive.]]>
https://globalnews.ca/news/11865044/2-en...-manitoba/

These are special horses. They are not descended from the horses the Europeans brought to North America. They are very different. 
It is important that we preserve them and continue to increase their numbers.
Two new births is a good sign that the breed is strong and will survive.

https://www.sagehillstables.com/about-th...orses.html


https://www.tjstables.ca/spirit-horses


https://madahoki.ca/ojibwe-spirit-horses/


As you can see, they are beautiful horses. Their survival means so much and much is being done  to make sure they survive.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9194 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:23:48 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9194 The new bylaws are more clear about the need for rest and hydration. They also specify when it would be too hot for the horses to work. 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scot...-9.7092331

There were previous bylaws, but the conditions have changed. In the past we did not have such extended extreme hot spells.
The bylaws need to allow protection for horses under the new conditions.
Lunenberg is clearly being forward thinking about changing animal welfare needs.
Other places are going to need to assess and change their bylaws. It is not okay to work horses under extreme hot weather conditions.
In some cases humans should not be out in the extreme heat.  If we are not going to do anything about climate change, then we are going to have to learn to live with it safely.]]> The new bylaws are more clear about the need for rest and hydration. They also specify when it would be too hot for the horses to work. 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scot...-9.7092331

There were previous bylaws, but the conditions have changed. In the past we did not have such extended extreme hot spells.
The bylaws need to allow protection for horses under the new conditions.
Lunenberg is clearly being forward thinking about changing animal welfare needs.
Other places are going to need to assess and change their bylaws. It is not okay to work horses under extreme hot weather conditions.
In some cases humans should not be out in the extreme heat.  If we are not going to do anything about climate change, then we are going to have to learn to live with it safely.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8998 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 06:05:25 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8998 She was alone in her field without care. Eventually she grew so weak she collapsed. Someone noticed her and called for help. Athens Happy House animal sanctuary showed up and rescued Marianthi. At first it looked like it was too late, but gradually the horse has regained strength. It was two months before she could stand.
Now she can walk and is clearly recovering. 

https://www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/livin...pe-arrived

I am glad the horse was found in time. It would have been so sad for her to die alone in a field, uncared for.
I guess there is a lesson here. If you know of someone who died, just check to see if their pets have been cared for. If you have pets make a point of asking one or more people to check on your pets if anything happens to you. We love our pets. We would never want them to go through what Marianthi went through.]]> She was alone in her field without care. Eventually she grew so weak she collapsed. Someone noticed her and called for help. Athens Happy House animal sanctuary showed up and rescued Marianthi. At first it looked like it was too late, but gradually the horse has regained strength. It was two months before she could stand.
Now she can walk and is clearly recovering. 

https://www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/livin...pe-arrived

I am glad the horse was found in time. It would have been so sad for her to die alone in a field, uncared for.
I guess there is a lesson here. If you know of someone who died, just check to see if their pets have been cared for. If you have pets make a point of asking one or more people to check on your pets if anything happens to you. We love our pets. We would never want them to go through what Marianthi went through.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8951 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:50:08 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8951 Now Nugget lives a quiet life as a therapy animal. She visits seniors homes and hospitals where she steals  hearts and brightens people's lives.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/photos/20...airs-alta/

Nugget is just too cute. Just seeing her would make your day better.
There is something so appealing about a mini horse. It doesn't seem possible that she could be real.
I hope she has a long and happy career as a therapy pet. The people she visits really need her. She makes a wonderful difference in their lives.]]> Now Nugget lives a quiet life as a therapy animal. She visits seniors homes and hospitals where she steals  hearts and brightens people's lives.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/photos/20...airs-alta/

Nugget is just too cute. Just seeing her would make your day better.
There is something so appealing about a mini horse. It doesn't seem possible that she could be real.
I hope she has a long and happy career as a therapy pet. The people she visits really need her. She makes a wonderful difference in their lives.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8886 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 06:10:34 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8886 A herd of horses has grazing rights along the cliff. People stop to see them. The horses have been there for generations. Now the National Trust wants them moved. The farmer as been given until December to move them.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0rpvxjk47go

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhossili

https://swanseabaynews.com/outcry-as-nat...ff-horses/

People are not happy about this and they are fighting back. Health and safety concerns have been cited as the reason for wanting the horses moved.
The issues can probably be resolved without forcing the horses off the land. Certainly the farmer has not been given enough time to sort things out.
If the problem is one rowdy stallion, it seems a bit drastic to make all the horses move. If it is a matter of numbers, probably some of the younger ones could be rehomed. I hope this is resolved in a way that respects the horses needs.]]> A herd of horses has grazing rights along the cliff. People stop to see them. The horses have been there for generations. Now the National Trust wants them moved. The farmer as been given until December to move them.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0rpvxjk47go

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhossili

https://swanseabaynews.com/outcry-as-nat...ff-horses/

People are not happy about this and they are fighting back. Health and safety concerns have been cited as the reason for wanting the horses moved.
The issues can probably be resolved without forcing the horses off the land. Certainly the farmer has not been given enough time to sort things out.
If the problem is one rowdy stallion, it seems a bit drastic to make all the horses move. If it is a matter of numbers, probably some of the younger ones could be rehomed. I hope this is resolved in a way that respects the horses needs.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8730 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 04:07:37 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8730 Then they saw the foal trapped in the water, pinned against part of a bridge. They went to work and somehow rescued the foal. 
It took some work after that to reunite the foal with his mother, but they were able to do it.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/f...-1.7589270

What a beautiful thing to be able to rescue a young foal like that.
I think the mother went into the water because she knew they would help.
She was right, they did help and it all ended well.]]> Then they saw the foal trapped in the water, pinned against part of a bridge. They went to work and somehow rescued the foal. 
It took some work after that to reunite the foal with his mother, but they were able to do it.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/f...-1.7589270

What a beautiful thing to be able to rescue a young foal like that.
I think the mother went into the water because she knew they would help.
She was right, they did help and it all ended well.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8721 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 04:56:55 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8721 This year it was one horse and last year it was three horses. In the last 4 decades it has been 110 animals, 79 of them horses who  have died in the Calgary Stampede. It is a continuous loss of life, year after year.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/h...-1.7584071

Every year going into the Stampede, they know there will be animal deaths. Something needs to be changed to make it safer for the animals.
Maybe the time for rodeos is over. It certainly isn't good  that they accept animal deaths as a part of the show. No event like this should be allowed to go on unchanged if animal deaths are part of the show.

If every year a member of the audience was killed we would see changes soon enough.]]> This year it was one horse and last year it was three horses. In the last 4 decades it has been 110 animals, 79 of them horses who  have died in the Calgary Stampede. It is a continuous loss of life, year after year.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/h...-1.7584071

Every year going into the Stampede, they know there will be animal deaths. Something needs to be changed to make it safer for the animals.
Maybe the time for rodeos is over. It certainly isn't good  that they accept animal deaths as a part of the show. No event like this should be allowed to go on unchanged if animal deaths are part of the show.

If every year a member of the audience was killed we would see changes soon enough.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8686 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 04:57:58 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8686 She drops Stella off with Chelsea her human mom. Chelsea babysits until Pepper comes back.

https://pethelpful.com/pet-news/donkey-d...-human-mom

Babysits? Or is it donkeysits? Actually Stella tries to sit in Chelsea's lap so I guess it is donkeysits.
Clearly Pepper trusts Chelsea enough to leave her baby with her.
It is cute that they have such a great bond. Looking after a toddler baby donkey, would be fun and challenging.
No wonder Pepper sometimes needs a break.]]> She drops Stella off with Chelsea her human mom. Chelsea babysits until Pepper comes back.

https://pethelpful.com/pet-news/donkey-d...-human-mom

Babysits? Or is it donkeysits? Actually Stella tries to sit in Chelsea's lap so I guess it is donkeysits.
Clearly Pepper trusts Chelsea enough to leave her baby with her.
It is cute that they have such a great bond. Looking after a toddler baby donkey, would be fun and challenging.
No wonder Pepper sometimes needs a break.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8549 Mon, 05 May 2025 06:38:20 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8549 It is like the brain doesn't turn on. The foal struggled with the basics of standing or even recognizing her mother.
It took work at a vet neonatal clinic and therapy at home. 
Easy is making progress.
It has been possible because of a Go Fund Me page. Strangers were able to help with her care.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11161298/hors...donations/

Without the financial help, it would not have been possible to give Easy the care she needed. When many people help a little, big things are possible. 
Easy is a special little girl. It is beautiful that she has a chance of a normal life.]]> It is like the brain doesn't turn on. The foal struggled with the basics of standing or even recognizing her mother.
It took work at a vet neonatal clinic and therapy at home. 
Easy is making progress.
It has been possible because of a Go Fund Me page. Strangers were able to help with her care.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11161298/hors...donations/

Without the financial help, it would not have been possible to give Easy the care she needed. When many people help a little, big things are possible. 
Easy is a special little girl. It is beautiful that she has a chance of a normal life.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8548 Sun, 04 May 2025 06:22:31 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8548 A video of the incident was posted on social media by PETA. The police were alerted.
Action has been taken against the man and the horse is under medical care.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/...58052.html

This is using social media for good. Who knows how  much abuse that horse has endured. Now the horse is being cared for and the man will be dealt with.
Sometimes we can stop abuse by making the public aware of it. When  we work together we are stronger.

Hopefully the horse has a better life in future.]]> A video of the incident was posted on social media by PETA. The police were alerted.
Action has been taken against the man and the horse is under medical care.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/...58052.html

This is using social media for good. Who knows how  much abuse that horse has endured. Now the horse is being cared for and the man will be dealt with.
Sometimes we can stop abuse by making the public aware of it. When  we work together we are stronger.

Hopefully the horse has a better life in future.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8428 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:31:04 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8428
https://pethelpful.com/pet-news/mini-hor...de-in-snow

I half agree with Theo. It was fun when the snow first fell. If I could run around like Theo I would probably still be thrilled.
Getting to work in the city is not so much fun. So think you to Theo for reminding me of how much fun snow can be. He really is having fun.]]>
https://pethelpful.com/pet-news/mini-hor...de-in-snow

I half agree with Theo. It was fun when the snow first fell. If I could run around like Theo I would probably still be thrilled.
Getting to work in the city is not so much fun. So think you to Theo for reminding me of how much fun snow can be. He really is having fun.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8349 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 07:02:40 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8349
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RmscnzY4Y4

This is a terrible disaster. It is far from over. People are doing everything they can to rescue animals and take them in. 
We will never know all the heroes that are out there, but there are many. Just being willing to take in hundreds of horses is heroic. All those horses have to be cared for and they are being cared for by dedicated, caring people. You have to respect and admire these people. They are incredible.]]>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RmscnzY4Y4

This is a terrible disaster. It is far from over. People are doing everything they can to rescue animals and take them in. 
We will never know all the heroes that are out there, but there are many. Just being willing to take in hundreds of horses is heroic. All those horses have to be cared for and they are being cared for by dedicated, caring people. You have to respect and admire these people. They are incredible.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8201 Sun, 27 Oct 2024 05:51:08 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8201 They exceed the legal limit for time without food and water. Many actually die in transport. 
Liberal MP, Tim Louis introduced a private members bill, C-355 which would ban live shipping of horses for slaughter. The bill has passed the House of Commons. Now it is in the hands of the Senate. If it isn't passed before the next election it will be lost and they will have to start over again.

https://dailyhive.com/canada/canada-hors...-slaughter

It is really very simple. Shipping live horses is very cruel. The animals suffer. We don't want to see animals suffer, so we should want to end live shipping.
Most Canadians want it to stop. The senate should work to pass this bill quickly. I realize the senate never does anything quickly, but just this once they should make and exception.]]> They exceed the legal limit for time without food and water. Many actually die in transport. 
Liberal MP, Tim Louis introduced a private members bill, C-355 which would ban live shipping of horses for slaughter. The bill has passed the House of Commons. Now it is in the hands of the Senate. If it isn't passed before the next election it will be lost and they will have to start over again.

https://dailyhive.com/canada/canada-hors...-slaughter

It is really very simple. Shipping live horses is very cruel. The animals suffer. We don't want to see animals suffer, so we should want to end live shipping.
Most Canadians want it to stop. The senate should work to pass this bill quickly. I realize the senate never does anything quickly, but just this once they should make and exception.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7993 Sat, 22 Jun 2024 05:40:33 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7993
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/arti...california

It is an odd situation. He is a pet and he should be rescued. However, he seems to have found a life that works for him.
I never thought of a donkey and elk getting along, but it seems to be working.

Maybe they could visit Diesel and let him make the choice. If he comes to them it might be a sign that he wants to be rescue. If he ignores them, then let him stay with his elk friends.]]>
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/arti...california

It is an odd situation. He is a pet and he should be rescued. However, he seems to have found a life that works for him.
I never thought of a donkey and elk getting along, but it seems to be working.

Maybe they could visit Diesel and let him make the choice. If he comes to them it might be a sign that he wants to be rescue. If he ignores them, then let him stay with his elk friends.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7977 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 05:16:26 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7977 The efforts of Prague Zoo and other zoos around the world kept the species alive and increased their numbers enough to return them to the wild. There is now a healthy population in Mongolia. Six mares and one stallion were released this time. More will be released later. The horses will help stabilize the ecosystem. They spread seeds and fertilize the land. They help water get into the soil when they dig up plants.
Over the next five years there will be a total of 40 horses released.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/...kazakhstan

This is a conservation story that repeats itself around the world in many different ways. A key species is returned to an area and the whole damaged ecosystem begins to heal. The wolves in Yellowstone National Park, the buffalo on the North American Prairies and many more species have worked ecological magic when they are returned. It will be amazing to watch this transformation that place. It might start slow, but the horses will heal the land.
I look forward to hearing about future releases of the horses and the effects they have on their environment.]]> The efforts of Prague Zoo and other zoos around the world kept the species alive and increased their numbers enough to return them to the wild. There is now a healthy population in Mongolia. Six mares and one stallion were released this time. More will be released later. The horses will help stabilize the ecosystem. They spread seeds and fertilize the land. They help water get into the soil when they dig up plants.
Over the next five years there will be a total of 40 horses released.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/...kazakhstan

This is a conservation story that repeats itself around the world in many different ways. A key species is returned to an area and the whole damaged ecosystem begins to heal. The wolves in Yellowstone National Park, the buffalo on the North American Prairies and many more species have worked ecological magic when they are returned. It will be amazing to watch this transformation that place. It might start slow, but the horses will heal the land.
I look forward to hearing about future releases of the horses and the effects they have on their environment.]]>