Help us reach a historic milestone to keep wild horses SAFE

The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign:

Each year, tens of thousands of American horses — wild and domestic — are brutally slaughtered for human consumption in Canada and Mexico.

These horses endure grueling journeys without adequate food, water, or rest. At the slaughter plants, they face a terrifying and brutal end. This betrayal of animals who have stood by us as companions, partners, and symbols of the American West must end.

Thankfully, there is hope. The Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2307) has been reintroduced by Representatives Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Lindsay Graham (R-SC). This legislation would permanently ban the slaughter of horses for human consumption and stop their export for slaughter abroad.

With 237 bipartisan cosponsors in the House, we’re just two representatives away from making history. By surpassing 238 cosponsors — the highest this bill has ever had — we can build the momentum needed to protect these beloved animals. Time is of the essence with only a few weeks left this Congress.

Here are two quick and easy ways you can help: 

FIRST: Please take a moment to send a message to your Members of Congress asking them toto help end horse slaughter once and for all by cosponsoring the SAFE Act.

SECOND: Call the Capitol Hill Switchboard at 202-225-3121 and ask to be connected to your U.S. Representative and Senator. You will likely be asked to leave a message. Simply say:

“I’m a constituent, and I’m calling to ask you to please cosponsor the Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2307.) Horses and burros deserve to be protected from the cruel, predatory horse slaughter industry.”

Your action today could mean the difference between life and a horrific death for thousands of horses. Thank you for standing with us — and, more importantly, standing with America’s equines, domestic and wild, who can’t advocate for themselves.

Together, we can ensure a safer future for these iconic animals.

Onward,

American Wild Horse Conservation