First emergency call of the new year. 31 year old, Injured, emaciated mare was down in the snow and couldn’t get up. 5 total thin? horses that need saved NOW!. Thankfully the 2 mustangs have a safe place to go. I was called for the 3 old horses. Animal Control is involved.
So Matt n I are on the way. My son has been there and thankfully Great Grandma was up again. A bunch of wonderful folks were on scene to help, PTL!
As I just had surgery, I will be “supervising “. Thankfully both Matt and Travis are available for whatever these horses need.
I already have a call into Doc, but we are 7 hours away and funds are extremely low. Please help if you can and say a prayer that Great Grandma stays up and we can help her. Trav took supplies over so at least she has a little bit more energy.
We need your help to save these horses!
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS BEEN HELPING SAVE THESE PRECIOUS LIVES!
WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_
If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.
Thanks to the generosity of supporters like you, we are SO excited to share that we reached our $125,000 Year-End fundraising goal and UNLOCKED the $100,000 gift from our matching donor!!
From each and every one of us at the American Wild Horse Campaign — thank you so much for your part in helping us reach this goal! Please know that your support will make such an enormous difference for America’s wild horses and burros in 2022 as we continue our fight to keep these cherished animals wild.
While we begin to tackle our 2022 agenda, we wanted to share with you the victories that AWHC supporters helped us to accomplish over the past year. Please read on for a recap of our 2021 accomplishments and a preview of what’s to come this year!
Exposed the Adoption Incentive Program
After a months-long investigation, our team uncovered a slaughter pipeline that had been created by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Adoption Incentive Program (AIP). In partnership with The New York Times, we exposed the disastrous program in a front-page report.
Uncovering this pipeline was only the first of several milestones in this fight. Shortly after the New York Times exposé, we garnered an overwhelming amount of support from the public, and dozens of members of Congress took action on Capitol Hill to reform the failed program. At the same time, AWHC filed suit against the BLM to challenge the AIP. Recently, government attorneys informed us that the BLM will be revealing a “new” Adoption Incentive Program in early 2022. We will be watching closely to ensure that the program is meaningfully reformed by ending the cash incentives that are fueling fraud and abuse.
Made Strides on Capitol Hill
Our government relations team worked tirelessly with members of the House and Senate to pass historic legislation during the Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations process allocating $11 million in funding toward humane wild horse and burro management.
This $11 million was reallocated away from the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) roundup funds toward implementing “a robust and humane fertility control strategy of reversible immunocontraceptive vaccines” for America’s wild horses. This breakthrough language marks the first time that Congress is requiring the BLM to implement alternatives to the cruel roundup and removal of wild horses and burros from their homes on our public lands. It’s a huge step toward responsible wild horse and burro management that will help keep these iconic animals in the wild, where they belong!
Helped Rescue Over 100 Wild Horses & Burros from Slaughter
Thanks to the help of generous supporters like you, we were able to help fund the rescues of over 100 slaughter-bound wild horses and burros this year. In collaboration with our rescue partners, we were able to identify and rescue wild horses and burros from kill pens across the country — in imminent danger of being shipped to Mexico or Canada for brutal slaughter. The vast majority of these horses and burros were sent into the slaughter pipeline through the BLM’s Adoption Incentive Program by adopters who pocketed the cash incentives then dumped “their” animals at kill pens.
Proved Humane Management Works
AWHC operates the world’s largest humane fertility control program for wild horses on Nevada’s Virginia Range — and this Spring we will celebrate the three-year anniversary of this groundbreaking program!
On the range, we use Porcine Zona Pellucida (PZP) immunocontraception — a scientifically-proven fertility control vaccine given to female horses through an injection via remote darting with an air rifle. The vaccine creates an immune response that prevents fertilization without impacting the horses’ hormonal systems, thus preserving their natural behaviors.
This year our program reduced the foaling rate on the Virginia Range by 44%! This achievement has been critical in demonstrating to lawmakers and the BLM that fertility control is an effective tool for reducing population growth and a viable alternative to costly and cruel helicopter roundups for the management of America’s wild herds.
Protected Nevada’s Wild Horses
Earlier this year, a resolution was introduced in the Nevada State Senate that called on Congress to fund brutal helicopter roundups of at least 40,000 of Nevada’s wild horses and burros — that’s nearly every wild horse and burro living in Nevada today!
We quickly mobilized political and environmental opposition to the resolution, SJR 3, and were successful in killing it in the Natural Resources Committee. The outcome was an important show of support by this key legislative committee for humane wild horse management and a significant defeat for the coalition of livestock operators, hunters, and commercial wildlife trappers behind the mass roundup resolution.
Amplified Our Voice
Our movement to save America’s wild horses and burros grew by leaps and bounds this year. Public outrage over the plight of these iconic animals grew, and so did the number of lawmakers on Capitol Hill demanding reform. So many of you joined the fight to preserve the freedom of our wild horses and burros on the public lands they call home, and for that, we are so grateful.
We have much progress to make in 2022, but we know we can always count on supporters like you to lobby your elected officials, support our critical legal work, and raise awareness across the country about the threats America’s wild horses and burros continue to face.
This fight is a marathon, not a sprint, and we know that we can count on you to stand with us all along the way. Together, we will make real progress for our cherished wild horses and burros in 2022.
So stay ready and stay tuned! We wish you and your loved ones a happy and healthy New Year!
With Gratitude,
Suzanne Roy Executive Director American Wild Horse Campaign
Happy New Year from all of us at SYALER. What a weird year it has been. Between trying to keep the rescue up and running thru a pandemic, dealing with the price of everything skyrocketing, and having more than the average number of animals coming to us in need of veterinary care it has been trying, to say the least.
In the past year, we have taken in 36 animals into the rescue.
We have placed 28 animals in wonderful new approved homes.
Two animals had to be humanely euthanized.
We currently have 17 animals waiting to find their forever family’s. ️
This past year we have incurred over $25,000. in veterinary bills.
Many of the animals we have taken in have been in need of serious veterinary work, including major dental care. One needed a trip to a large animal hospital in Vermont for a hoof surgery, and many needed blood work done to determine health issues and know what meds and supplements were needed.
All of this has been made possible due to the generosity, kindness, and compassion of our wonderful support team of donors. Hannah and I thank you so very much. We appreciate you more than words can say. So many animals truly would not be where we are today without your help. We know the donkeys and mules in our care are extremely grateful as well.
We wish you all a very Happy New Year and good health and happiness in the coming year.
In the midst of our move, 2021 is rapidly coming to a close. We’re sad we’ve not been able to share our traditional 31 stories for them month of December, so we thought we’d recap the year to show who you’ve helped in 2021.
Distressed Sanctuary Support to 9
In ongoing support to a distressed sanctuary, AAE took in seven horses (Mila, Rory, Jack, Nash, Dakota, Clay, and Duke) and two pigs over the course of the year, and the sanctuary wound down operations after animal control initially intervened. All but Jack have received much needed dental and hoof care, vaccines, and deworming. They were microchipped and DNA tested, too. Jack is a 12-ish mustang that was never touched (for years) at the sanctuary. Jack had five days of Liberty work with Patrick Sullivan when he visited AAE, then later spent some time at Monty Roberts International Learning Center with Clay and Duke. Jack participated in a mustang gentling program, while Clay and Duke participated in a starting program. Jack is slowly accepting human touch, but he’s still reactive and untrusting with humans. Mila had eye issues that were treated and resolved. Dakota had extensive heel cracks that extended into his coronary band in both hind hooves. On top of that, through his vet exam, we discovered he has no vision in one eye. Rory spent some time with a trainer and worked on a bucking issue. Nash’s needs were met with basic care updates. He’s a very handsome lady’s man. He loves his girls, and he let’s the other’s know it! Clay’s hooves were a bit of a wreck, and finally, after a few trim cycles, they seem to be unfolding like a flower blooming…everything falling in place. Mila quickly found her forever home.
Oscar and Oliver were severely overweight, so much so that fat pads covered their eyes (they could not see), and their bellies dragged on the ground. Their tusks and toes were much overgrown, as well. They were vetted. tusks and toes trimmed, and placed on a very restricted diet. It’s taken many months to melt away the fat and so they can see. Poor lil piggies, they’re still looking for a farm sanctuary or a better pig home to live out their days. Can anyone help?
The cost to vaccinate a single mare with a PZP vaccine is just $30.
But instead, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) spends millions of taxpayer dollars to brutally round up our wild horses and burros by chasing them with helicopters and confining them in pens, robbing them of all that wild horses hold dear — family and freedom.
Far too many of these beloved animals are entering the slaughter pipeline through the BLM’s disastrous Adoption Incentive Program, as exposed by our investigation earlier this year.
On Nevada’s Virginia Range, where a population of state-managed wild mustangs is threatened by extreme habitat loss, we’re operating the largest PZP fertility program in the world for wild horses.
And our work there has reduced the foaling rate by 44% while allowing these animals to remain free as nature intended. This data is incredibly useful as we prove to lawmakers and the BLM that there is a better alternative to the agency’s current approach to managing our wild horse populations.
Hope your Christmas was merry and you were able to spend it with loved ones.
This was a tough season for us. We got back to NV with the horses in time to go pick up Tiny Texas. The day after we got home she had her surgery on her eye. PTL Doc was able to save her eye. We are still not sure if she has sight, but is healing well at this time. What a beautiful blessing for our 25+ year old.
Ricardo (Ricki) and Rocket were finally able to have their suffering ended the same day.
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When you look at the picture, ALL the photos are taken from the same direction.That is how severely Donkey’s bones/hooves were deformed. Her x-rays should look identical to the above photo as they were standing exactly the same way.
Thankfully she is at peace and she and Rocket will never know any pain again.
2 Days later I had my surgery. Came home three days later to try & recuperate.Received a phone call about a family member who had passed, along with his beloved cats, from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. PLEASE, PLEASE, add detectors to your home and make sure you have adequate ventilation. (I only bring this up because I still cannot believe it happened. Carbon monoxide is terrifying, so please believe it can happen.)
With the winter storms the power was out. HIs generator was in his garage under the house. Apparently the storm winds blew the door shut? All I know is there was no ventilation.
So I am finally back home again. I am working on tax donation receipts and apologize for not being caught up. It has been quite the year.
On a much brighter note:
Y’all saved SO MANY LIVES it is unbelievable. We are sitting on about 30 head in NV right now. They are happy and loving the snow. Kachaka was adopted and is waiting for the passes to clear so he can go to his new home.
Of course I am still struggling with vet bills and now we have a rather large, additional one from having x-rays, euthanasia and eye surgery.
I am ever so grateful that our Chilly Pepper Family is absolutely amazing.
THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!
Still not quite recovered from the surgery and dealing with the loss of our loved one, so please be patient if I sound scattered.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS BEEN HELPING SAVE THESE PRECIOUS LIVES!
It’s that time of year when folks start thinking about taxes. What a beautiful way to save on your taxes by helping save lives.
Please think about donating to WIN dba Chilly Pepper if you need a tax donation credit.
WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_
If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.
2021 was a year full of highs and lows — and we’re so grateful that through it all, you stood by our side in the fight to protect wild horses and burros.
One of our biggest accomplishments was our investigation into the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Adoption Incentive Program (AIP), which resulted in a front-page New York Times exposé, elevating the tragedies of the AIP to a national level.
As one of AWHC’s lead investigators into the AIP, every single day, I identify and track new BLM mustangs and burros in kill pens across the country. After months of investigation, we confirmed that the titles of the horses and burros we were rescuing matched those of animals adopted through the AIP.
Time and time again in this investigation, we’ve identified adopters who have collected the AIP cash incentives, then dumped the horses and burros they had adopted at slaughter auctions as soon as the money cleared their accounts.
Our Rescue Fund was key to this investigation as it allowed us to support our rescue partners in pulling wild horses and burros from kill pens. This not only saved these innocent animals’ lives but also gave us access to information — including titles and brand numbers — that helped us connect the dots to expose the program.
Since uncovering and exposing this slaughter pipeline, we’ve made some impressive strides! Congress has taken notice of this problem, and our Government Relations team is working with elected officials on solutions to better protect our wild horses and burros from slaughter.
After the New York Times exposé, the BLM announced a list of reforms to the Adoption Incentive Program. But, these reforms did not go far enough, so we filed a lawsuit. This week, government attorneys informed our lawyers that the BLM would be unveiling a new Adoption Incentive Program in the new year, and we will be watching closely to see if meaningful reforms are forthcoming.
Meredith: Supporters like you make these important initiatives possible — our investigative work to uncover this slaughter pipeline, our rescue fund to help save the AIP’s victims, our Government Relations work on the Hill, and even our litigation against the BLM. None of this would be possible without your help.
Just a few short weeks ago, we commemorated the 50th Anniversary of the Wild and Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971 — the foundational law passed unanimously by Congress intended to protect wild horses and burros from capture, branding, harassment, and death.But even as we marked this historic anniversary, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) was conducting the largest wild horse roundup in history – with an astounding 4,000+ of these iconic animals targeted for capture in Wyoming.
The Wyoming roundup was just one of many in 2021, making this a very tough year for wild horses and burros.
The worse things get for these beloved animals, the more support we gather for ending the cruel and costly management practices that threaten their future. This leads to some crucial opportunities in 2022 to enact real, meaningful change for wild horses and burros.
But to seize these opportunities and guarantee change for these magnificent icons, we need the resources to carry on our fight on the Hill, in courts, and in the field.
2022 is our moment. The BLM has new leadership in place, with Tracy Stone Manning serving as the first confirmed director in nearly six years. AND, thanks to our Government Relations team, legislation passed in the House and Senate this year to divert $11 millionaway from roundups and toward humane fertility control programs.
With our groundbreaking fertility control program in Nevada, we’ve proven that there is a better, more humane way to manage wild horses and burros — and science is on our side.
I did not know a horse could bring people into your life that end up meaning the most to you.
I did not know a horse could make the hardest days of your life bearable.
I did not know a horse could teach you to put others first.
I did not know a horse could remind you time and time again that your gut is always right.
I did not know a horse could break your heart.
I did not know a horse could pick you up when you have fallen apart.
I did not know a horse could teach you to dream again, after you thought it was not possible.
I did not know a horse could make you believe in yourself.
I did not know a horse could teach responsibility, work ethic, and dedication.
I did not know a horse could make you believe in something when no one else does.
I did not know a horse could make you learn to forgive and forget.
I did not know a horse could humble you faster than you can say humble.
I did not know a horse could make you a winner.
I did not know a horse could also teach you how to lose gracefully.
I did not know a horse could instill patience in you.
I did not know a horse could make you listen better.
I did not know a horse could give you their heart.
I did not know a horse could change your life.
I did not know a horse could do all these things…
…..but now I know.
A Christmas Story
In years past, today would be story 25 of our 31 stories for 2021. Well, suffice it to say, we’ve been really busy with The Big Move to Pilot Hill. We’ll have more on that coming soon; until then, we have the most heartwarming story to share. Many of you know how much we love our oldies, and AAE just had the good fortune to make a Christmas miracle come true for one ol’ guy.
AAE was asked to help with an old donkey. We were really hoping to find a new buddy for our lil’ Sammy, but because we’re smack dab in the midst of our transition to our new property, there was no way we could provide the type of care and housing this ol’ guy needed. That said, we knew there must be a way we could help.
Because who can resist these old ears, “the way” came to us. It was kismet. It didn’t take long for the answer to come to light. We got a call from one of our AAE families with an ol’ mare in urgent need of a companion, and it was an ideal situation. There was no question, it was meant to be.
Meet the newest member of AAE’s class of ’21, his name is Figgy Puddin’. When we were told it was old donkey that was all alone, we had no idea they meant really old…and really special. Would you believe, he’s 45. He’s quite arthritic, but he’s an incredibly sweet old man (really, really!).
He perked up when we told him we’d figure it out. We learned what we could, but there wasn’t much history available, but our best guess was that this guy hadn’t spent much time in a trailer, so we thought we were in for a long afternoon, especially considering his arthritis. Much to our surprise, when he hobbled to the trailer with us, Mr. Figgy tried to load. His ol’ joints were pretty stiff, and the step up was quite a reach for him. We helped him….one leg up, then another leg up. He looked like he was on top o’ the world. With a little ass-istance with his behind, he was up and in, and headed for the corner feeder. There was no resistance, no fight, no struggle….just an obliging ol’ guy ready to hit the road. (He got a little medical support to help him with the trip, too). Before we knew it, we were on the road.
We had a slow, easy ride, and when we arrived, this ol’, arthritic guy leapt out of the trailer like a spry guy that had done it a million times. He let out a big bray, and we can only hope he was saying, “It’s about time you got me outta there (the trailer)”.
He glanced around, and their eyes met. First the goats.
Then the girl!
We don’t think it was love at first sight, right?
His new mom took one look at his as he was exiting the trailer, and she said she loved him already. She assured him it was going to be ok.
We think he understood and enjoyed the loving hug and wanted another!
Before long, the two mosied off for a little grub. We were all relieved with how quickly Figgy settled in. He’s eating well, and so far, seems very content. It’s a lot of change for an old donk, but we’re hopeful he’ll transition ok. He’ll be spoiled with lots of love and kindness ’til the end. Once he’s settled in in a few days, he’ll get an eval so he can get some much needed hoof and dental care. He’s getting a new blanket, and whatever else he needs.
Til then, he wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas!
As we enter the holiday season and 2021 comes to an end, we wanted to tell you just how grateful we are for all that American Wild Horse Campaign supporters have helped us to accomplish this year.
Whether you sent messages to your legislators on behalf of our cherished wild horses and burros or donated to one of our life-saving programs like our Rescue Fund — we are so grateful for your continued support.
Today, I wanted to share with you some of the most impressive victories that amazing supporters like yourself helped us to accomplish this year:
As 2021 comes to a close, we hope you join in celebrating these victories with us.
We are so grateful for your advocacy, financial support, passion, and dedication to protecting the wild horses and burros we all love. Many battles lie before us in the new year as we work toward a better future for these magnificent animals, but with you on our side, we know we will prevail.
All of us at the American Wild Horse Campaign wish you and your loved ones (human and non-human) a very happy and restful holiday season.
— Suzanne
Suzanne Roy Executive Director American Wild Horse Campaign
Countdown to my surgery next Wednesday. Who has time to rest or prep??
Meet “Tiny Texas“. She is my mini Texas Triumph. I think he sent her to me for the help she so desperately needs. He was our beautiful Belgian that came in choking and hating the world. He was abused, in pain and had been betrayed by every human he met. Our time together was way too short, but he was in heaven at Chilly Pepper. When I saw “TT” the tears just poured.
She is old? I honestly have no idea, but her body shows years of wear and tear and hard work. She (I am told) has distinct marks/scars from wearing a collar and hauling heavy loads.
I have not had time to thoroughly assess her, and have been focused on her eye and the pain it is causing her.
The Injury/growth affecting her eye has obviously been there for a long time. She is crying as every time she closes her lid that huge mass rubs against her eyeball.
Another precious soul, used, abused, neglected and thrown away.
NEVER AGAIN. She is now officially part of our Chilly Pepper “Sunshine & Smiles” Program.
Once again the horses need your help. I just paid $1000 on the vet bills, but Goldendale sits at $2,674.08 and Harrah us just over $500.
MONDAY is RICARDO N ROCKET’S X-ray/trimming appointment. TT is going g to need surgery, and Haley, the starved,, neglected and abused mare also needs urgent care.
I am trying to get as much of this done before surgery, but the vet’s are booked out quite aways. I was supposed to get the WA vet bills paid off before coming home, but that didn’t happen
The backup rescue truck needs at the very least a new head gasket. That starts at $3000 and I still owe for parts and the work done so far. As usual there is alot going on, but this is God’s rescue and He puts these lives in front of me.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS BEEN HELPING SAVE THESE PRECIOUS LIVES!
It’s that time of year when folks start thinking about taxes. What a beautiful way to save on your taxes by helping save lives.
Please think about donating to WIN dba Chilly Pepper if you need a tax donation credit.
WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_
If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.
I received another “911” for an “old lady” who needed saving. She was scheduled to ship today. Our coffers are low, the truck is still broken, I am fighting to pay the vet bills and need to get the last horses transported down to NV.
I struggled with this for days, as I have been getting non-stop calls on so many other horses we can’t take on. This beautiful old soul had until Thursday, and I was waiting to see if someone would step up for her.I promised I would not let her ship, so once again I had to commit solely on Faith.I am thinking she will be a perfect addition to our Sunshine and Smiles Program. However, we need funds for her bail, transport, vetting etc. as always.
Our precious, starved mare has been severely neglected and abused. Her feet are horrible and she will need to be sedated by a vet before we can even begin to work on her feet. She is standing at a horrible angle and I can only pray she is ok. She has been beaten severely and is terrified of being hit. The “so called trainer” had forced a halter on, and it was hanging on her eyeball for who knows how long. It is beyond heartbreaking. She is so scared and much more dangerous than a wild horse straight off the range.
I have to say she is settling in very well. The energy here is so good they tend to start calming down quickly. Although it took 3 tubes of wormer and a very long handled spatula to get enough in to help, she did get her first dose of wormer. She is in horrible shape and deserves nothing but the best care from here on out.
I drove to NV to get Ricardo and Rocket’s x-rays so we could get their feet trimmed. Sadly the vet had an emergency and we had to reschedule. We did an intermediary trim to ease some of their pain and let them slowly adjust their tendons etc. to standing so differently.
Thanksgiving I came back to get the last load of horses ready to go to NV and end the suffering of the two geldings we intercepted during their transport. They were in excruciating pain and once again I had to do the right thing for them, I am beyond sickened having to do what their rotten owners should have done. It is always the most loving, sweet and forgiving horses that seem to be thrown away.
The vet bills are still overwhelming. It seems like every time we pay them down, there is another emergency. (Sadly, this seems to be the normal for everyone in horse rescue).
It’s 3:36 a.m., but I simply couldn’t sleep. The amount of funds we need to wrap up the vet bills here, get everyone home, take care of everyone’s feet and keep doing what we do can be daunting. I know God has this but I just had to send out a quick update before I could sleep.
BELOW: Some of the hoof we trimmed off the boys. (I had lots of help sawing lol).
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS BEEN HELPING SAVE THESE PRECIOUS LIVES!
It’s that time of year when folks start thinking about taxes. What a beautiful way to save on your taxes by helping save lives.
Please think about donating to WIN dba Chilly Pepper if you need a tax donation credit.
WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_
If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.
On this Thanksgiving holiday — from all of us here at the American Wild Horse Campaign — I want to send my heartfelt thanks to you for your support and dedication to protecting America’s wild horses and burros.
You have helped us accomplish some pretty amazing things this year, and for that, we are so grateful.
Supporters like you helped us expose the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Adoption Incentive Program (AIP) as a pipeline to slaughter for “truckloads” of wild horses and burros. Our investigation led to a front-page New York Times exposé, which elevated this devastating issue to the national level.
Your support provided our field team with the resources and equipment necessary to successfully implement the world’s largest PZP fertility control program for wild horses on Nevada’s Virginia Range. This groundbreaking program is proving that there is a better way to manage wild horses and burros besides brutally rounding them up with helicopters.
And guess what?It’s working. This year, we reduced the foaling rate by more than 40% as compared to 2020. These incredible results armed our Government Relations team with the statistics and evidence necessary to secure $11 million in funding towards a comprehensive, humane fertility control vaccine program as part of the BLM’s 2022 Fiscal Year budget.
Your efforts helped us defeat SJR3 — a resolution that called for the removal of close to 40,000 wild horses and burros from their homes in Nevada. And your generosity helped us support the rescues of innocent foals on the Virginia Range, like Hazel, and victims of the AIP including 12 BLM-branded burros from an Oklahoma kill pen and 10 unhandled mustangs from a kill pen in Colorado.
As 2021 comes to a close, we are grateful for your advocacy, your financial support, and your passion and dedication to protecting the wild horses and burros we all cherish. Many battles lie before us in the new year as we work toward a better future for these magnificent animals, but with you on our side, we know we will prevail.
All of us at AWHC wish you and your loved ones (human and non-human) a very happy and restful Thanksgiving holiday.
Warmly,
Suzanne
Suzanne Roy Executive Director American Wild Horse Campaign
Quick Update – I apologize for the broken paypal link. They have “updated” their system.
Meet Starfire, one of the newest rescues. There are also two more who need us today.
I still need help with the vet bills in WA so I can get Coggins tests, health certs etc. on the latest group so they can travel. I need to head to NV at the end of the week to get Ricardo, (the new Donkey) and Rocket (the new Horse) with the horrible feet taken care of. The 22nd was the soonest we could get into the vet.
They will need x-rays and major farrier care. I am praying they can both survive this.
I need to add 2 more littles to the gang today.
The vet bills are still overwhelming. It seems like every time we pay them down, there is another emergency. (Sadly, this seems to be the normal for everyone in horse rescue).
Chilly Pepper needs help with vet bills, (current and impending), bail funds, fuel to get home to NV and funds to get the rest of the gang home before winter really sets in. I have to get everyone safely to NV prior to my surgery in December.
It’s that time of year when folks start thinking about taxes. What a beautiful way to save on your taxes by helping save lives.
Please think about donating to WIN dba Chilly Pepper if you need a tax donation credit.
WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_
If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.
There are no words. HOW can you do this to a living, breathing, oh so beautiful soul?
I wanted to share the updated photos I have. This beautiful little donkey has been abused for such a long time. I am literally crying as I write this. It made me physically ill when I saw the photos.
The beautiful geldgin(?) also has hooves that could be deadly if the coffin bone has rotated.
I just wanted you to see who we are trying to save in this current rescue. It literally is beyond heartbreaking.
I was hoping for a few days of quiet, but the calls keep coming. I know everyone, including ME, is so tired of all the emergencies. However, when God keeps putting these precious lives in front of me, I know I have to step up and do as much as we can. I NEVER go looking for horses, and sadly I have to say no to many.
Thank you as always. You have saved so many lives and ended the cruel suffering for so many others. YOU make the difference!
On a good note, the Catcher called and said they are pretty much shutting down until next spring. PTL for that one. Sadly there will still be constant domestics being dumped, but hopefully I will have time to heal from my surgery before being buried.
The truck is still broken, but being repaired. I have no idea how much that will cost. God has always blessed this rescue, and I know HE has this! Thank you for all you do!
WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_
If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.
There are no words. These poor souls need help now.
Will you help me save them?Sadly the Donkey’s hoofers are beyond bad. I will need the usual to help save them, and you can be sure Donk will need to go to the vet as soon as I can get him/her in.
Please help once again. The black legs belong to a horse, but I have no photos of him yet. I am told neither of them can move much. Let’s end this suffering.
Below are the mare and baby you just saved! Her hoofers are really bad, but nothing compared to the new ones we need to pull.
Please help now so I can get these guys whatever they need. I still owe over $1000 to Harrah Vet, (the new mare needs her Coggins), and the bill at Goldendale is probably close to $2,000 or more from the last group.
I need to try & pay those before I get Donkey in and there is zero time to waste.
Thank you as always. You have saved so many lives and ended the cruel suffering for so many others. YOU make the difference!
On a good note, the Catcher called and said they are pretty much shutting down until next spring. PTL for that one. Sadly there will still be constant domestics being dumped, but hopefully I will have time to heal from my surgery before being buried.
The truck is still broken, but being repaired. I have no idea how much that will cost. God has always blessed this rescue, and I know HE has this! Thank you for all you do!
WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_
If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.
To everyone who attended our annual Stay Wild virtual fundraiser last night, I wanted to say thank you so much for your generosity and compassion. The support we received will surely help us continue to save the lives of America’s wild horses and burros.
We set a goal to raise $180,000 through last night’s event, and I’m excited to share that so far, we have raised a total of $150,016. While this is a major achievement, we still have a few areas where your support is greatly needed! Can you help us hit our $180,000 goal before midnight tonight?
We set a goal last night to raise $11,000 towards our Field Programs. $11,000 helps us administer 367 doses of the PZP fertility control vaccine to wild mares in Nevada and keeps our field team supplied for two months on the Virginia Range!
We also set a goal to raise $10,000 for our Legal Fund. $10,000 provides us the necessary resources to fuel our next lawsuit — and we have a few in the pipeline!
Just this year, we’ve filed suit against the disastrous Adoption Incentive Program (AIP), stopped the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from performing dangerous surgical sterilization procedures on wild mares, and we’re working on a rulemaking petition with a prestigious university to strengthen and make the BLM’s Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program enforceable!
We also set a very important goal to raise $25,000 towards our Rescue Fund, and while we have successfully secured $11,910 towards our rescue efforts, we still have a ways to go if we want to hit our goal!
This may seem like a big goal, but every $8,000 helps us bail approximately 10 wild horses and burros from kill pens and every $500 helps us provide the necessary medical supplies to care for and treat orphaned and injured foals on Nevada’s Virginia Range. Will you help us hit our $25,000 goal so we can fuel our rescue efforts?
Last night’s journey through the history of America’s wild horse and burro protection movement was truly something to remember. From Wild Horse Annie’s fight to protect these cherished icons in the ‘70s to the work we’re doing today — we’re so grateful to have you along for the ride with us.
From musical guest performances to sobering behind-the-scenes footage of the atrocities of the AIP and our fight to terminate it, I won’t be forgetting last night anytime soon.
To our sponsors and silent auction participants, to our staff and board, to the amazing talent and our wonderful host committee: thank you … we couldn’t have done it without you! THANK YOU also to everyone who attended and donated — you made this year’s Stay Wild one for the books!
Now let’s keep the good work going!!
Suzanne Roy Executive Director
American Wild Horse Campaign
I received an URGENT 911 this morning. This is mare is leaving the property today, and if I don’t got get her, well, we all know the other option.
Once again Chilly Pepper has to clean up another mess.
She looks pregnant, but is slowly starving due to her worm load and neglect. She has a 3-4 month old baby who needs saved as well.
Please help make this happen. Her feet are horrible and causing pain in her legs and spine. With some TLC she should have a wonderful life, but she has to be saved today.
She is still basically wild.
Below is one of our littles. Abby Sue had a horrific shoulder injury and Doc said it appears to be broken (healing). She is one of the lucky ones because hopefully, she will have a chance at a bright future.
The truck is still broken, but God has always blessed this rescue, and I know HE has this! Thank you for all you do!
WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_
If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.
There’s only TWO MORE DAYS until our annual Stay Wild event on November 4! We’re gathering up an amazing bunch of celebrities, philanthropists, and conservationists to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Wild and Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act. Relax and relive the history of AWHC’s epic fight to keep these iconic animals wild.
We don’t have events like this often — in fact, this is our only big-ticket event of the year (!!) — which means we’re pulling out all the stops for this year’s Stay Wild fundraiser. It’s going to be an engaging and exciting evening, and we’d be thrilled if you joined us.
We’re lucky we caught you: Tickets are going fast and the event is in just two days! Grab your tickets now because you won’t want to miss this year’s Stay Wild event!
Another 911!A stock trailer full of starved, injured, wild/domestic horses heading to slaughter.WILL YOU HELP ME SAVE THEM??
We don’t have the funds, the time or the space, but God put them in front of me.
Please help me save them. I already had to postpone my surgery until December, but how do I walk away from a trailer load sitting in front of me.
I am exhausted and overwhelmed and completely worn out. However, once again I will suck it up and do the work if y’all will help us save them.
The injuries are horrific and a couple may have joint infections which could be deadly. They are both in excruciating pain and need our help asap!
Molly the mule is in the hospital for a bad case of colic. The good news is hopefully I will get to pick her up tomorrow and she has a wonderful new family waiting for her.
The truck is still broken, but God has always blessed this rescue, and I know we can save these horses! Thank you for all you do!
WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_
If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.
