A hero horse in
Virginia helped save the day recently when it led authorities directly
to a property with around 54 animals in desperate need
of medical care and protection.
The horse
had broken free and ran all the way to a local road,
where it successfully attracted officials' attention.
Once it knew they were paying attention, it led them
back to where it came from: a barn and a garage filled
with mistreated, starving animals.
Dogs, cats,
roosters, and goats were being held on a property
without sufficient food, water, or shelter — and with
signs of forced animal fighting. Some animals were
unable to stand, suffered from open sores, and
intense hair loss. Bones were visible through skin
because the animals had become so emaciated. Even worse,
it seemed clear from their injuries that many of the
animals — especially dogs and roosters — had been
used in animal fighting competitions.
Now,
thanks to the horse's assistance, all animals have been
rescued and are undergoing veterinary treatment, and one
man has been charged with animal cruelty and animal
fighting.
Now we must demand an
investigation into this animal fighting ring — and
authorities must also recognize the incredible efforts
of this hero horse by giving it an equine key to the
city! Sign the petition.