Horse Abandonment

Tonight they are calling it a National Epidemic--

the Hobby Horse Syndrome. Folks who had money years

ago bought horses..now..they can't afford them

and in some cases are abandoning them.

Our Mandy Miller investigated...

Jeffery Hinkle a horse owner,

"Times are hard.. it's hard enough

to put food on our own tables let

alone in our horses mouths..."

During America's booming years people were buying

these widely expensive animals.

Now times have changed, and the folks who bought

these horses are suffering an economic set back.

Why can't owners afford to keep their horses?

Feed prices, boarding costs,

and medical care have all skyrocketed.

It costs more than $2,000 a year just to feed them.

Then factor in grooming, shoes, and vet bills.

So when you hear about neglected horses,

think about this..

When money is tight, who do you feed?

The horses or the children?

Aside the epidemic, there are people who can

afford to keep them, but for those who can't..

animal lovers are begging you to call for help!

Call your local 4-H or even your

local police department.

The bottom line,

even in tough times,

theres no reason for any one to hurt.

If you know anyone whose in this situation,

or you are yourself, take a look at these numbers,

and find the location nearest you!:

Animal Welfare Societies

Bloomfield Township Animal Welfare

248-433-7757

4200 Telegraph Road

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302

Michigan Anti-Cruelty Association

313-891-7188

13569 Joseph Campau

Detroit, Michigan, 48212

Cruelty Investigation Division

313-872-3401

7401 Chrysler Dr

Detroit, Michigan 48211

Animal Welfare Society

248-548-1150

29081 Dequindre Rd #E

Madison Heights, Michigan 48071

Animal Rescue & Welfare Society of Muskegon County

231-773-8689

2640 Marquette Ave

Muskegon, Michigan 49442

Ontonagon City Animal Protection

906-884-4227

275 Beck Road

Ontonagon, Michigan 49953

Michigan Animal Rescue League

248-335-9290

790 Featherstone Rd

Pontiac, Michigan 48342

Peninsula Animal Welfare Society

906-632-2287

P.O. Box 2171

Sault Ste Marie, Michigan 49783

Wyandotte Animal Group

734-782-5768

25159 Balfour St

Trenton, Michigan 48183

Humane Societies

Lenawee Humane Society

517-263-9111

705 W Beecher St

Adrian, Michigan 49221

Huron Humane Society

989-356-4794

3510 Woodward Ave

Alpena, Michigan 49707

Humane Society of Huron Valley

734-662-4365

3100 Cherry Hill Rd

Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105

Michigan Humane Society

248-852-7420

3600 Auburn Rd

Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326

Humane Society- Calhoun Area

296-963-1796

2500 Watkins Rd

Battle Creek, Michigan 49015

Bay County Humane Society

989-893-0451

207 S Linn St

Bay City, Michigan 48706

Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan

269-927-3303

641 S Crystal Ave

Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022

Charlevoix County Humane Society

231-582-6774

618 Beardsley St.

Boyne City, Michigan 49712

Humane Society of Genesee County

810-744-0511

G3325 S Dort Hwy

Burton, Michigan 48529

Wonderland Humane Society

231-775-6400

7425 E 34 Road

Cadillac, Michigan 49601

Humane Society of Tuscola County

517-672-7387

P.O. Box 245

Caro, Michigan 48723

Sanilac County Humane Society

810-657-8962

3847 Sheldon

Carsonville, Michigan 48419

Eaton County Humane Society

517-541-3247

615 S Clinton St

Charlotte, Michigan 48813

Cheboygan County Humane Society

231-238-8221

1536 Hackleburg Rd

Cheboygan, Michigan 49721

Humane Society

810-987-4357

6266 Lapeer Road

Clyde, Michigan 48049

Humane Society of Branch County

517-639-4426

251 Almary Dr

Coldwater, Michigan 49036

Michigan Humane Society Detroit Shelter

313-872-3400

7401 Chrysler Dr

Detroit, Michigan 48211

Humane Society

616-453-7757

3077 Wilson Dr NW

Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544

Little Traverse Bay Humane Society

231-347-2396

1300 W Conway Rd

Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740

Humane Society of Barry County

269-945-0602

Hastings, Michigan 49058

Copper County Humane Society

906-487-9560

115 S 41st St

Houghton, Michigan 49931

Humane Society of Livingston

517-552-8050

2464 Dorr Road

Howell, Michigan 48843

Spring Lake Humane Society

906-774-1005

W 8459 Shelter Dr

Iron Mountain, Michigan 49801

Gratiot Humane Society

989-875-2221

2675 W Washington Rd

Ithaca, Michigan 48847

Cascades Humane Society

517-788-6587

626 N Mechanic St

Jackson, Michigan 49202

Humane Society

269-345-1181

4239 S Westnedge Ave

Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008

Missaukee Humane Society

231-839-3800

5310 W. Houghton Lake Rd

Lake City, Michigan 49651

Humane Society of Schoolcraft

906-341-1000

RR 1 Box 1496

Manistique, Michigan 49854

Humane Society of Monroe County

734-243-3669

833 N Telegraph Rd

Monroe, Michigan 48162

Humane Society & Animal Rescue

231-773-8689

2640 Marquette Ave

Muskegon, Michigan 49442

Marquette County Humane Society

906-475-6661

84 Snowfield Road

Negaunee, Michigan 49866

Greater Hillsdale Humane Society

517-523-2308

3881 S Tripp Rd

Osseo, Michigan 49266

Shiawassee Humane Society

989-723-4262

2752 W Bennington Rd

Owosso, Michigan 48867

MHS Rochester Hills

248-852-7420

3600 Auburn Rd

Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309

Humane Society of Macomb County

586-731-9210

11350 22 Mile Rd

Shelby Township, Michigan 48317

Al-Van Humane Society

269-637-5062

73303 8th Ave

South Haven, Michigan 49090

Humane Society of Kent County

616-453-8900

3077 Wilson Drive

Walker, Michigan 49544

Ogema County Humane Society

989-343-7387

117 S Burgess St

West Branch, Michigan 48661

Ottawa Shores Humane Society

616-399-2119

14345 Bagley St

West Olive, Michigan 49460

Michigan Humane Society Westland Shelter

734-721-7300

37255 Marquette

Westland, Michigan 48185

Other Animal Rescue Organizations

Friends of Wildlife

734-424-9029

Dexter, Michigan 48130

Wildside Rehabilitation Inc

517-663-6153

8601 Houston Road

Eaton Rapids, Michigan 48827

Bird Rescue of Huron Valley

734-944-9600

4600 Water Works Road

Saline, Michigan 48176

Northern Michigan Wildlife

231-946-4401

925 Walnut St

Traverse City, Michigan 49686

Pig Hoppers

734-461-1726

P.O. Box 7

Whittaker, Michigan 48190