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Horse Abandonment
Comments 0 | Recommend 0National Epidemic
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
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