Appaloosas needing homes

Angie_Dandy_06 · 03-27-2009, 05:57 PM

just thought maybe someone would see this & maybe be able to help....

Dear ApHC members
The ApHC was contacted by the National Humane Society (Leanne McCollum 615-734-9537 leannemccollum@hsus.org) regarding a family in TN that has fallen on some hard times and needs assistance placing their 80 Appaloosas.
As I understand it, the TN Humane Society has been working with the family to find homes and to provide food. The National Humane Society has arranged for a 1 ton hay drop this week, but ultimately the family is needs to place the horses.
I realize that we are all under financial strain these days, but I am calling on you to contact the representative I mentioned above to see if you can offer any assistance from transportation, feed, farrier services, a temporary home, a donation or adoption.
If you know of anyone who might be able to offer assistance please provide them the contact information listed above.
Thank you for your support of this wonderful breed and for creating a great family and community organization!
Best Regards,
Merida McClanahan
Director of Marketing
Appaloosa Horse Club
2720 W. Pullman Road
Moscow, Idaho 83843
Phone: (208) 882-5578 ext. 235
Fax: (208) 882-8150

Dreamsrbig · 03-27-2009, 06:12 PM

Are any of them broke or just paster pets?

SaddleTrail · 03-27-2009, 06:31 PM

We have all fallen on hard times, didnt they have a back up plan for these horses?

Im sorry they are having problems and home they find a solution.

horsesare1 · 03-27-2009, 06:52 PM

Back up plans are nice..... not always do-able, but nice.

As sad as it is....... I can't help but think that these people ARE being responsible horse owners. They asked for help, and they got it. They know they can't do it anymore, and that is fine, at least they are not letting them starve on the property or turning them loose. If EVERY horse owner was responsible and at least made an honest effort, there wouldn't be such a big problem with starving animals.

80 head??? Wowsa..... that's alot to place. I copied and pasted to the rescues I know that are reputable..... we can only hope that every last one finds a place to go.

Angie_Dandy_06 · 03-27-2009, 08:17 PM

i don't have a clue what they are, you'd probably have to call the number up there.. i just got this e-mail today b/c I am a ApHC member... just thought there might be someone on here that might be interested in helping out & close to where they are.... thanks for helping...

Tydyecowgrrl · 03-30-2009, 06:46 PM

Good lord. I wonder where and who they are???? I'm in TN....

salukifan2 · 03-30-2009, 09:01 PM

The announcement was posted on the Nashville TN Craigslist. So, I'm guessing we are talking west central but that is just a guess.

Beeks · 04-09-2009, 11:36 AM

If they were closer, I would take one. I love apps and have always wanted one, but every horse I have ever owned was a rescue of some sort and never appy. Now there are 80 needing homes and I live on the opposite side of the U.S.

DixiesAngel26 · 04-09-2009, 02:13 PM

Do we have any clue where around Nashville these horses are? I live in the area.

Appysrule · 04-09-2009, 04:21 PM

I emailed the contact and never heard anything back.

03-27-2009, 05:57 PM	#1
Angie_Dandy_06 Full Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seymour,Mo. Posts: 96 Images: 254	Appaloosas needing homes just thought maybe someone would see this & maybe be able to help.... Dear ApHC members The ApHC was contacted by the National Humane Society (Leanne McCollum 615-734-9537 leannemccollum@hsus.org) regarding a family in TN that has fallen on some hard times and needs assistance placing their 80 Appaloosas. As I understand it, the TN Humane Society has been working with the family to find homes and to provide food. The National Humane Society has arranged for a 1 ton hay drop this week, but ultimately the family is needs to place the horses. I realize that we are all under financial strain these days, but I am calling on you to contact the representative I mentioned above to see if you can offer any assistance from transportation, feed, farrier services, a temporary home, a donation or adoption. If you know of anyone who might be able to offer assistance please provide them the contact information listed above. Thank you for your support of this wonderful breed and for creating a great family and community organization! Best Regards, Merida McClanahan *Director of Marketing* *Appaloosa Horse Club* 2720 W. Pullman Road Moscow, Idaho 83843 Phone: (208) 882-5578 ext. 235 Fax: (208) 882-8150 __________________ *~Angelias' Appaloosas~*

03-27-2009, 06:31 PM	#3
SaddleTrail Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Happy Valley, Ca. Posts: 1,317 Images: 5	We have all fallen on hard times, didnt they have a back up plan for these horses? Im sorry they are having problems and home they find a solution. __________________ "Insults are the arguments employed by those who are in the wrong" " In a hard situation try a soft word"

03-27-2009, 06:52 PM	#4
horsesare1 Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: up state Ny Posts: 2,302 Images: 152 Blog Entries: 1	Back up plans are nice..... not always do-able, but nice. As sad as it is....... I can't help but think that these people ARE being responsible horse owners. They asked for help, and they got it. They know they can't do it anymore, and that is fine, at least they are not letting them starve on the property or turning them loose. If EVERY horse owner was responsible and at least made an honest effort, there wouldn't be such a big problem with starving animals. 80 head??? Wowsa..... that's alot to place. I copied and pasted to the rescues I know that are reputable..... we can only hope that every last one finds a place to go. __________________ Gotta Love 'Em Horse.. You are truly noble, for you fly without wings, and conquer without sword

03-27-2009, 08:17 PM	#5
Angie_Dandy_06 Full Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seymour,Mo. Posts: 96 Images: 254	i don't have a clue what they are, you'd probably have to call the number up there.. i just got this e-mail today b/c I am a ApHC member... just thought there might be someone on here that might be interested in helping out & close to where they are.... thanks for helping... __________________ *~Angelias' Appaloosas~*

03-30-2009, 06:46 PM	#6
Tydyecowgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 937 Images: 24	Good lord. I wonder where and who they are???? I'm in TN.... __________________ RaTiCal RoOstER~ 4 yr old ApHC King's Doc O Rose- 4 yr old POA AKA "Rooster" and "Moonpie"

03-27-2009, 06:12 PM	#2
Dreamsrbig Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: IL Posts: 1,298 Images: 211	Are any of them broke or just paster pets?

03-30-2009, 09:01 PM	#7
salukifan2 Full Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 65 Images: 10	The announcement was posted on the Nashville TN Craigslist. So, I'm guessing we are talking west central but that is just a guess.

04-09-2009, 11:36 AM	#8
Beeks Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Washington Posts: 4,282 Images: 348	If they were closer, I would take one. I love apps and have always wanted one, but every horse I have ever owned was a rescue of some sort and never appy. Now there are 80 needing homes and I live on the opposite side of the U.S. __________________ Your horse called. He said "Get off the computer!"

04-09-2009, 02:13 PM	#9
DixiesAngel26 Full Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 58 Images: 11	Do we have any clue where around Nashville these horses are? I live in the area.

04-09-2009, 04:21 PM	#10
Appysrule Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In Cyberspace... Posts: 1,557 Images: 17	I emailed the contact and never heard anything back. __________________ "To be loved by a horse, or by any animal, should fill us with awe - for we have not deserved it".

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