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Post by unino on Mar 11, 2013 21:04:52 GMT -3
Willadell does not have the HAPPA horses. Willadell does have a HAPPA horse that is where Hughie is. He is not owned by the so called owners he is still owned by Happa they have claimed him for themselves and where do you think the board money for him is coming from, when there is a perectly good barn out in Hopeall
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Post by karlah on Mar 11, 2013 22:07:21 GMT -3
Unino, the comment that I was responding to said MOST of the HAPPA horses are at Willadell, which was false, ergo my comment. I was clarifying.
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Post by Enixam on Mar 12, 2013 9:09:07 GMT -3
I thought misty(the bay clude cross) was there too? Or another boarding barn. Could be wrong. Either way, 24,000 in travel?! Theres never been more then 7-8 rescuses taken in that year, i think alot less then that. From what ive been watching, their biggest year was when they got hughie and kitty, and they were one at the same, as 5 now i believe. So that was around 09. What kinda vichle are they driving? Took me $1000ish to drive to alberta in a pickup that burns gas like crazy. How doesnt someone spend 24k on visits around nl......
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Post by Rodeo on Mar 12, 2013 9:23:28 GMT -3
I think people need to start emailing Tom Marshall's office. I don't know how the donation thing is working now, but I know you can click on a link to buy a bale of hay or donate cash. And for what? People who don't know any better that are donating have a right to know where their money is going.
At least if there are funds in some sort of account, the proper officals or authorities can step in and make sure its going somewhere that will benefit horses in need. Maybe divide it up with the different SPCA's or something, I don't know.
What ever happened to Lilly's mother? I think her name was Katie?
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Post by Enixam on Mar 12, 2013 10:19:22 GMT -3
Katie AND hughie was at a local barn down my way two years ago, in stalls, up to their knees in crap. ( they were adopted by this man from happa) and then the man realized he couldnt sell them so returned them to happa. After that, idk. Why so many animals, and now non. Euthanasia would be my best bet. If theyre taking money off people, we should know where its going, not be so secretive, if they shut down, tell us. We have our own bills to pay, were not paying theirs too. I know alot of rescues that said when they closed down, why cant they? Scam artists id say! Anyone up for a chat with ntv? Ill be in town next wendsday, if anyone wants to arrange a interview with them, ill be upfor it!
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Post by Rodeo on Mar 12, 2013 16:03:37 GMT -3
^ I would contact the proper government officials first. They can arrange for an audit and ensure their finances are being properly handled and going where they are saying.
And if anyone is going to send off an email, I would suggest that no accusations be thrown around. Just voice your concerns as a member of the equestrian community, about how we do not have a facility that is properly running to care for neglected horses. That's just my opinion anyway.
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Post by Enixam on Mar 13, 2013 13:40:15 GMT -3
Old post on the happa site about 3 years ago, i saved. Erin Walsh To all of our members:
We are sad to let you know that recently we have lost four of our beloved horses at Happa. Under the guidance of our vet it was their recommendation to be humane to these horses and not let them live in pain any longer, we are a humane organization and are trying to do the right thing. It was th...e hardest moment that I have experienced at Happa, but we are trying to stay positive and move forward for the rest of the horses and ponies that need our help. We are being told by our peers that we are doing the right thing and we are doing our best. So we will move forward and share our hearts with many more equines that will come through our doors. We thank everyone for supporting us and helping us in so many different ways. You are all amazing. Mowgli, Misty, Thunder, and Kara will be sadly missed and will always be in our hearts and never forgotten.
Erin
Kara wasnt in pain, she was completly healthy, as for the other, i dont know. But kara was healthy. Theyre jus to lazy to care about them.
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Post by unino on Mar 14, 2013 5:24:30 GMT -3
There was nothing wrong with Kara her only fault was she was a STB. Thunder and Mowgli I understand but not Misty and Kara.
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Post by star on Mar 14, 2013 6:58:26 GMT -3
Euthenasia is a hard decision for any horse owner/caregiver to make. I am a firm believer in quality of life. If one of my animals was suffering with no hope of recovery then I would give them the gift of a peaceful death. Unless you intimately are involved in the cases you should not judge. I believe that during that time period, HAPPA made a decision that was in the best interest of the horses/ponies.
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Post by Jess on Mar 14, 2013 10:16:49 GMT -3
I agree fully with Tammy, while I'm not familiar with Kara I did see Misty, Mowgli and Thunder on several occasions and for the little that it's worth, I would have made the same decision as HAPPA regarding those three horses. I've had to make the call to euthanize one of my boys due to injury, and despite the fact that it was a situation where I had no other choice, it was the most heart-wrenching decision I've ever had to make. It's something that, unless you've had to end the life of a horse you love, you can't possibly understand how painful it is. Whatever the issues with HAPPA, I find it very difficult to believe such a decision was made lightly, and I'm even more sure it wasn't done because the volunteers were "too lazy to care for them".
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Post by maria on Mar 14, 2013 10:50:22 GMT -3
Awww, Mowgli, I loved that little black pony! He was the first pony I rode when I started lessons out at Cloverdale, before Rudy. I still have a picture of me next to him up in my room, I was in grade 5 then, so it must have been almost 10 or 11 years ago!
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Post by karlah on Mar 14, 2013 16:18:47 GMT -3
Why hasn't this thread been locked yet? I understand that everyone is passionate about having a resource to help neglected and homeless horses in the province, but some of the replies here are just over the top. Take your time and energy and use it to serve the horses, not your ego by grandstanding on the Internet.
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Post by katherine on Mar 14, 2013 17:27:50 GMT -3
When I saw Karlah posted I knew exactly what she was going to say. Sure, we are all upset about some things that have happened, but there is no need to get all up in arms and claiming that HAPPA is euthanizing horses without reason behind it. As sad as it is, not every horse can have a home. I am sure they had health reasons behind the decision to euthanize.
I suggest people gather their facts before bringing this to the media. Emotions are running away with people. The news will only use facts, not gossip and rumors.
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Post by unino on Mar 14, 2013 20:18:26 GMT -3
I post nothing but facts this coming from someone that worked with these animals for over a year and seen everything going on. It has nothing to do with an ego! I am the one that had to hold the poor women while she cried in my arms bc a horse that she fully sponsered was put down and she was not notified about it but they kept cashing her checks. I raised over 500.00 on my own brought it to Happa and to know that the monies was not put to its intended use really hits a hard spot. I have resuced and adpoted many horses in my time its my passion and always will be, and while I am alive I will out the people that are doing the horses wrong!
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Post by unino on Mar 14, 2013 20:20:30 GMT -3
Regards to locking the thread.. If you dont like its content then dont read it.
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