Volunteers in the Tidewater area rescued two donkeys after their elderly owner past away. A video from News Channel 3 in Norfolk, Virginia has more details.
http://www.wtkr.com/videobeta/?watchId=5c64a424-981d-496f-ab26-c6bffe74ede4/video=YHI&t=a
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Couple get jail time for animal abuse
King and Queen County, Virginia
Last week Mr. and Mrs. Amos plead quilty after testimony was heard in their case on 10 counts of animal abuse. They were sentenced to 10 years in jail each. All but 6 months were suspended and they will be on probation for 5 years. This case started in 2010 when 33 horses were seized by the county and turned over for rehabilitation. Our thanks go out to the dedicated volunteers who were involved in this rescue and rehabilitation and saw this case through to the end.
Last week Mr. and Mrs. Amos plead quilty after testimony was heard in their case on 10 counts of animal abuse. They were sentenced to 10 years in jail each. All but 6 months were suspended and they will be on probation for 5 years. This case started in 2010 when 33 horses were seized by the county and turned over for rehabilitation. Our thanks go out to the dedicated volunteers who were involved in this rescue and rehabilitation and saw this case through to the end.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
1st Annual Casino Night Fundraiser
Our 1st Annual Casino Night Fundraiser held last week was a big success! Thanks to all of the volunteers that help organize and set up the event. It was a fun night for all concerned and the food was great. It was held at the Richmond Country Club and attendence was over 100 people. This was by far the largest fund raising event that the league has sponsored and we are very happy with the outcome. Several thousand dollars was raised for the benefit of the horses in our care. Watch for information about next year's event which will be even bigger and better.
One of our volunteers has posted over 200 pictures of the event on her web site. The pictures may be ordered from the site if you should be interested in doing so. Click the link to see the pictures.
www.printroom.com/pro/shuttervision
One of our volunteers has posted over 200 pictures of the event on her web site. The pictures may be ordered from the site if you should be interested in doing so. Click the link to see the pictures.
www.printroom.com/pro/shuttervision
Sunday, May 1, 2011
King and Queen County, Virginia Case
On April 13th a Grand Jury indited Robert Amos and Elizabeth Newsome- Amos on 20 counts each involving last summer's seizure of 33 horses by county law enforcement officials and volunteers.
See the details at the following link http://www.nbc12.com/story/14443019/animal-cruelty-investigationking-and-queen-county
See the details at the following link http://www.nbc12.com/story/14443019/animal-cruelty-investigationking-and-queen-county
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Preference Farm Video
We are re-posting this video from last year so that it will be on the first page. We will try to do a new video this Spring when time allows.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Joey Update
We are very sorry to say that Joey's evaluation for eye surgery was not successful and that the vets thought that it might cause him more harm than good. Joey has been back at the rehab barn for serveral weeks now. All the volunteers marvel at what a wonderful horse he is and how he adapts to every new environment. He is an amazing, trusting and confident horse!
The very best news is that Joey has been adopted and has left for his "forever home" in North Carolina. The departure was not without many tears shed by the volunteers that have cared for him and come to know him in these past weeks. However, we all know that he has gone to a wonderful new home and will have several new buddies. An organization called Hope Reins in Raliegh, NC. has adopted Joey along with another horse named Speckles. Speckles was rescued last summer along with our pony J.J. and her companion goat Shalimar. Joey and Speckles will work at Hope Reins in their programs for disadvantaged children. You can learn more about this organization at http://www.hopereinsraleigh.org/ We are all very excited about the opportunities for Joey and Speckles in their new home. This is just another example of two more wrecked horses saved by the volunteers and given a wonderful second chance thanks to the wonderful people at Hope Reins.
Speckles and Joey at Hope Reins
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Joey's Story
A while back Powhatan Animal Control Officers were called out to investigate a carcass of a dead horse laying in a field only to discover that while the horse was emaciated and near death he was actually still alive. Representatives from the rescue were contacted and took the horse into their rehabilitation program and nursed him back to health. Latter they learned that Joey was, in his previous life, a champion in the show ring with many ribbons and awards. Joey is now back to full weight and health except he is blind in one eye and has severe cataracts in the other eye rendering him totally blind. He will be evaluated in the near future as a canidate for cataract surgery and we all wish him well. He is currently being fostered by one of the rescue volunteers. Thank you to everyone who has participated in his recovery.
A little love for Joey
You go girl!
Joey is amazing
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Happy New Year
Happy New Year everybody!
We hope that 2010 was good to everyone and that 2011 will be even better. We were very busy with the horses and the farm last year but looking back it was a very rewarding year for us. Our adopted rescues, Panda and Cocoa, are great and the fosters, J.J. and Shalimar are doing well and are back to their normal weight. Kathy is busy with the rescue barn horses and wouldn't trade it for anything. You all come for a visit whenever you can.
We hope that 2010 was good to everyone and that 2011 will be even better. We were very busy with the horses and the farm last year but looking back it was a very rewarding year for us. Our adopted rescues, Panda and Cocoa, are great and the fosters, J.J. and Shalimar are doing well and are back to their normal weight. Kathy is busy with the rescue barn horses and wouldn't trade it for anything. You all come for a visit whenever you can.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
News Release-Hanover County Virginia- Karyn Hale Case
Richmond, VA, October 6, 2010 - A Hanover County woman, Karyn Hale, was convicted yesterday on eleven counts of animal cruelty in Hanover County District Court after appealing her original conviction in General District Court on May 17, 2010.
Ten horses were seized on January 12, 2010 by Hanover County Animal Control, assisted by the United States Equine Rescue League, after it was dicovered in a follow up visit by authorities that Hale had failed to follow care and feeding recommendations by a local veterinarian. Hale was sentenced to 180 days in jail for each count with 170 days suspended for a total of 110 days in jail and 2 years probation.
Vews, a 501 (c) 3 non profit organization, was created in to educate the public about proper care of their equines and to rehabilitate and eventually find approved permanent homes for neglected and abused horses and other equines
Ten horses were seized on January 12, 2010 by Hanover County Animal Control, assisted by the United States Equine Rescue League, after it was dicovered in a follow up visit by authorities that Hale had failed to follow care and feeding recommendations by a local veterinarian. Hale was sentenced to 180 days in jail for each count with 170 days suspended for a total of 110 days in jail and 2 years probation.
Vews, a 501 (c) 3 non profit organization, was created in to educate the public about proper care of their equines and to rehabilitate and eventually find approved permanent homes for neglected and abused horses and other equines
Monday, October 4, 2010
First Field Trip as USERL Representatives
The first field trip for J.J. and Shalimar was a roaring success! We had a great time and the animals could not have been better representatives for the Society. We arrived at 8 am and stayed til 2 pm and were busy the whole time talking with people and explaining what we do and how they could help. We gave out at least 6 volunteer applications to interested parties and collected $52 for the horses. Thanks to all the volunteers that participated and especially to Jamie for the braiding job and all of her hard work during the day. J.J. had such a good timeshe didn't want to get in the trailer to go home!!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Fund Raising
J.J. and Shalimar will be at a Fund Raiser on Oct 2, 2010 at the Home Depot from 8am to 2 pm. Society funds are at an all time low and we are in desparate need of donations, all of which are tax deductible as the Society is a non Profit corporation.
Come by and see what a little love and your donations have done for these two deserving animals. The before and after pictures will amaze you!
If you can't make it on Saturday, please consider sending a donation to us so that we can continue to help save and rehabilitate these horses. Or if you would like to Volunteer some of your time ( no horse experience is required for many volunteer positions ), foster or adopt one of the horses or sponsor a particular horse please visit the vews web site mentioned above. Thanks to everyone for their support, in advance
Come by and see what a little love and your donations have done for these two deserving animals. The before and after pictures will amaze you!
If you can't make it on Saturday, please consider sending a donation to us so that we can continue to help save and rehabilitate these horses. Or if you would like to Volunteer some of your time ( no horse experience is required for many volunteer positions ), foster or adopt one of the horses or sponsor a particular horse please visit the vews web site mentioned above. Thanks to everyone for their support, in advance
Friday, August 13, 2010
Justice in the Prince Edward County Case
For Immediate Release
Jury Recommends 2-year Jail Term for Woman in Animal Cruelty Case in Virginia
Richmond, Virginia. August 12, 2010 - A Circuit Court Jury in Prince Edward County, Virginia found Michelle C. Artese of Prospect, Virginia guilty today of 6 counts of Animal Cruelty and recommended a 24 month jail term and a $11,000.00 fine in the death of one horse and neglect and starvation of 5 other horses.
Artese was originially convicted on 6 counts in Prince Edward County District Court on September 18, 2009. Animal Control assisted by the United States Equine Rescue League, seized 10 horses on a property rented by Artese on February 3, 2009 after one horse was found dead on the property and the remaining 10 were in various stages of neglect and starvation. Artese appealed her conviction to the Circuit Court and requested a jury trial.
All ten horses were turned over to the United States Equine Rescue League after the judge awarded the horses to the county in March 2009. Nine of the horses have been rehabilitated and are now in good health. One of the most severely starved horses, a young colt, was humanely euthanized after he was unable to recover from the neglect that he had suffered.
Formal sentencing is scheduled for October 14, 2010 in Prince Edward County Circuit Court, Farmville, Virginia.
USERL, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, was created in 1997 to educate the public about proper care of their equines and to rehabilitate and eventually find homes for neglected and abused horses. With the all volunteer staff, USERL relies on donations to care for and rehabilitate horses in need until they can be placed in a permanent home.
USERL- Richmond Region
PO Box 28378
Richmond, Virginia 23228
http://www.userl-vard.org/
Jury Recommends 2-year Jail Term for Woman in Animal Cruelty Case in Virginia
Richmond, Virginia. August 12, 2010 - A Circuit Court Jury in Prince Edward County, Virginia found Michelle C. Artese of Prospect, Virginia guilty today of 6 counts of Animal Cruelty and recommended a 24 month jail term and a $11,000.00 fine in the death of one horse and neglect and starvation of 5 other horses.
Artese was originially convicted on 6 counts in Prince Edward County District Court on September 18, 2009. Animal Control assisted by the United States Equine Rescue League, seized 10 horses on a property rented by Artese on February 3, 2009 after one horse was found dead on the property and the remaining 10 were in various stages of neglect and starvation. Artese appealed her conviction to the Circuit Court and requested a jury trial.
All ten horses were turned over to the United States Equine Rescue League after the judge awarded the horses to the county in March 2009. Nine of the horses have been rehabilitated and are now in good health. One of the most severely starved horses, a young colt, was humanely euthanized after he was unable to recover from the neglect that he had suffered.
Formal sentencing is scheduled for October 14, 2010 in Prince Edward County Circuit Court, Farmville, Virginia.
USERL, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, was created in 1997 to educate the public about proper care of their equines and to rehabilitate and eventually find homes for neglected and abused horses. With the all volunteer staff, USERL relies on donations to care for and rehabilitate horses in need until they can be placed in a permanent home.
USERL- Richmond Region
PO Box 28378
Richmond, Virginia 23228
http://www.userl-vard.org/
Monday, August 2, 2010
WTKR news coverage of USERL
Here is a link to the news coverage done by WTKR in Tidewater, VA of the recent USERL rescues. Thanks go out to Amy our Tidewater Regional Director and all of theTidewater volunteers for all their hard work and for getting our message out!
http://www.wtkr.com/news/wtkr-horse-rescue-story-dan,0,1444266.story
We understand that this story is now on CNN...way to go team
http://www.wtkr.com/news/wtkr-horse-rescue-story-dan,0,1444266.story
We understand that this story is now on CNN...way to go team
Sunday, August 1, 2010
J.J. and Shalimar
We have two new rescues here at our farm. They are temporary fosters at this time but if Sarah has any say in the matter they will be permanent residents. Sarah came today to meet them and of course didn't want to go home. She is returning latter this week to spend 6 days (according to her). J.J and Shalimar came together and wherever J.J.(the pony) goes so does Shalimar (the goat). They are both very cute and well behaved little girls.
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