Lawmaker takes stand against horse slaughter
Author: Jaccii Farris, Reporter
Published On: Jan 20 2012 08:01:05 PM EST Updated On: Jan 20 2012 08:10:32 PM EST
Congressman Pat Meehan is taking a stand against slaughtering horses for human consumption, following a disturbing case with ties to Chester County.
It's a practice that's illegal in the US but that doesn't mean horses can't be sent to slaughter outside the country.
Meehan says that has to change.
At Last Chance Ranch in Quakertow Lori McCutcheon and her staff spend their days rescuing injured, neglected and unwanted animals.
"People keep calling us everyday please come get my horse I can't afford it," said McCutcheon.
Right now, Last Chance Ranch has 62 horses waiting for a good home.
Published On: Jan 20 2012 08:01:05 PM EST Updated On: Jan 20 2012 08:10:32 PM EST
Congressman Pat Meehan is taking a stand against slaughtering horses for human consumption, following a disturbing case with ties to Chester County.
It's a practice that's illegal in the US but that doesn't mean horses can't be sent to slaughter outside the country.
Meehan says that has to change.
At Last Chance Ranch in Quakertow Lori McCutcheon and her staff spend their days rescuing injured, neglected and unwanted animals.
"People keep calling us everyday please come get my horse I can't afford it," said McCutcheon.
Right now, Last Chance Ranch has 62 horses waiting for a good home.
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