A CANADIAN ICON CALLS FOR A BAN ON HORSE SLAUGHTER
Juno Award winning singer / songwriter star of hit TV series The Jann Show, Canada's beloved, Jann Arden is lending her voice to the fight to ban horse slaughter in Canada and beyond.
"If we always turn away from difficult things - especially when it comes to animal cruely - they will never change. The abusers are COUNTING on your apathy."
Canadians are horrified to see some countries eat dogs, yet in Canada, in a largely unknown business, beloved horses are being tortured and killed for their meat for human consumption.
Yes, really! It’s #horseshit
People are surprised to learn that horses are being slaughtered in Canada [for human consumption]. Horses that may have been someone’s pet. Perhaps even worse, horses are being exported in crammed conditions, to Japan to be slaughtered for meat.
BOUVRY HORSE SLAUGHTER PLANT CLOSED
SIGNS OF CHANGE BUT THE FIGHT IS NOT OVERThere are signs that Canada’s horse slaughter industry is shifting—and not a moment too soon. But while one door may be closing, others remain wide open. Here's what we know right now: 1. Bouvry’s (Horse) Slaughter Plant in...
STEPHANIE REDLICK CRIMINAL COURT
COLUMN BY MONIKA REKOLAAUGUST 6, 2026: MIDLAND TODAY At 79, John Dobson had spent decades as a cattle farmer. He hoped the profits from his last herd would help carry him into retirement. Instead, the Oro-Medonte cattle farmer is preparing to walk into the Midland...
HEINIU EMAIL CAMPAIGN
A THIRD EMAIL CAMPAIGN IS NOW LIVEJULY 31, 2026: If you are on this post you are likely looking for a "done for you fill in the blank email form" -- that sends a letter to elected officials and others who can bring about change -- so that the death of Heiniu is not in...
STEPHANIE REDLICK QUEBEC CONNECTION
JULY 2026: HOW IS THIS HAPPENING AGAIN?THE HORSE IN THE PICTURE ABOVE HAS NOT BEEN REMOVED BY AWSFirst - a little history when it comes to Animal Welfare Services and their dealings with Stephanie Redlick -- who is currently facing multiple animal neglect related...
SKINNY HORSE ADVERTISED BY AUCTION MART
SOMEONE SHOULD DO SOMETHING - RIGHT? When a photograph of a very thin mare appeared in an advertisement for an Ontario auction recently, the reaction was immediate. People were heartbroken. People were angry. Many commented that "someone should do something."...
TO BUY OR NOT BUY HORSES FROM KILL BUYERS
WHY IS THERE CONTROVERSY SURROUNDING BUYING HORSES DESTINED FOR SLAUGHTER?Okay, so we are fully aware that purchasing horses from kill buyers or directly from First Nations bands is controversial. Some rescues, organizations and individuals are NOT in favour of doing...
CHARGED WITH NEGLECT YET REDLICK CAN STILL OWN HORSES?
SEIZURE AND/OR CHARGES DO NOT MEAN A BAN ON HORSE OWNERSHIPOriginally published June 2025 - updated June 2026.JOIN US IN ASKING FOR... Temporary, court-reviewable restrictions on animal ownership until charges are resolved which would align animal welfare with...
REDLICK EVICTED YET AGAIN
WARN YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDSStephanie Redlick has been evicted — yet again — from a property where she currently has 9 or 10 horses. Meanwhile, Redlick and/or her father, currently using the names Samuel Kauffman and Sam Redlick, reportedly have at least four horses...
URGENT FUNDS NEEDED FOR LEGAL FEES
WE CAN'T SAY MUCH YET... We need your help -- we can't say much yet -- but you know us -- we have been outspoken and stuck our necks out more times than we can count over multiple situations with a certain someone. Not a penny of this will benefit Redlick. Any help -...
KANANASKIS FOAL SHOT
KANANASKIS, ALBERTAAnother heartbreaking loss for Alberta's free-roaming horses. The RCMP is investigating after a young foal was found shot along McLean Creek Trail in Kananaskis, Alberta. According to reports, the injured foal was discovered on May 23 and had to be...
