California: after rescue, then what?

Horses rescued from neglect still face death

Rescued Horses In Danger, Money Crunch Continues [link]
CBS13 | Aug 16, 2008

About fifty animals in El Dorado County were rescued in April after being grossly abused by their owner. Many of the horses are being nursed back to health, and most have been adopted, but seven horses still remain, and are once again in danger.

The neglected animals' owner couldn't afford to take care of them, and now The Grace Foundation may be facing the same dilemma.

"It's a very scary time for large animals and horses in particular," said Beth DeCaprio from The Grace Foundation.

Seven of the last 47 horses nursed back to health have not been adopted, and their caretakers can't afford to keep them.

"The community was wonderful in supporting us, but with the economic times the way they are, people are not in the market for horses," Beth said.

It's costing The Grace Foundation about $16,000 a year per horse to house and feed them, and the abused horses also have special medical needs.

If they can't find someone to adopt or sponsor them, the horses may have to be put down. These animals, who were once on the brink of death, may be looking death in the face again, so volunteers are reaching out.

"It would mean a lot if we could get adoptions or sponsorships for some of these horses."

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