End Horse Slaughter in Illinois!

Pound Dog Rescue wants to pass along this important message from the Humane Society. If you will be anywhere near Springfield on either of the dates listed below, we urge you to attend...
		Lobby to Shut Down Horse Slaughter in Illinois Last week, a court ruling temporarily closed down the last operational horse slaughter plant in the country, located in DeKalb, Illinois. The horse slaughter industry is on its last legs, and now is the time to knock out this grim and ugly business once and for all. Animal Protection Lobby Days at the State Capitol in Springfield. The Humane Society of the United States is hosting two free Animal Protection Lobby Days at the State Capitol in Springfield on April 18 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and April 19 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Click here for event details and to R.S.V.P. Contact your state representative. Whether or not you can attend these events, please be sure to call and then email your state representative, to urge a vote in support of H.B. 1711 and ending horse slaughter permanently in Illinois. Making a call is easy. A staff member will take your call and pass your message to your legislator. All you have to say is: "Hello, my name is [your name] and I am calling from [your city]. I strongly support H.B. 1711, legislation to ban horse slaughter in Illinois. Horses hold a special place in American history and should not be slaughtered for export to France and other countries for human consumption. It's time to end this grisly practice and I hope [legislator's name] will support a ban on horse slaughter. Thank you." After you make your call, click here to send a follow-up email supporting a ban on horse slaughter in Illinois. Each year, more than 100,000 horses are slaughtered in the United States for diners in Europe and Japan. You can stop this cruelty. Please tell your friends and family in Illinois how they can help bring an end to this gruesome practice once and for all. Thank you for taking action on this important legislation, and for all you do for animals. Sincerely, Wayne Pacelle President & CEO The Humane Society of the United States