The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Advisory Board has voted to euthanize the wild horses held in short and long-term holding facilities. Between 44,000 and 45,000 animals are currently held in short and long-term holding facilities. 

The Humane Society of the United States released a statement which read, in part “The decision of the BLM advisory board to recommend the destruction of the 45,000 wild horses currently in holding facilities is a complete abdication of responsibility for their care. The agency would not be in this situation but for their long-term mis-management. Alternatives to this proposal have been ignored for over 20 years. The HSUS stands ready to implement these alternatives at any time.”

The Humane Society should be allowed to implement alternatives and BLM should not be allowed to destroy the dwindling population of wild horses. 

We need to pressure BLM into making a compassionate choice for these animals.