Sugarcreek horses action alert follow up with Animals’ Angels

Note of thanks from Animals' Angels Dear Friends of Animals' Angels: The last week has been very eventful. Ever since we released our latest report about the horrors of Sugarcreek Auction, town officials and the Ohio Department of Agriculture have been overwhelmed with thousands of emails, phone calls and letters. Thank you so much for…

UPDATE! Take action for Sugarcreek Auction horses with Animals Angels

UPDATE! The list of contacts below in this alert are being barraged by emails and phone calls. The Tuscarawas Prosecutor's Office has responded, stating that these complaints fall under the jurisdiction of: Ohio Department of Agriculture Dr. Tony Forshey (State Veterinarian) Phone: 614-728-6220 tforshey@agri.ohio.gov After speaking with this agency, we also suggest: Ohio Livestock Care…

Horse owner’s story a cautionary tale about horse slaughter

Cross-posted from the Lexington Herald-Leader at Kentucky.com Written by JANET PATTON For Carol Brown, breeding Thoroughbreds was more about the hope than the money. "I thought these horses had an option to have a great job, then they'd have a nice life as broodmares," Brown said. She never thought about the "after" — about what…

Baker the Horse Butcher of Sugarcreek whines and will not pay fine (US)

Cross-posted from CantonRep.com under the title, "Horses led to slaughter" By DIANA ROSETTI Many Americans consider the horse a national icon, a spirited animal that represents the Old West and its pioneers. But in Canada, Belgium, France, Italy, Russia and Japan, tackling a tasty cut of horse is considered a singular gustatory pleasure. Until recently,…

Sugarcreek Livestock Auction owner fined $162,800 by USDA

Cross-posted from The Budget Newspaper December 3, 2008 By JOSEPH LEDFORD Local Edition Editor The Sugarcreek Livestock Auction has gained notoriety as of late due to owner Leroy H. Baker’s long-standing practice of buying and selling horses for slaughter. The facility has been the target of TV news investigations and animal rights groups. On Memorial…

Sugarcreek, Ohio Auction Report, October 17, 2008

Eyewitness Account by Anne Russek Auction Date: October 17, 2008 Report Submitted: October 24, 2008 PAST SUGARCREEK AUCTION ABUSES In the past few weeks there have been several stories about the continued abuses and lack of regulatory enforcement at the Sugarcreek auction in Ohio. First we had the story of the two weanlings that were…