In Arizona: New statewide horse coalition

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

New statewide horse coalition

Attention: Arizona Equine Advocates: Public Meeting Announcement

Join us for the inaugural public meeting of the Arizona Coalition for Equines

You are invited to attend the first public meeting for a new coalition to help horses and their caregivers. Arizona Coalition for Equines (ACE) is forming to bring together horse advocates throughout the state who share a common goal of enhancing the care and treatment of all equines, and to prevent abuse, neglect, and abandonment. ACE is focused on positive ideas and solutions, and will work to provide the necessary tools for successful equine care.

Maricopa County Animal Care & Control has graciously offered their meeting room for this event.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC)

2500 S 27th Ave.

Phoenix, AZ 85009-6803

Goals of ACE:

Educate owners, law enforcement and the public regarding the appropriate care and treatment of equines
Educate owners, law enforcement and the public regarding the problems of equine overpopulation, abuse, abandonment and neglect
Identify available resources to assist owners and law enforcement in need of assistance or in times of crisis

Implement a statewide hay bank to provide temporary hay and feed assistance in accordance with ACE protocol
Develop and disseminate resources to law enforcement agencies and others for use in response to complaints, natural disasters and emergencies.
Create a fund to assist with vet care, dental services, farrier services, and euthanasia.

Please join and help us address the issues that equines are facing in the state of Arizona!

RSVP to: Kari Nienstedt at knienstedt@humanesociety.org or 480-381-4410