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S.P.C.A.  RESCUES 400 ANIMALS FROM SLAUGHTERHOUSE
It was a muddy, rainy day in October. We received a tip that someone was slaughtering horses on a ranch in Southwest Miami-Dade county. After investigation, a multi-departmental task force including the South Florida SPCA, Miami Animal Services, Florida Dept of Agriculture, USDA and other agencies took action to rescue over 400 animals including horses, donkeys, pigs, cattle, sheep, goats and fowl. It took 4 days to remove all the animals from the ranch. The owner has been charged with assorted violations.
The horses, donkeys, sheep, and goats were transported to the South Florida S.P.C.A. Rescue Ranch. The balance of the animals were placed in ranches in Florida and Georgia.  At this time we have over 40 horses available for adoption including the 20 new horses from the slaughterhouse. Photos of the new horses will be posted shortly.  We welcome your support so we can continue rescuing defenseless animals that are put in harms way.

FIVE STARVING HORSES RESCUED

SPCA Vet Dr.. Scott doing sonigram on severly injured horse

The SPCA rescued 5 starving and injured horses along with 4 goats on October 2, 2008. Some of the horses required immediate medical treatment. The photo above (click for a larger version) shows Dr. Scott doing a sonigram on a Paso Fino gelding that suffered from a huge wound on his back. We need your support to pay for medical care for these horses. Thank you.

Two Horses Near Death Rescued From Ditch


Both Horses were found submerged in water and were in terrible condition. One horse did not make it. The surviving horse is now in the care of the South Florida SPCA.
 Ch6 NBC Miami Story and Video  CH10 WPLG ABC Miami Story
WFOR - CBS 4 Miami Story  Fox News - WSVN 7 Miami Story
UPDATE: Miami Herald Story

SPCA DISCOVERS OVER 39 STARVING HORSES
Four Horses Near Death Are Taken Immediately To The SPCA Rescue Ranch
Video Reports from WFOR-TV in Miami:
Starving Horses Rescued by South Florida SPCA - story 1
Starving Horses Rescued by South Florida SPCA - story 2
Starving Horses Rescued By South Florida SPCA - Extended Video Coverage

Starving Paso Fino Rescued From Rock Quarry
On July 30, 2008 the South Florida S.P.C.A. was called out to rescue a starving Paso Fino that had been abandoned in a rock quarry in North Dade. The gelding was severely undernourished and had sore feet from walking on rocks for an extended time. Even though we have over 50 horses at our facility, we are continuing to rescue those animals in need.
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Four Loose Horses Running the Streets of South Florida 
It was a very dangerous situation. 4 panicked horses running loose in the streets. The South Florida SPCA was called into rescue these very scared horses. In a very short time all horses were caught and then transported to the South Florida SPCA Rescue Ranch facility. All 4 horses are doing well and should make a full recovery
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 Paso Colt Abandoned & Left to Die
This poor Paso Colt was abandoned and left to die. We brought him back to our facility, gave him love and care but his injuries were extensive and he did not make it. Abuse and neglect is a terrible problem and we are trying our best to address this very serious situation. The best way you can help is to become a member of the South Florida SPCA. Your membership will help us to continue our efforts to protect those who cannot protect themselves. Please take a minute to sign-up and become a part of the team. Together, we can make a difference.

Six Starving Pasos Rescued From Certain Death

We rescued six Paso Finos from South Dade last week . The horses had been without food for quite a long time and were living in mud.  All horses are receiving medical care, food and TLC. All should make a full recovery. You can help!
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