Comments on: Illinois Takes Steps to Ban Slaughter

By: Kristina Hallof

Kristina Hallof — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:32:44 +0000

I know that horse slaughter is a horrible,nasty thing, but it just has to be. Without a way of geting rid of unwanted horses people would have to find an alternative-letting them go. Our domesticated horses aren’t cut out for the harsh life of wild horses. Plus, other predators would eat them anyway so they would suffer the same fate. As I said before, it just has to be, but if the slaughter companies could find a way to make it less nasty it would be better.

By: Evelyn

Evelyn — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:08:35 +0000

I think its about time the U.S. starts doing something for its horses. There are many horseslovers that think slaughtering horses should be made illegal.

By: Lisa Bishop

Lisa Bishop — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 06:40:36 +0000

Your dont know how happy i am to here that. I am so happy i am crying. It is about time we are taking care of these beautiful animals they deserve it. I stand behind you 100%. God Bless you all

By: Kira

Kira — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 14:22:23 +0000

That’s great news, horse slaughter is a terrible thing;it’s cruel and wrong!If Russia, and Holland want to eat horses they should eat their own;or better none!An owner who gives the horse that served them loyally for many years to the slaughter house they really have got some issues!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 19:38:11 +0000

I live in Illionis and I am very happy to hear this!

By: nancy

nancy — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 11:56:52 +0000

OK …. that is fine but will someone think about what we do with horses that are sick with cancer or other illnesses….. where and what do we do with them after we put the animal down! It is against the law to bury a horse in your back yard! And not everyone can afford cremation ! Let’s use our heads for once and think! There is a solution to this and if we were to put people the state or county pays to watch over all animals being brought in for the kill that they were transported the right way and held correctly then we would not have a problem ….. we could fine all who truck the horses in and the slaughter house if the horses are not treated well before being put down.

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 07:51:14 +0000

i am very glad you are tring to stop this horrible thing!!!! My horse was saved from slaughter, i am very happy you did this so that my horse will be very happy!!!!!!!

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 07:47:19 +0000

yes i agree that we should stop horse slaughtering. i am glad someone’s trying to stop it. why anyone wants to hurt these animals is isanene. all these animals have done is be there for us and let us tell them what to do in a mannerly way. and i think horse slaughtering should come to an end.

By: Kim

Kim — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 07:36:45 +0000

I was so glad to read this article about ending horse slaughter for human consumption. I believe it is a huge step forward, although there are still some concerns. Thank you for publishing this article and keeping us informed.

By: Steph

Steph — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 05:15:54 +0000

Bravo! It is encouraging to hear good news from the equine front. The long, exhausting efforts to end US slaughter are finally being rewarded.