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2/23 Panel Discussion: Protecting Animals and Humans: The Past, Present and Future of Horse Carriages in NYC
Since the 1970’s, New York City residents and animal protection organizations have advocated to protect horses used in the carriage industry and ensure public safety; however, the dangers created by animal-pulled vehicles in the streets of a major city threaten the safety of both people and animals. Horses, which weigh more than 1,000 pounds, continue to get spooked and collide with cars and pedestrians. They collapse on the streets. They die prematurely in stables. They suffer from punishing pavement, extreme weather conditions, and a lack of water. Continue reading
Filed under: animal advocacy, animal cruelty, animal law, animal welfare | Tagged: activism, animal abuse, animal advocacy, animal cruelty, animal ethics, animal law, animal suffering, animal welfare, ASPCA, carriage horses, Dr. Pam Corey, horse drawn carriages, horses, John Phillips, Lisa J. Servon, New York League of Humane Voters, NYLHV, Peter Eisinger, The New School for Management and Urban Policy | 3 Comments »
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