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California Riding Magazine • February, 2009 Ojai Horses Need Help |
The Humane Society of Ventura County is asking for the public’s help in order to continue housing and treating 37 severely neglected horses that were rescued from a Lockwood Valley ranch on Oct. 8, 2008. (California Riding Magazine, Dec. 08) “We are in a desperate situation right now,” says Jolene Hoffman, director of the Humane Society’s shelter in Ojai. Hoffman says that the 20-stall portable barn that businessman David Murdock loaned to the Humane Society, following the Oct. 8 rescue, has been dismantled and moved. “Although it was only for two months, we are very grateful for Mr. Murdock’s generosity in loaning us the barn,” Hoffman notes. “What makes the Humane Society’s predicament most critical is that nine of the rescued mares are confirmed pregnant, and 11 more are possibly pregnant,” she continues. “The mares are due to foal between now and March, one any day. With temperatures in the 30s, we need to provide adequate shelter for these neglected mares and foals.” Hoffman says the Humane Society is planning on purchasing a 20-stall permanent barn for the horses. Eventually this barn will be used for emergency evacuated animals in Ventura County during disasters. The cost for the new barn is approximately $47,000.
Donations may be sent to the Shelter at PO Box 297, Ojai, CA 93024. For more information, call 805-656-5031, or visit www.humansocietyvc.org. |
