News Release

12 HORSES SEIZED IN CANDIA RESCUE LARGEST HORSE RESCUE IN RECENT HISTORY

March 10, 2009

Contacts: Steve Sprowl
Field Services Manager
Phone: (603) 772-2921 x111 Or
Lisa Dennison
Executive Director
Phone: (603) 772-2921 ext. 107

On Monday, March 9 the New Hampshire SPCA assisted Candia Police in removing 12 Arabian horses from a property in Candia, NH. The horses were not receiving proper care and shelter and were determined by a veterinarian to be at risk. The horses are being held by the New Hampshire SPCA in protective custody.

Steve Sprowl, Field Services Manager for the NHSPCA, was contacted by the Candia police department with regard to horses that were not afforded shelter, despite the state law requiring it. Mr. Sprowl called in the services of the New Hampshire SPCA Disaster Response Team, to assist in the rescue. Two veterinarians on-scene determined which horses had to be removed from the property.

"The New Hampshire SPCA has cared for more horses this winter than any of us can recall," said Lisa Dennison, Executive Director. "Of the ten that were recently in our care, six of them have found homes. This rescue has put new demands and additional strain on already tight resources." The New Hampshire SPCA is asking for the support of the community to assist with the care and rehabilitation of the horses. "Animals held in protective custody must remain with us until their case is resolved. These twelve horses join four others already in our care, two of whom are also in protective custody. It could be months, or longer. We are hopeful that the case will be expedited."

Those wishing to help with the care, medical treatment, and recuperation of the horses can make a tax deductible contribution to the NHSPCA. Donations should be directed to the SOS Fund and can be made via the web site at www.nhspca.org, by phone at (603) 772-2921, x105 or by mail to SOS Fund, PO Box 196, Stratham NH 03885.

The New Hampshire SPCA is a community resource center that provides animal adoption, education, investigation and sheltering services in a professional and compassionate way. The Adoption Center is open from 11 am – 4pm on Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 am – 7pm on Tuesday and Thursday, and closed on Wednesday. For more information about the NHSPCA, visit www.nhspca.org.

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