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Eight Belles' Tragic Death

5:38 AM Tue, May 06, 2008 |
Stacy Fox
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The Humane Society of the United States and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals issue statements on Eight Belles' tragic death.

Wayne Pacelle President and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States posted "Alarm Bells Over Eight Belles," a passionate well-written blog. Click here to read the complete story.

In the wake of the tragic death of Eight Belles at the Kentucky Derby, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) issued this statement.



3 Comments

Melody said:

Everytime I see this I just cry. It is so sad! And the picture that accommodates Brad's article is horrible! You can see that her ankles are broken! Tragic!

Donna said:

And I read in the letter section in the Chronicle this a.m. that someone was commenting on the fact that normally when a horse completes / wins a race, that the jockey always pats the horse on the neck and tells them good job. But for Eight Belles, the jocky didnt do this. That once he fell off as she stumbled, that he never went back and patted her on the neck and told her good job! I found this extremely sad - tears came to my eyes!! The jockey was not hurt and it was obvious that Eight Belles had given her all - her life - for the race! And he couldnt even go to her, comfort her and tell her good job! What a loser jockey for sure!!

I will never understand why human beings continue to indulge in a sport that obviously causes the demise of such beautiful animals. The exploitation of these majestic creatures is apparent as is the continued pain and suffering that these horses endure. When will the public outcry be such that these barbaric sports events involving animals will end? How many animals have to die for the sake of human entertainment.
I wonder if the public is aware that most of these race horses that can no longer race or cut a profit, end up as someone dinner in Europe.. They are SOLD TO SLAUGHTER!!! hows that for a reality check. It is disgusting and depraved and this sport should be ABOLISHED!!!!!!


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