Wild Mustang/Burro Campaigns

The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign: We have both encouraging and concerning updates from Arizona to share with you. First, the positive news: The recent lawsuit threatening the humane management of the Salt River wild horses was dismissed by the US District Court for the District of Arizona. The lawsuit was filed by the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) and trophy hunting groups. The United States Forest Service (USFS), responsible for the Tonto National Forest where the horses reside, successfully moved to dismiss the lawsuit, exposing factual inaccuracies in the CBD's complaint. The American Wild Horse Campaign (AWHC) and the Salt River Wild Horse Management Group (SRWHMG) also filed a motion to intervene, highlighting misinformation in the CBD complaint. In October of this year, the judge granted the USFS’s motion to dismiss, but gave CDB 30 days to amend its complaint. On November 30, the 30-day window closed without action from CBD, resulting in the lawsuit being officially dismissed in the lower court. This victory ensures the continued protection of the Salt River wild horses and safeguards the successful humane management program. Now, the unfortunate news: In the Apache Sitgreaves Forest, just 150 miles from the Tonto National Forest, the USFS shipped 45 captured Alpine wild horses to a notorious slaughter auction in Texas. Fortunately, the Salt River Wild Horse Management Group and other organizations rallied together to find placement for all 45 horses. However, the USFS is continuing to roundup wild horses in an attempt to eradicate them from the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest, meaning more of these magnificent animals are at risk of being shipped to kill pens unless the agency changes its deadly policy. TAKE ACTION Your voice can play a crucial role in safeguarding these beloved and historic animals. Join us in urging the USFS to adopt humane management practices that prioritize the protection and humane treatment of wild horses on our public lands. TAKE ACTION The American Wild Horse Campaign ...

The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign: From the entire American Wild Horse Campaign team, thank you.  This Giving Tuesday, we shattered records and raised $146,690.88, thanks to your support. We are touched by your generosity and your belief in our mission. Every cent of the money we raised will support the fight for the freedom and safety of America’s wild horses and burros.  In 2023, your donations made it possible for AWHC to educate millions of Americans about the plight of our nation's wild horses and burros, expose the realities of the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) roundups, uncover inhumane conditions in BLM holding facilities, investigate the Adoption Incentive Program (AIP), and so much more.  We have an ambitious agenda for 2024 and we know we will make great strides, thanks to your generosity. We hope that you will continue to stand with AWHC and with wild horses and burros, and there are many ways to stay involved! Click this link to learn more about how you can take action to protect wild horses and burros.  From all of us at the American Wild Horse Campaign, thank you again. We can’t do this work without you, and we are deeply honored by your support.  With gratitude,  Suzanne Roy Executive Director American Wild Horse Campaign ...

The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign: This is Suzanne Roy, the executive director of the American Wild Horse Campaign. I wanted to reach out one last time to ask you to make a donation to help us hit our $100,000 Giving Tuesday goal before midnight tonight. We still have to raise a bit more, and if you chip in before midnight, your donation will be DOUBLED, helping us have a 2X impact protecting wild horses and burros. AWHC is leading the charge for wild horse and burro conservation. This year, we’ve made great strides for our wild herds and, with your support, we know we can do the same next year. In 2023, we documented nearly all Bureau of Land Management (BLM) roundups, exposed the reality of overburdened federal holding facilities, and investigated the Adoption Incentive Program (AIP). Public awareness about the plight of these animals has never been higher, thanks to our national advertising campaigns, translating into growing support in Congress for reform. And so much more… As Giving Tuesday — our most critical fundraising day of the year — comes to a close, we’re asking for your help to power our 2024 agenda. A generous donor has pledged to DOUBLE every donation towards our ambitious $100,000 Giving Tuesday goal. Time is of the essence and we only have a few hours left to take advantage of this opportunity and maximize our matching power. Can you add a donation right now? >> CHIP IN We have lofty goals for 2024 and we know we are on the precipice of change. With your help, we can make 2024 the most game-changing year yet. I’m asking you one last time: Will you please chip in whatever you can to help us hit our $100,000 Giving Tuesday goal before midnight? This is your FINAL opportunity to have your donation doubled, and your last chance to help us hit our goal. DOUBLE MY IMPACT I am profoundly grateful to everyone who has contributed to our cause. Your dedication is the driving force behind AWHC’s work, and we simply can't do it without you. Thank you for making a difference for these animals we cherish, and who are so important to our nation and western public lands. Gratefully, Suzanne Roy Executive Director American Wild Horse Campaign ...

The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign: Your unwavering support for the American Wild Horse Campaign (AWHC) is the powerhouse behind our work and will help set the stage for our ambitious 2024 agenda. We are committed to upholding America’s promise of freedom for wild horses and burros. And we’re doing just that through our work in the field, in the courts, and on Capitol Hill. Today, we wanted to share with you how pivotal each donated dollar is to sustaining our lifesaving programs. But first, can we count on you to contribute and help us achieve our $100,000 Giving Tuesday goal? Act now and every donation before midnight will be matched, doubling your impact! HAVE YOUR GIFT DOUBLED → DONATE NOW! Meredith, every dollar you donate to the American Wild Horse Campaign is a catalyst for change in our work: 

1. In-the-Wild Conservation:Not only does AWHC operate the world’s largest humane fertility control vaccine program for wild horses on Nevada’s Virginia Range, but this year we’ve taken steps to expand fertility control programs to other herds throughout the West. We’ve also recently acquired 3,300+ acres of prime habitat in Nevada’s beautiful Carson Valley to serve as a pilot program for our new Land Conservancy Project – an innovative program that aims to preserve and enhance habitat for America's wild herds. 2. Government Relations: Your contributions drive our advocacy for wild-horse-friendly legislation, such as the Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2023, which would end cruel helicopter roundups, the Save America's Forgotten Equines Act, which would finally ban the slaughter and export of equines for human consumption, and the Ejiao Act, which would help protect the global donkey population from slaughter. 3. Investigations: With your help, we bring to light the reality of wild horse and burro roundups, expose holding facility conditions, and unveil the truth behind the Adoption Incentive Program, which is funneling hundreds, if not thousands, of mustangs and burros into the slaughter pipeline. 4. Rescue: Your generosity enables us to support the direct rescue of wild horses and burros at risk of slaughter. We grant funds to our partner organizations, including for veterinary care and transport for horses and burros after they are rescued. 5. Advocacy: We are bringing the issue of wild horse and burro protection into the mainstream by launching national awareness campaigns through the placement of billboards – including one in New York City’s Times Square through the holiday season – and through television and digital media ...
   
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The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign: We don’t say this lightly – today is THE most important fundraising day of the year for the American Wild Horse Campaign.  Can you chip in and help us get a headstart today? >> Right now, we have a chance to double the impact of your donation, with a 2X match for ALL Giving Tuesday gifts! This means every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling the impact of your support! We set an ambitious goal to raise $100,000 for Giving Tuesday, and we need your help to get there. Can you please chip in to the American Wild Horse Campaign and help us continue fighting for the conservation and protection of our magnificent wild horses and burros? DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT → DONATE NOW! Your support is critical to sustaining our year-round efforts to preserve the untamed spirit of America's wild horses and burros. By generously contributing today, your donation will be matched 2X, DOUBLING your impact. Your donations don’t just help set the stage for attaining our 2024 goals. Wild horses and burros are being rounded up right now in Nevada, and we have launched a nationwide awareness campaign to ensure that every American knows what’s happening to the West’s wild horses and burros. Can you please join us in protecting these incredible animals by donating to our Giving Tuesday goal? Your generosity will be DOUBLED, making your support go even further. DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT → DONATE NOW! Every donation, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to our goal of preserving America's wild horses and burros in the wild, where they belong. Whether it's $10, $50, $100, or more, your contribution will BE DOUBLED and have a lasting impact. Thank you! — Team AWHC ...