Inagural Meeting of Arizona Coalition For Equines

Posted bykristennelsondvm

I just received an e-mail from Kari Nienstedt, the Arizona Representative of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), announcing the inaugural public meeting of Arizona Coalition for Equines (ACE).  According to her e-mail, the goals of this organization are:

    1)  Educate owners, law enforcement and the public regarding the appropriate care and treatment of equines
    2)  Educate owners, law enforcement and the public regarding the problems of equine overpopulation, abuse,
         abandonment and neglect
    3)  Identify available resources to assist owners and law enforcement in need of assistance or in times of crisis
        a.  Implement a statewide hay bank to provide temporary hay and feed assistance in accordance with the ACE protocol.
        b.  Develop and disseminate resources to law enforcement agencies and others for use in response to complaints, natural
             disasters and other emergencies.
        c.  Create a fund to assist with veterinary care, dental services, farrier services and euthanasia.

The first meeting will be held at the meeting room of Maricopa Animal Care and Control on June 30th from 11am to 1pm.  Please contact the Arizona chapter of the HSUS to RSVP for this meeting or more information on ACE.  Future meetings will be held throughout the state.  I applaud Kari and HSUS for starting this initiative.  It will be of great help to our horses in the state. 

Published by kristennelsondvm

Dr. Kristen Nelson grew up on a farm in Watertown, Minn., where she developed a deep love for animals of all kinds. She received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine. Kris then completed a small-animal internship at the prestigious Animal Medical Center in New York City. In addition to writing and speaking, she cares for small and exotic animals in Scottsdale, Az. Dr. Nelson is widely quoted in the media. Her credits include Ladies’ Home Journal, USA TODAY, the Los Angeles Times and numerous radio and television interviews. Dr. Nelson has written two books, Coated With Fur: A Vet’s Life and Coated With Fur: A Blind Cat’s Love. Kris and her husband Steve share their home with rescued cats, birds and a dog.