March 7, 2013 Rescue 001 Illinois Horse Rescue of Will County

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~The Rescue of 3 horses roaming the streets in the cold. The Little one is Shaggy, then you have Patches and Angel (the leader of the group) she got her name because she has the markings of what looks like a Halo under her forelock. These horses have a strong will to live!!!! The 3 horses were tied up around their necks (TIGHTLY) with phone wiring and underground heavy duty coated electrical wire (romex). You will be able to see in the video and pictures where it was busted off from them escaping the abuse they had been subjected to along with the neglect of not being fed. They had been wandering the streets through the recent snow storms we have had. Luckily we received a tip that they were still alive. Illinois Horse Rescue set out driving up and down the streets where they were last seen. We found them!!!! Suffering from injuries, searching for food, thirsting for water at a time when everything is frozen. We found them (thank God), rescued them and brought them to safety.
Illinois Horse Rescue of Will County needs your help. If you support our heartfelt passion for getting these horses and other animals to safety, you can show your support by making a donation, set up a monthly contribution, share this information on twitter, Facebook, etc. Concerned citizens (which are many) have informed us that animals are being shot such as cattle, horses and dogs. They are being starved and left for dead! There are NUMEROUS cases that we are responding to not to mention our normal case load. This is yet another crisis added to our plate and we are functioning with limited funds and resources, but we assure you ILLINOIS HORSE RESCUE OF WILL COUNTY WILL CONTINUE to respond and rescue these animals. We need to spread awareness to as many people as possible who have no idea this is going on. We are a 501 (c) 3 not for profit organization. We do not receive any state or government funding AT ALL. Our organization is run SOLELY on the kind and generous donations from people who care about the animals we save.
~UPDATE!~
Angel was 150 pounds underweight and after a further exam we found a nail imbedded in her hoof. She took the longest to recover and got adopted in June 2013.
Patches was around 75 pounds underweight. He was the first to get adopted the end of March 2013.
Shaggy was 50 pounds underweight and had bad cuts on his nose and legs. He recovered quickly once he was being taken care of and got adopted with his 2 goat friends in April 2013.
Thank you everyone for your concerns for them. We have rescued over 800 animals since we opened in 2011 and we are still going strong! Please think about donating today to help us continue saving many more! www.illinoishorserescue.org

[@lydiapreston9620]

Thank God for beautiful and caring people.

[@IllinoisHorseRescue]

The 3 rescued horses are doing much better. We removed a 3inch nail out of one of their hooves and the little one (Shaggy) does not have tendon damage to his hind leg and will recover just fine. You can always find out more about us on our facebook page or website.

[@jaxwhitedog]

Heroes all of you. Shame on these owners....Jail?

[@lilgeorge34]

Thank you so much for helping these poor horses...God Bless You .

[@Clutching.My.Pearls]

Those horses knew they were being saved, how amazing!

[@piroskamerk106]

God bless both of saving this beautiful horses 🙏

[@kathykay2010]

I have no idea how this incredible rescue video could have even 1 thumbs down, much less 160! God help a world that is devoid of compassion for innocent animals. His Light of love shines so brightly in and through all of those that give of their resources and time to help all of the precious animals in desperate need of loving care and attention. If the world was full of people like these, this would be a perfect world. Blessings to the critters and all of those that partner with you in your much needed ministry of love...

[@IllinoisHorseRescue]

Kathykay2010 thank you so much her your kind words!

[@HughLlewellyn]

The way these horses loaded so quickly, and were so easy to catch speaks to good training in their backgrounds. How they ended up in their present predicament with whatever ignorant jerks had them is beyond me. Possibly the previous owner died and the horses were sold, or their original owners thought they were going to a loving home. Instead, they went to hell. It's so sad to see. I've rescued and assisted with rescues in the past myself. It never ceases to amaze me how horrible human beings can be. I'm so glad these horses were found by knowledeable, decent horse lovers.

[@IllinoisHorseRescue]

Thank you very much for your words! We can't agree more with you.

[@henrimatisse7481]

I love the pony; " I'll just try this snow here" but I'm with those two!

[@henrimatisse7481]

the man is so calm about the halters not being ready, "quickly" (get the halter), "undo it" (the second one). 😂

[@sidilicious11]

Those horse loaded in so fast, they knew they were finally being taken care of. Bless you Illinois Horse Rescue!!!!!!!

[@gmariet1391]

What a beautiful day for the salvation you provided the horses ! Whom ever did that abuse to them should be in jail!

[@bojangolub6821]

Thank you so much for saving them God bless you all

[@louannlavigne9190]

God Bless you for saving these beautiful horses. And whoever committed this heinous crime may karma have the same exact thing done to them!

[@albertcrosswell4732]

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[@christinematton4125]

These rescuers are WONDERFUL !

[@frankdodgee]

God Bless those that rescue abused animals.

[@karenbishop5885]

Poor sweet creatures, thank you for caring for these 3. Wish them well and a kind home.

[@kholbrook203]

Abuse of any animal in any way is unforgivable. I pray they were not given back to the owner and he/she was charged jail time and a huge fine. I can not believe how they were kept tied, with electrical wire and phone wire. When it comes to animal abuse these monsters are not punished enough to make them think twice. Thank you for saving them.💖

[@julieenslow5915]

They so WANTED to be rescued! Good job y'all!

[@koningbolo4700]

yeah the first one signalled Let's get out of here...

[@jacquelineleubin5004]

Bless them. They are so intelligent.

[@beam3819]

Your my hearts hero,I am Norway. Cant belive why people drive by injured animals. Kudos❤🇺🇲❤🇸🇯

[@ricothepuppetmaster]

Respect and gratitude for the people that are on the rescue.

[@stevegreat7193]

Just a big thank you.

[@createwithbarbbl4125]

Thanks everyone involved here and so good to know all these ponies were adopted once they recovered. I hope they had lovely safe happy lives after their suffering and neglect.

[@queenmab1999]

With all they been thro they are still 3 sweet and trusting horses

[@Pureblood3]

this is what good people do!!!

[@bwenluck9812]

Horses say, "You got food in that trailer!? Sign me up!!!". Pony's saying, "Hey, hey, hey--me too!!!".

[@ceceliaclarke264]

Pony is adorable. Stands there waiting patiently, for his turn to climb aboard. Rescue crew knew enough to halter and board the leader of this trio first. Group of horses is more managable, if you assess the group dynamics as a first step.

[@compltfool]

WONDERFUL ! ! ! ! ! Please do an updated video. You are angels. God Bless You.

[@bernadettevanderploeg2479]

Thank you for rescuing those wonderful horses/. Thank you !🐴

[@martinswaine2140]

Thanks for people thank God for them

[@ErnestoTani]

The little poney situation breaks my heart. Poor little one. May God bless you all.

[@Ho6s0n]

Oml.. the way he just walked to the trailor like, "please take me" my heart broke, thankyou. 😭💔♥️

[@susanflowers7425]

I'm of course very happy those horse's were rescued, but I wish they would have finished the story. I want to know how they are doing

[@doloresswann4600]

me too.

[@delphinium1963]

If you read the story underneath it tells you what happened with them

[@adakelso4067]

@@delphinium1963 ;

[@bonnieajones1727]

Poor babies, almost asking to be rescued.....Thank you for taking these babies to food and shelter.

[@ann-marie8035]

You kind people perfectly approached the horses slowly, calmly, gently. God bless and thank you for rescuing these beautiful creatures! ❤

[@TheDirtyyoungman1]

Heart breaking.. so glad they're in good hands now.

[@IllinoisHorseRescue]

They are and have all been adopted to great homes!

[@erdal07side-life]

Thx somuch lovely rescue team for help sweet damaged horses 😔🙏🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤❤❤💐💐💐🐎🐎🐎🚑

[@quantumcat7673]

You are sweet and nice people. Merci beaucoup, Your Canadian friends.

[@janeannschafer1514]

Poor things, watching this just breaks my heart 😢. A big thank you to members of the rescue team❤️

[@manuelavieira6371]

Jane Ann Schafer They are not things, they are beings that have life, they are animals that must be respected and not abuse them like certain humans who are bastards

[@Laurieb2851]

Thank you so much for rescuing these precious souls.

[@davidpayne8413]

Hey Joe Public "Your attitude towards animals tells me all I need to know about you"

[@bonchance9241]

GOD BLESS you All for Rescuing these poor Horses

[@darilynadams7281]

Thks God you rescued these 3 horses. Rotten evil person who dumped them. I hope they're punished severely!

[@normanmcgill2369]

Those poor babies and out in the middle of winter too. I hope they don't go back to their owner and find good, safe homes. Thanks for your hard work and saving these horses.

[@equus3333]

Bless you🐴💕🙏🏻

[@JustMrsHugo]

Why do people keep these animals when they clearly don’t know how to treat them 😡 Thank you Horse Rescuers ❤️

[@JustMrsHugo]

Voracious Reader Wow, why such a snarky reply? seems uncalled for. The term “keep” was used as “to own” not literally to keep, which obviously they did not. Have a nice day.

[@jeannegiambrone9464]

Shame on whom ever treated any creature with brutality! You will stand before God, whether you believe it or not!!!

[@jimmccarley3191]

People who mistreat animals dont realize that God will judge us all. Woe to anyone who mistreats one of Gods creatures.

[@robynj.garrett2306]

thank God you were there!! poor babies...geez...

[@miaulia5768]

Thanks friends for helping horses

[@juanincio3941]

Gracias a Dios hay gente como ustedes. Los felicito!.

[@suzannelangevoort]

good work

[@jacquelineleubin5004]

Thank God for these wonderful people who have heart!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@doloresswann4600]

Poor babies.... did WANT to be rescued, they went in so willingly and were so co-operative. Thankyou to the rescuers. :-)

[@AnnemieM]

Way to much evil in this world. I am so thankful for people like you that are making a difference.

[@theresatyler4043]

OMG... God Bless the Caretakers of this World❗🙏🐘💔 God Bless You for UR Love and Understanding for the Animals that Have to survive in OUR existence on Earth.💧💧🐴🤷‍♀️🐘💔

[@everettbrown5583]

Poor horses. You are so good to rescue those horses. thank you.

[@carolannrompca5495]

Brilliant job guys ,great respect to you and your team,we should tie some of the owners out in the Snow with no shelter ,food or water,they would cry like babies....please dont give them these horses back,they do not deserve them.....Much love to you all and thank you .....

[@rushellealexandra5243]

they could have been stolen by kb's or horse flippers some go so low as to steal ones they think they can make a quick buck on many stories of horses in perfectly good homes up and disappear from being stolen ... my first two had been stolen once took us forever to find them one was so sick (found out he had cancer) and had to be put down the other had a heart attack 2 months after his friend was put down... but by the time I found them and got them back I ended up loosing both of them only a few months after they came back home... a so called rescue stole them and sold them on us.... because my old man was thin slightly as he had cancer but they made him worse and made him die... I had him scheduled to be put down anyhow do to the tumopr on his throat... aperently a rude neighbor said we were starving them ... (ps fed 2 X a day and given seinor feed graion and suplements.... the pony was fine and had nothing to do with it ./. sprit was simply sick and we were managing it til;l his vet apt.. but some jerk told lies about them... and some place just up and took them without permission based on a neighbor lieing .. witch is bs... I had to show them vet papers and shit .... showing his cancer diagnosis made him loose weight and shit and track bean down as they sold himon me and killed my other one.. even though I had al;ready made an appointment for euthanasia ..so glad no one pulled shit about my old man I had to put down this year.. I hate when people that know nothing start shit for no reason... I had to take depersion meds and shit back then cause of it ... sometimes if they have an incurable illness they can loose weight ... like I said sprit had gotten a melanomia on his thoratl;atch bacvkin 2012, I had a 36 yr old get bad arthritis, and couldbnt hold her weright no more... so put her down in 2015... and my most recent guy got liver failure/hepitis of the liver .. but too risky to operate on a seinor horse .. they think he may have been 25 and not twenty like everone thought ... but being a sadlebred had genetic lordosis aka swayback, and half blind ,, and I just kept him comfortable till his apointm,ent.. u cant do much more then that for ones that are sick with incurable issues .. u just schedule an appointment and have to wiat till vet is available to do it.. sometimes u might haver to wait a month or several weeks before vet can come out to euthanize.. as they can be booked full up .... with their normal tasks.... and more urghent things like colic or etc.

[@cherylbreeger-braun7931]

That's my birthday too!! God bless you for saving them.The pony was thinking," me too"!

[@Carolesoriginalpieces]

God bless you for saving her.

[@rauber2419]

Thanks for Help ❤️

[@joanberry2143]

Thank you for saving these beautiful horses!

[@cherylharrington5922]

God bless the rescue team!! I am in Florida and these dear horses are in this condition with electric wire around their necks. I hope they find the person or people who did this and prosecute them to the highest degree!!!

[@janetblack5181]

May God bless you all - well done for a great job.

[@carmelpule6954]

Congratulations for helping these horses. One could feel that these horses turned to people for assistance but were nor sure that the people would accept them, they showed a little hesitation but the expertise of the people involved helped them bridge the gap of insecurity. I liked how the little one waited so patiently, he knew his turn will come, and when it did, he followed like a sheep for he felt security in that trailer and what followed. Well done.

[@olko267]

សាយ

[@6actual911]

You are all angles,,,Thank you

[@kristinebailey6554]

No, but they are all angels. Angles are another matter entirely.

[@gerrycoleman7290]

Poor lead horse has a limp. The other ones follow him. Likely he is the herd leader. So, good on you guys for working with him first. Letting him draw the other two horses in to be safely handled.

[@karaamundson3964]

Shocking. And so much more nerve-wracking than World Horse Welfare videos, I guess because our courts are too slow & justice has to happen under the radar

[@deutschefanne6119]

Bravo!!! Felicitaciones Por preocuparse de los caballos. Saludos desde Chile.

[@msp507]

Wow who does that to any animal ... phone wire , electrical wire ..... thank you for rescuing them

[@susanvaughan-schiele4201]

Gentle, reassuring, calm. That's the way to rescue ❤

[@vintagespirit2836]

Poor glorious creatures. Just so wicked.. Thank you earth Angels.

[@jenniferstokes8185]

I cry every time i watch this video because of what these wonderful ladies did in rescuing these horses they really deserve an humane award thank you once again

[@mollycaton5063]

How can humans be so cruel 😡 well done for rescuing them 👏💖

[@valnpaulvanorden]

thank God for these dedicated rescue crew members!!!

[@maryannew.johnson2970]

Thank you for your help to the horses

[@loricato3262]

PEOPLE THAT SAVE ANIMALS, ARE AWESOME ❤

[@dirtroadangel]

Thank God there still are people who take action instead of hoping someone else will take care of these poor horses. Who would tie phone wire around their necks. Please keep us updated to how things go. The leader horse's front leg is completely blown up

[@ArtfulBLCreations]

Thank god for you lovely people

[@almafernandez3874]

god bless them al😇😇😇

[@SuperHanne84]

I really like the very calm manner in which you carried this out. These three horses are clearly used to being handled, but your easy way and slow movements made this the most comfortable it could be. Well done!

[@l.tallmadge6536]

So glad you are helping them...I'd be freaked....thank you thank you!!! My two horses are getting lots of hugs now.

[@ahmadsezayesh9519]

Thank you angels 😇😇😇😇😇😭🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@MsTAXITAXI]

20013...

[@jacquelinegopel7419]

Danke, sie spürten, dass ihr es gut mit ihnen meint! Danke.

[@kacifrazier1343]

I love horses you guys did the right thing

[@ROBDee-ho9lu]

What a fantastic job those people did. I salute you!

[@na-ok7gv]

God Bless you all for saving lives, and souls. I thank you. KEEP IT GOING!

[@stevec.6119]

There's a special place in Heaven for people like you two.

[@gladysglad3000]

YOU ARE HUMAN ANGELS HELPING THIS CREATURES ...BLESSED

[@nikitagibbs9859]

How can people abandon these horses it's just sad but thanks to those that care and saved there lives. I love horses and this means a lot that you saved them thank you

[@winifredthompson2488]

Spirithart People,abandon horses for many reasons. NO 1. is they end up having no money to keep the horse, loose their job, their business, recession sets in, no one to buy the horses or ponies, so they are dropped off in some mountainous area to cope on their own. I have seen this in Ireland during the worse time of the recession, horses ended up,in other people's fields miles away from where they originally came from. The rescue groups inudated with horses and are full up. Then even the abitors are not taking them, it is a horrible situation. YOU are not allowed legally to put a horse down and burry it on your land, This is outlawed by the E.U. These horses when dead have to be taken away by the authorities and that costs up to 200 Euros. Now if you have no money what are you going to do. The next option is to take the horse away and release it somewhere where no one knows it. The police don't want to know it, no body wants to know, and turns a blind eye, This is a awful situation. but many people have found themselves in this situation. It takes around 80 to 100 euros a week to keep a horse. so please don't buy a horse or pony for the children unless you can really afford it. Please heed this advice. GREETINGS FROM NORTHERN IRELAND.

[@winifredthompson2488]

The Gooch The majority of people that buy horses for themselves love those animals, it is when times become desperate, no money, either buy food for the children or feed the horses. THIS is the problem. I know cruelty exists, but it is usually rare, just as child abuse is rare, unfortunately many of these abuses are comming to the fore now, abuse of animals, children and the elderly , it makes no difference it is still abuse. When I was young and that was 70 years ago, people saved hard for the things they wanted, borrowing money, and H.P. was an non non. This was how I was brought it. Today the whole culture is borrow borrow borrow, then people find themselves out of their debt, they can't pay back, fustration and cruelty set in, we get animals abandoned, wives abandoned with children, daddy in debt to his eyebrows. This and recession is the biggest cause of the abandonment of horses, in mountainous areas left to fend for themselves. Greetings from Northern Ireland.

[@davidbufton7714]

Spirithart

[@melissaannspake7990]

Winifred Thompson you are kidding right? They were tied out with Electrical Cable! We aren’t talking lightweight wire here, Romex is made in the town where I grew up, just a 20 miles or so from where I now live. Depending upon what gauge wire, how many wires, and whether there are two or three layers of insulation some Romex is thicker than your thumb. Let’s put the wire aside for a moment and focus on the fact that TWO of those horses had halters that had recently literally grown into their poor faces. That poor pony’s face will never be normal again! Lastly two out of the three are so lame they are basically three legged. I have owned horses most of my life, and I can assure that there have been some very tight times, however, before I could EVER lead any pet of mine into the wilderness and abandon them, believing that they could just fend for themselves... If I could not re-home them, If Law forbade me from burying my animal on my own property (which is ridiculous by the way) then I would at least haul them somewhere and have the human decency to use my rifle to put them down so they would not have to suffer by slowly starving to death or dying of thirst.

[@margosepulveda5408]

+Winifred Thompson .......I wish I could believe that abuse of every sort were rare. But.....it is RAMPANT.....with animals, kids, people, etc. I alone could write a book.....on the abuse, assaults, crimes, etc against just myself. With that aside.....the abuse of kids is bad / horrific. But, even they grow up & fend for themselves. Animals, dogs, cats on the other hand will mostly depend on us when they are hurt, starving, freezing, etc. I have seen so many horrific abuse of animals....I have NO words for the many unspeakable crimes against these defenseless beauties! One of the worst being a shephards who's tail cut off, throat slit, broken nose.....worst of all!!?? She was not only assaulted by a man ......yes sexually.....he used a knife on her privates!!! There are many horrific sick crimes against animals that people are not being charged with or caught!! People should be terrified that these people are walking the streets.....I know I am!! Sorry for being so blunt.....but I think people need to know. Thanks & Peace!

[@marinaguzen1698]

Как хорошо что есть такие люди , которые могут придти на помощь этим прекрасным животным и не только этим, дай бог им здоровья.

[@thatrandomhorselady1238]

very pretty horses

[@tjsoulsurfer45]

That girl is so gentle with them. Thank you from NZ💙

[@reginarena8001]

There is no words, for this, the people who own these horses, should be given these treatment, God bless you guys.

[@moniquefiorecna]

Looks like the first horse wanted to go! It’s amazing you rescued them

[@EmmaAtkinson3]

Omg when i'm older i want to work with you guys

[@genivevelouie2569]

I want to sincerely thank you for the kindness you showed by rescuing these horses. I actually live in DeKalb County not far from you all. I would love it if you could do a follow up video on these 3 horse, I would love to know how they are doing. I would also like to know if the owners of these horses were reported to the ASPCA or any other animal abuse organization. I have been a long time member of the ASPCA donating money to them on a monthly basis to help stop this sort of thing. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart. Please also post any other rescues, keep up the good work. We need more people like you all to speak and protect animals that have no voice! Bless you all!

[@julieenslow5915]

Heroes, all of you. Thank you.

[@cocochanelly5193]

Will Co Illinois Horse Rescue, way to go! They really trusted u guys! Im in Illinois cook co, u guys r like neighbors! It's just amazing! Keep up the good work!😍

[@user-hp9wf7jq3r]

Спасибо за спасение!!!

[@tammyhuennerkopf9065]

Oh Lord..........thank you for saving.

[@tinymompj]

great job!

[@barbarahicks1703]

Well Done!!! Thanks for helping them out.