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Introducing the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries |
Last Chance Corral is first GFAS equine verified sanctuary in Ohio and will participate in the Columbus Equine Affaire, April 8-11th |
| April 7, 2010 (Athens, OH) – Last Chance Corral, a nonprofit horse rescue organization, became the first animal rescue/sanctuary in Ohio to be verified as meeting all the requirements of a true rescue/sanctuary by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS). The verification means the Ohio-based rescue meets the comprehensive and rigorous definition of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and is providing humane and responsible care of the animals according to the guidelines of GFAS, which is the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries. The verification status also provides a clear and trusted means for public, donors and government agencies to recognize Last Chance Corral as a credible sanctuary that adheres to the true mission of providing safe haven and humane care for abused animals. |
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“Last Chance Corral is one of the few rescues in the country tackling the plight of nurse mare foals,” said Patty Finch, GFAS Executive Director. “This is horrendous industry secret, hidden from the public. Thoroughbred mares give birth, and are immediately shipped out for re-breeding. An inexpensive mare is brought in to nurse the thoroughbred foals. That mare had to produce her own foal, in order to have milk for nursing. So her own foal is killed on the spot for a pony skin, or sent to slaughter immediately after birth. Sometimes births are forced when there is a demand for a nurse mare. The preemies have even less chance of survival…unless someone like Victoria Goss, President and Founder of Last Chance Corral, steps forward to save these foals.”
Gross is especially frustrated that the nurse mare foal problem could be easily solved. “"The jockey club states that thoroughbreds can only be raced if they are bred by live cover. The mare must be shipped to the stud almost immediately after giving birth, and shipping her foal is too risky. So, mother and baby must be separated, and the nurse mare is needed to nurse the baby while the Thoroughbred mother is away. The problem of nurse mare foals would be almost eliminated if the jockey club were to allow artificial insemination, because then the Thoroughbred mare could just stay at home and nurse her foal, and she wouldn't have to travel to get rebred." |
“The first day I went to visit Last Chance Corral,” Finch states, “they had just taken in 15 of these foals the night before. One was a preemie that still had the afterbirth remains on her. Victoria was in the stall all night with those foals. Her dedication is steadfast and inspiring…and effective. Almost all the foals survive under her watch, which is an amazing feat.”
Victoria Goss was honored in 2001 by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), which bestowed its AVMA Humane Award to Victoria in recognition of humane efforts on behalf of animals and exceptional compassion for animal welfare.
Last Chance Corral takes in adult horses in need as well. Victoria Goss states, “I rescued my first horse at the age of 12. I have always taken in the horses that everyone has given up on, to try to turn their life around by giving them one last chance.” Last Chance Corral was formally incorporated at a 501(c)3 in 1986.
“Like nonprofits across the country, Last Chance Corral has taken a hard hit in this economy,” said Finch. “If you are in Ohio, please come by to support Last Chance Corral at the Columbus Equine Affaire April 8-11th. They have a big booth in the Breed Pavilion.”
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