Is killing a healthy horse by gun illegal if you own it?
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I really feel for you. I have a relative who is forever taking in horses nobody else would look after; permanently lame, with cancer or massive behavioural issues. Not horses who could do anything but who were happy pottering about in a field. She became sick and the economic down-turn hit her hard and she had to take the decision to have a couple of them put down and had one taken in by a society.
I am not sure about the legality of shooting the horse (and to be honest I would not recommend it; it will be upsetting to you personally and you will still need to arrange to have the body disposed of).
Can I recommend the following steps?
1) Ring your local humane society and ask them for advice, they will have lists of local charities who will take in unwanted horses can advertise the fact that you have a healthy horse to rehome and may know of a riding stable who would take it in.
2) Start saving. I know the cost of having an animal put down is high but in the case of a large animal it is a job that needs to be done professionally. If you are uncomfortable with the idea of it going for human consumption you can ensure it doesn't and places like zoo's will often use it.
I understand the costs and the pressures you are going through but getting yourself landed with a massive fine is not going to help.
Ignore all the flippant remarks and comments that are just trying to annoy you, take a step back and do some research. This is becomming an increasingly common problem and there are places that can help.
I am not sure about the legality of shooting the horse (and to be honest I would not recommend it; it will be upsetting to you personally and you will still need to arrange to have the body disposed of).
Can I recommend the following steps?
1) Ring your local humane society and ask them for advice, they will have lists of local charities who will take in unwanted horses can advertise the fact that you have a healthy horse to rehome and may know of a riding stable who would take it in.
2) Start saving. I know the cost of having an animal put down is high but in the case of a large animal it is a job that needs to be done professionally. If you are uncomfortable with the idea of it going for human consumption you can ensure it doesn't and places like zoo's will often use it.
I understand the costs and the pressures you are going through but getting yourself landed with a massive fine is not going to help.
Ignore all the flippant remarks and comments that are just trying to annoy you, take a step back and do some research. This is becomming an increasingly common problem and there are places that can help.
What are you in a rush or something? I'm sure it's illegal but what's stopping you caving in the horses shin with a sledgehammer and gatting it then? just say he tripped down some stairs. Also an alternative could be to set it free across the wild plains or just giving it away? All good alternatives to doing a Tony Soprano on it. Horse meat by the way is delicious and healthy horses taste better I hear.GrimHeaper said:
edit: Why is the OP getting so mad because so few escapists know about the ins and outs of equine legality?
I cost more a year to run than a horse, should I be put down?
Come to think of it, my Honda cost's more a year than a horse to keep running, I'm going to shoot the fuck out of it and eat the meat.
Come to think of it, my Honda cost's more a year than a horse to keep running, I'm going to shoot the fuck out of it and eat the meat.
Ok going through drive through is fun but.. Have you ever tried having sex on the back of a horse?ColdStorage said:
it's awkward...
I'd like to counter that with... ever tried ever sex on the back of a Honda?Lono Shrugged said:
Those industrious Japanese are fantastic at engineering, ergonomics and style are not their strong suit, I go to the Italians car makers for all me "amorous" needs.
Come to think of it, most creatures in the animal kingdom aren't well suited to make beautiful love with the lady du jour while on their backs (in fact, most kick up a really big fuss about it, such prudes), we must press God on this matter!, failing that, we should set up a website giving scores to various animals we try to have sex while riding...
First week's animal, the Honey Badger!, because I like a fucking challenge!
I fully support this proposal. I want to try it on a Humpback Whale or a (karma) Sumatran Tiger.ColdStorage said:
And just double-check the stationary says ON and not WITH. If Steve Irwin was still alive this would probably have been the only way he could still get off.
But OT: shanking horses because you can't afford to keep them is still wrong. just for the record.
OK, well get me a video of you having sex on the back of a Tiger and a Whale and we have the next Escapist Video series!Lono Shrugged said:
OT: Unfortunately, horse's aren't good with drugs such as lethal drugs, it gives them great pain, if given the choice they would probably go for a gun.
Its why humans can deal with Ketamin but horses can't.
If given the choice that is, the OP cannot give his horse the choice because he can't communicate with him/her, if you can't afford a horse, why the hell do you have a horse in the first place?
The cop out argument of "its normal in texas" doesn't wash with me, its part of your family, when I couldn't get food during the London Riots because all the shops were shut, I went hungry and gave my dog my food because he's like my nephews. It was damn good chicken too, Spartacus loved it.
Knowing how messed up PETA is with their naked woman in cages stunts, I think they would support and possibly fund it. I was considering for a while submitting a series to the Escapist, I have access to a green screen studio and mo-cap volume so I'm sure I can work SOMETHING out.Cheshire the Cat said:
You have access to a green screen and mo cap studio?. On a completely unrelated note, you are now my new best friend, how are you my BFF?Lono Shrugged said:
Wait, what the fuck?
You're going to shoot a horse that isn't yours that someone else is attached to with a gun that isn't yours when you can sell it for shitloads?
WHAT THE FUUUUUCK
You're going to shoot a horse that isn't yours that someone else is attached to with a gun that isn't yours when you can sell it for shitloads?
WHAT THE FUUUUUCK
