10 Horses at the Enumclaw Auction escape death...

They had just a matter of hours before loading up on the truck to make the hidious journey to Mexico for an even more hidious and violent death. Click here for photos.

Several of us in the equestrian community, some affiliated with rescues and others are horse owners, got on the phone and email to make pleas for funding to purchase 10 horses who were not bid on. The owner of the Enumclaw Auction eagerly sells these horses to slaughter houses in Mexico and Canada.

Shannon Hendrickson of Signature West got involved and went to the auction house in person. With the help of a generous donor, Shannon was able to purchase all 10 horses. They are safe at her farm today - some have foster homes. Special thanks to Cathy Atkinson of FuglyHorse.com who took a beautiful TB mare. She has a tattoo - we are looking forward to finding out who she is.

You can reach Shannon by email (click on her name) to inquire about adoptions or help with funding for vet, farrier and feed.