Good Tuesday morning Alex, Barbaro and FsOB

It's heartbreaking to read that Fitch died. Such cruelty is beyond my comprehension.

I'll check back later for the list of Representatives to call today. I hope everyone takes the time (very little required) to do this -we need to work together to get the horse sluagherhouses closed.

Rosie cam down. I hope all is well there.

Janice
A forever fan of Barbaro

Good morning FOBs, Alex and sweet angel Barbaro,

Hold onto your hats, folks! It's brutal here in the northeast. The cap to our chimney flew off at 3:30 this morning (next to the bedroom window), bounced on the roof and landed on the deck. Nights like this I wonder how the deer and other wildlife deal with such cold and wind.

Received my Blood Horse yesterday in the mail. Oh, my. Fresh tears again. If you haven't ordered one, this is a must have.

Bundle up today, my friends!

I'm so sad to hear of the passing of Fitch. I hope the perpetrators of this disgusting crime rot in hell where they belong. Big Boy you show Fitch the way. He's a good boy who never had a chance. Give him comfort from all of us.

R.I.P. Fitch....Give my love to Barbaro.

I rushed to my computer this morning to see the updates on Fitch. My heart is broken to read that he passed away. RIP blessed little one. At least now you will know only love and warmth, peace and calm. Please God hold him dear and close.
Blessings to Jen and all who gave their all to help Fitch. Sometimes when the most inhumane act happens, we also see humanity at it's best surround the one in need.
Run with the wind Little Fitch!
jan

My heart breaks for that poor little boy! I know he is with Barbaro now.

Good morning, Alex/Fobs/Barbaro in heaven,

Poor Fitch,anyone that could hurt an animal is the lowest form of life on the face of the earth,
i wish & pray they capture these creatures,or maybe they will rot in HELL,

poor fitch...death is too good for the terrorists that did that to him...A life of exreme misery is my wish...God bless you Fitch.

Dear Barbaro, please show little Fitch how to run with the wind!!!

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Alex, Please look up the IP Address on the following time stamps:
Cal at March 6, 2007 3:37 AM
Cal at March 6, 2007 4:49 AM
Cal at March 6, 2007 5:06 AM

I will go as far as to say, that if they are not mine remove them. If you find that they are mine, well then I'm doing some very strange things in my sleep, and I don't deserve to post.

I can guarantee these are not mine. I use 2 computers to post, 0ne at work & one at home.

Just when I was starting to feel comfortable posting again, this has to happen.

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Nina, I never have, Nor will I ever accuse you of anything.

I'm am so sorry to hear about Fitch. I hope the gates of Hell open up and suck down the people who did this act. Sometime I'm ashamed to be part of mankind.

I wish I knew how to contact Alex about the above issues. Does anyone know.

Cal

On the left it says contact us. Click on that for Alex's email.

********Anti Slaughter Postcard Update********

Hi everyone-

Planning to professionally print a substantial number of anti slaughter postcards and make them available for 50% of cost + shipping!

* Please send an email to:
antislaughterlobby@earthlink.net with the quantity and your mailing info if you would like to participate.

* The cards will be 4X6, card stock, glossy on the front and cost will be between .3 and .18 a piece depending on the total quantity printed. They will be offered in multiples of 25 and should take approximately 2 weeks to print.

The more we order the cheaper they are!

* Go to Anti Slaughter Issues, POSTCARD OFFER thread on the forum to see the card design. If you can't access the forum, email the above address and I'll send you the files.

* As with the new approach of targeting our calls and faxes to the politicians, a coordinated mailing campaign should maximize our impact. More news on that front as we get further along.

Looking forward to your emails!

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Carla, Thank you. Oh, I got to tell you I never thought "I" would have an imposter. I guess I should feel "Honored" especially since I don't contribute a whole lot here. LOL

### Cal , you DO contribute, that's why you were targeted. Dark ones always try to destroy the Light.

Thank you, Alex, for being there...

For Barbaro, for Fitch....call, fax, e-mail. We have to save our horses in whatever we can. I cannot relate to the brutality of slaughter and independent acts of inhumane treatment. It's easy to get discouraged by such disgusting behavior by "humans". But we have to be strong and fight the positive fight to help as many of our beloved horses as we can...to free them and give them the lives they deserve.

Pam

Hiya, Alex and FsOB! Alex, please stay warm and safe today. I was alarmed to read about your near mishap yesterday.

In memory of dear little Fitch, I am working to get more people to contact our 2nd CT District's Congressman to ask him to sign on as a co-sponsor of HR 503. If any FOB in SC could keep us apprised as to whether the people who did this to Fitch are brought to trial, I would be most grateful. I would be eager to write to the judge if/when a conviction takes place, asking for the imposition of the most stringent sentence allowable by SC law. This type of senseless violence is very hard for me to hear about; it's just unfathomable.

Sending you all condolences today, especially Jen and Tracy. Peace, RMH

Good morning.

I was just heartbroken to hear that Fitch passed away. But I take some comfort in the fact that he was surrounded by great love and caring at the end. My heart goes out to Jen and Tracy and all involved. At least now he is in Heaven with our other Equine Friends and can now be at peace.

Also, a great comfort to me is how wonderfully compassionate and caring my fellow FOBs are. We all really took on Fitch as one of our own.

Now....does anyone have any updates on Rosie? That would be so great if she could foal soon (or if she already had her foal). What a happy event to balance the sadness.

I hope everyone has a safe day.

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Cal, sorry that happened 2u. Hope Alex can find the culprit. There are always those who look to tear apart the fabric of this site.

Comment about Voinovich....same problem, he is a hard sell, he is the only OH rep that did acknowledge my e-mails even if it was just a form letter at least it was something. If he doesn't come on board soon, he will loose my vote.

###Cal
oops meant didn't respond.

From Little Fitch who is in hevvin on how to treat his brothers and sisters:

Give me food and drink; and care for me. And when the day's work is done, shelter me. Give me a clean bed and leave me not too small a place in the stable.

Talk to me, for your voice often takes the place of reins; be good to me and I shall serve you more gladly and love you.

Don't tear at the reins. Don't reach for your crop when we come to a hill; don't beat me or hit me if I misunderstand. Don't think me disobedient if I fail your will; perhaps there is something wrong with my harness or my hooves. A bad tooth-you know how that hurts.

Don't tether me too tight and don't crop my tail, my only weapon against mosquitoes and flies.

Let me ask this of you in the name of Him who was born in the stable.

And when the time comes, Dear Master, when I am no longer of use to you, don't let me starve, or freeze, nor sell me.

Don't give me to a stranger who works me slowly to death and feeds me not; but be kind and prepare me for a quick and merciful end.

God will reward you for it, now, and through eternity. And I shall come to you, always...... running.

To all:

I was up in the middle of the night last night catching Fitch updates and caught some of the "imposter" comments. It is beyond my understanding how anyone can do this to such a wonderful, amazing, kind group who care so much about horses, people and other animals. I hope none of you let this stop you from coming to this site and doing good. I faithfully go to this site at least 5 times a day and am so inspired after reading your posts.

Nancy in IL

I am so sorry for the loss of Fitch. Please call and fax for Barbaro, Fitch and all horses!

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Rosie Update 4:30am PST

She still has not foaled but I believe soon. All is well with her, baby has been moving, water has not broken, and she is full of milk. As I type this she is lying down resting. Spoke with my veterinarian last night and he told me to relax and quit being a nervous nellie. He told me that many foals are late for some reason in our area. Once Bobby's Lil Angel is born, I will have him out to complete exam on Mama and Baby.

Thank you all for your support, and please once again let us keep calling and faxing. I hope that in my lifetime we will see the end of abuse and neglect.

Stephanie

Stephanie - Thanks so much for the update on Rosie! This is such a happy thing to look forward to, especially after the loss of Fitch.

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Nancy, Not going anywhere. I just walk right through Trolls, as they are hollow.

Thank all of you for your re-enforcements this morning.

Harriette, I told you yesterday that you always put me in a good place. I'm there again.

Stephanie
Thank you for the update.

Darling Fitch- Rest In Peace.

I am heartbroken.

Rosie - Will have no cam at work but will check often for updates

Alex, thank you for your updates on the racing world. We certainly appreciate everything you do.

I am devastated to hear that Fitch has left us...a life cut short by heartless humans...I know it happens everyday but it's no less heartbreaking.

PLEASE CALL AND FAX YOUR SENATORS AND REPS TODAY, and follow our strategy that Debra and Shelley post. Please do it in loving memory of our dear Barbaro.

God Bless little Fitch, may he run in the wind and be happy in heaven. How can any one be so curel, they will answer to God for that they have done.

Goood morning everyone, keep calling and faxing your Sen. and Rep.

Harriette, thank you for the wonderful words.

Try to have a good day.
Stay safe everyone.

Fitch,

Thank you for saving me. Please continue to love me and watch over me big bro from your heavenly forever home. I promise to live a life big enough for us both. And I will also love and watch over Jen & Tracy for the both of us here at our earthly forever home.

Your best brother ever, Abercrombie

PS: Are Barbaro and the Fog really as fast as they say?

Good morning all. What sad news to hear about Fitch. I never had the nerve to look at his pictures, but I can only imagine too well the horror he endured.

There is something to be said for justice administered in the days of the wild, wild West when a man's horse was his most valued possession...and woe to the scoundrel that messed with his horse.

Good morning Alex and FOB's

So sad to hear the news about Fitch. There is a place in hell for such evil. I'm so sorry Jen, Tracy and all who cared for Fitch. You are in my prayers. He is free and whole now, running with Barbaro.

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Thanks for the update Stephanie...looking forward to Rosie's baby!

Let us continue our efforts today to end animal abuse.

God bless all of you.

Barbaro forever in our hearts..

Dear Sweet Fitch.. PLease have fun and run with your new best Pal Barbaro. He will teach you to be a big strong horse. He will bring you with him when he comes to talk with us in the night. He will show you that there is LOVE.

For those of you who may not post anymore for fear of troll attacks, please do not worry. We are on to them and they do not bother us anymore.
It is not a big deal at all ....it rather boring actually given the fact that we have so many other things to work on around here. Just a few mosquitos flying around.

Leslie in MN

Fitch,
I am so sorry little one. Be with Barbaro now baby. He'll take care of you. Your healing is complete and your new life, free of abuse, has begun. You'll only know freedom and love now. You'll be happy now honey, I promise.

Cold here today. Know you are comfortable Barbaro. We love you so. Thanks Alex

Good morning Barbaro...our shining star...

We know you had ACN...and today you have a little partner...Little Fitch...Barbaro...we tried and Jen and Tracy did too...Please look after him...he deserves alot of TLC.

So, Sweet Boy...run, play, and have fun...we always love and miss you...ALWAYS.

Good Morning Fans/Family of Barbaro...

Sadness in my heart...

Please call, fax, and email and let us turn every stone to get Barbaro's Bill passed. We have to take ACTION...being PASSIVE...we will never win...and that includes me.

Please do not let someone who has to come as an imposter deter you away...the dark side is trying to take over...and WE SHALL NOT LET THAT HAPPEN...Good will win over Bad.

Remember all the spoken and unspoken requests, the ones suffering, the rescues...Pray for answers and we find homes for all animals that deserve nothing but love...

LOVE IS GIVING, AND GIVING IS LOVE...and ALL of you should be so proud of each other...we are the gift of love...we live as family under one roof, in the House that Barbaro Built.

I pray we find a cure for laminitis, and educate people about RESPONSIBILITY...when you have an animal...it is responsibility and dedication.

Keep your highs head...FOBS.

We Believe in Miracles
We Believe in Barbaro
And WE will overcome.

Alex and Tim...thank you for your dedication...

Have a bless day..

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Rosie, have our baby, healthy, we need a sweet miracle.

Ok, I know I need money to pay mortgage and groceries.... but, I wonder, is there an organization that raises money to offer rewards for those who turn in scumbags like Fitch's murderers? It seems like a worthy cause and would raise awareness of animal cruelty. Any ideas? Also, what is the count on the matching funds? I haven't heard anything for awhile. I'm not always the most observant when reading through posts.

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Meant to say: Keep your heads, High...sorry.

Good Morning, FOB's!

Sorry this is so long.

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Prayers to Jen and Tracy for the heartbreaking passing of Fitch. You gave him a lot of love and did everything you could. In the end he was surrounded by so much love and caring that helped him overcome the horror and suffering.The people who did this horrific deed will reap the karma of their actions. Actually, if you ever find them, have them watch some of the SH video on HSUS. That could wake them up.

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Re the trolls - they are an annoyance. They are nothing. Re their "observations" of energy healing - they do not have a CLUE as to what energy healing entails - and they fear it. What people fear, they try to destroy. So we'll continue cooking the soup and brushing away the mosquitoes. If anything, they have helped the FOB's strengthen their resolve to make Barbaro and Mrs. Jackson proud of us. In a bizarre way, I have to thank them and thank those who flamed me 4 weeks ago. You tested me and honey, I AM declaring to each and every one of you trying to destroy this site and some of the gentle people here: I am in my own Light with a Strength that you cannot even envision. Your games mean nothing to me anymore. Nothing at all.

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Laurie H, any hope of a tuck-in for B, Hope and now Fitch?

Eight days till Dr. R's lecture. I am so excited.

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Jan Boterf, let me know about Austin...if you could get a pic of him when you show him my pictures from NBC, I would treasure it always.

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Will be going to see the new foal (a young lady...) tonight where Avi is boarded. Of course, I will have carrots for Avi since His Highness would be horribly offended if I didn't take any...:). Will be going up to the ranch as soon as I send this.

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There is a strong possibility I will be on a cable TV show in NYC in May (the 11th to be exact) with the boys' owner. I will take that time to mention a couple of my interests - the FOB's/TWR/Barbaro are one of the 3 topics that I plan to discuss. (other 2 are energy healing and a friend of mine who is an environmental watchdog and advisor to the President of Aveda Cosmetics.). I will keep everybody updated.

Rosie, please have that baby...:)

Healing, Love, Peace,
ONS,
Lyn Gilbert

Alex

Please remove timestamp:

Posted by: jac at March 6, 2007 1:22 PM

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Harriette, I told myself I wasn't going to cry today. So much for that.
I am going to save your post. I have an email going out to Voinovich this morning, I may just include it. After hearing about Fitch last night I reworked the email so I could include little Fitch's story.
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Sarah from NC, I echoed what you said about horse theft in the email I was putting together at 3:00 this morning...where is the justice...there was a time...but no more...
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Trolls... what can I say. This one, like the others, wasn't to bright. A big case of Multiple Personality Disorder. Actually, if it weren't for the fact they were being so insensitive to MaryS, I would have found the whole thing humorous... obviously they are unwanted in the real world...sad!
Love to all,
Verna

Good Morning Earth Angels With Love. Fitch is An Angel In Heaven. He Is At Rainbow Bridge With Barbaro And The Angels.

A Very Beautiful Source Of Comfort Is Barbaro Beenie Baby. To Have, To Hold, And To Love. To See Everyday.

You Are Earth Angels Who Love. The Rainbow.

Family.

I am so sorry to hear of the brutal acts done to Abercrombie and Fitch. I am especially sorry for the loss of Fitch. My prayers and best wishes to Jen and Tracy and ask that they be comforted in their loss. I also ask for comfort for all FOB that came forth with candles and prayers, concern and grief for little Fitch. I will never forget him and hope he is running free and being protected by Barbaro in his new forever home. It is such a helpless feeling when you can't do anything to undo the damage.I can only imagine what Jen and Tracy must be going through. I am just haunted by the thought that people will stoop so low as to harm a helpless animal and at a horse rescue! I pray that I can channel the anger and ill feelings for the perpetrators into something positive.
BTW today is my birthday and so it is with Fitch. I am so sad about him. I will be sending a donation in his honor to the rescue and be revisiting the candle site. It looks like horse rescues will have to now budget for night watchmen and security to prevent these senseless acts. This will certainly impact the rescue's already stretched budgets.Love and comfort to all.
JoAnne
FOB forever

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Happy B'day Joanne.

And Karen In Tennesee...she wishes all the FOBs...the very best...and she loves you Barbaro.

The tragedy of the last 48 or so hours is now gone with Fitch. Who could do such a thing, I ask myself, and why? For what purpose? What that poor little boy had to endure, I can only imagine. It's painful to think of. His poor little heart. Confusion and pain were his at that awful time during the nite when strangers crept in.
The only relief is knowing he is not suffering, not confused, not scared any longer. But my heart doesn't feel relieved; just really sad and scared that I live in a world full of people that choose to harm, and hate, and abuse, and kill innocent animals. What a tragedy. What a shame.
I am so disgusted by all this.

My condolences to all who loved or even knew Fitch. Poor fella.

Don't you wish we had bags of fairy dust we could sprinkle over all the innocent animals in this world to protect them from harm?

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RIP Fitch

It's too much to bear, Bless you Jen and Tracy and all others who tried their best to save him.

Judy

### Cal

OK I am really glad to see your posts today. I was in "shock" when I came home from a very busy day and saw that post. I almost fell off my computer chair. I usually come in to post in the morning and then at night now. I told Alex in a public post that I was not going to use this as a chat room one day and I meant that! I don't even remember the last time I posted before last night. I "may" have said good morning to people yesterday but I doubt it cause I spent all day getting a new car.

By the way. My new car is the Barbaro Derby Mobile :-)...... Can anyone lead me to some Barbaro bumper stickers?

##### Alex thanks for all you are doing and please stay safe on the track.

I am really bummed out about Fitch although I have no clue what happened and NO I don't want to know :-(..... All I need to know is that Fitch is now with Barbaro and that makes me smile.

#### FOB's Have a wonderful Tuesday and stay safe. Take each moment as it was your last because life is so very very special. One minute we are here and the next we aren't. I have learned in this last few months that to enjoy the moment. In reality that is truly all we have. We don't have a moment from now and we don't have a moment ago. What we are doing right now is all we can truly say is real. So many people (myself incuded) spend so much time worrying about things that will never happen. In doing so, we miss out on "life".

Does anyone know the line up for the Derby? I think that Invasor is going to hit but I would like to know what some of you think on the other horses.....:-)

Angel Barbaro is OUR Barbaro.........

Blessings to all Nina J

Yes, Vonda. I wish there were protective fairy dust for the beloved animals; some of which I hope would stick on the perpetrators of cruetly so they could be found out.

I hope those who fatally hurt Fitch are caught very very soon and that there is prison time for them.

Jen, soooo sorry for what you and Fitch went through. You were a great guardian for him. Clearly he didn't want to leave you.

Look at what sensibilities BARBARO has brought out in us in a collective fashion.

The article on Dr. Richardson yesterday was so moving.

May it be a better day for all . . .

ACN above always for BARBARO and the friends he is welcoming. He has just welcomed one of my feline friends, Clotildhe.

Barbaro, you have my heart, Angel Boss Hoss...now, let Alydar take care of Fitch, he knows.

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I don't sign on much at night, but in the morning I kind of get the idea what is going on , and must say, even though it reminds me of "Whack a Mole" on the Boardwalk, the Family has a very classy version of "whack a Troll".
Love to all,
Susan
Pen, Roy

My heartbreak over the loss of Fitch is equaled by my distress over the postings last night by "trolls" who, in my view, are partially responsible for his death.

It's hard enough to save a little innocent baby with just prayers and donations, but to have to overcome those who mock people's good intentions is more than I can take.

May justice come to those evil-doers who harmed Fitch in body and all of us in soul and spirit.

I'm not strong enough to take this today.

Good Morning Sweet Barbaro in Heaven!

Sweet little Fitch, I am heartbroken... It consoles me to know he is now with Barbaro.

Hope we get to smile today, hoping Rosie does her thing.

Ro & Brady

Mary,

Did I say something wrong? I didn't mean that I want to collect money for myself. I meant that I am contributing to so many rescue organizations and causes that I'm eating into my eating money. If I said anything amiss, I am sorry.

I would be interested in contributing to a fund that helps to catch criminals who steal and/or abuse animals.

jac - Jacalyn

Good Morning FOB’s

We got a wonderful message yesterday from Congressman Whitfield. He is working very hard to make this legislation happen. We must help him and all the others that are working so hard for the future of our horses.
The call list is in from Habitat for Horses. Please call the following on TUESDAY MARCH 6

SENATE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE AND TRANSPORTATION (S 311)

-Senator Bill Nelson
Phone #: 202-224-5274
Fax #: 202-228-2183

-Senator Mark Pryor
Phone #: 202-224-2353
Fax #: 202-228-0908

-Senator John D. Rockefeller, IV
Phone #: 202-224-6472
Fax #: 202-224-7665

-Senator Gordon Smith
Phone #: 202-224-3753
Fax #: 202-228-3997

-Senator John Sununu
Phone #: 202-224-2841
Fax #: 202-228-4131

And please don’t forget to call your OWN representative and senators and urge them to co-sponsor.

Thanks and have a great day!!!

Shelley and Debra

###Nancy in IL

I am not going anywhere either. All Alex has to do is go to those IP addresses to find out where they are coming from. He is sooooooooo busy with work and horses that he really really doesn't need this. With that being said, please just remember that he does have the power to find out the location of the person or persons that are posting the post under what-ever name they are doing it. He also has the power to block them. One sad thing is a person can go to another computer somewhere else in what-ever city and get on this board. The thing of it is, Alex can pin down the city so if it is a person that is already on the black list then if the posts are coming from the same general locaton, that pretty much tells me that a person that was blocked just went to a Internet cafe computer or something like that. Maybe even a library. It is sad that he has to do this because I know that he has so much going on in his life and to even get on this board and do what he is doing takes time away from him where he could be relaxing (which he really needs to do with the work that he does).

Everyone please just let Alex handle this, he is a smart man and he knows what to do.....:-)

Angel Barbaro

Blessings Nina J

Karen in PA...

First I want to offer my sympathy on the loss of your kitty Clothilde. I am sure she is with Barbaro and Fitch and all the others that have gone first, before us. It's so hard to lose those we love. Blessings to you.

Secondly, prison, in my opinion, is simply not punishment enough for those who violated Fitch. I believe the Bible says something like "an eye for an eye" ?

good morning

Fresh tears are flowing, poor sweet Fitch,you are now safe in the greener pasture of heaven with all the others.

RIP SWEET Fitch

ann

Jane,
try to scroll past them. (I think Alex takes them off by the time I get on in the morning. And I admire his Admin work, some skate on the thin line of being removed, but Alex does it with fairness).
Try to remember, there will always be someone out there who will try to make trouble or cause harm, even though they have no interest in the subject matter.
Love to all,
Susan
Believe in our Hero Angel ,Barbaro.

Good Morning Dear Friends,

How terribly sad to hear about poor little Fitch. There is comfort in knowing he is free from pain, free from fear & he is now with our Barbaro. There is comfort in knowing he left this Earth surrounded in love & was received into Heaven in the same way.

I had a very dear friend, who passed from breast cancer at 36. She loved butterflies. She thought they were the essence of life itself. And the time we spend here is when we are the fuzzy catepillar. It is through the passing of our physical body we are presented to God in our cocoon. Once in Heaven, the Spirit becomes free & we become the butterfly we were intended to be. Our souls, like the butterfly, are free, beautiful, with gentle, delicate wings.

Sweet Barbaro - we know, with God's guidance, Fitch is where he is meant to be. Love him, guide him, give him shelter, let him grow in protection of your shadow. Let him learn to live free & enjoy being the baby he still is.

FOB - how wonderful to see the outpouring of love & concern for all the animals, especially the horses. It is so heartwarming to see how many care so deeply. I am proud to be a part of this group.

God Bless all.

Kathy K

To The Trolls: God Knows. God Sees. You Reap What You Sow. Plant Better Seeds. No Excuses To
Hurt Beautiful People.

This Site: The Lord Of The Rings Is The Lord Of The Angels.

Inspire and Love. Do Not Give Up. Always A Horse Person.

for the dear fans of barbaro
..a magnificent outporuing of love and support
thank you , too,
alex
for giving us this chance to do work for barbaro. and the VOICELSS
may little fitch rest in peace --safe at last.
i have been up all night and eyes swollen from crying.l it is beyind me but i am so resolved to support tracy and jennifer and all folks struggling to save the cast off horses and their foals and fillies....
may the problems at the retirement home work out..
bless you fitch
i am so sorry my species --..the most dangerous in the world--humans--,
. let you down.
. i am absoltuely besides myself in sorrow for what fitch had to go through
i rage. 'in the dark
by later
i will be back in the ,to the
light. .
the negtive defines the positive..i hear hispered to my ear...
martita

God Bless you little Fitch. Barbaro will take good care of you. Jen & Tracy....God Bless YOU for all you did for Fitch. Had you not shown him that not all humans are bad, had you not shown him humans could love him.....he would not have fought for his life. He would have let go and crossed the Rainbow Bridge much sooner. I can only hope those responsible for this are caught an punished. If not caught, I know in my heart they will ultimately be punished by a power much higher than our court system. I will try my hardest not to lose faith in human-kind. People like Jen and Tracy help me do that. We must all keep our chins up, do whatever we can to help the horses, donate, and call/fax your state representatives. We love and miss you Barbaro. We love and miss you (already) little Fitch. Run fast and free. Nancy in MO.

Last night I sent Reiki to Fitch for a long time; I don't know how long. I asked St. Francis, St. Jude, St. Elegius, Jesus, Mother Mary, Guardian Angels, Healing Angels, the Horse Spirit, and Barbaro for help.
I had the sense of Barbaro's head at my right shoulder, and the sensation of hearing a gentle, low nicker.
This morning, on the way to work, I kept breaking down in tears. I saw a cloud formation that looked like turkeys in flight: "Sacrifice", I thought, and I had a feeling.
Today when I read that Fitch had passed away, I was so saddened. My deepest, deepest sypathies go to the wonderful women who were caring for him.
When I was sending Reiki, I kept saying, "God's will, not mine be done; Please, God whatever is best for Fitch, let it be done without interference from my will."
I don't know when he passed away, but I know that the poor dear boy is with Barbaro now, and was more than likely greeted by him.
Harriette, thank you for sharing your beautiful words. I am crying again.
Please, please, Almighty God, intercede with Divine Justice for Fitch: bring his murderers to light, and let their punishment be just.
Sue M. Pittsburgh

Hey Everyone.

Forget about the trolls. Spending so much time on them is exactly what they want. Let's just move on and do our work and make Barbaro and all of the defenseless horses proud of us!!

The very small number of people on the board that are NOT good should not overpower the many good people here. You know the saying "the best revenge is success". When we are successful, we can all be proud and those horrible people will go back under their rocks!!!

Have a good day and keep the faith.....we WILL prevail!!!! OK, now I'm REALLY late for work!!!!

Shelley

Hey everyone! Change of subject...

I have posted links to the photos I have taken on my travels of FOB's. For those of you that are new you may enjoy seeing them. Here is the link to the photos

Good Morning FOB’s

We got a wonderful message yesterday from Congressman Whitfield. He is working very hard to make this legislation happen. We must help him and all the others that are working so hard for the future of our horses.
The call list is in from Habitat for Horses. Please call the following on TUESDAY MARCH 6

SENATE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE AND TRANSPORTATION (S 311)

-Senator Bill Nelson
Phone #: 202-224-5274
Fax #: 202-228-2183

-Senator Mark Pryor
Phone #: 202-224-2353
Fax #: 202-228-0908

-Senator John D. Rockefeller, IV
Phone #: 202-224-6472
Fax #: 202-224-7665

-Senator Gordon Smith
Phone #: 202-224-3753
Fax #: 202-228-3997

-Senator John Sununu
Phone #: 202-224-2841
Fax #: 202-228-4131

And please don’t forget to call your OWN representative and senators and urge them to co-sponsor.

Thanks and have a great day!!!

Shelley and Debra

Posted by: ShelleyA at March 6, 2007 1:58 PM

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Jac, I apologize.. I copied the wrong timestamp.. I sent the correct one to Alex's email address...

Mary S and Cal. Don't let it bother you too much about what happened last night. those that have been here long enough know your writing styles and can see that those were not you.. You both contribute greatly in your own ways, please don't let those stop you. Plus the Troll Mafia has your back! :)

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Wendy.....love your photos. Bet you can figure out my favorites!!!!

God take you in his arms and gently love and hold you, sweet Fitch. You were much loved and I hate what you had to go through in your short life. Those people are EVIL. Barbaro, please take care of this young, innocent, sweet boy and tell him how much love their is for him....

Sad....

Love you Barbaro and all FOB's....

So sad....
Lisa

Thank you Shelley for today's list. Will start faxing and calling shortly.

For Barbaro, for Fitch, for Rosie and all the others.

Ro & Brady

and i just recieved your reiki
..thank you so for cairng ofr fitch
..thank you shelley for the list-- and i am taking care of it now --for the congress and the committee to focus on this week--..that is how i can helop fitch now
..i am so hopping mad that i will not allow another minute to go undone..i am deeply touched by the humanity outporuing for fitch and barbaro looks down at us..
i love it
..still in the dark but soon the clouds will break thank you ..to serve..
love love send reiki to the congress../.to their hearts.and minds...
martita

So sorry to hear about Fitch......cruelty knows no bounds but neither does love....we as Barbaro fans will continue the love and help where we can....rest in peace Fitch.......so sorry....

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Yes...we are heartbroken...but this has put fire under our feet!!!!!

I think of Apache and Little Fitch...abused...and died without enjoying life...AMERICA...LISTEN TO US...THIS IS A WAKE UP CALL...THIS ABUSE AND SLAUGHTER HAS TO STOP...

Barbaro...we are here, your family...and we will listen, we will hear, and we thank you for your Spirit.

JUST IN FROM HSUS -

ACTION ON WILD HORSE PROTECTION BILL WEDNESDAY! URGENT

Representative Heller TO VOTE YES

On Wednesday, March 7, a federal bill (H.R. 249) to restore protections for wild horses from commercial sale and slaughter will be brought up for a vote in the House Natural Resources
Committee.

Your U.S. Representative, Dean Heller, serves on this committee and needs to hear from supporters of the bill.

Please take action and help this important bill clear its first hurdle:

2007 WILD HORSE ACT

Posted by: Debra, WI at March 6, 2007 1:33 AM

I am so sorry about Fitch. God bless him.

JUST IN FROM HSUS -

ACTION ON WILD HORSE PROTECTION BILL WEDNESDAY! URGENT

Representative Heller TO VOTE YES

On Wednesday, March 7, a federal bill (H.R. 249) to restore protections for wild horses from commercial sale and slaughter will be brought up for a vote in the House Natural Resources
Committee.

Your U.S. Representative, Dean Heller, serves on this committee and needs to hear from supporters of the bill.

Please take action and help this important bill clear its first hurdle:

"a href="https://community.hsus.org/campaign/2007_wild_horse_act">WILD HORSE ACT

Posted by: Debra, WI at March 6, 2007 1:33 AM

JUST IN FROM HSUS -

ACTION ON WILD HORSE PROTECTION BILL WEDNESDAY! URGENT

Representative Heller TO VOTE YES

On Wednesday, March 7, a federal bill (H.R. 249) to restore protections for wild horses from commercial sale and slaughter will be brought up for a vote in the House Natural Resources
Committee.

Your U.S. Representative, Dean Heller, serves on this committee and needs to hear from supporters of the bill.

Please take action and help this important bill clear its first hurdle:

WILD HORSE ACT HR 249

Posted by: Debra, WI at March 6, 2007 1:33 AM

: Questions Arise at Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation as Board Members Leave.
This is not good news for our Horse Slaughter bill!

Sorry to hear about Candy Stripes, colic is a painful way to die.

Really sad news about Fitch.

Lets go to work, and get HR503/S311 passed.

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Vonda would like to see your letter.

I am so sorry to hear about little Fitch. Those responsible will indeed have hell to pay.

To those who cared for him, bless you all. He was surrounded by so much love at the end. Run with Barbaro, little boy.

Hi FOBs and Alex,

So sorry to read about little Fitch. I just cannot begin to understand the "evil that lurks in the hearts of some".

Want you all to know I am calling the suggested congressmen, praying, and lurking. The posts still provide a great deal of comfort to me.

I do pledge to teach my grandchildren to love animals and to treat them with respect and TLC. They deserve that and so much more.

Remembering Bobby.

Sally in Louisiana

Dear Martita..I do believe YOU and ALL of US are part of the light....

TO ALL...focus your LOVE !!! LOVE is the most powerful emotion....we have enough LOVE here to accomplish TRULY GREAT THINGS !!!
Your LOVE for BARBARO empowers you....USE IT!!!

The time for phoning and faxing those senators and congressmen is NOW !!!
THERE IS NO LATER for FITCH and the rest waiting in feedlots everywhere....

ALEX -

When I asked that you please post the links on top, I was not asking for myself, I was asking on behalf of The Jacksons as it was their request that we continue the fight on behalf of BARBARO. They were gracious enough to allow you visits with BARBARO and this is one way all of us, including youself could show our respect to them and BARBARO.

If the magic word BARBARO did not insist on this website, this website would not be what it is.

PLEASE help out with the slaughter Bill and have your assistant post the links on the top for others to see and make it easter for them.

Hi FOBs and Alex,

So sorry to read about little Fitch. I just cannot begin to understand the "evil that lurks in the hearts of some".

Want you all to know I am calling the suggested congressmen, praying, and lurking. The posts still provide a great deal of comfort to me.

I do pledge to teach my grandchildren to love animals and to treat them with respect and TLC. They deserve that and so much more.

Remembering Bobby.

Sally in Louisiana

PLEASE CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVE AND TWO SENATORS

110th Congress Leadership - CONTACT INFORMATION

Making your calls could help out more than donations. Please getting these Bills passed will save 100,000 every year.

You are released from your pain, Hitch. Go with God.

When I read he had passed, the first thing I thought about was being part of a reward offered for the capture of his murderer.

Jac, you read my mind! I have contributed to buy horses and to feed horses, and to vet horses, and now I want to contribute toward finding the scumbag/s that did this to an innocent baby.

Is anybody willing to take on a project like this?

THANK YOU Sally Lawrence....HUGS

I'm sorry to hear about Fitch passing. I have not read the Comments in a long time for various reasons.

I am sorry to hear about Fitch passing. I have not read the Comments in a long time for various reasons.

Hi Everyone:

I'm at a loss for words in my sadness for Fitch. That kind of abuse is beyond my comprehension. I only hope there are strong animal protection laws where he was killed and that those who performed this horrible act will be facing felony charges.

### Please take a moment today to say a prayer for Erin Brennan. She has been sick the past week due to food poisoning and goes in for another MRI tomorrow. Let's hope the results are nothing but positive! (For those new to the board, Erin is the 6 year old daughter of one of the great gals from Kennett Florist. She was diagnosed with a brain tumor last fall.)

Yesterday I received one of my trade magazines "Veterinary Practice News" and the front page featured a photo of Dr. Richardson walking Barbaro outside New Bolton with the headline "The Race They Couldn't Win". Just broke my heart, since they both looked so hopeful in that photo. The story isn't available yet on the VPN website, but as soon as it is "archived" I'll post it here. A well-written companion article dealt with treatment of race horses, so it was good to see this topic covered in a trade publication. Now let's see them tackle horse slaughter.

Take care, everyone!

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - Co-Sponsors

SENATORS - Co-Sponsors

COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE - HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE - HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE AND TRANSPORTATION - SENATE / COMMITTEE HOMEPAGE


COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE SCIENCE AND TRANSPORTATION - SENATE MEMBERS

PLEASE...listen to Socorro !!! FOCUS and phone youe senators and congressmen....
If you want to honor Barbaro,Fitch and all the rest...PLEASE pick up your phone and make that call..it's EASY and Socorro has made it even easier by giving you phone numbers...

DON'T WAIT...there will not be any tomorrow for the horses in those killing pens at Kaufman Texas... Dekalb Illinois and Beltex in Ft Worth......

To everyone please call Bob Casey office in Washington. Toll free 866-802-2833, I just talked to Tim, his aid and he told me that Casey did not make a public comment to the bill.

So please call!

Address for Jen, anyone? I am sick about this...
I crashed early last night, missed all the updates. what a thing to wake up to...blessings on all who cared for Fitch and tried....

Also his aid will ask for a zip code, so you can use
15022
15062
15314
15063
15012
This are all zips for his local area near me.
Re: Bob Casey

Fitch, you are healthy & whole now and will know only love & compassion for all of eternity. Run with Barbaro... he is your trusted guide in Equine Heaven. I love you, little boy, and I cry for what you knew here on earth.

Barbaro, please take Fitch under your angel wing & show him your favorite buttercup fields. He is home now and I know you and all the other horse angels will show him love forever. You live in my heart, sweet colt.

MARIBEL -

Thank you for putting it in better words, my words are not coming out correctly this morning.

CAROL NICHOLS -

Called Senator Bob Casey. Thank you for posting his number, made it easier.

FRIAR TUCK -

Thank you for always posting Shelley's and Debra's suggestions. Makes it easier when there are several, their suggestions get lost in the Comments many times if you are not re-posting them.

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Socorro....HUGS !!! YOU ARE DOING A GREAT JOB !!!!

I just channeled my anger and distress into a letter to the local paper, citing Fitch and Barbaro and how we need to shut these slaughterhouses down. I hope they will print it. They did the last time.

And as soon as I stop crying, I'll make my calls.

Morning (psychic) skritches to the BBH and all of his 'frens' in Equine Heaven. Waiting to hear AFN -- and that Felix has already given Fitch the grand tour (during which Fitch made Felix wait while he gamboled around the heavenly meadow for a quick sec...)

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Socorro:
Thank you once again for the links. Everybody,
this makes it so easy to find your reps...

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FsOB

Shelley A posted this last night:

Here is an e-mail I received from Chris Heyde of SAPLONLINE. Let's go folks.....looks like they REALLY need more calls!!!!

Hi Shelley-

Thanks for the video and email. What we really need are increased calls to the Hill. They aren't hearing from the public as much and cosponsors have slowed down. Constant calls from Congress are critical. Keep that up and push more and more to do so as well.

We can also use more vets on our vet support letter. Have everyone you know reach out to every vet in every state urging them to sign and fax the attached form back to me.

Thanks for everything!
Chris

I'm also happy to say that my vet signed on tonight!!!! I have to figure out how to post the attachment to the letter for vets that Chris sent.

Which she then did. Voila:

This is the link to the Veterinarians Support Letter. Please try to have it signed and faxed back by as many vets as possible.

http://www.horse-protection.org/pdf/vetsupport.pdf

Posted by: ShelleyA at March 6, 2007 1:35 AM

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

RIP Little Fitch...such a tragedy. I just don't understand how anyone could harm an animal. Prayers to Jen and Tracy.

Nina...if you go to zazzle.com they have tons of Barbaro stuff or you can design your own bumper sticker.

Barbaro, Fitch and many others are in heaven now.

Patti
IL

Barbaro, I still miss you.

Alex, love your updates, read them all, click on your links, then if I have time, I read the comments. Thanks to you and Tim for this site.

Good Morning Barbaro Nation:

Let us not forget Laminitis Research. There are not accurate numbers to quote but Laminitis KILLS more horses each year than the number of horses that are sent to Slaughter. It causes many many more to become permanently lame. Surely there is room to do both.

Regarding Trolls: A suggestion- don't worry about them. We can tell who is whom. I would even go so far as to suggest we not have Alex remove them unless he thinks it hurts the board in some way. I'm wondering if they are getting reinforced by being removed. Those of us on the board late at night are just fine. We are creative and able to deal with the trolls. Don't worry about us. It almost feels like sport.

Hola Barbaro Nation.

In Fitch' honor I am calling and emailing. If there was no financial incentive to try and steal him, this probably would not have happened.

Please if you are nervous about calling, rest assured that it is a fairly simple straight forward process. Let your voice be heard FOBS. If calling is not possible try to email or fax.

The last month and a half has been difficult. Somehow the losses and diasppointments no longer immobilize me. I pray that everyone bands together. Take care of yourself, take a break if you need it.

God bless all those who pray, donate, weep and call for the animals. God bless Barbaro.

# Carol Nichols, thank you for the info re: Senator Casey. I spoke to a woman, who said that she would inform the Senator of my request that he support the bill. Did not get any info re: where he stands.
Called Senator Arlen Spector's office, and the woman I spoke with said that she "thinks he's for it"--i. e., supports the anti horse slaughter bill. I asked her to thank him profusely.
My Representative, Jason Altmire, is a co sponsor of the Wild Horse Act; I called his office and related my deep gratitude to him for his support, and pledged my loyalty to him for co sponsoring the bill.
Re: Senator Casey--he and his late father were always strong on ethics and moral values (real moral values; not the sound bite crap); so I believe there would be hope--please use Carol Nichols' information and call Senator Bob Casey.
Sue M., Pittsburgh

Good Morning Barbaro Nation:

Let us not forget Laminitis Research. There are not accurate numbers to quote but Laminitis KILLS more horses each year than the number of horses that are sent to Slaughter. It causes many many more to become permanently lame. Surely there is room to do both.

Regarding Trolls: A suggestion- don't worry about them. We can tell who is whom. I would even go so far as to suggest we not have Alex remove them unless he thinks it hurts the board in some way. I'm wondering if they are getting reinforced by being removed. Those of us on the board late at night are just fine. We are creative and able to deal with the trolls. Don't worry about us. It almost feels like sport.

I am so sorry about Fitch...it is so heartbreaking. I really was hopeful, as I'm sure we all were, that the little guy would pull through. He is with our big Boy now, safe and warm and never to be harmed again. Will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

If there is anything we can do to find the degenerates who did this, count me in.

Sorry for the double post - hit the button twice - more coffee

To everyone from Western Pa, John Murtha toll free number. 800-289-2642.

Please call, he has yet to sign on.

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Lynz--"food for thought"--the troll soup is great for these wintry days. Someday, warmer weather will surely come--have you considered "BBQ Troll on a Spit" with Pear Chutney, or breaded, deep fried Troll Digits (fingers and toes), with mint sauce?
The brains, of course, are Toxic Waste, and have to be put in 50 gallon drums and filled with cement; then buried at a site that handles such poison?
Sue M., Pittsburgh

Socorro - can you email me with the links to all of these blue links? I am copying them to my Vivi blog so that they can call also and the links don't copy over - my email is greyhounds4me2003@yahoo.com thanks

Good Morning Handsome Sweetheart:)

Did you meet little Fitch at the bridge last night? I know you were there and so were lots of your 'frens'....I'm sure! Fitch had a difficult time while he was here I am so sorry to say. Nice people tried to help him, but the bad people hurt him and he couldn't fight anymore. Someday, the bad people will have to answer for thier crime against Fitch and possibly others they hurt!

I hope you are busy today having lots of fun:) I will be anxious to read all about you later at Equine Heaven:) and I'll check in again tonight...'cause you know why, Bobby....you know I love you sooooooooo much:)

Lynne-Your Forever Friend in CA

Nina - I designed 21 Barbaro bumper stickers at zazzle.com. Put in "Barbaro" as the search once you get to the home page.

When you see the products, look for "GlendaJo" under one of them and click on it.

Then click "view all products".

Then on the right side of the screen you can choose "bumper stickers" to see the ones I designed. (There are others designed by other people, but royalties I earn with my sales go to horse rescue through me.)

Glenda Jo

Good morning, my Beloved Angel Boys.

Good morning, Barbaro Nation. Today we are fortunate to have another opportunity to make our calls/faxes/emails to stamp out horse slaughter THIS TERM.

Today we are fortunate to have another opportunity to raise money for rescues.

Today we are fortunate to have another opportunity to share great ideas and put things in motion. Things like a reward fund for the killer(s) of Fitch, if the rescue so wishes; things like trying to help rescues with security cameras, if they so wish.

For Barbaro, Apache and Fitch

Good morning, FOBs. It is so sad to hear about Fitch. I had that awful feeling in the pit of my stomach as I began to read the posts this morning. Prayers to those who fought so hard to save him.

God bless you, Fitch. We prayed hard for you last night. You are with Barbaro and the others now, and they will take good care of you.
Must run to a meeting, but I have a quick comment/question. I simply cannot make calls or fax Congress/Senate from my office. Can we call after hours? Is there voicemail that will track after hours calls? Sorry to be ignorant on this, but I usually e-mail and send letters and it sounds like we need the calls now. Thanks!
Have a great day everyone.

Good morning, sweet Barbaro. Good morning fellow FOB's. It's an extremely cold and windy day here in upstate New York. Hope everyone is staying warm where they are. Received my Blood Horse issue..it is beautiful.

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Sue M , John Murth is my Rep., and I also posted his toll free number for people in western pa.
I don't know, maybe it will work for others also.
Just use my zip codes 15062.

Hello everyone,

I just heard about Fitch. Words can't describe the sadness and anger I am feeling right now.

The only way I can deal with this is by making call after call after call after call. And, when I'm done with that, I do e-mails, then faxes. All the while asking everyone I know to do the same.

Please everyone, honor Fitch with this act. Get everyone you know to do the same. All you need to do is tell one person and ask that person to tell one person, etc, etc.

The ONLY way this will work is for more calls to be made, more awareness out there.

And yeah, after that, do what Jane in CT did, and what Dawn in Omaha did....write your local newspaper.

And Alex, having this links posted in updates, regularly, will help us as many people don't page down to comments, but just read your updates.

Make it a productive day everyone, and I'm not talking about your jobs whatever it is you all do. I'm talking productive for the horses and the awareness we need to have.

I posted this last night after learning of Fitch's passing. Marky asked me to repost this morning. Someone also asked me to start a thread, but I don't know how to do that so if you all think we should run with this idea, please anyone who knows how, start the thread. I feel no ownership for this idea, but I might suggest we call the thread "Fitch Cams" as a memorial to the poor little innocent.

Thanks to Marky and all for courage under fire. My prayers for Jan and Tracy - you fought as hard as you could. At least Fitch had love all around him at the end.

Deirdre

Re-post follows:

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Dear Friends,

I've been following Fitch's thread all day, hoping against hope for good news that just couldn't come.

Now, when I would have expected to be crying I've had an idea instead. I want to share it before it goes away. It's been right under my nose - under all of our noses - for weeks!

We have all been watching foaling cams all across the country! The technology is there for secure cams to provide surveillance for horse rescues and others. If security cameras had been present, surveiling the grounds and driveway, the horrible cretins that did this to poor Fitch might never have struck; or at the very least there might be photographic evidence to help apprehend them!

Some of you are so good at organizing these things (I'm new at this, I apologize for bringing nothing but an idea to the table). Maybe we can start a "security fund" - maybe even get vendors to donate equipment in the face of this tragedy so that these rescue facilities can have an extra layer of security and people like Jen and Tracy who already work so hard can sleep a little easier and feel that the odds of something like this happening again have been reduced.

What do you all think? Can we do this?

Deirdre in California

Posted by: Edgewise at March 6, 2007 6:39 AM

lynz-
you are right RE: the trolls - sometimes it does feel like sport. Of course, when the REALLY stupid ones show up, the sport is rather like shooting fish in a barrel...

is it the nature of a troll to be stupid? sure seems that way lately - not an original thought in their little green okra heads.

G.

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Carol Nichols, thank you--great idea to use your zip code.
Wish we could figure out how to communicate "off the board"--don't want to put phone numbers on a public forum, especially with the "visitors" we sometimes get...that Lynz cooks in her soup pot.
Sue M., Pittsburgh

lynz-
you are right RE: the trolls - sometimes it does feel like sport. Of course, when the REALLY stupid ones show up, the sport is rather like shooting fish in a barrel...

is it the nature of a troll to be stupid? sure seems that way lately - not an original thought in their little green okra heads.

G.

New Update!!! www.equine-heaven.com

OH MY!!!!!!!!! Equine-heaven... more tears.... Glad you are guiding little Fitch Barbaro.

Ro & Brady

Good Morning all !

Remembering handsome Barbaro - got my Bloodhorse Book yesterday ! It is great !

Goodbye sweet little Fitch!

Rest in Peace Candy Stripes- One of my clients had a son of Candy Stripes named Bernard's Candy!

Thanks for the updates Alex!

Take care all !

Sorry for the double post. Computer acting up.

Gives me a chance to say how sorry I am that little Fitch lost his fight for life last night. The only consolation might be that he did know love and gentle hands and soft words in his life, thanks to his rescuers. I am so sorry.

G.

#
Sue M, e-mail at cmn@bentcom.net

I have a new troll strategy - this one may be tough for those in the Northeast today - it is SO cold. How about "dress a troll for spring"

Sample: Troll enters the room...says something troll like...we responsd:

Wearing a lovely straw hat with a aqua beaded headband and peacock feathers in the back.

Bikini top in lilac with red daisies. Does not give the best of coverage but the colors flatter the chest hair.

What do you think?

a href="http://tbfriends.com/index.php">Jo at TB Friends

Did not post Jo yesterday, but Photon Torpedo found his forever home Sunday. Thanks Jo!

Rosie cam up again... still pregnant.

Ro & Brady

Sorry it didn't go blue.

a href="http://tbfriends.com/index.php">Jo at TB Friends

lynz -

I think you may have something there....
Don't respond to what it says, just comment on what it's wearing.

Wearing a lovely olive green chiffon, only slightly marred by drool - lucky that drool is also olive green, hey?

Hello Everyone,

Just a warning in advance. This is a really long post. I have written out what I need to say and it took up 8 pages, so consider yourselves warned! LOL!! I hope you read it because I really need to share today. I hope it doesn't bore to many of you.

I am so heartbroken this morning. I am so heartbroken this morning. My thoughts are with Fitch and all who loved him. He is with all of you too. he wants you to not be sad for he is comfortable now.

When I went to bed last night I didn't know that Fitch had passed. I left the board just before it happened. What I saw on the board last night disturbed me very much. I was awake most of the night thinking about it. I thought of somethings I would ike to share with all of you. I may be made fun of for it, but so be it. I can't keep my mouth shut anymore. I need to open my heart all the way today. If anyone needs to ridicule me that I guess I'm ready for it.

WHAT I KNOW FOR SURE:
Our animal friends want us to be happy and not cry for them. I'll share the story of how I know this. It is not an easy story for me to tell.

I had a German Shepard. His AKC name was Douton's Bull Dozer. We called him Dozer. Please keep his name in the front of you mind, you'll know why soon enough. He was my first dog in a long time, since I was a child actually. From the moment I brought that dog home, he had serious health issues. He had very bad allergies that would manifest in horrible skin lesions. He lived most of his nine years on antibiotics and low dose steroids to keep him comfortable. I almost lost him when he was two years old to renal failure. It was never know what caused it but he pulled through. When he was five he had a bad reaction to routine shots. The skin on his groin and stomach turned into what lokked like rew hamburger with a high fever to go with it. That was many sleepless nights.

It's hard to put into words how close I was to this dog. If a human and an animal can be soul mates that's what we were. He was a serious dog. So smart and sensitve to me. If I was having a bad day or not feeling well, he knew it. My favorite memories of him were when I was sitting in my recliner he used to jump up with his front paws and straddle my lap. He would lay his head against my chest like he was listening to my heartbeat. We would just sit there together.

Well around age eight he started to trip over his own back feet and lose his footing. I thought it may be hip displasia, it wasn't. We were referred to Tufts University. They couldn't tell me 100% but they were 90% sure he had Degenerative Myelopathy. No cure. I did much research and tried to help him to no avail. I kept him comfortable until it was time. The time came on December 8, 2005. It was a Thursday. I don't have to explain to any of you what that day was like.

On Friday morning I went to work as usual, although nothing was usual for me anymore. When I came home, no one to greet me. I was lost. It was the second worst day of my life (the first being the loss of my mother). Just the day before he was there and today he wasn't. I tried to go about my daily routine anyway. You all know, we just have to trudge through whether we want to or not. I just wanted to curl up in a ball for ever.

I got the paper and started to read. The classified ads. Someone had 5 week old German Shepard puppies ready to bring home for Christmas. Oh God, I couldn't even think about a new dog yet! I felt guilty just reading it! I could never replace my Dozer.

As I woke up on Saturday, the loneliness was palpable. The memories of Dozer streaming through my mind endlessly. All he had been through. How much I loved him.

For some reason, I picked up the phone and called the number in the paper. I had very mixed emothions about this. I felt soooo yuilty mostly, but the loneliness was outweighing it I guess. I made an appointment for Sunday afternoon to go and meet the seven puppies.

I walked into the house and was handed a little red collar. The breeder, Nancy, said if I found a puppy I liked I needed the collar so she would know which one was mine. She had seven different colored collars. She led me to the garage where the puppies were kept in a little pen. They were all so cute! I picked up the first puppy. He was cute but no connection. Same with puppy number 2. I started to think I made a mistake. Naybe it was too soon. I was lost. Puppy #3. Puppy #3. I lifted him up over the little fence and put him down on the floor. He started to run and play. I started to play with him. Is he the one? The breeder, Nancy, walked into the garage and says, and I quote "So you like Bull Dozer huh?" I was stunned!! I started to cry. Was this some cruel joke? I had told her that I had just lost a dog but I didn't tell her his name. I told her my dog's name was Bull Dozer. She started to cry too. She said she was covered with goosebumps. Me too!! Needless to say, I put the little red collar on puppy #3. She explained she nicknamed him Bulldozer because when she puts their food out, this puppy would bulldoze his way through all the others to the food.

Just before Christmas, I went back and picked up my puppy. When I got there he was waiting for me at the door with a big red bow around his neck. He was the cutest thing I had ever seen.

Now I have had "Blaze" for 2 years. He is the total opposite of Dozer. He is a healthy 116 pound dog that should have been born with a clown nose already attached to his face. He makes me laugh everyday. Especially when he lays in the hallway, sleeping, on his back with all four paws on the wall!! He is such a goofball!

I thank Dozer everyday for bringing Blaze into my life. I know that it was his love for me that made all of this happen. I do not believe in coincidence. I know in my heart that Dozer wanted me to have a fun, healthy dog to love and he is happy for me.

THIS I KNOW FOR SURE!!!

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TO THE NAYSAYERS about healing energy - I am a massage therapist and am also Reiki attuned. I am all about energy. This whole world revolves around energy. The human spirit is ENERGY. I have been blessed to witness miracles cause by the human spirit and it's beauthiful ENERGY!! If you could only see the world through my eyes. That is what I wish for you. If I believe that I can be a conduit for my higher power to bring someone peace and healing, who am I hurting? NO ONE!! I am not trying to jam my beliefs down your throat, so leave me alone! You say it's a bunch of hooey, well just look on this board for proof of what power positive thoughts and good intentions have. I do believe you are the minority here and I think you need to keep your fingers quiet and your bad attitude to yourself. The good will win over the evil. IT HAS TO!! I am not a violent person and I try to live my life without judgement, but last night I was this close to getting the "BIG STOCKPOT" out.

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To Mary S. - From one wacky energy woman to another wacky energy woman, YOU GO GIRL!!! and I'll be rightr behind you always.........

To all - I think some of us are very sensitive to all of the negative things happening to the animals and people out there. I can say that not only has this journey been emotionally drainging but it is affecting me physically too. I think that is what's happening to alot of us. We need the strong FOB's to carry us through. I know I really needed Fitch to pull through. I don't know how much more I can take, but I am going to try my best to hang in there for the rest of the horses. To those uf us who need a break, you take it and don't feel ashamed or guilty. I believe you will come back and when you do you will be stronger than y9ou were before. And if you need another break then you take it because again, you will come back!!!

I'm sorry if I overstayed my welcome. I really needed to vent. Thank you for your time and patience, everyone.

RIP in peace Fitch. I love you!!

Corrine

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Lynz, I think you have a fantastic wit, and a great imagination! I understand that babydoll dresses and flower and butterfly prints are "very in" this spring---also strappy shoes. Would a troll be able to walk in "kitten heels?"
Sue M, Pittsburgh

HSUS ACTION ALERT - Protect Wild Horses From Slaughter

[note this is a separate Bill, distinct from HR 503 & S 311 that we are working on.]

On Wednesday, March 7, a federal bill (H.R. 249) to restore protections for wild horses from commercial sale and slaughter will be brought up for a vote in the House Natural Resources
Committee. Please go to this link to take action NOW.

https://community.hsus.org/campaign/2007_wild_horse_act/b886bi4fwt6kd

Sorry if this is "old news" but given the urgency IMO it bears repeating.

Good morning to our beloved Barbaro, little Fitch has joined you today. I'm heartbroken, please take good care of the little colt for us.

Love you heart & soul!

From Bloodhorse tribute to Barbaro

Sadly, it was not to be, Barbaro, the 1-2 favorite, broke through the gate before the start and was quickly caught by an outrider. Brother Derek, next to him in post 5, also gave a lunge, banging his nose, which led to a slight bleeding episode. The colt later was scoped, but the bleeding was insignificant, according to Hendricks.

Several experienced horse people watching the incident said they saw Barbaro take a bad step just before being caught, but David G. Zipf, longtime chief veterinarian for the Maryland State Racing Commision, said the two incidents were unrelated.

You guys are all so passionate about getting things changed and getting things done. Why not set out to change the rules that any horse who breaks through the starting gate is automatically scratched??? That takes the decision out of everyone else's hands. I think that would be a good rule.

Personally I think David G. Zipf needs to lose his job because Barbaro should have been looked over better then he was.

Thank you,Corrine, and God bless you-- I believe that you are so right--they want us to be happy.

May you have many, many happy years with your Blaze.

Sue M, Pittsburgh

Equine Heaven~ thank you for letting us know Fitch is now happy & whole. For the all too brief time we knew him, we truly did love him and always will.

Rosie's cam is back up, but still no foal :-)

Head still in feed bucket LOL.

That baby is going to be one well fed babe. :-)

Lisa

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Corinne, that is such a poignant and lovely tribute to your Dozer. I hope Blaze gives you many many years of laughter and love.

Judy

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Mary L., please give this topic a rest.

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Beautiful story Corrine. Thank you for sharing that. Especially today. Bless you.

This was posted by Jen in the forum:

As much as I wanted to crawl under a rock today and wallow in my own sorrow. I couldn't. I wanted to stay away from the computer because each beautiful message for Fitch sent an overwhelming feeling of despair and sadness... but I couldn't..

I couldn't because I thought of Fitch and I realize why he fought.. He did not fight to live for himself.. why would he? This workd has been nothing but cruel to him... He fought for me, he fought for Tracy, he fought for all of you, he fought for Abercrombie .. he fought for other horses so that people would be made aware of what can happen...

He may not be here with us physically but he is in spirit and will remain forever.

We intend to not let this go..There has been a reward put out by Hanna & Anderson Attorneys at Law for the arrest of the people who have done this to him.. Any information please contact us. We are trying to get all media involved in this cruel act. Fitch did not die in vain, he opened the eyes of many and not only did he save his brother Abercrombie he may have helped to save the lives of many other horses.

Jen

Let's only hope those responsible are quickly caught and that Fitch's spirit will live forever and lead the charge for change.

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Corinne

What a lovely story. You and Blaze were meant to be together, and Dozer sent him!

I, too, needed Fitch to live. But I know in my heart that he lives in equine heaven, because he's already been met by the big guy.

We just have to do what we can, when we can, when we have the strength, to make sure that Barbaro is not SO busy greeting new residents that he has time to get his love-clouds straight! ;)

Mary: can you PLEASE STOP GOING THERE? Can you think of someone else besides yourself and this obsession about the false start? Can you think of how this makes the Jacksons feel to read your words? Do you really think that EDGAR PRADO would have endangered this horse whom he loved just in order to run the race? Do you? Do you think that Michal would have asked that? Do you think the Jacksons would have asked that? You need to get productive and busy on issues that we CAN do something about: like burning horse slaughter houses to the ground in the congress and the senate with groundbreaking legislation to protect America's horses. PLEASE> you have to stop torturing yourself with this WHAT IF stuff...because it isn't even a WHAT IF> PRADO WOULD NOT HAVE RUN THE HORSE IF HE HAD THOUGHT ANYTHING WAS WRONG. please, if you won't stop this foryour oqn wellbeing, please stop it for our wellbeing.....

Good morning Alex:

A patient lot we are. Keep up the good work. Thanks for all you do. Don't know how you do it all, but thanks.

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We appreciate all you do Alex.

Stay warm with that weather you're having there. Spring is getting closer each day.

Corrine,

What a beautiful story! I am so empowered by this kind of evidence. Those to whom we are connected by love stay near us after they transition into their new reality. They help us and guide us.

Barbaro is also near us and doing great things. All the love and energy healing that we have sent to him has probably made him an Archangel.

I can still cry everyday for Barbaro and other animal beings that have been special to me. At the same time, I know they are still alive and very much in my life.

Blessings on you,Corrine, and the important healing work you gift to clients, FOB, Dozer, and Blaze,

Shirley
California

Rosie update: a SHOCKER.... her head is in the feed bucket!

Ro & Brady

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So sorry to hear the loss of Fitch..you will be in our hearts sweet little guy.

Thank you Alex. Be safe and God Bless.

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Alex...you and Hawty Creek...that is good.

and Mrs. Jackson called...I hope both of your spirits were lifted....

thank you for all you do...you have patience of Job.

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Jonna, AMEN!

Hi FOBs:
Dawn has worked tirelessly on the situation at Cavel, the pollution problem and the DeKalb Sanitary District Board. We need to step up with letters to support her campaign. They are right where we want them: high profile, negative side. They are polluting the water and getting away with it.
She needs letters. The next meeting is March 21st and she wants to present letters to all involved.
We need to show these people that their situation is no longer a community issue. It's gone nationwide.
Here's what I ask: Take 5 minutes, check her thread, send a letter. Let's get people from as many states as possible.
The plant in Kaufman, Tx. has had 29 pollution violations and never paid a dime. They got away with this, in part, because it was a local issue, "pre-Barbaro" if you will, meaning people outside their community had no idea until Barbaro and this website taught us about slaughter and the slaughterhouses.
We have the power of knowledge to put pressure on Cavel and the authorities in DeKalb. So please, let's support Dawn who has put so much into this.
In addition, this is the type of information the senators and representatives need to hear. Many of them are unaware of the pollution violations. This is great leverage so please inform your aides.
Please check Dawn's thread and send a letter. We have a great opportunity here so let's use it.
Daryl

Dawn's thread on the Discussion Board:
Under "Anti-slaughter" "Urgent: Need letters - Re-Cavel"

Morning All, Good Morning Angel Barbaro and all the others in equine Heaven (Felix, Opie, Fitch etc) - enjoy your day.

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Ro - your making me laugh this morning.
Hay Brady!!

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Prayers for a safe delivery Rosie :)

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thank you Daryl...

I enjoy hearing from the guys on the board too.

LET US NOT BE PASSIVE...BUT TAKE ACTION!!!!!

Made my calls, made my calls, made my calls. Please, everyone it only takes a minute, i swear...

life is so tenuous...we are losing a dear, dear woman who gave so much of her life for greyhounds in NC... she is now in Hospice care...and I can't stop crying about how hard she battled against the terrible toll of bone pain....sorry: i am so angry and sad today...trust that Millicent will care for all our animals in Heaven...her sweet, gentle ways will bewitch our little Fitch, I am sure...and all the greyhounds who died for THAT miserable "sport..."
Sorry all....this just feels like too much today.
keeping a prayer for our Lady of the Perpetual Pregnancy....and for Fitch's family left here on earth. And for the horses who will die in fear and confusion...it;s just too much.

**FITCH**

I see the first morning light through the clouds,

a sunrise bearing life to a new day,

journeys await you, dearest friend,

fear not of the unknown, for the path upon which

you graze shoulders a Rainbow at your feet....

oh but listen you hear a silent voice, an angel,

a Spirit that carries you over that Bridge,

and along the way, beside you is an old familiar Friend,

Yes, you knew him too, just like mere mortals,

He is Our Champion, Our Human Glory.....and he's
come to comfort you now, forever in his pasture,

'cause dear Fitch, he's welcomed you across that finish line,

to share in his Pride, in his care, and in the Love that is YOU, dearest Friend....

BELIEVE IN BARBARO, BELIEVE IN FITCH!!

I was so hoping the news would be good about Fitch but it was not to be. He had suffered so much and now he will be encircled by God's love without pain. I pray that this world will change and that people will no more treat God's creatures in such cruel ways. Rest in peace sweet Fitch. Thank you so much to everyone who tried to save him and make his last hours as comfortable as possible. BARBARO IS IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER

##Cal - Alex emailed to say his computer is broken, and the one he is using can't remove the posts from last night. He will have it sorted out, but may take him a few days to remove them.

Love, Light and Protection for The Spirit of The Horse

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Rosie cam, I am showing nothing but a black screen, anyone else?

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To Sue M., Judy in Canada, Jane in CT (I'm in CT too!) and Skylar:

Thank you for your kind words. I am typing this through cloudy, tear filled eyes.

Bless all of you!!

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To Alex - I'm sorry. You are right. I will take the high road.

Corrine in CT

The bumper stickers are wonderful. How do I choose just one!

Poor little Fitch, he did not even get a chance at life, but he was loved as he crossed the Bridge to meet up with Barbaro.

Thank you for this site Alex. Thank you for all you do.

I have no problem ignoring the trolls. Ignoring them really is the best - which includes not even saying you are going to email Alex. Bad behavior always gets worse before it goes away so folks will really have to control their urge to respond.

If you absolutely can't hold your fingers what about leaving the board for awhile and going to the chat room to "dress a troll"

Please, if you haven't yet....read Equine Heaven today.....and please take note of Alex's post, timestamp: 4:24 P.M.

All FOB's have a great day today....let's keep this House that Barbaro Built, and Barbaro's Family up and running:) STRONG AND SWIFT AS THE WIND, just like our Bobby!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Mary L. I see Rosie eating.

Ro & Brady

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Thank you, Dave, for posting what Jen wrote. God bless her dear soul.

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Alex, I apologize for my recent comments about alternate receipes and spring dress up for T's. It was making me laugh through tears, but I won't go there again. Apologies for offending.

Sue M., Pittsburgh

Poor Dear Fitch. It is probably better for him. The person who did this should now face more severe charges. Sad morning.
Good morning Barbaro. You know what to do. Welcome Fitch.

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Mary S., Thanks, I know it will work out. I just don't want someone whose flying through the posts to think it was really me. By the way, I'm Glad you're back.

I think Rosie looks bigger from behind at a glance than she did last night from behind...

unless it's my night-blindness catching up to me,

I dunno....

### Deirdre in California -- What a grat idea re; the security cameras. HORSE WATCH?!?!

### RE: TROLLS and Negativity ---
Please ignore it. ALEX has requested that everyone ignore it and NOT respond to it. Like he says, this is his passion not his job. Either respect his guidelines or go start your on website.
Everytime I see the words "Troll" "Troll Soup" Etc. I log off in disappointment by the wasted energy. I know some are frustrated to no end by it but you are fanning the flames by responding.

### Fitch, Thank you for calling us to you in your time of need. Hopefully, our love brought you comfort when you needed it most and our tears eased your pain. Dear, sweet Fitch may your spirit soar now as you run like the wind with Barbaro and Foggy. We will surround Jen, Tracy and Abercrombie with our love and strength and help them through this.

Shirley in CA

Blessings to you too and thank you for your kind words. My cup runnith over............

Corrine in CT

Jonna - were are you at? I too have been following Millicent's struggle with cancer - it doesn't sound like it will be much longer for this lady - I have heard so much about her and what she did for greyhounds - I volunteer with a few rescues and have four of my own, wonderful, gentle creatures.

Regarding Rosie - I have told you all this before - ROSIE IS NOT PREGNANT - she suffers from CHIF - Constant (Continual) Head In Foodbag Syndrome :)

Bless you Jonna! Remember the good does out weigh the bad by a big margin! So much good news does not make headlines. Mother Theresa once said she would read a newspaper when it finally tells the truth - in other words when it would report on all the amazing deeds of your friend who helped greyhounds for example. When I get sucked into the bad news vortex it brings me down and I become less effective and less joyous. We are not helping the animals by becomming depressed and angry. I'm not saying don't have your feelings, I'm just saying remember the big picture.

Fitch was a hero, plain and simple. He died to bring light and awareness to the plight of our speechless friends. Let us find our voices to speak for them.

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Ken Z, that was a beautiful post for Fitch, thank you for sharing.

Judy

**Kathy**</