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A case for unification: RTF presents at Wildlife Society conference

February 22, 2024
Return to Freedom's biologist, Celeste Carlisle, recently presented at The Wildlife Society’s Western Regional Meeting, a gathering of hundreds of wildlife biologists and conservationists, in Rohnert Park, Calif. Carlisle presented about ... Read More
February 22, 2024Cory Golden
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‘Brutal’ donkey skin trade banned by the African Union

February 19, 2024
As published by the BBC Animal welfare charities have welcomed an Africa-wide ban on the controversial donkey skin trade. It will make it illegal to slaughter donkeys for their skin across ... Read More
February 19, 2024Cory Golden
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BLM, USFS seek Wild Horse & Burro Advisory Board nominations

February 15, 2024
The Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service are seeking applicants for the natural resource seat on the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board. The nine-member volunteer ... Read More
February 15, 2024Cory Golden
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Take Action: Anti-slaughter legislation update

February 9, 2024
An update on the effort to ban horse slaughter: Last year, 20,282 American horses were shipped to Mexico or Canada for slaughter – a 1.97% increase. That marked the first increase ... Read More
February 9, 2024Cory Golden
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East Pershing (Nev.) Complex roundup ends, 2,692 wild horses captured

February 9, 2024
Take Action Support safe, proven and humane fertility control that can end wild horse roundups: Send a letter to Congress. For background information about this roundup and ... Read More
February 9, 2024Cory Golden
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Take Action: Young filly’s death raises red flag at McCullough Peaks

February 7, 2024
TAKE ACTION Send a letter to Congress calling for updated humane handling standards for wild horses and for greater transparency and accountability The death of a young ... Read More
February 7, 2024Cory Golden
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RTF founder to join International Women’s Month panel discussion

February 7, 2024
Return to Freedom's founder and president, Neda DeMayo, will take part in a moderated panel discussion to celebrate and honor International Women's Month. The event will be held from 2 p.m. ... Read More
February 7, 2024Cory Golden
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BLM offers $10,000 reward, update in burro shooting case

January 30, 2024
The Bureau of Land Management is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to successful prosecution of the person or persons responsible the 2019 fatal shooting of 19 wild burros. The ... Read More
January 30, 2024Cory Golden
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1,150 wild burros captured in Black Mountain (Ariz.) roundup

January 24, 2024
For background information or to take action, see below. The Bureau of Land Management captured 1,150 wild burros and killed two during a 16-day ... Read More
January 24, 2024Cory Golden
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EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award presented to RTF Founder Neda DeMayo

January 16, 2024
For immediate release Neda DeMayo received the EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award at the Pegasus Awards Dinner on January 14, 2024, during the US Equestrian Federation (USEF) Annual Meeting in ... Read More
January 16, 2024Cory Golden
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