Adopt a Wild Horse or Burro

WASHINGTON, December 12, 2006 – The Bureau of Land Management holds adoption events around the county allowing citizens to adopt a wild horse or burro.

To adopt a wild horse or burro, you must:

• be at least 18 years of age (Parents or guardians may adopt a wild horse or burro and allow younger family members to care for the animal.);
• have no prior conviction for inhumane treatment of animals or for violations of the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act;
• demonstrate that you have adequate feed, water, and facilities to provide humane care for the number of animals requested; and, show that you can provide a home for the adopted animal in the United States.

Two adoption events to be held near our area are as follows:

Crowley, LA on December 16 & 17th contact 888 274-2133

Victoria, TX on January 20 & 21st at contact 866 4MUSTANGS

For more information go to: http://www.wildhorseandburro.blm.gov/adoption.htm

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