Topic: wish us luck at the horse market on saturday! (Read 3862 times)

Tan · « **Reply #20 on:** October 06, 2010, 00:00:53 AM »

So does that mean they would go and look if called when the next one is due?

Angiew · « **Reply #19 on:** October 05, 2010, 09:20:03 AM »

Thank you for your enquiry.

The RSPCA can only deal with specific welfare concerns, such as if the dogs were in poor condition or had no water. The illegal selling of dogs at this market would come under the local authority, so we are pleased to see that you have reported it to them.

However, if you are aware of when the next horse market is due to take place, please call the RSPCA 24-hour cruelty and advice line on 0300 1234 999 with details so that a message can be passed to the local inspector.

Thank you again for contacting the Society.

Kind regards
RSPCA HQ Advice Team

AliCat · « **Reply #18 on:** October 03, 2010, 12:41:57 PM »

Glad there were no kittehs. Shame about the dogs. Fingers crossed the RSPCA will be able to do something about that.

Mark · « **Reply #17 on:** October 03, 2010, 00:10:28 AM »

Quote from: trigger on October 02, 2010, 15:55:50 PM

how much did you make with the big breakfast's?

Beat me to it

Glad there were no kittens

- poor dogs though

- I remember when they used to sell animals at Club Row market.

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Guest · « **Reply #16 on:** October 02, 2010, 23:06:26 PM »

That is shocking!

Steff - Petsearch Bedford HQ · « **Reply #15 on:** October 02, 2010, 22:58:52 PM »

Surely you coulda shoe horned a little shetland in angie...they are only small lol!

It must have been a pretty upsetting experience for you though

I get upset at the hamsters and other small furries in Pets at Home.

Yvonne · « **Reply #14 on:** October 02, 2010, 22:54:46 PM »

I cannot say that I am pleased that they are selling horses and ponies - I did not realise that still went on

bunglycat · « **Reply #13 on:** October 02, 2010, 17:37:27 PM »

When i was still at school (many years ago!!) i used to help out and ride at a stables .
One day i was ask if i wanted to go with them to the horse sales .
It was winter time and i found it so sad that when i got home i cried most of the night and my mum said i couldn''t go again !

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #12 on:** October 02, 2010, 16:25:03 PM »

Pleased no kittens

Kay and Penny · « **Reply #11 on:** October 02, 2010, 15:55:50 PM »

glad it was not all bad

how much did you make with the big breakfast's?

Angiew · « **Reply #10 on:** October 02, 2010, 15:48:37 PM »

been and come back.

no kittens

however someone was selling 2 dogs in a pen (and they were carrying a puppy) and did take a photo, though from a fair distance.

the two dogs were quite frightened but the woman said "they were ok, it's just they live in my garden" and to someone who said "I had one of your dogs last time, remember" (who I think was a friend) she said "well i've just got too many now and need to get rid of some"

we did hover for a while and I did see a man walk off with one of the dogs and the woman looked around then popped something into her handbag.

photo to be sent to council and rspca in a bit.

lots of horses not reaching reserve and cobs selling from £150 for 1-2 year olds (and little shetland-types selling for £50 - I almost did...).
found it all very sad.

Tan · « **Reply #9 on:** September 30, 2010, 10:12:31 AM »

All about money from using animals

Hope you find nowt hun and be careful

as T says there no room in ya bedroom for a horse

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #8 on:** September 29, 2010, 22:54:10 PM »

Doesn't sound good Angie ... watch ya back and fingers crossed it goes OK.

Teresa Pawcats · « **Reply #7 on:** September 29, 2010, 22:50:20 PM »

Angie just remember you have no room for horses

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #6 on:** September 29, 2010, 21:41:16 PM »

Lots of luck Angie and hope its a wasted day

Hope you know what I mean

Steff - Petsearch Bedford HQ · « **Reply #5 on:** September 29, 2010, 15:30:27 PM »

Fingers crossed Angie. I hope you don't find anything but if you do I hope you are able to stay trouble free.

clarenmax · « **Reply #4 on:** September 29, 2010, 14:07:57 PM »

Quote from: Shirley on September 29, 2010, 14:05:12 PM

Hopefully there'll be nothing there...........

Indeed, fingers and toes crossed

Shirley · « **Reply #3 on:** September 29, 2010, 14:05:12 PM »

Hopefully there'll be nothing there...........

clarenmax · « **Reply #2 on:** September 29, 2010, 13:44:20 PM »

Go get em tiger

Angiew · « **Reply #1 on:** September 29, 2010, 13:37:25 PM »

we've had reports that the monthly horse market at henley-in-arden have been selling kittens and puppies.

it is illegal to sell pets at any open market and i have managed to track down the right council dept. and speak to someone today. they say they are understaffed, know there are problems and will report it to the rspca.
they are aware of puppies being sold but its hard to prove as very often someone is just 'walking their pup'. i have been told that the kittens are in a barn so its no quite as discrete.

the council lady say rescue workers have been advised in the past not to wear uniform as it can get a bit fraught with some of the types that attend.

they are supposed to have a vet in residence for the horse stuff so if we see anything poorly that might be an option.

I hope we don't as there is no room but i shall be taking my camera just in case.

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