Bikini Beach Cat Rescue

08/01/2024

I have 1 slot available for a spay or neuter for Monday, August 5th. 843-655-7881

07/30/2024

HORSE RESCUE DONORS RAISE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR BRUCE ROTZ
In recent years, Bruce Rotz has teamed up with Virginia horse rescue Colby's Crew, which has been helping Rotz make exorbitant amounts of money online.

This relatively new rescue organization operates multiple social media accounts that feature heartbreaking videos from inside Rotz's barn. The videos showcase severely sick or injured horses, overcrowded pens, and horses being loaded onto trailers awaiting shipment to slaughter in Canada.

Many of the animals shown in the videos posted by Colby's Crew are in obvious need of immediate veterinary attention.

Instead of turning Rotz into authorities and advising followers to abstain from supporting his heinous activities, Colby's Crew has responded by fundraising, turning their association with Rotz into a lucrative partnership and generating hundreds of thousands in donations.

Although it's hard to believe, much of this money was given to convicted animal abuser and kill buyer Rotz in order to "bail out" the condemned horses trapped in his barn.

And even more unbelievably, the tens of thousands of online supporters who have made these donations have been told on many occasions that their donations have "emptied the pen" of all horses, and that no horses were shipped to slaughter thanks to their generous support.

Unfortunately, Animals' Angels investigators have uncovered a much darker truth. One that does not surprise anyone who knows Bruce Rotz.

DESPITE $50,000 IN DONATIONS, ROTZ SENDS MORE HORSES TO SLAUGHTER
So, what is really happening in Rotz's barn? A close review of one of Colby's Crew online campaigns will give you a good idea.

On October 12th, 2023, Colby's Crew announced their biggest online fundraiser yet. They claimed that if they could quickly raise $50,000, Bruce Rotz would stop shipping horses to slaughter and keep his pen empty for the final two months of the year.

As of October 14th, according to the Colby's Crew social media accounts, $36,000 had already been raised.

Once again, Colby's Crew announced that kill buyer Rotz would only stop the slaughter for the next two months if supporters donated more money, stating that their donors could literally end East Coast horse slaughter.

Then, on October 15th, Colby's Crew joyously announced that they "did it" and "history was made" as they claimed Rotz's horse pen was now empty and would remain empty for the remainder of the year.

Unfortunately, our investigators obtained USDA health certificates that clearly show Rotz never stopped shipping horses in 2023.
In fact, three loads totaling 83 horses were shipped to the Viande Richelieu plant in November, and two loads were shipped in December.

A review of previous records confirms this shipment pattern is consistent with Rotz's past activity, making it clear that he took the donors' money and continued on with his slaughter business as usual.

We have followed Rotz's career as a kill buyer in the slaughter industry since 2008, and it is clear to us that he will never willingly stop shipping horses to slaughter, despite any promises he might make. Why should he, when his only concern is making money?

HOLDING KILL BUYERS LIKE BRUCE ROTZ ACCOUNTABLE
There's little hope that Rotz will ever understand our heartbreak for the earnest, well-meaning people who donated money in an attempt to save innocent animals from suffering or for the innocent horses he sent to slaughter.

But there is hope that we can stop his slaughter business for good. By exposing his deceptive practices to as many people as possible, and by sharing this newsletter far and wide, we can shine a much-needed light on the risks of donating to a kill buyer affiliated online program.

At the same time, we can support those rescue organizations that are committed to attending auctions and outbidding kill buyers like Rotz instead of lining their pockets.

The Animals' Angels team is confident that by exposing the true activities of kill buyers and their deceptive online practices, while at the same time supporting legitimate rescue organizations, we can finish off the steadily declining horse slaughter industry for good.

07/28/2024

How could this horse be left to starve for a year with no one reporting this to the local police?

Sign our petition demanding justice for a starving, sick horse who was left in the heat without clean water leading to his euthanasia.

07/26/2024

Put PRESSURE on the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office and state prosecutor, but also state and federal regulatory agencies who have similarly let Funny Biz down by letting her killers walk free.

07/26/2024

https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/demand-justice-for-funny-biz-victim-of-the-horse-meat-trade-7/?link_id=3&can_id=630b708d899f2500604c26cb08b87d5c&source=email-racehorse-murdered-2&email_referrer=email_2398340&email_subject=lock-them-up

Animal Recovery Mission (ARM) went undercover at an illegal animal slaughter farm in Brooksville, Florida, where our investigators captured never-before-seen footage of a racehorse being shot, stabbed, and her flesh harvested and sold as a black-market culinary delicacy. Local law enforcement, the H...

07/19/2024

https://www.facebook.com/TroabOfficial/videos/464345029651021

07/09/2024

06/15/2024

VICTORY! June 2024: Animal Victory is thrilled to announce that Carlos Perez was sentenced on June 10 after pleading guilty to three Class 3 felonies. Perez was sentenced to five years in prison for aggravated domestic assault and terrorizing. The prison terms for each of those charges will be served concurrently. He received an additional three years in prison for animal cruelty for beating and killing a kitten. “This was pure torture,” prosecutor Katie Nechiporenko said of Perez killing the cat. Animal Victory thanks everyone who signed the petition, helping us fight for justice!

06/15/2024

Final Update June 2024: Animal Victory is beyond ecstatic to share the sentencing details for Bani Mezquititla. The man who tortured and killed his cat, Ellie, has been sentenced to five years in state prison. Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said, “It is virtually impossible to conceive of an instance of animal cruelty reflective of greater depths of depravity than this. Thanks to a diligent investigation and prosecution, yesterday’s sentencing marked one of the most substantial criminal penalties for an offense of this nature ever seen in the State of New Jersey. It is the maximum sentence one can receive under the law. We strongly feel that this outcome serves the interests of justice and hope that the numerous individuals from across the country who have reached out urging us to win justice for Ellie are similarly satisfied.” Mezquititla will also have to pay restitution for the cost of the cat’s necropsy and comply with an order permanently banning him from ever again owning, living with, or having custody over any animal, according to the terms set down during a hearing yesterday before Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Chad N. Cagan. Animal Victory thanks everyone who signed the petition and helped secure justice for Ellie. We could not do this without your support!

06/13/2024

https://www.humanesociety.org/blog/inotiv-historic-35-million-fine-beagle-rescue

The U.S. Department of Justice just announced that Inotiv will pay more than $35 million, including an $11 million fine for violating the Animal Welfare Act, the largest in the Act’s history, because of violations that occurred at a facility that bred dogs for use in animal testing in Cumberland, ...

05/31/2024

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05/31/2024

Sick Rescuer!

PETA exposed neglect at this animal-hoarding hellhole posing as a “rescue” facility. Now we’re asking the local prosecutor to file charges against its owner.

05/19/2024

Willie Nelson Rescued 70 Horses from a Slaughterhouse and Let Them Roam Free on His Ranch
Willie Nelson, the renowned musician has another reason to be loved, he is also a devoted horse lover. In fact, he went to great lengths to rescue 70 horses from being slaughtered. These fortunate horses now roam freely on his expnsive 700-acre ranch in Texas.
When he's not on tour, Nelson spends most of his time at Luck Ranch, which he considers his true home. The name "Luck" holds a special meaning for him in more ways than one. In an interview with Paul Venema from KSAT 12 News, Nelson expressed, "When you're here, you're in Luck, and when you're not, you're out of Luck."
Undoubtedly, the horses are incredibly fortunate, and Nelson agrees. He shared with Venema, "My horses are probably the luckiest horses in the world. They get hand-fed twice a day, and they were just ready to go to slaughter, which is probably the last thing they remembered. So, they're happy horses."
Nelson has always had a deep affection for horses. His song "Ride Me Back Home" is a testament to his love for these majestic creaturs. In 2015, Nelson even received an award for the music video of his song "The Love of Horses." The video showcases Nelson meeting with members of Habtats for Horses, who were actively working to end horse slaughter through legislative efforts.
The love for horses runs in the family as well. Nelson's son, Lukas, supports organizations like Saving America's Horses and Habitat for Horses. Lukas Nelson & Promise, the younger Nelson's band, have also expressed their admiration for horses through their music.
At nearly 90 years old, Nelson shows no signs of slowing down or shying away from issues he feels strongly about. (Who can forget his album against Monsanto?) When asked about retirement, Nelson simply replied, "I retire after every show. I say, 'That's it, I'm not goin' no more,' but then we hang out awhile and people [the band] feel like playing, and so we go play again."

05/19/2024

Remember me? You couldn't wait to have me. I was so small and cute and I was FREE. You thought about getting me fixed,
but I was a baby and that was a long way off. We were best friends. Then you started packing, and I was excited, we were
going to go on an adventure. And then you were gone, and l am still here. It's cold. Are you coming back?

When you take on a pet, you are taking
on a life and a moral and legal
responsibility to take care of that life.

05/14/2024

So Sweet!

A rescued cat was so eager to "help" her sister while she was giving birth. She wouldn't go anywhere. Soda and Sonya are bonded sistersBeTheirVoiceAnimalRescueTwo feline sisters came into an animal shelter after an owner surrender, and their inseparable bond was im...

05/14/2024

What a Happy Story!

A cat led a kind person to a tub of kittens she'd looked after. She was so happy to finally have help. Taylor and her kittensSparkleCatRescueA week ago, Christina L., an animal rescuer, spotted a friendly stray cat running across a parking lot. She followed her and...

05/12/2024

Dog using cat as bait Update 5/9/2024. The man encouraging his pit bull to viciously rip apart a cat has been identified, and of little surprise, he not only has a lengthy criminal history, but he is facing recent charges for animal torture. On April 17, NYPD Animal Cruelty Squad arrested 29-year-old Terrance Wallace for abusing the dog seen in the cat-killing video. According to the New York Post, Wallace beat his dog with a leash and nearly choked her to death. He is facing a charge of animal torture and has 20 prior arrests/charges on his rap sheet, including charges for drugs and robbery. Wallace has NOT been charged in the cat-killing incident, but the April 17 incident shows his disregard for life and sadistic penchant for cruelty. Animal Victory is continuing to fight for charges in the cat-killing situation and we are working hard to shut down the dog fighting operation!

05/03/2024

Disgusting! Please sign the petition.

Bronx, NY -A horrifying situation is taking place in public housing in the Bronx, and the local authorities are apparently turning a blind eye to it. According to local sources, an illegal dogfighting ring, involving using live cats as "bait" to train fighting dogs to kill, has been operating in the...

05/03/2024

https://www.idausa.org/campaign/justice-for-animals/latest-news/arsonist-racehorse-barn-sentenced/

04/11/2024

https://friendsofanimals.org/wild-horses-in-nevada-utah-get-reprieve-thanks-to-foas-court-victory/

On March 30, U.S. District Court Judge Randolph Moss ruled that the Bureau of Land Management cannot continue to conduct “maintenance” wild horse roundups under its 10-year plans after the agency achieves so-called appropriate management levels—the arbitrary number of wild horses that the agen...

04/03/2024

https://ladyfreethinker.org/progress-for-wild-horses-blm-budget-for-cruel-roundups-cut-by-congress/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email

America took a step to more effectively conserve the west's wild horses and burros by passing a budget that calls for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

03/28/2024

Please sign the petition

Sign our petition telling the National Park Service to allow historic wild horses to stay in Theodore Roosevelt Park.