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  • #101
    I received a reply from WKYT in Lexington (CBS affiliate). He said they ran a short story at noon today.

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    • #102
      ...So just to make things interesting, I called the Fleming County Packing Co. number (606)845-1011 and asked for Jodi Ramey. Operator said, "this is the slaughter house. Noone here by that name. You must have the wrong number."

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      • #103
        Riding horses indeed. I thought people said there were no slaughter houses in KY?

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        • #104
          Cindeye: Wow, wish I had your nerve to make that call. Did you ask if they took horses?

          The virtual "woodshed" seems the only remedy for willful fools .

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          • #105
            Rats, no. Why didn't I think of that? Maybe I'll wait a couple of hours and call again.

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            • #106
              The Flemin County Packing Plant is listed by the KY Ag dept as a "multi-species" plant with no Federal inspectors. Only one other plant is listed as multi-species - the rest all list exactly what species they do process. But, I thought plants that processed horses have different rules/requirements, so I don't think it's possible that it actually does horses?

              I also sent an e-mail to the AP about their news story, explaining that it was a double-decker cattle trailer, and just what that meant to horses.

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              • #107
                I suggest that nayone who has everything compiled (i'm at work, on deadline and BOGGED down) send go to www.foxnews.com/oreilly (did I spell his name right?) or billoreilly.com and send him an email with this info.

                he sometimes/often strays away from politics and hits home with outrageous/contro stories.

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                • #108
                  Has anyone called Jodi herself? You guys are incredible, Scottland Yard would be proud
                  "There's a fine line between genius and madness. I've removed that line." -Super Genius/me

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                  • #109
                    This is gonna be one badass day for Jodi. Thank goodness!

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                    • #110
                      I did just call her and needless to say she is very defensive. Her only remark was "we were not over weight" when I asked how it was horses were on a cattle truck. She also indicated for whatever reason, that she and her husband have the same name. There is obviously little that can be done from this side of the border but I sure hope you guys don't let it drop. Incidents such as these are too horrific to sweep under the carpet.

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                      • #111
                        Wow Quinn, you have guts! I'm surprised she's picking up the phone. Did she say anything about where the horses are now? And if the obviously injured ones (and the foal) are getting medical attention?

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                        • #112
                          No she didn't. At first she said "Jodi" was not available to come to the phone and when I asked when "she" would be, she identified herself. Apparently she and her husband have the same first name. I started off the conversation quite politely indicating I was from Canada and was offering my condolences and then went on to ask why these horses were in a truck constructed for cattle. She was quite angry and said they were not "over weight" and were not being charged for anything. Then she promptly hung up on me.

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                          • #113
                            I am absolutely sick to my stomach and burst into tears when I started reading this story and looking at the pictures. It is a sad but true reality, and I hope we can get the word out there!

                            My heart goes out to all of the horses and all who have been touched by this incident. May Willem and the rest of our beloved welcome them with open arms across the rainbow bridge. Only there will they live the life they deserved
                            To be great is to dare to rise above the sea of mediocrity and surround yourself by the elite... To be excellent is to never give in to the mental weakness or fear.

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                            • #114
                              Hmmm, that is interesting. When I did a search on "Jodi Ramey," two actually came up. One was a Jodie Ramey in Lexington, Kentucky, and one was Jodi Ramey in Flemingsburg, Kentucky.
                              The virtual "woodshed" seems the only remedy for willful fools .

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                              • #115
                                P.S.

                                I just found this:
                                Slaughterhouse Hall of Shame

                                Maybe we should contact someone involved in that site?

                                Be VERY careful opening the link called 'Hall of Shame' I had to leave the site after clicking that link because of the HORRIBLY graphic pictures!!

                                I don't know what's hiding behind other links, either

                                I just don't have the stomach for it right now
                                To be great is to dare to rise above the sea of mediocrity and surround yourself by the elite... To be excellent is to never give in to the mental weakness or fear.

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                                • #116
                                  I passed her name & info onto Humane Society US also, by now she's probably changed her tele #. Wonder if the media will be knocking on the door next....now that would be a shame...

                                  But remember, not that any of us needs to be reminded, be very nice regardless of how difficult. It would be our luck she'd get off scott free & one of us would go to jail
                                  Quinn, you are A-OK.
                                  "There's a fine line between genius and madness. I've removed that line." -Super Genius/me

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                                  • #117
                                    I just sent an e-mail to John McQuiston, the reporter from WCPO-TV in Cincinnati who covered the story of the wreck.
                                    I'm hoping for a response to find out what happened to the surviving horses and if anything else will come of this.
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                                    • #118
                                      Folks, we are all disgusted and saddened with this whole mess. I think alerting the media and various officials who might be able to prevent this from happening again and possibly charge these folks with a crime is excellent. Keep it up!

                                      However, I'd be more cautious in how much information - alebit already public - you are sharing on this woman/man on this BB.

                                      The person who answered the phone wasn't driving the truck, etc. Accordingly, the last thing you want to be facing is harassment, defamation, threat of injury charges and the like.

                                      I think roaches engaged in this type of activity should be exposed to the light - but just be careful that in your zeal you are not opening yourself to world of problems later.

                                      Some (most?) of us might be reasonable people but we aren't all the same. So the last thing you want to have is some overly passionate person reading this thread and going to his/her place in person to confront!

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                                      • #119
                                        I have been keeping up w/ this topic allday and honestly still have no words to put my feelings into only sit here in tears.I am truly greatful for you slueths[sp?] I hope and pray that something good comes of this. I am so heart sick I cant get t he image of the foal out of my head no mama no milk no nurse mare not a d@#@ snowballs chance in the bad place. Any word yet on the others?? Their fate.Is it to my understanding they loaded injured horses on trailers and the vet allowed it??? I a m so full of questions and despair at the plight of these poor horses.i swear if soemone doesnt want the horse andymore <span class="ev_code_RED">GIVE</span>it to someone that does !!!!
                                        The Winds Of Heaven Are of That Of Which Blows Through A Horses Ears

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                                        • #120
                                          I agree - all of this stuff is public information, but one needs to exercise caution with the power, right?

                                          For instance, if one were to look at an arial photograph of my house, you wouldn't find any barns, pastures or horses. They would be at the farm I lease...
                                          Your crazy is showing. You might want to tuck that back in.

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