The Humane Society always conjured for me a place to care for small animals who had been abused or abandoned. But here The Missouri Humane Society cares for large animals who are neglected at Long Meadows Rescue Ranch about 100 miles West of St.Louis. I learned of the Ranch through my granddaughter, a lover of all things equestrian who is a volunteer there.
The Ranch sits on 165 acres of rolling Missouri countryside. In 1988, The Society purchased the land with a bequest from George Packwood, Jr.,a long time supporter and owner of the Calgon Soap Corporation. Since the time it was established, Long Meadows has become one of the country's most comprehensive horse and farm animal rehabilitation Centers. The Ranch's mission is to make Missouri a safer, healthier place for all animals. It seems to be doing just that not only with the horses it cares for but with all of the barn yard animals I saw there as well.
It is always a wonder to me, that people engage in abuse of any kind as it belittles all we are and can be as human beings.
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Thanks for the reminiscences of your trip to Egypt in the 90s - very enlightening! We have been watching the Tunisian situation very closely, and, hopefully, that country seems to be settling down. Hoping for peace in Egypt very soon!-Bonnie Squires
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