Student Undercover Investigator Documents Gruesome Horse Slaughter December 23, 2008

Posted by Ryan at December 23, 2008 10:04 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 9 ) | TrackBack

We all know the horrific treatment of animals killed for meat intended for human consumption, but what about animals killed for dog and cat food? What happens behind the scenes of this shady industry? One University of Florida student went to find out...

After a little investigative research, the student tracked down the Moses Dog Food company, based in Ocala, Florida. He managed to arrange a tour of the facility, which is located directly next to a local high school, in the self-proclaimed "Horse Capital of the World".

What he discovered is disturbing to say the least, so be warned!

You can find the rest of the investigator's photos, as well as contact information to voice your concerns with the company, on his website, titled "The Meat They Eat".

The fact of the matter is that abuse is standard in this industry (as with any industry that uses animals). The majority of animals killed for dog and cat food come from factory farms, and are often categorized by the four D's — dead, dying, diseased, or disabled. Their bodies are then ground up, and fed to the animals that share our homes.

Thankfully, there are plenty of humane, non-animal alternatives available, such as the legendary V-Dog vegan dog food available on our website.

Leave your kudos for the student investigator below, since he has clearly been through hell and back to bring you this information!