Dozens of wild horses roaming Arizona’s Salt River could soon find a new home as city officials consider creating a sanctuary to save them from government removal plans.
The idea comes as federal and state agencies plan to reduce the current horse population from about 282 animals to possibly as few as 100.
“These beloved animals, who have roamed the land for generations and brought joy to countless visitors, now face a serious threat of being diverted to slaughterhouses. The reason for this forced removal remains unclear,” she said…