PETA Tells Mumbai Municipal Authorities to Ban Cruel Horse-Drawn Carts
Horses who are forced to pull carts in the sweltering heat on the crowded streets of Mumbai live a miserable life. They are forced to pull oversized loads and must try to dodge cars, taxis and bicycles. It is not unusual for horses to suffer from untreated injuries, and most horses never see a veterinarian in their lifetime.
In a letter to Mumbai's Municipal Commissioner, PETA points out that horses who are used to haul heavy loads are worked far past the point of exhaustion. When they are too worn out to continue, horses often collapse and are repeatedly whipped in an effort to get them back on their feet. Horses are overloaded far beyond the legal limit, and they are frequently denied adequate rest, food and water.
No Respite
PETA investigators documented that horses are fed unwholesome food and dirty drinking water – when food and water are provided at all. Stables are often damp, filthy and filled with flies and other biting insects. Many horses are left to stand without any shade amidst their own faeces and urine.
Accidents Waiting to Happen
Mumbai is congested with cars, bikes and pedestrians. Horses must attempt to avoid collisions, and they are not always successful. Over the years, both horses and people have been seriously injured and even killed in accidents.
You Can Help
This cruel industry must be banned altogether. Please join PETA in asking the Office of the Municipal Commissioner of Mumbai to ban horses for pulling victorias, tongas and other carts in Mumbai. Please contact the Office of the Municipal Commissioner of Mumbai today.
