NO MORE ANIMAL CRUELTY AT SUGARCREEK, PLEASE!
Target:
LEROY BAKER, OWNER, & LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES
Sponsored by:
LEROY BAKER, pictured at left in the dark colored baseball cap, is the owner of SUGARCREEK LIVESTOCK AUCTION in Sugarcreek, Ohio, one of the most nortorious equine "meat-market" auction houses east of the Mississippi. Mr. Baker is a CROOK that has had his license suspended before by the Dept of Agriculture and he SHOULD NOT be allowed to continue in the auction house / livestock business!
Book-Keeping Violations;
http://www.usda.gov/da/oaljdecisions/vol62/Vol62_at_253.pdf
Interstate Transportation Violations;
http://equineprotectionnetwork.com/press/prdd5.htm
I am looking into the past records of Mr Leroy Baker of Sugarcreek Livestock Auctions to see just how many times he has been cited by the USDA. Perhaps a freedom of information law request is due to the Ohio State Dept of Ag. I would bet dollars to doughnuts that this guy is a "habitual" offender with a LONG history of violations and if that is the case he should definately NOT be allowed to continue in the livestock business.
Here is a link to the Department of Agriculture for the State of Ohio. Perhaps you will want to contact them to let them know just what you think of Mr Leroy Browns Sugarcreek Aucion House of Horrors;
http://www.ohioagriculture.gov/animal/
You can call the Ohio Department of Agriculture / Division of Animal Industry here and talk to Dan Goeglein, Administrator for the Division of Animal Industires. However, I have spoken with this man in person and he seems to think the State Department of Agriculture HAS NO JURISDICTION over animal-cruelty at the Sugarcreek Auction House! DO NOT buy this mans lame-brained excuses as THEY MOST CERTAINLY DO have such jurisdiction and This man needs to get educated as to this DUTY TO ENFORCE OHIO STATE ANTI-CRUELTY LAWS! (614) 728 - 6220) or email them at Animal@Agri.Ohio.Gov Here is a link to the Ohio Animal Cruelty Statutes where you can see all the violations Mr Leroy HORSEKILLER Baker is guilty of;
Ohio State Animal Cruelty Laws;
http://tarlton.law.utexas.edu/dawson/cruelty/oh_cruel.htm
*Note: There are provisions in these laws that do not apply to animals earmarked for slaughter. However, remember, these horses coming IN to his facilty are not "officially" destined for slaughter until after they are sold! The law protects them right up until that time of sale. Ole Mr Leroy Bakers SHOULD NOT under any circumstances allow injured, sick or suffering animals onto his property, let alone running them through the auction ring,....so these laws still apply. DO NOT get discouranged. WE ARE making progress here....and I think Ole Leroy will soon need to go out to Walmarts to buy himself some new, fresh clean fruit of the looms ....cause I can almost see him s*%#ing his drawers right now! It is said ole Leroy likes exposure but I dont think he counted on this kind! You hear that ole Mr Leroy HORSEKILLER Baker? We are out to shut you down!
Maybe we should all call the auction house directly to "congradulate" Mr Baker for making the NATIONAL NEWS and obtaining near "celebrity" status! Here is the direct number to Sugarcreek Auction; (330) 852-2832
Strangely enough, the listing I found this number for has the Sugarcreek Owner listed as an ELAINE STEIN. What did ole Leroy do? Sign over the business to this gal because he cant put the licence in his name anymore, due to all the citiations he has received in the past? Hummm, the plot thickens.
Like most livestock auction houses, animal cruelty is common place but some are worse than others. We picked Mr Leroy Bakers to petition because his auction house is one of the worst for animal cruelty and neglect. Here is a link to a couple of newspaper articles where you can read all about how proud Mr Baker is of his work. In addition to being "OK" with animal cruelty, Mr Baker also enjoys sending horses to slaughter. Here is a link to the latest news video on Mr Leroy Baker and his Infamous Sugarcreek Auction House of Horrors;
Video:
http://www.wkyc.com/video/player.aspx?aid=64287&bw=
Article 1:
http://www.clevescene.com/2005-05-04/news/eating-mister-ed/
Article 2:
http://www.mountvernonnews.com/local/07/10/15/sugarcreek.html
We are petitioning Mr Baker in hopes of compelling him to cease and desist in his well known practice of allowing, permitting, condoning and/or engaging in acts of animal cruelty, negligence or abuse as is commonly seen at his auction house every week. Personal eyewitness accounts have observed sick and injured animals being transported and run through the auction ring. Oftentimes horses with broken limbs or non-weight bearing lameness are cruely handled as they are pushed, shoved and prodded along with no thought to the animals great suffering. On at least one occasion recently Mr Baker was observed trying to force a downed horse to its feet by shoving it along with a bucket loader! There are law against these types of cruelties as Mr Baker is WELL aware but the problem here is lack of enforcement. Many animal lovers have claimed to have tried to file a complaint against the cruelties to animals as occurs at this auction house on a weekly basis, only to be discouraged by the authorities for one reason or another. People we MUST demand strict enforcement of our existing animal cruelty laws if it means we must DEMAND our right to file complaints and for full investigation and prosecution of same. Cold,, heartless sobs' like ole' Leroy Baker will never take our pleas for compassion and to abide by the laws seriously unless we are able to get the laws enforced.
Meanwhile we continue on in our fight to educate the world as to the importance of HUMANE TREATMENT of all animals in hopes that indifference to the suffering of animals on the part of some people such as Mr Baker will soon be a thing of the past.
Sugarcreek Auction was featured on an HBO special recently, along with Mountaineer Racetrack in VA who sends alot of their xrace horses to Mr. Bakers Sugarcreek Auction. Here are two links to the HBO segment, Parts 1 & 2;
HBO Mountaineer Racetrack Pt. 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04mvw6tTHrs
HBO Mountaineer RaceTrack / Sugarcreek Auction Pt. 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSboR03WnjI
Here is a link to the Sugarcreek OH / Tuscarawas County Sheriffs Office Website;
http://198.30.119.7/
Call them at (330) 339-200 to let them know the world is aware of the blatent violations of Ohios Animal Cruelty Laws going on at Mr Bakers Auction House...although I am sure they are already aware but the idea here is to get them to DO something about it! Calls are good but you can email them to at: mailto:Sheriff@Co.Tuscarawas.Oh.Gove Do both! Tell them the animal cruelty at Sugarcreek Auction has got to end!
Tell the authorities that they NEED to get on the job here as will be a BIG embarrassment to them when they dont when this matter is fully exposed and prosecuted by someone else.....it is their job, first and formost, to enforce the state animal cruelty laws!
Here is a link to a Sugarcreek, Oh promotional site where you can contact the towns Chamber of Commerce to let them know they have a new National tourist attraction in Sugarcreek Livestock Auctions - let them know this place is a National DISGRACE whos owner has been cited by the Dept of Agriculture for "bad business practices."
SugarcreekOhio.Org;
http://www.sugarcreekohio.org/
Here is a link to a new Yahoo Group you can join our campaign to STOP THE SUGARCREEK CRRUELTY!
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/StopSugarcreekCruelty/
Also, something else we all can do. If we can convince HBO that there is enough public interest (and outrage) over the recent airing exposing the vicious cycle these horses are caught up in and there most common tragic ends,.....maybe they might want to explore the issue a little more, maybe even do a documentary? We should all BOMBARD HBO SPORTS requesting further information and exposure on the subject. Tell them how important you think it is that this information be widely publicised because America NEEDS TO KNOW! Here is a link to their website;
http://www.hbo.com/docs/
And here is the telephone number of HBO's Customer Affairs Dept., where you can call them Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm ET;
(212) 512 - 1208
I have spoken to the HBO reps at this number and they have already received some calls asking for more exposure on this subject, and the good news is that HBO is ENCOURAGING & WELCOMING our calls so lets get to it and let them know you think this subject needs more exposure. Tell them you would LOVE to see a DOCUMENTARY on the subject of horse slaughter.
And here is a link to a petition to tell Mountaineer Racetrack, the same one mentioned in the HBO vid, to get rid of their on-track "meat-man";
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/no-more-meat-men-at-mountaineer-racetrack
Here also is a link to a petition to tell the authorities all over the world to take animal cruelty crimes serious;
http://go.care2.com/e/VdK7/qM../pwqY
Thank you for caring!
Book-Keeping Violations;
http://www.usda.gov/da/oaljdecisions/vol62/Vol62_at_253.pdf
Interstate Transportation Violations;
http://equineprotectionnetwork.com/press/prdd5.htm
I am looking into the past records of Mr Leroy Baker of Sugarcreek Livestock Auctions to see just how many times he has been cited by the USDA. Perhaps a freedom of information law request is due to the Ohio State Dept of Ag. I would bet dollars to doughnuts that this guy is a "habitual" offender with a LONG history of violations and if that is the case he should definately NOT be allowed to continue in the livestock business.
Here is a link to the Department of Agriculture for the State of Ohio. Perhaps you will want to contact them to let them know just what you think of Mr Leroy Browns Sugarcreek Aucion House of Horrors;
http://www.ohioagriculture.gov/animal/
You can call the Ohio Department of Agriculture / Division of Animal Industry here and talk to Dan Goeglein, Administrator for the Division of Animal Industires. However, I have spoken with this man in person and he seems to think the State Department of Agriculture HAS NO JURISDICTION over animal-cruelty at the Sugarcreek Auction House! DO NOT buy this mans lame-brained excuses as THEY MOST CERTAINLY DO have such jurisdiction and This man needs to get educated as to this DUTY TO ENFORCE OHIO STATE ANTI-CRUELTY LAWS! (614) 728 - 6220) or email them at Animal@Agri.Ohio.Gov Here is a link to the Ohio Animal Cruelty Statutes where you can see all the violations Mr Leroy HORSEKILLER Baker is guilty of;
Ohio State Animal Cruelty Laws;
http://tarlton.law.utexas.edu/dawson/cruelty/oh_cruel.htm
*Note: There are provisions in these laws that do not apply to animals earmarked for slaughter. However, remember, these horses coming IN to his facilty are not "officially" destined for slaughter until after they are sold! The law protects them right up until that time of sale. Ole Mr Leroy Bakers SHOULD NOT under any circumstances allow injured, sick or suffering animals onto his property, let alone running them through the auction ring,....so these laws still apply. DO NOT get discouranged. WE ARE making progress here....and I think Ole Leroy will soon need to go out to Walmarts to buy himself some new, fresh clean fruit of the looms ....cause I can almost see him s*%#ing his drawers right now! It is said ole Leroy likes exposure but I dont think he counted on this kind! You hear that ole Mr Leroy HORSEKILLER Baker? We are out to shut you down!
Maybe we should all call the auction house directly to "congradulate" Mr Baker for making the NATIONAL NEWS and obtaining near "celebrity" status! Here is the direct number to Sugarcreek Auction; (330) 852-2832
Strangely enough, the listing I found this number for has the Sugarcreek Owner listed as an ELAINE STEIN. What did ole Leroy do? Sign over the business to this gal because he cant put the licence in his name anymore, due to all the citiations he has received in the past? Hummm, the plot thickens.
Like most livestock auction houses, animal cruelty is common place but some are worse than others. We picked Mr Leroy Bakers to petition because his auction house is one of the worst for animal cruelty and neglect. Here is a link to a couple of newspaper articles where you can read all about how proud Mr Baker is of his work. In addition to being "OK" with animal cruelty, Mr Baker also enjoys sending horses to slaughter. Here is a link to the latest news video on Mr Leroy Baker and his Infamous Sugarcreek Auction House of Horrors;
Video:
http://www.wkyc.com/video/player.aspx?aid=64287&bw=
Article 1:
http://www.clevescene.com/2005-05-04/news/eating-mister-ed/
Article 2:
http://www.mountvernonnews.com/local/07/10/15/sugarcreek.html
We are petitioning Mr Baker in hopes of compelling him to cease and desist in his well known practice of allowing, permitting, condoning and/or engaging in acts of animal cruelty, negligence or abuse as is commonly seen at his auction house every week. Personal eyewitness accounts have observed sick and injured animals being transported and run through the auction ring. Oftentimes horses with broken limbs or non-weight bearing lameness are cruely handled as they are pushed, shoved and prodded along with no thought to the animals great suffering. On at least one occasion recently Mr Baker was observed trying to force a downed horse to its feet by shoving it along with a bucket loader! There are law against these types of cruelties as Mr Baker is WELL aware but the problem here is lack of enforcement. Many animal lovers have claimed to have tried to file a complaint against the cruelties to animals as occurs at this auction house on a weekly basis, only to be discouraged by the authorities for one reason or another. People we MUST demand strict enforcement of our existing animal cruelty laws if it means we must DEMAND our right to file complaints and for full investigation and prosecution of same. Cold,, heartless sobs' like ole' Leroy Baker will never take our pleas for compassion and to abide by the laws seriously unless we are able to get the laws enforced.
Meanwhile we continue on in our fight to educate the world as to the importance of HUMANE TREATMENT of all animals in hopes that indifference to the suffering of animals on the part of some people such as Mr Baker will soon be a thing of the past.
Sugarcreek Auction was featured on an HBO special recently, along with Mountaineer Racetrack in VA who sends alot of their xrace horses to Mr. Bakers Sugarcreek Auction. Here are two links to the HBO segment, Parts 1 & 2;
HBO Mountaineer Racetrack Pt. 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04mvw6tTHrs
HBO Mountaineer RaceTrack / Sugarcreek Auction Pt. 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSboR03WnjI
Here is a link to the Sugarcreek OH / Tuscarawas County Sheriffs Office Website;
http://198.30.119.7/
Call them at (330) 339-200 to let them know the world is aware of the blatent violations of Ohios Animal Cruelty Laws going on at Mr Bakers Auction House...although I am sure they are already aware but the idea here is to get them to DO something about it! Calls are good but you can email them to at: mailto:Sheriff@Co.Tuscarawas.Oh.Gove Do both! Tell them the animal cruelty at Sugarcreek Auction has got to end!
Tell the authorities that they NEED to get on the job here as will be a BIG embarrassment to them when they dont when this matter is fully exposed and prosecuted by someone else.....it is their job, first and formost, to enforce the state animal cruelty laws!
Here is a link to a Sugarcreek, Oh promotional site where you can contact the towns Chamber of Commerce to let them know they have a new National tourist attraction in Sugarcreek Livestock Auctions - let them know this place is a National DISGRACE whos owner has been cited by the Dept of Agriculture for "bad business practices."
SugarcreekOhio.Org;
http://www.sugarcreekohio.org/
Here is a link to a new Yahoo Group you can join our campaign to STOP THE SUGARCREEK CRRUELTY!
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/StopSugarcreekCruelty/
Also, something else we all can do. If we can convince HBO that there is enough public interest (and outrage) over the recent airing exposing the vicious cycle these horses are caught up in and there most common tragic ends,.....maybe they might want to explore the issue a little more, maybe even do a documentary? We should all BOMBARD HBO SPORTS requesting further information and exposure on the subject. Tell them how important you think it is that this information be widely publicised because America NEEDS TO KNOW! Here is a link to their website;
http://www.hbo.com/docs/
And here is the telephone number of HBO's Customer Affairs Dept., where you can call them Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm ET;
(212) 512 - 1208
I have spoken to the HBO reps at this number and they have already received some calls asking for more exposure on this subject, and the good news is that HBO is ENCOURAGING & WELCOMING our calls so lets get to it and let them know you think this subject needs more exposure. Tell them you would LOVE to see a DOCUMENTARY on the subject of horse slaughter.
And here is a link to a petition to tell Mountaineer Racetrack, the same one mentioned in the HBO vid, to get rid of their on-track "meat-man";
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/no-more-meat-men-at-mountaineer-racetrack
Here also is a link to a petition to tell the authorities all over the world to take animal cruelty crimes serious;
http://go.care2.com/e/VdK7/qM../pwqY
Thank you for caring!
LEROY BAKER, pictured at left in the dark colored baseball cap, is the owner of SUGARCREEK LIVESTOCK AUCTION in Sugarcreek, Ohio, one of the most nortorious equine "meat-market" auction houses east of the Mississippi. Mr. Baker is a CROOK that has had his license suspended before by the Dept of Agriculture and he SHOULD NOT be allowed to continue in the auction house / livestock business!
Book-Keeping Violations;
http://www.usda.gov/da/oaljdecisions/vol62/Vol62_at_253.pdf
Interstate Transportation Violations;
http://equineprotectionnetwork.com/press/prdd5.htm
I am looking into the past records of Mr Leroy Baker of Sugarcreek Livestock Auctions to see just how many times he has been cited by the USDA. Perhaps a freedom of information law request is due to the Ohio State Dept of Ag. I would bet dollars to doughnuts that this guy is a "habitual" offender with a LONG history of violations and if that is the case he should definately NOT be allowed to continue in the livestock business.
Here is a link to the Department of Agriculture for the State of Ohio. Perhaps you will want to contact them to let them know just what you think of Mr Leroy Browns Sugarcreek Aucion House of Horrors;
http://www.ohioagriculture.gov/animal/
You can call the Ohio Department of Agriculture / Division of Animal Industry here and talk to Dan Goeglein, Administrator for the Division of Animal Industires. However, I have spoken with this man in person and he seems to think the State Department of Agriculture HAS NO JURISDICTION over animal-cruelty at the Sugarcreek Auction House! DO NOT buy this mans lame-brained excuses as THEY MOST CERTAINLY DO have such jurisdiction and This man needs to get educated as to this DUTY TO ENFORCE OHIO STATE ANTI-CRUELTY LAWS! (614) 728 - 6220) or email them at Animal@Agri.Ohio.Gov Here is a link to the Ohio Animal Cruelty Statutes where you can see all the violations Mr Leroy HORSEKILLER Baker is guilty of;
Ohio State Animal Cruelty Laws;
http://tarlton.law.utexas.edu/dawson/cruelty/oh_cruel.htm
*Note: There are provisions in these laws that do not apply to animals earmarked for slaughter. However, remember, these horses coming IN to his facilty are not "officially" destined for slaughter until after they are sold! The law protects them right up until that time of sale. Ole Mr Leroy Bakers SHOULD NOT under any circumstances allow injured, sick or suffering animals onto his property, let alone running them through the auction ring,....so these laws still apply. DO NOT get discouranged. WE ARE making progress here....and I think Ole Leroy will soon need to go out to Walmarts to buy himself some new, fresh clean fruit of the looms ....cause I can almost see him s*%#ing his drawers right now! It is said ole Leroy likes exposure but I dont think he counted on this kind! You hear that ole Mr Leroy HORSEKILLER Baker? We are out to shut you down!
Maybe we should all call the auction house directly to "congradulate" Mr Baker for making the NATIONAL NEWS and obtaining near "celebrity" status! Here is the direct number to Sugarcreek Auction; (330) 852-2832
Strangely enough, the listing I found this number for has the Sugarcreek Owner listed as an ELAINE STEIN. What did ole Leroy do? Sign over the business to this gal because he cant put the licence in his name anymore, due to all the citiations he has received in the past? Hummm, the plot thickens.
Like most livestock auction houses, animal cruelty is common place but some are worse than others. We picked Mr Leroy Bakers to petition because his auction house is one of the worst for animal cruelty and neglect. Here is a link to a couple of newspaper articles where you can read all about how proud Mr Baker is of his work. In addition to being "OK" with animal cruelty, Mr Baker also enjoys sending horses to slaughter. Here is a link to the latest news video on Mr Leroy Baker and his Infamous Sugarcreek Auction House of Horrors;
Video:
http://www.wkyc.com/video/player.aspx?aid=64287&bw=
Article 1:
http://www.clevescene.com/2005-05-04/news/eating-mister-ed/
Article 2:
http://www.mountvernonnews.com/local/07/10/15/sugarcreek.html
We are petitioning Mr Baker in hopes of compelling him to cease and desist in his well known practice of allowing, permitting, condoning and/or engaging in acts of animal cruelty, negligence or abuse as is commonly seen at his auction house every week. Personal eyewitness accounts have observed sick and injured animals being transported and run through the auction ring. Oftentimes horses with broken limbs or non-weight bearing lameness are cruely handled as they are pushed, shoved and prodded along with no thought to the animals great suffering. On at least one occasion recently Mr Baker was observed trying to force a downed horse to its feet by shoving it along with a bucket loader! There are law against these types of cruelties as Mr Baker is WELL aware but the problem here is lack of enforcement. Many animal lovers have claimed to have tried to file a complaint against the cruelties to animals as occurs at this auction house on a weekly basis, only to be discouraged by the authorities for one reason or another. People we MUST demand strict enforcement of our existing animal cruelty laws if it means we must DEMAND our right to file complaints and for full investigation and prosecution of same. Cold,, heartless sobs' like ole' Leroy Baker will never take our pleas for compassion and to abide by the laws seriously unless we are able to get the laws enforced.
Meanwhile we continue on in our fight to educate the world as to the importance of HUMANE TREATMENT of all animals in hopes that indifference to the suffering of animals on the part of some people such as Mr Baker will soon be a thing of the past.
Sugarcreek Auction was featured on an HBO special recently, along with Mountaineer Racetrack in VA who sends alot of their xrace horses to Mr. Bakers Sugarcreek Auction. Here are two links to the HBO segment, Parts 1 & 2;
HBO Mountaineer Racetrack Pt. 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04mvw6tTHrs
HBO Mountaineer RaceTrack / Sugarcreek Auction Pt. 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSboR03WnjI
Here is a link to the Sugarcreek OH / Tuscarawas County Sheriffs Office Website;
http://198.30.119.7/
Call them at (330) 339-200 to let them know the world is aware of the blatent violations of Ohios Animal Cruelty Laws going on at Mr Bakers Auction House...although I am sure they are already aware but the idea here is to get them to DO something about it! Calls are good but you can email them to at: mailto:Sheriff@Co.Tuscarawas.Oh.Gove Do both! Tell them the animal cruelty at Sugarcreek Auction has got to end!
Tell the authorities that they NEED to get on the job here as will be a BIG embarrassment to them when they dont when this matter is fully exposed and prosecuted by someone else.....it is their job, first and formost, to enforce the state animal cruelty laws!
Here is a link to a Sugarcreek, Oh promotional site where you can contact the towns Chamber of Commerce to let them know they have a new National tourist attraction in Sugarcreek Livestock Auctions - let them know this place is a National DISGRACE whos owner has been cited by the Dept of Agriculture for "bad business practices."
SugarcreekOhio.Org;
http://www.sugarcreekohio.org/
Here is a link to a new Yahoo Group you can join our campaign to STOP THE SUGARCREEK CRRUELTY!
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/StopSugarcreekCruelty/
Also, something else we all can do. If we can convince HBO that there is enough public interest (and outrage) over the recent airing exposing the vicious cycle these horses are caught up in and there most common tragic ends,.....maybe they might want to explore the issue a little more, maybe even do a documentary? We should all BOMBARD HBO SPORTS requesting further information and exposure on the subject. Tell them how important you think it is that this information be widely publicised because America NEEDS TO KNOW! Here is a link to their website;
http://www.hbo.com/docs/
And here is the telephone number of HBO's Customer Affairs Dept., where you can call them Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm ET;
(212) 512 - 1208
I have spoken to the HBO reps at this number and they have already received some calls asking for more exposure on this subject, and the good news is that HBO is ENCOURAGING & WELCOMING our calls so lets get to it and let them know you think this subject needs more exposure. Tell them you would LOVE to see a DOCUMENTARY on the subject of horse slaughter.
And here is a link to a petition to tell Mountaineer Racetrack, the same one mentioned in the HBO vid, to get rid of their on-track "meat-man";
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/no-more-meat-men-at-mountaineer-racetrack
Here also is a link to a petition to tell the authorities all over the world to take animal cruelty crimes serious;
http://go.care2.com/e/VdK7/qM../pwqY
Thank you for caring!
Book-Keeping Violations;
http://www.usda.gov/da/oaljdecisions/vol62/Vol62_at_253.pdf
Interstate Transportation Violations;
http://equineprotectionnetwork.com/press/prdd5.htm
I am looking into the past records of Mr Leroy Baker of Sugarcreek Livestock Auctions to see just how many times he has been cited by the USDA. Perhaps a freedom of information law request is due to the Ohio State Dept of Ag. I would bet dollars to doughnuts that this guy is a "habitual" offender with a LONG history of violations and if that is the case he should definately NOT be allowed to continue in the livestock business.
Here is a link to the Department of Agriculture for the State of Ohio. Perhaps you will want to contact them to let them know just what you think of Mr Leroy Browns Sugarcreek Aucion House of Horrors;
http://www.ohioagriculture.gov/animal/
You can call the Ohio Department of Agriculture / Division of Animal Industry here and talk to Dan Goeglein, Administrator for the Division of Animal Industires. However, I have spoken with this man in person and he seems to think the State Department of Agriculture HAS NO JURISDICTION over animal-cruelty at the Sugarcreek Auction House! DO NOT buy this mans lame-brained excuses as THEY MOST CERTAINLY DO have such jurisdiction and This man needs to get educated as to this DUTY TO ENFORCE OHIO STATE ANTI-CRUELTY LAWS! (614) 728 - 6220) or email them at Animal@Agri.Ohio.Gov Here is a link to the Ohio Animal Cruelty Statutes where you can see all the violations Mr Leroy HORSEKILLER Baker is guilty of;
Ohio State Animal Cruelty Laws;
http://tarlton.law.utexas.edu/dawson/cruelty/oh_cruel.htm
*Note: There are provisions in these laws that do not apply to animals earmarked for slaughter. However, remember, these horses coming IN to his facilty are not "officially" destined for slaughter until after they are sold! The law protects them right up until that time of sale. Ole Mr Leroy Bakers SHOULD NOT under any circumstances allow injured, sick or suffering animals onto his property, let alone running them through the auction ring,....so these laws still apply. DO NOT get discouranged. WE ARE making progress here....and I think Ole Leroy will soon need to go out to Walmarts to buy himself some new, fresh clean fruit of the looms ....cause I can almost see him s*%#ing his drawers right now! It is said ole Leroy likes exposure but I dont think he counted on this kind! You hear that ole Mr Leroy HORSEKILLER Baker? We are out to shut you down!
Maybe we should all call the auction house directly to "congradulate" Mr Baker for making the NATIONAL NEWS and obtaining near "celebrity" status! Here is the direct number to Sugarcreek Auction; (330) 852-2832
Strangely enough, the listing I found this number for has the Sugarcreek Owner listed as an ELAINE STEIN. What did ole Leroy do? Sign over the business to this gal because he cant put the licence in his name anymore, due to all the citiations he has received in the past? Hummm, the plot thickens.
Like most livestock auction houses, animal cruelty is common place but some are worse than others. We picked Mr Leroy Bakers to petition because his auction house is one of the worst for animal cruelty and neglect. Here is a link to a couple of newspaper articles where you can read all about how proud Mr Baker is of his work. In addition to being "OK" with animal cruelty, Mr Baker also enjoys sending horses to slaughter. Here is a link to the latest news video on Mr Leroy Baker and his Infamous Sugarcreek Auction House of Horrors;
Video:
http://www.wkyc.com/video/player.aspx?aid=64287&bw=
Article 1:
http://www.clevescene.com/2005-05-04/news/eating-mister-ed/
Article 2:
http://www.mountvernonnews.com/local/07/10/15/sugarcreek.html
We are petitioning Mr Baker in hopes of compelling him to cease and desist in his well known practice of allowing, permitting, condoning and/or engaging in acts of animal cruelty, negligence or abuse as is commonly seen at his auction house every week. Personal eyewitness accounts have observed sick and injured animals being transported and run through the auction ring. Oftentimes horses with broken limbs or non-weight bearing lameness are cruely handled as they are pushed, shoved and prodded along with no thought to the animals great suffering. On at least one occasion recently Mr Baker was observed trying to force a downed horse to its feet by shoving it along with a bucket loader! There are law against these types of cruelties as Mr Baker is WELL aware but the problem here is lack of enforcement. Many animal lovers have claimed to have tried to file a complaint against the cruelties to animals as occurs at this auction house on a weekly basis, only to be discouraged by the authorities for one reason or another. People we MUST demand strict enforcement of our existing animal cruelty laws if it means we must DEMAND our right to file complaints and for full investigation and prosecution of same. Cold,, heartless sobs' like ole' Leroy Baker will never take our pleas for compassion and to abide by the laws seriously unless we are able to get the laws enforced.
Meanwhile we continue on in our fight to educate the world as to the importance of HUMANE TREATMENT of all animals in hopes that indifference to the suffering of animals on the part of some people such as Mr Baker will soon be a thing of the past.
Sugarcreek Auction was featured on an HBO special recently, along with Mountaineer Racetrack in VA who sends alot of their xrace horses to Mr. Bakers Sugarcreek Auction. Here are two links to the HBO segment, Parts 1 & 2;
HBO Mountaineer Racetrack Pt. 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04mvw6tTHrs
HBO Mountaineer RaceTrack / Sugarcreek Auction Pt. 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSboR03WnjI
Here is a link to the Sugarcreek OH / Tuscarawas County Sheriffs Office Website;
http://198.30.119.7/
Call them at (330) 339-200 to let them know the world is aware of the blatent violations of Ohios Animal Cruelty Laws going on at Mr Bakers Auction House...although I am sure they are already aware but the idea here is to get them to DO something about it! Calls are good but you can email them to at: mailto:Sheriff@Co.Tuscarawas.Oh.Gove Do both! Tell them the animal cruelty at Sugarcreek Auction has got to end!
Tell the authorities that they NEED to get on the job here as will be a BIG embarrassment to them when they dont when this matter is fully exposed and prosecuted by someone else.....it is their job, first and formost, to enforce the state animal cruelty laws!
Here is a link to a Sugarcreek, Oh promotional site where you can contact the towns Chamber of Commerce to let them know they have a new National tourist attraction in Sugarcreek Livestock Auctions - let them know this place is a National DISGRACE whos owner has been cited by the Dept of Agriculture for "bad business practices."
SugarcreekOhio.Org;
http://www.sugarcreekohio.org/
Here is a link to a new Yahoo Group you can join our campaign to STOP THE SUGARCREEK CRRUELTY!
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/StopSugarcreekCruelty/
Also, something else we all can do. If we can convince HBO that there is enough public interest (and outrage) over the recent airing exposing the vicious cycle these horses are caught up in and there most common tragic ends,.....maybe they might want to explore the issue a little more, maybe even do a documentary? We should all BOMBARD HBO SPORTS requesting further information and exposure on the subject. Tell them how important you think it is that this information be widely publicised because America NEEDS TO KNOW! Here is a link to their website;
http://www.hbo.com/docs/
And here is the telephone number of HBO's Customer Affairs Dept., where you can call them Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm ET;
(212) 512 - 1208
I have spoken to the HBO reps at this number and they have already received some calls asking for more exposure on this subject, and the good news is that HBO is ENCOURAGING & WELCOMING our calls so lets get to it and let them know you think this subject needs more exposure. Tell them you would LOVE to see a DOCUMENTARY on the subject of horse slaughter.
And here is a link to a petition to tell Mountaineer Racetrack, the same one mentioned in the HBO vid, to get rid of their on-track "meat-man";
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/no-more-meat-men-at-mountaineer-racetrack
Here also is a link to a petition to tell the authorities all over the world to take animal cruelty crimes serious;
http://go.care2.com/e/VdK7/qM../pwqY
Thank you for caring!
We signed the "NO MORE ANIMAL CRUELTY AT SUGARCREEK, PLEASE!" petition!
# 689:
11:24 am PST, Nov 7,
Christina Kirtley, West Virginia
I have seen photos of the poor condition these horses are in and it just breaks my heart!! I have a large farm and wish I could just purchase all of them and bring them here so they could have a peaceful life. These poor horses have devoted their lives to serving their owners and then are tossed aside or are so young that they have not been given a chance to show their talent and devotion. It is one of the saddest animal cruelty cases I have ever witnessed. Please stop this cruelty to these majestic creatures!!
I have seen photos of the poor condition these horses are in and it just breaks my heart!! I have a large farm and wish I could just purchase all of them and bring them here so they could have a peaceful life. These poor horses have devoted their lives to serving their owners and then are tossed aside or are so young that they have not been given a chance to show their talent and devotion. It is one of the saddest animal cruelty cases I have ever witnessed. Please stop this cruelty to these majestic creatures!!
# 688:
4:46 pm PST, Nov 6,
Mark Fell, Ohio
# 687:
11:16 am PST, Nov 2,
Alexanria Williams, Ohio
# 686:
8:47 am PST, Nov 1,
Donna Dotson, North Carolina
Stop this barbaric practice now! Is there no other way for you to earn a living than murder gentle, beautiful creatures?
Stop this barbaric practice now! Is there no other way for you to earn a living than murder gentle, beautiful creatures?
# 685:
10:57 pm PDT, Oct 29,
Mark Sousa, California
# 684:
8:30 pm PDT, Oct 20,
Michelle Rice, Ohio
# 683:
6:32 pm PDT, Oct 16,
Dana J. Hoffman, Maryland
I think the slaughter of horses for food, animal or human, is a horrific practice. Please don't be part of it any longer. Surely there is a better purpose for your life, a healthier way to support yourself and your loved ones.
I think the slaughter of horses for food, animal or human, is a horrific practice. Please don't be part of it any longer. Surely there is a better purpose for your life, a healthier way to support yourself and your loved ones.
# 682:
5:19 pm PDT, Oct 4,
Brandie Varner, Pennsylvania
# 681:
9:20 pm PDT, Sep 26,
Name not displayed, Ohio
I hate baker why dont they do something about it he still doing this ever friday i go there and try to buy a horse as much as i can to save one at least one but there so many pretty beautiful ones that go through hell there and they dont deserve it one bit how would you like it if you was treated like that please people go there save a horse i wish baker did not get to get one or fisher he as well there
I hate baker why dont they do something about it he still doing this ever friday i go there and try to buy a horse as much as i can to save one at least one but there so many pretty beautiful ones that go through hell there and they dont deserve it one bit how would you like it if you was treated like that please people go there save a horse i wish baker did not get to get one or fisher he as well there
# 680:
12:41 pm PDT, Sep 22,
Charita MCHenry, Pennsylvania
# 679:
12:22 pm PDT, Sep 22,
Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
The abuse must stop!! These are animals that have worked for us, earned money for people and trust us to take care of them. I have 120 acres, send them to me and close this ass down.
The abuse must stop!! These are animals that have worked for us, earned money for people and trust us to take care of them. I have 120 acres, send them to me and close this ass down.
# 678:
1:19 pm PDT, Sep 19,
Josefina Fuccaro, Uruguay
# 677:
6:17 pm PDT, Sep 13,
Ruth Musial, Ohio
# 676:
8:41 pm PDT, Sep 9,
Jennifer Breslin, New York
# 675:
11:06 am PDT, Sep 8,
Gretchen Carolin, Ohio
I am outraged by the cruelty that is taking place. As a registered voter and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force this makes me sick to know this takes place in OHIO & all over the USA.
I am outraged by the cruelty that is taking place. As a registered voter and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force this makes me sick to know this takes place in OHIO & all over the USA.
# 674:
3:53 pm PDT, Sep 7,
Cindy Garrett, Ohio
There is no excuse for animal cruelty! There are so many more options available instead of taking that horrific route. Please sign this everyone! We need to end this!
There is no excuse for animal cruelty! There are so many more options available instead of taking that horrific route. Please sign this everyone! We need to end this!
# 673:
4:14 pm PDT, Aug 27,
Name not displayed, Ohio
They have been selling and slaughtering horses at sugarcreek since I was a child. I've seen packed pens of horses there far worse than what is on the internet. Packed so tightly together they couldn't move except for a few stallions trying to get to the mares and a few other with hanging broken bones. Thats why I can't go there way to much suffering for such a supposedly highly appreciated animal that by no means deserves this type of care. CLOSE HIm Down!
They have been selling and slaughtering horses at sugarcreek since I was a child. I've seen packed pens of horses there far worse than what is on the internet. Packed so tightly together they couldn't move except for a few stallions trying to get to the mares and a few other with hanging broken bones. Thats why I can't go there way to much suffering for such a supposedly highly appreciated animal that by no means deserves this type of care. CLOSE HIm Down!
# 672:
9:11 am PDT, Aug 16,
Sarah Nye, Ohio
I have been to sugar creek auction many times and I am DUSGUSTED with what I see I have bought many horses there just to save them and i brought them home and found them WONDERFUL homes!!!! I would love nothing more than to see sugar creek SHUT DOWN!!!!!
I have been to sugar creek auction many times and I am DUSGUSTED with what I see I have bought many horses there just to save them and i brought them home and found them WONDERFUL homes!!!! I would love nothing more than to see sugar creek SHUT DOWN!!!!!
# 671:
10:49 am PDT, Aug 11,
Autumn Grosscup, Ohio
I have been to Sugarcreek Auction many times and have whitness the many animal cruelty violations they partake in everyday. It is inhumane how they treat the animals there and I hope something will finally be done about it.
I have been to Sugarcreek Auction many times and have whitness the many animal cruelty violations they partake in everyday. It is inhumane how they treat the animals there and I hope something will finally be done about it.
# 670:
7:15 am PDT, Aug 3,
Tracy Hobbs, Ohio
many people believe that humans are the only sentient beings that deserve to have their rights protected. animals are like children, they need others to stand up for them and protect them since they cannot do it for themselves. end animal cruelty.
many people believe that humans are the only sentient beings that deserve to have their rights protected. animals are like children, they need others to stand up for them and protect them since they cannot do it for themselves. end animal cruelty.
# 669:
9:42 am PDT, Jul 30,
Christine Goudreault, Arizona
It's okay to find another way to make a living. Thousands of us have to. There is a reason you hate cameras and the media. You are very aware that what you do is shameful.
It's okay to find another way to make a living. Thousands of us have to. There is a reason you hate cameras and the media. You are very aware that what you do is shameful.
# 668:
11:33 am PDT, Jul 26,
Agnieszka Stepaniuk, Poland
# 667:
11:37 am PDT, Jul 23,
Arlene Orlando, Ohio
This Man Leroy Baker Has been getting away with his inhumane and disgusting treatment to horses, it is time for something to be done to stop this Horse Butcher.......
This Man Leroy Baker Has been getting away with his inhumane and disgusting treatment to horses, it is time for something to be done to stop this Horse Butcher.......
# 666:
6:09 am PDT, Jul 13,
Don Myer, Missouri
this is absoultely horrible ! only a heartless old bastard would do somthing as cruel as to kill billions of beautiful , helpless horses ! he should be killed himself the same way he seems to like to kill those horses !
this is absoultely horrible ! only a heartless old bastard would do somthing as cruel as to kill billions of beautiful , helpless horses ! he should be killed himself the same way he seems to like to kill those horses !
# 665:
1:36 pm PDT, Jul 11,
Lynn Reed, Pennsylvania
Please end horse sales at Sugar creek and New Holland auction (Pennsylvania). Horses not sold to good homes deserve to be put down humanely, not die on the killing floor of a slaughterhouse after traveling for hundreds of miles. Moreover, careless breeders, the race industry, heartless show people and the Amish need stricter regulation and accountability with regards to overbreeding, doping, neglect and cruelity. Anyone convicted of such should not be allowed to own or breed again!!! Perhaps if these measures were in place and enforced, attending a horse auction would be a fun experience.
Please end horse sales at Sugar creek and New Holland auction (Pennsylvania). Horses not sold to good homes deserve to be put down humanely, not die on the killing floor of a slaughterhouse after traveling for hundreds of miles. Moreover, careless breeders, the race industry, heartless show people and the Amish need stricter regulation and accountability with regards to overbreeding, doping, neglect and cruelity. Anyone convicted of such should not be allowed to own or breed again!!! Perhaps if these measures were in place and enforced, attending a horse auction would be a fun experience.
# 664:
5:56 pm PDT, Jul 10,
Patricia Adkins, Ohio
I have been to this auction more than once there is a lot that goes on there that shouldn't .... It must stop It's a horrible place
I have been to this auction more than once there is a lot that goes on there that shouldn't .... It must stop It's a horrible place
# 663:
2:22 pm PDT, Jul 3,
Name not displayed, Alabama
I have heard horror stories about Mr. Baker, especially when it comes to jacking up prices on horses when horse rescues are attempting to purchase them and save from slaughter. He needs to be shut down once and for all
I have heard horror stories about Mr. Baker, especially when it comes to jacking up prices on horses when horse rescues are attempting to purchase them and save from slaughter. He needs to be shut down once and for all
# 662:
7:57 pm PDT, Jul 2,
Mallory Chorey, Ohio
I hope someday horse cruelity and slaughter will be stopped.. !!
I hope someday horse cruelity and slaughter will be stopped.. !!
# 661:
3:07 pm PDT, Jun 27,
Roann Grassi, Pennsylvania
It's almost funny that people can say that slaughter is humane. Watch one second of a slaughter video and than say it is humane. A horse hanging upside down, bleeding to death. Doesn't it remind you of dogfighters ridding themselves of their slow and weak pitbulls? Dogs and horses are both companion animals. Why can these "men" abuse one and not the other?
It's almost funny that people can say that slaughter is humane. Watch one second of a slaughter video and than say it is humane. A horse hanging upside down, bleeding to death. Doesn't it remind you of dogfighters ridding themselves of their slow and weak pitbulls? Dogs and horses are both companion animals. Why can these "men" abuse one and not the other?
# 660:
12:48 pm PDT, Jun 21,
Christa Muro, Colorado
I am absolutely appalled that this kind of cruelty has been permitted to continue this long. Shame on all of you who have the power but not the backbone to change this.
I am absolutely appalled that this kind of cruelty has been permitted to continue this long. Shame on all of you who have the power but not the backbone to change this.
# 659:
8:30 pm PDT, Jun 18,
Sharon Miller, Texas
These horses are God's creatures and deserve the best in care. Please stop the cruelty!
These horses are God's creatures and deserve the best in care. Please stop the cruelty!
# 658:
6:33 pm PDT, Jun 14,
Emily McCormack, California
# 657:
6:14 pm PDT, Jun 14,
Donna Powell, California
What is wrong with law enforcement these days.....THERE IS NONE.
What is wrong with law enforcement these days.....THERE IS NONE.
# 656:
12:03 pm PDT, Jun 14,
Karen Lawrence, Ohio
Animal abuse needs to be stopped here and now
Animal abuse needs to be stopped here and now
# 655:
10:16 am PDT, Jun 14,
Maureen Davis, California
# 654:
8:40 pm PDT, Jun 10,
Diana Stover, Indiana
I hope for every cruelty KARMA will get you!!I hope you will outlive ur children and suffer great pain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope for every cruelty KARMA will get you!!I hope you will outlive ur children and suffer great pain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
# 653:
3:26 pm PDT, Jun 10,
Name not displayed, Ohio
# 652:
9:02 am PDT, Jun 10,
Christine Goudreault, Arizona
I am sure if this auction was publicized, there would be widespread outrage and backlash. Alas, it is not. People like me know what goes on at auctions like yours. Mr. Baker this is a vile business, and you have crossed so many lines without prosecution, you don't even think you are crossing them any more. I pray and write to get cruelty for dollars shut down. There are better ways to make a buck. You have done it for years at the expense of much suffering of others. May God have mercy on you for your crimes in the end.
I am sure if this auction was publicized, there would be widespread outrage and backlash. Alas, it is not. People like me know what goes on at auctions like yours. Mr. Baker this is a vile business, and you have crossed so many lines without prosecution, you don't even think you are crossing them any more. I pray and write to get cruelty for dollars shut down. There are better ways to make a buck. You have done it for years at the expense of much suffering of others. May God have mercy on you for your crimes in the end.
# 651:
4:55 am PDT, Jun 9,
Majela Urbay, Pennsylvania
