Business & Tech

Brandon Company Helps Save Horses From Slaughterhouse

The five horses are now in the care of Florida Dog and Animal Rescue of Lithia.

Talk Fusion, a Brandon-based video communication company, has donated $1,900 to Florida Dog and Animal Rescue of Lithia to help save five horses from the slaughterhouse.

The donation will proved transportation, food and care for Dreamer, Cyrus, Expressions, Scarr and Brass Indian.

When Talk Fusion founder and CEO Bob Reina learned that the horses would be sent to the slaughterhouse if no one stepped forward to take on the expense and responsibility of ownership, he prompty contacted Florida Dog and Animal Rescue to arrange a donation.

“Talk Fusion is proud to have been able to help these graceful, intelligent creatures find a safe and loving home,” said Reina.

“It is all part of the company’s commitment to speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves,” said Allison Roberts, Talk Fusion vice president of training and development.

The rescue group, located on 18 acres by the Alafia River, provides unwanted, neglected and abused dogs and horses with love, food, shelter and appropriate medical attention. The nonprofit’s rescues usually come from owners, the sheriff's office and Hillsborough County Animal Services. The organization attempts to find loving, adoptive homes for each of its rescues.

For more information on Florida Dog and Animal Rescue, visit www.fdarescue.info.



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