The Dartmoor
Livestock Protection Society (DLPS) was
formed after the very bad winter
of 1963 to help ponies, sheep and cattle in distress on Dartmoor
or in the markets where they are sold. DLPS
members go to all the markets where Dartmoor ponies are sold and
over the years we have rescued many ponies.
We ask members
of the public to let us know if they see sick or injured animals
or casualties from road traffic accidents on the moor. When calls
are received, help is sent as soon as possible and a vet also attends,
if necessary. Dartmoor Livestock Protection Society pays the first
veterinary bill. DLPS produce an Emergency
Help Card which you can keep in your car or take with you when
walking on Dartmoor.
Our campaigns
to promote the welfare of livestock on Dartmoor include trying
to stop people dumping rubbish on the moor and warning the public
not to feed the ponies as both of these practices can endanger
the animals.
We work closely
with Compassion
in World Farming, Dartmoor
National Park Authority and the Dartmoor Commoners' Council, and we are full members of
the National Equine Welfare Council. The Animal Defence Trust generously
continues to support the Society.
New members,
donations and support are welcomed. Please click
here to find out more about becoming a member or making a donation.