Dartmoor Livestock Protection Society
Registered Charity No. 234747

Lambs at Shaugh Moor	Ponies near carpark at Merrivale

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.

Cow on Shaugh Moor	Ponies on King Tor

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Last updated October 2008