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\nStaff7:52 a.m.
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After more than 3 months of overcoming illness and tragedy, a local horse
\ngroup is back in the saddle again.<\/p>\n

The Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue is helping the equine population after a
\ndeadly, infectious\u00a0 outbreak known as strangles.<\/p>\n

Pat Muncy came to News 7’s studio Sunday morning and brought along a mini
\nhorse named Diva to talk about the group’s progress.<\/p>\n

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  • 1725 Edwardsville Rd, Hardy, VA 24101, USA<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    The Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue’s mission is to prevent equine abuse, along
    \nwith finding loving homes for horses the group has rescued.<\/p>\n

    Test results for all 50 horses on the facility have come back, and they are
    \nall infection-free.\u00a0 Everyone is ready to be placed into new homes.<\/p>\n

    Each horse that did not come down with the strangles infection has been
    \nvaccinated, and all are now up-to-date with current shots.<\/div>\n

    An upcoming fundraiser is going to help the group get back on its feet.<\/p>\n

    The first annual Franklin County Dog Show and Fundraiser will take place on
    \nNovember 5th from noon until 4 :00 p.m. at the Franklin County Recreation
    \nPark.<\/p>\n

    Admission is free and all proceeds from the event will help benefit the
    \nRoanoke Valley Horse Rescue, along with the Franklin County Animal Shelter.<\/p>\n

    For more information on the fundraiser, or to register your dog, click
    \nhere.<\/a><\/p>\n