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Rescue and Lifelong Sanctuary

By rescuing at-risk equines and providing permanent sanctuary care, the organization ensures long-term equine well-being and dignity, because ongoing safety, social bonding, and freedom from rehoming pressure are essential for full recovery from trauma and neglect. This strategy prioritizes permanent, no-pressure care for horses who cannot be safely rehomed due to age, health, or behavioral trauma. Unlike rehoming-first models, it treats lifelong sanctuary as a core welfare intervention, ensuring that rescued animals live with dignity and stability. The approach is distinct in its rejection of time-limited outcomes and its emphasis on continuous emotional and physical support as a moral imperative.

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who runs it

Organizations running this strategy · 30

what it looks like in practice

Activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Operational continuity planning through sanctuary property transition LOVE ALWAYS EQUINE SANCTUARY INC
    capacity building
    Offers a pathway for long-term sustainability by enabling the transition of sanctuary operations to a successor via purchase of the property at 2305 Carmen Road or relocation to a new site.
  • Rescue and long-term care of abused, neglected, and senior equines LOVE ALWAYS EQUINE SANCTUARY INC
    direct service
    Provides rescue, shelter, and ongoing care for horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules who have experienced abuse or neglect, with a focus on long-term support for senior equines in need.
  • Volunteer-supported daily equine care and veterinary assistance LOVE ALWAYS EQUINE SANCTUARY INC
    direct service
    Relies on volunteers to provide daily feeding, grooming, and support with veterinary care for equines at the sanctuary.
  • Rescuing horses and providing lifelong care ROSEMARY FARM SANCTUARY INC
    direct service
    Rescues horses in need and provides them with lifelong protection and sanctuary.
  • Engaging volunteers in daily equine care 13 HANDS EQUINE RESCUE INC
    direct service
    Involves volunteers in routine care tasks such as feeding, stall cleaning, and manure removal, with a supervised onboarding period to ensure safety and proper handling practices.
  • Managing equine adoption process 13 HANDS EQUINE RESCUE INC
    direct service
    Administers a structured adoption program requiring application fees, veterinary evaluations for riding horses, and companion requirements for donkeys to ensure responsible placements and long-term animal welfare.
  • Operating Equine Assisted Learning programs 13 HANDS EQUINE RESCUE INC
    direct service
    Runs equine-assisted learning programs for veterans and children using rehabilitated horses, promoting healing and personal development through structured human-horse interactions.
  • Operating a year-round equine rescue and care facility 13 HANDS EQUINE RESCUE INC
    direct service
    Provides continuous rescue, care, and emergency response services for equines seven days a week, maintaining daily operations including feeding, medical monitoring, and facility management.
  • Providing lifelong sanctuary for non-adoptable equines 13 HANDS EQUINE RESCUE INC
    direct service
    Offers permanent care and sanctuary for rescued horses and donkeys that are not suitable for adoption due to age, health, or behavioral issues, ensuring ongoing support including veterinary care, nutrition, and socialization.
  • Providing medical and rehabilitative care for rescued equines 13 HANDS EQUINE RESCUE INC
    direct service
    Delivers comprehensive veterinary care, dental services, farrier trims, emergency treatment, and behavioral training to rescued horses. Includes quarantine, positive reinforcement training, and urgent care through dedicated emergency funds.
  • Rescuing and placing horses for adoption 13 HANDS EQUINE RESCUE INC
    direct service
    Rescues horses from neglect and abuse, provides them with medical care and rehabilitation, and facilitates their adoption into permanent homes. The organization has rescued over 1,000 horses and completed hundreds of successful adoptions.
  • Equine Adoption and Placement Program Phoenix Rising Equine Rescue & Rehabilitation Inc
    direct service
    Operates a program to rehabilitate and rehome rescued horses into new productive roles, including preparing horses for adoption and providing information about available horses such as Shakir and Cari.
  • Equine Facility and Infrastructure Management Phoenix Rising Equine Rescue & Rehabilitation Inc
    direct service
    Constructs, maintains, and expands barn facilities and fenced areas to provide safe, dry shelter and space for exercise, training, and socialization of rescued horses.
  • Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation Phoenix Rising Equine Rescue & Rehabilitation Inc
    direct service
    Rescues, provides medical care, and rehabilitates injured, abused, neglected, or abandoned horses, including emergency interventions, nutritional support, and long-term recovery programs. Examples include the rescue of Pixie, a severely underweight mare, and emergency care for a pregnant mare resulting in a successful foal birth during extreme winter conditions.
  • Equine Sponsorship and Support Program Phoenix Rising Equine Rescue & Rehabilitation Inc
    direct service
    Offers sponsorship opportunities for individual horses, where donors can support a horse’s basic upkeep costs for six months or longer, receiving a stall plate and photo in recognition.
  • Equine Training and Show Preparation Phoenix Rising Equine Rescue & Rehabilitation Inc
    direct service
    Provides training programs for rescued horses, including the 'Unicorn Makeover' initiative to build trust and confidence, and prepares horses for public events such as horse shows, resulting in documented achievements like top scores.
  • Long-Term Equine Sanctuary and Special Needs Care Phoenix Rising Equine Rescue & Rehabilitation Inc
    direct service
    Provides lifelong sanctuary and daily care for rescued equines, particularly those with chronic health conditions or special needs, including veterinary monitoring, specialized farrier care, and permanent shelter. This includes horses such as Chubby, Sparkles, Kismet, Riley, Molly, and Rain.
  • Horse rescue, protection, and education WHEN THE RIDES OVER HORSE RESCUE
    direct service
    Rescues and protects horses while providing educational programming related to equine welfare.