Animal Welfare United States Project #54681

Create Positive, Lasting Change for Horses.

by Sound Equine Options

Summary

Create positive, lasting change to ensure every horse is safe, healthy and valued by caring for neglected, abused and at-risk equines, providing leadership, support and education to owners, the community and law enforcement. Donations provide our rescue horses lifesaving care and allows our team to assist with urgent requests to save horses suffering from neglect and abuse. Each horse in our care receives specialized veterinary treatment, rehabilitation and training to prepare them for a loving

$45,000
total goal

$32,815
remaining

92
donors

4
monthly donors

1
year

Challenge

Currently horses in NW Oregon and SW Washington do not have a publicly provided safety net. There are no animal shelters in our area that can take in a horse should the owner no longer be able to provide for them. The economy has decreased the purchase price of these animals making it easy for people with "hoarder" mentalities to collect and then not be able to afford minimum standards of care. These factors along with others are leading to an increase in horse neglect in our community.

Solution

SEO offers owners in financial crisis assistance with feed and medical care in short term situations. Local law enforcement often responds to horse neglect complaints. SEO provides a helping hand to responsible owners during these encounters. If horses are seized or surrendered, SEO provides handling, hauling, housing, care, training and adoption.