Horse Sanctuaries provide safe and caring homes for horses that have been abused, abandoned, about to be destroyed, or owners can no longer care for them. These organizations provide a natural and stimulating environment for Mustangs to relearn their freedom and independence, while others care for and prepare domestic horses and some Mustangs for adoption to a new loving and caring home.
Rather than allow horses to go to slaughter or be destroyed, these organizations provide rescue, rehabilitation, adoption and retirement for horses from many different situations of abuse and neglect. If a horse cannot be rehabilitated for adoption due to illness, old age, injury or social behavior, they are retired to live out the rest of their days in a happy and healthy environment.
Most sanctuaries are non-profit and are tax-exempt, and are solely supported by contributions from individuals.
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Dominion Equine Welfare
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The mission of Dominion Equine Welfare – an all-volunteer organization – is to ensure the welfare of equines, both domestic and wild, through education, advocacy and strategy. Within our mission are the following goals:
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- Provide for equine under our direct care
- Education through community events
- Provide information to elected representatives regarding legislation to protect equine
- Find solutions for at-risk equines through innovative ideas and direct action
- Promote responsible horse ownership, from birth to death
- Share best practices from the areas of equine welfare advocacy and veterinary medicine