Horse Directories

Our mission, to intercept slaughter bound and distressed horses, ponies and mules that still have quality of life. We rehabilitate them and give them a second chance at life and being loved. We run yearly educational programs as both fundraising efforts and in the hopes of creating a better future for horses in the generations to come. This farm was created for the horses. We have a combined experience of close to 70 years and can show you how to have an amazing, life changing relationship with a horse!

Please visit the donations page to contribute to our efforts! Please visit the Programs page to see how you can interact and support our efforts to care for the senior and special needs sanctuary horses by visiting or enrolling in one of our programs. Virtual adoption of an equine senior is also an IDEAL way to help a horse! You do not need to do anything laborious. Be a rescuer or lifeline simply by standing by one horse throughout the rest of their life.

Our current resident horses range from late teens through mid 30s. Many have amazing stories. Several are bonded in pairs. A couple are seeing eye partners. A few assist with educational programs. All are quite aware they are cherished.
We run an elite rescue and our primary focus on quality. Great feed. Superb care. Perfect grounds. A peaceful environment. The horses come first. Always.
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Shelter. Safety. Second Chances…

Alaqua Animal Refuge is a no-kill animal shelter and sanctuary, located in the panhandle of Florida. As the Southeast’s premier 501(c)3 refuge and sanctuary, Alaqua believes that every abused, neglected and homeless animal deserves a second chance. Since its inception in 2007, Alaqua has become a recognized leader in animal rescue, welfare, cruelty prevention, and advocacy in our region, state and around the country.

Alaqua is currently in the midst of a relocation and expansion campaign to build a one-of-a-kind facility and sanctuary—the first in the United States—on 100 donated acres just 10 miles from our current location. The new facility and sanctuary will allow Alaqua to continue all of the important work that is done now, as well as be an educational and training center to empower others to help animals and people and recreate the model worldwide.

We encourage you to read more about our story and our future journey to continue to be at the forefront for providing second chances to all animals, and giving people that love them a place to visit, volunteer, and adopt.