Horse Directories

The White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue is a Virginia 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of abused, neglected and at-risk Appaloosa and other horses, especially those in urgent need and in danger of slaughter. We provide shelter, care, medical and rehabilitation services to horses in need, and whenever possible, we place them in loving and permanent homes. Horses that cannot or should not be adopted are given permanent sanctuary so that they may live the remainder of their lives in safety and dignity. Horses in the care of White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue are housed in Burkeville, VA.  Here, they are loved and cared for by unpaid volunteers who generously donate their time and talent.

The White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue is a Virginia registered non-profit corporation. We are an IRS 501c3 tax-exempt organization included in the Guidestar registry of non-profit organizations. We are licensed by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and have been given sales tax exemption by the Virginia Department of Taxation. White Bird is run by a Board of Directors and operations are spelled out in the organization’s Constitution and Articles of Incorporation.

Our Mission. To rescue horses in at risk situations, as well as aid and assist horse owners in finding alternatives to auctions and slaughter. EAP provides re-homing assistance, programs, support and educational training in collaboration with like-minded organizations.

1 Day Ranch is a rehabilitation and rescue center for animals who have been the victims of abuse and neglect. We rehab, spay/neuter, and adopt animals out to forever families. We are always looking for foster families to open their homes to animals temporarily as well! For more information please visit 1dayranch.org. 1 Day Ranch is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization.