San Diego Horse Rescue Facilities

San Diego is a great city for horses, but do you know what to do in case there is an emergency, or if you need help caring for your horse? This article will look at some of the available horse emergency shelters and care facilities and the programs that they offer. Due to their large size, horses can be difficult to transport, so make sure that you have an emergency plan in place in case you need to evacuate them for fire or other disaster.

The San Diego Humane Society is one of the city's most respected animal advocacy groups. They have organized large scale evacuations and shelters when wildfires have endangered our communities. They work with a network of volunteers and agencies. Contact them to see what service they might offer in your area, or for more information. The Humane Society often rescues animals in trouble, including horses.

Another horse rescue organization in San Diego is Falcon Ridge. This is a non-profit group that was founded in 2002. Falcon Ridge provides care, rehabilitation, training, and temporary or permanent housing for horses. They have saved hundreds of horses from abuse and neglect. They provide veterinary care, training, and socialization, with the aim of providing new, caring homes for neglected animals.

Jolene's Horse Rescue is dedicated to saving horses that are bound to be slaughtered. They also rehabilitate and train horses and place them with new homes. This rescue facility is in need of donations and volunteer workers. If you are interested, contact them for more information.

Wildfire Ranch is a San Diego horse resource facility that helps horse owners who are faced with personal issues or animal care issues that may impact the quality of care they are able to provide for their animal. They also rescue horses that are slated for slaughter and rehabilitate them. Wildfire Ranch performs public outreach services, to educate children and adults on the responsibilities of horse ownership.

Aging horses that need special care may be able to find help at Shady Oaks Retirement. This is a horse facility that offers special care for older horses. They are located in Valley Center, where they offer shady corrals with plenty of room for the horses to roam. This is a small facility, and it prices start at $300 per month, so plan ahead if you need assistance with an aging horse.

These five horse rescue facilities in San Diego should assist you in planning for emergencies in the county. Plan ahead by making phone calls and collecting literature now, so you can provide the best care for your horse if there is a disaster.