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This organization has seen a lot of growth in the past couple of years. The drive owner Christi Hubbard has is inspirational and she does a lot to help both Vererans but also the animals she takes care of.
Read MoreMelissa174, Volunteer
Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animal-Related, Animals, Health, Health Care, Public & Societal Benefit
Mission: We are dedicated to help heal veterans who have been wounded or affected with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) through physical and psychological therapies accomplished on and off horses. In turn we will be providing new vocations for retired racehorses, abandoned and mistreated horses and other animals. Intrinsically, these programs will provide a health service-based need to military vets, government, public, and corporate agencies. Animal Rescue & Veteran Support Services, Corp.© is dedicated to transforming the lives of veterans through equine interaction and job opportunities and to the saving of rescue horses of all breeds and other animals in need in and around the United States.
Results: 2014 we are purchasing a ranch facility. We have helped 6 out of 15 Veterans repair their homes. These projects will take time as they are over $5000 each.
Target demographics: animals and veterans live
Direct beneficiaries per year: 15 veterans and 10 abandoned pets.
Geographic areas served: Florida
Programs: My staff: I currently have 15 employees, of which 8 are Veterans. Experience: I have over 35 years experience with handling and training animals, working with and understanding Veterans and their families, along with high stress situations. Services: Service dog training. We supply and train for you. Animal Assisted Therapy, Vocational Rehabilitation. We help Veterans Repair and rebuild their homes. We drive Veterans to their appointments, we help network out the Veterans needing jobs, and educational assistance. Future Goals: Equine Therapy and retreats.