Linn County Animal Rescue

Beautiful land for horses to run free on. Livestock thriving. Dogs have air conditioning when it’s hot & heater when cold. Animals are well taken care of & loved by the volunteers. Many lives saved by this rescue.

I first volunteered at LCAR in November, 2021. In late December I adopted my sweet little dog Gretchen from LCAR. It is a wonderful facility that gives previously abused, neglected, and hospice dogs and horses a happy home where they are well cared for and loved by the staff and volunteers.

The volunteer work is not easy, but it is very rewarding. They also have a monthly outreach program for people with PTSD and other disabilities to come and spend time with the horses and it helps both the visitors and the horses to deal with their circumstances. I usually volunteer for 4 shifts per week there.

Bonnie with the Linn County Horse Rescue found Lucky for me. I was looking for a horse to keep my current horse company. His companion died on Christmas Eve 2018 and he was very lonely. Bonnie said she had a really sweet horse that needed a good home, she introduced me to Lucky. Max (my current horse) was thrilled to have a new friend. Lucky has been a welcome addition to my home.

We adopted a horse from Linn County Animal Rescue. I have been to a lot of rescue facilities, often times they seem more like " hoarding" operations, with lots a lots of animals, but few adoptable animals. Linn County Animal Rescue seems like they are caring for the animals and trying to get them adopted! The volunteers there arranged transport for our new horse, and were very caring and hard working. Thanks so much for all you do!

The people at Linn County Animal Rescue do great work caring for and finding new homes for many horses and ponies. They are dedicated, hard working, and reliable. They are positive in attitude and make such a huge difference for those who need help.

Having a passion for horses, This organization is just right for me. Keep up the good work.

when I came to the Linn County Animal Rescue I was that a bad point in my life these people have hearts as big as the animals they take care of
they are constantly changing and improving the facility Linn County Animal Rescue is by far the best

I have loved horses all my life and as I can't afford a horse right now, I choose to help all the horses at LCAR. Everybody volunteers their time, no one is paid so I know they love the horses they are helping. I have seen the horses come into rescue in bad shape and after loving care given by the volunteers, be adopted out to great homes.

The people who own this rescue have hearts as big as houses. The animals seem to feel at home here, and the facilities are constantly being improved. I am proud to be a volunteer for LCAR.

I have been lucky enough to visit Linn Rescue in person. They have horses in all stages of life, and those that have been recently brought in show hope in the eyes of each and every horse. They are once again loved and being treated as they majestically should with good food, clean water, clean stalls, fresh grass, and lots of love. Linn Rescue gets some of the worst cases of abuse, and have so much love for each one that arrives. They have a great bunch of people who work very hard.

As a hands on "verified" equine rescue and sanctuary, LCAR is a "place of healing". Abused and neglected horses need a place to heal both physically and mentally, that place is here. Each horse is treated as an individual with individual needs. A group of dedicated volunteers see to the needs of the animals, everything from clean stall to clean horses. The re feeding program that has been developed for the starving rescued equine has a very high success record. Help this very worthy rescue help the horses in need. Its all about the horses. "The question is not Can they reason? Nor Can they talk? But Can they Suffer" ~ Jeremy Bentham,

My husband and I have been volunteers for over 2 years. We do it because of our love of animals. LCAR is a very caring place for the abused and mistreated horses that have been seized by the Sheriff. Everyone is volunteer and works very hard to help these horses have a better life.

LCAR has provided our community with an extremely valuable service. This organization and its wonderful volunteers tend to a large number of animals each year. They take horses (and many other animals) that are in serious states of medical decline and neglect. The animals are then professionally assessed and a recovery plan is developed and progress monitored.

Once these animals are brought back to stable health and weight they are worked with and assessed. They often become eligible for adoption. The animals for adoptions go on to be 4-H horses, companions, trail horses and endless other ventures. But without LCAR many of these animals wouldn’t have a future. Instead they are able to become healthy, happy and LOVED companions.

OUTSTANDING WORK LCAR!!

I became a volunteer at LCAR when I moved to Oregon almost 2 years ago. It is a way of giving back to all the horses I have owned and loved. No one is paid for anything, work or donations. We get nothing from the county or state to support the horses that are siezed and all the medical and feed is a gift to bring them back to health. Everyone gives their all for the horses. Many are permanent residents as they have medical issues, but we give our all to make their lives happy. It is very rewarding work.

Because this organization has no paid employees, 100% of everything donated goes back to the rescued animals. It is great way to know your donation will be used entirely for the reason you wanted to give it, to help the abused and neglected animals. The animals are treated with loving hands on care, each one has its own special needs. Give from the heart and help a "VERIFIED" non profit organization save the lifes of neglected horses and give them a second chance at life.

I was looking for a way to give back to my community when I came across Linn County Animal Rescue's website. The open house gave me an opportunity to tour the faculty. Its very impressive to see so many horses looking so happy and healthy after seeing their before pictures. The dedication shown by the founding members impressed me so much that I decided to become a volunteer. Giving my time to a rescue which is focused on my passion, Horses, meeting like minded people and working towards a common goal; Has been a wonderful experience!

I found out about the Linn County Animal Rescue when my daughter decided to do a 4-H presentation about the rescue. After attending a volunteer meeting we immediately became volunteers ourselves. I was suprised to learn that the organization is the only one of its kind in the state of Oregon and they rely soley on donations for funding. They take in neglected and abused horses seized by the sheriffs department, bring them back to good health, and try to find approved loving homes for them to be fostered or adopted. These horses often have special needs when they come to the facility. I have witnessed first hand how local veterinarians, farriers,volunteers and businesses donate their expertise, time and money to help. It is amazing to watch a starved, scared horse come to the facility and realize that it will be cared for and fed on a regular basis. My daughter and I are proud to be a part of the Linn County Animal Rescue.