I've been working as a volunteer with Wild For Life Foundation since 2008 and I couldn't be more proud to be part of this charity. The principal and core mission to save and protection animals from cruelty is reflected in every aspect of their day to day activities and operations. It's been a joy for me to get to know the animals they've rescued and see them recover, blossom and thrive after being saving from the brink of death. I am equally impressed by their educational program which provides important information to the public and to the equine community at large. What strikes me most about the people at Wild for Life is that they care so deeply about the animals, they do such a good job, and they work tirelessly around the clock to help as many as possible. It's so rewarding to be a part of that and know that I am truly making a difference by supporting this charity.
There is so much knowledge & passion involved with this organization for Wild Horses & against horse slaughter. Katia is a professional and is all about using that knowledge & passion to work for the horses...thinks out of the box. I stand behind this organization 120%.
I'm an equine professional and work in animal rescue. I volunteer my time and services for this charity as much as I can. Every time when I get there I'm impressed all over again by the way they take care of the animals. The facilities are clean, organized and all the animals are happy and healthy. Volunteering at events for them has been equally rewarding. Their award winning educational program has made a powerful impact on the equine community and continues to raise the bar for animal protection in this country. I highly recommend this charity and will continue to support them in every way I can.
The Wild For Life Foundation is the real deal. I have witnessed their lifesaving work in person and I am a long-time donor. I have been going to their rescue and sanctuary facilities since they first opened many years ago. I cannot praise their work enough. The animals are relaxed, curious, healthy, loved and well cared for. It's truly a rewarding and heartwarming experience to see these previously victimized animals thrive and live in peace. As a senior citizen I have actively been involved with many charities over the years. This charity is run by the most honest, devoted, hardworking and kind people I know. They are a true inspiration. Wild For Life Foundation has my utmost support and respect and has earned my vote as the most effective and trustworthy charity.
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I fully support the Wild For life Foundation and the lifesaving work they do. I am a long time donor and have been going to their rescue and sanctuary facilities since they first opened many years ago. I cannot praise their work enough. the animals are healthy, loved and well cared for. It's truly a rewarding and heartwarming experience to see these previously victimized animal thriving and living in peace. As a senior citizen I have actively been involved with many charities over the years. WFLF is run by the most honest, devoted, hardworking and kind pe4ople I know. They are a true inspiration and this nonprofit has my vote as the most effective and trustworthy charity I have ever known.
This organization contacted me proactively to inform me that they had damning video footage which would be useful to a horse advocacy campaign that I am working on, and they sent the footage to me to use however I want. It was such an unusually generous and kind gesture, and the footage was a big help.
For fourteen years The Wild for Life Foundation has maintained relevance by advancing vital information to the public and continuing to give at risk equines a second chance at a better life within its equine protection program.
As a highly dedicated group we proudly work together and uphold the highest standards towards the preservation of both domestic and wild equines through rescue and providing medical care, food and shelter.
As well, Wild for Life’s all volunteer non-profit charity connects people and animals by promoting awareness about responsible animal guardianship in the prevention of cruelty to animals and by creating a safe haven for the animals that have few options left.
Once playing a critical role at the core of the American economy, the horse now begins to disappear from human history. The time has never been more dire for the horse. The wild mustangs and burros who may have found harbor on BLM lands, are now facing a crisis as to their safety.
Roundups continue to diminish the herds and sterilization with toxic drugs will further ensure the breakdown of the equine family unit resulting in the numbers of wild horses on our government lands plunging to the point of extinction.
It has never been a more urgent time to face this reality. Inhumane roundups by helicopter, the corralling and then days long transport of these majestic animals to a brutal slaughter is not the answer. Our work continues to provide sanctuary in perpetuity and as importantly reveals to the American public, the plight of our American horse.
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As a co-founder and lifelong animal lover, I am proud to be a part of this organization and the mission it serves. I must express my gratitude for the unwavering dedication to my fellow board members who also volunteer their time and services on behalf of our cause, and also to all our all volunteer staff and the many generous donors who support our work. I have pledged my endless support to rescue and protect these animals, the magnificent horse…... who have no voice to fight for their right to exist on this earth. They are absolutely helpless to the plight in which they find themselves, those who are abandoned, abused, starved or for headed for slaughter. I am grateful to our dedicated animal care professionals and educational staff who selflessly adhere to a duty which involves making incredible personal sacrifices, who put the welfare of the horses and burros they harbor before all else. I know firsthand the dedication it takes, the hard work it takes, the long hours it takes and the focus it takes to remain steadfast and dauntless in the loving for and caring of these horses and burros. The sanctuary keepers are volunteers who perform all of these tasks and more, without receiving a salary. In fact an average of 98-99% of funds donated go directly to charitable programming. This is an organization build on integrity, that accomplishes its goals with honesty, compassion and love for the animals its serves. If you want to make a difference for animals in need, Wild for Life Foundation is a charity you can trust to get that job done.
Wonderful organization and so dedicated to helping all horses and burros including the persecuted wild horses and burros of America! The documentary film Saving America's Horses: A Nation Betrayed is most timely today and should be widely viewed in order to get legislative action passed, such as the SAFE bill to stop the transport of equids to slaughter that is horrific today. And also to pass a bill to get true reform for America's wild horses and burros throughout the BLM-USDI and US Forest Service-USDA legal habitats. There needs to be a new reform bill to restore the true spirit and intent of the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act that has been shamelessly and disreputably sabotaged. We need a new impetus here, namely, the Restore Our American Mustangs and Burros through Reserve Design and Rewilding Act, or ROAM-RD for short, and the Wild For Life Foundation's philosophy and commitment is what it takes to do just this!
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My experience with WFLF is that it is extremely dedicated to helping all horses and burros whether wild and naturally living or in domestication. This team has given their utmost to promote the better treatment of all horses and burros and has shown unusual courage in confronting people who seem oblivious to what special creatures these animals are and to all that they have done not just for us humans but for all life on Earth. The film that has been created by this organization Saving America's Horses: A Nation Betrayed is a wonderful documentary that reveals the outstanding value of horses and burros to nature and to humanity and exposes the ongoing neglect, criminality, and outrageous cruel treatment of these amazing animals. Also this organization has given its utmost to rescue and rehome into safe and forever homes many horses and burros who were headed for cruel confinement or cruel slaughter, etc. I have the highest admiration for this outstanding and dedicated organization. and encourage your generous support to WFLF.
I am so pround to be a part of this amazing and wonderful organization. I first met Katia when she assisted in saving a thoroughbred from going to auction and probably slaughter. Her dedication to the welfare of at risk horses, the climate in which the government was doing nothing to end wiping out our iconic wild horses and burros and her production of the incredible film "Saving America's Horses - A nation betrayed" make her a star and magnificent role model for everyone who cares about these causes.
I was then fortunate enough to work with Katia as she finalized production of the film and took it public winning numerous awards for her cause.
She has devoted her life to one of advocacy for the education of the American people to raise awareness for these wrongs.
The re-re-release of this film couldn't come at a better or appropriate time. Horse auctions are still a big business in the United States - sending thousands of horses to slaughter every year. Mares with foals, horses that have slaved their entire lives for humans and then are discarded like trash to end up on an excrutiating journey to their untimely deaths. The lack of humanity on every step of the way these wonderful animals endure ending up horse meat shipped around the world for human consumption is an abomination.
Horses are not meant to be eaten. Over their lives they they are given drugs that have proben to be harmful to humans eating them.
This has to stop! And this mind numbing picture of the truth should be seen by every American.
Also, the government ignores this problem to accommodate their relationships with ranchers, miners, etc. who want to elimate our wild horses to selfishly - and at the expense of the American taxpayers. It all becomes a about money and not humanity.
Wild for Life Foundation is one of the first organization to produce a film 10 years ago that eloquently speaks to the wrong that is being done.
Please honor this organization for all of the good they have done and will continue to do to bring about the changes necessary to stop horse slaughter.
Katia Louise is a trusted friend who's devoted her life to saving animals with a focus on equines. She created "Wild For Life Foundation" (WFLF) - an all-volunteer animal and rescue/protection charity. She also wrote, directed, and produced a chilling documentary entitled: "Saving America's Horses: A Nation Betrayed". I was shocked and horrified to discover how young, healthy horses - private farms to Kentucky Derby winners - end up in a living hell that starts with a "Kill Buyer", and ends on the slaughter house floor. The BLM (Bureau of Land Management), which is supposed to protect horses, actually caters to cattle ranchers and the livestock industry. I've been a member of WFLF for about 10 years in the capacity of Education/Outreach. There's nothing I wouldn't do for Katia, or the horses that reside at her sanctuary. If you love equines and want to get more involved, please support this worthy cause. www.wildforlifefoundation.org
https://www.facebook.com/savingamericashorses/ https://greatnonprofits.org/org/wild-for-life-foundation
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I had the pleasure of working in the trenches with Katia Louise at the EQUUS Film Festival in NYC. Prior to that, for the last several years, I’ve been a member of her organization – Wild For Life Foundation (WFLF). Anyone interested in equines will know her name, but for the uninformed, Katia wrote, directed, and produced the award-winning documentary: “Saving America’s Horses – A Nation Betrayed”.
Katia is a woman on a mission: driven, intelligent, articulate, resourceful, focused, passionate, gracious, and humble. She worked tirelessly around the clock, doing the work of three people, and multi-tasking with a whirlwind of energy that was both inspiring and empowering. And through it all, didn’t once complain about a fractured ankle, which occurred a week before the festival!
As the movie title implies, this powerful film exposes the brutal reality of the racing industry, where young, healthy horses end up in Mexico and Canada through a black market pipeline destined for slaughter.
And if things couldn’t get sleazier and more corrupt, enter the BLM (Bureau of Land Management) – an agency of the U.S. Government. The BLM paints a misleading picture to protect wild equines, but tragically does the complete opposite. Through fraudulent claims and seething deception, their primary agenda is to remove and exterminate 45,000 horses and burros for the sole purpose of creating additional land for livestock (cattle) grazing.
I’ve never been to Katia’s equine sanctuary in California, but that’s going to change real soon! Unlike many other non-profits where key executives get rich, Wild For Life Foundation is an organization run with integrity and transparency.
I’m proud and honored to be affiliated with Katia Louise, and will continue as a team member until America’s horses (and burros) are safe, protected, and out of harm’s way.
I urge everyone to watch the film, and offer your generous support.
http://www.savingamericashorses.org/synopsis.html
We live in a frenzied world. It is easy to forget or even be unaware
there are silent beings among us who have no control over their destiny. These individuals must depend on others. They must depend on the selfless, dedicated and determined individuals who work tirelessly and overcome great odds to fulfill a pledge to those who cannot speak for themselves. It is my great honor to work with one such individual…..Katia Louise, president/ director of the Wild for Life Foundation. Were it not for her undying mission to save wild, abandoned, handicapped and sick horses and burros, hundreds would have died. Because she sacrifices so much in her life and personal resources for these animals, the world is truly a better place. It has been more than ten years that I have proudly vowed my support to help advance this mission. As a co-founder of the Wild For Life Foundation I speak from firsthand knowledge and experience; WFLF has an exemplary record of integrity and our work to save and protect these and other animals from cruelty and slaughter is complimented by Katia’s selfless, kind and compassionate devotion to saving and improving the lives of these victimized animals. As an indigenous species they have a rightful place on America’s rangelands and we must do all we can to help preserve their heritage. Horses settled our country and for this we owe them a deep and profound debt. Talk about heroes? Katia Louise is a hero in my eyes, she should be seen as a hero by us all. It is she who does the work that most of us cannot. If you can support this charity, please find it in your heart to do so and do so now. This work is vital and your support provides the ability to continue to save these precious souls.
For almost the last 10 years I have personally witnessed and participated with Katia and Mario and other like-hearted people, in ensuring this family of sacred horses from the 4 directions have been loved and cared for to the nth degree. I have been helped in daily cleaning up and singing prayer songs in the corrals ,when, on one beautifull day, out of the blue sky, Mario and I sighted, flying very low and right over head, a magnificent California Condor honoring the prayer song for the horse nation. Mario said, he had never seen a Condor fly over the land let alone be so close. On another day, the Mustang horse family was also moving their heads up and down to the rhythmic beat of song and drumming by my sister "Gentle Thunder", when we held ceremony for them. One of them was lifting his hooves in a magical dance also. It was mesmerizing and profound to be with the actual descendants of the original Mustangs of 'Turtle Island'. I was humbled by their majesty of Spirit, yet powerfully inspired to know they knew I was there representing my ancestors, they knew as well, through their spiritual DNA. WFLF is truly a "heart-purposed" dedicated organization, more family, I am humbly honored and Blessed to be a part of .
Chief Daniel "Eagle Warrior" Ramos
Spiritual Elder, Choctaw/Muskogee/Yamassee Nation
What impresses me about this horse rescue is the deep love the founder has for every horse that comes into the rescue.
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I loved visiting the horses at Wild For Life Foundation rescue and sanctuary. They are so well cared for and much loved. I was overwhelmed by their friendliness and sweetness. So many of them had so much trust. I believe this is because Katia , the founder, is pouring her whole heart and soul into giving these guys a good life. Katia and her team love them dearly and they can feel it.
I have been with wild for life foundation since the onset and watched Katia Louise start from nothing to creating an incredible organization that has done more to save horses then one can imagine! Not only has she sacrificed so much of her own money, but she has been relentless beating the pavement to get others to help save so mAny beautiful horses who are doomed for slaughter. This is an incredibly huge struggle and they need everyone’s help right now (because the BLM are so bent on destroying these beautiful majestic animals ).
please help!
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I have been with Saving Americas Horses since the beginning. I am so proud of Katia Louise for her undying devotion to the magnificent horses and Burrows that are being slaughtered needlessly for meat.
If there was ever a more deserving charity, this is it. Please help by donating whatever you can to keep this fight alive and to keep the horses safe.
Katia and her partner are very dedicated to the animals in their care! They have displayed such care & attention, making sure that the animals needs are taken care of in the best possible way.
I have visited with twice, and have witnessed their love and dedication! The animals are very happy:-)
Gentle Thunder
The Wild For Life Foundation is a first class operation truly caring for the horses it rescues and completely dedicated to their lifelong health and well-being. It is also a wonderful provider of public education concerning the horses and burros including the wild ones and their justification. It’s film Saving America’s Horses: A Nation Betrayed is an outstanding documentary that reveals many gross and cruel injustice but goes further to provide an intelligent guidance to solutions to this. Please contribute to this positive organization that has proven it really cares by its noble and painstaking actions for so many horses
I have nothing but praise for The Wild For Life Foundation (hereafter "WFLF") whose mission is to save, protect and preserve abused, neglected, displaced and slaughter bound wild and domestic equines, as well as educate the public to increase compassion and improve the standards of protection for America's equine populations. Since it was launched in 2008, President and Founder Katia Louise and her all volunteer staff have worked in conjunction with several animal welfare agencies in providing emergency and transitional shelter housing and veterinary care for abused, neglected, injured and homeless wild horses and burros. The WFLF continues to achieve these goals through operating lifesaving animal rescue, sanctuary, rehabilitation, preservation, protection and educational programs. I stand firmly behind the WFLF and highly encourage animal welfare advocates to financially support it so that it may continue its vital, lifesaving programs.
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The Wild For Life Foundation (hereafter "WFLF") is a highly effective and exemplary nonprofit that saves, protects and provides a safe haven for abused, neglected, displaced, and slaughter-bound equines and burros. It has saved the lives of literally hundreds of these animals. Additionally, the WFLF's all volunteer staff works with law enforcement agencies to conduct undercover investigations that expose animal cruelty and gather irrefutable evidence that assist in filing criminal charges against equine abusers and killers.
The WFLF is led by Katia Louise, President and Founder. Under her leadership, the WFLF leverages donations and resources so that their highest impact is made in caring for abused and abandoned equines and burros. Ms. Louise precisely measures and gladly shares the results of the WFLF's programs. Consequently, she and her dedicated Board of Directors have earned the prestigious GuideStar Exchange Platinum Participant Seal Of Approval for the organization. I exhort everyone to donate to the WFLF so that its lifesaving mission may continue and become evermore efficacious.
It’s HUGE job to find the monies to feed, house and take proper veterinary care of these sweet horses and donkeys.
Yet, the Wild for Life Foundation continues to work tirelessly to support the health and welfare of their equine family.
Founder, Katia Louise and her small team of volunteers, with their dedication and perseverance have forged onward to create and maintain a "forever" home for the equines.
I donate a small amount every month, it’s what I can do to help. Small contributions add up and help in a big way. They really need it --- and it goes without saying, it’s so appreciated.
In this photo, you can see the darlin' little donkey, Daphne wanting to thank me for coming to visit. :)
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The work that Wild for Life Foundation does on the behalf of horses and humanity is beyond honorable ---it is sacred!
My husband and I were fortunate enough to visit Wild For Life's Wild Horse Rescue and Sanctuary in Anza, California last year . We so enjoyed our personal, behind-the-scenes tour with The Founder and Executive Director of WFLF, the dedicated Katia Louise.
What an incredible endeavor WFLF has undertaken as they to continue to serve their mission to help starved, injured, abused and abandoned horses.
And what a location to make this dream a reality! This 25-acre ranch now serves as the safe and peaceful refuge for WFLF's Emergency Equine Rescue Mission. There we witnessed firsthand and were impressed with the care, commitment and compassion with which these rescued slaughter-bound Mustangs, end-of-the line Navajo ponies and other precious pet domestic equines now enjoy.
Being with these blessed horses is humbling...and being able to help them is an honor.
Although I live in Hawaii and am not able to directly participate at the sanctuary, I am very interested in the protection of all wildlife especially horses. Wild For Life Foundation is doing great work and should be strongly supported for the survival and benefit of horses.
When I heard of these Relatives, and the journey they have been through, I asked permission to come out and drum/sing to them, for their continued "healing." When I arrived, I was taken to the corrals where the horses, burros and even a couple of goats resided. They looked at me with curious eyes:-) As I started to drum and sing, they started to engage their heart beats to the heart beat of the drum! Their interaction was so beautiful! I could feel their love:-) Some even bobbed their heads up & down to the beat!
Just before moving out of state, I asked if I could come and visit the Relatives one more time. To honor their Spirits with the drum. They received me with open hearts once again:-) I even received a blessing from one of the horses, as it breathed Earth onto my drum:-)
The Caretakers for these amazing animals are the most dedicated individuals that I have ever met! With every ounce of their being, 24/7 they give 100% of themselves to the well-being of these Relatives. Making sure that these animals' needs are met before their own! These Relative "animals" receive so much care, and so much love, it was such a beautiful site to witness. May Creator continue to Bless you, bless the animals. May you ALL never be "without." Aho Mitakuye Oyasin....All my Relations
I'm a professional in animal welfare and rescue, I'm a longtime donor to this charity and a supporter of the mission they serve. They do excellent work and make a huge difference for countless horses in need. I've volunteered my time and services on numerous occasions over the years both at special events and onsite at their rescue and sanctuary facilities and I'm always impressed by their integrity, kindness, respect and professionalism . The animals are happy, healthy, loved and well cared for, and the facilities are clean, organized and peaceful. Their educational program is invaluable to the public and this crucial cause. I applaud them on every level. I highly recommend this organization and will continue to support their important work.
The indominatable, unshakable, unsinkable Katia Louise. A powerhouse of tireless and determined energy. A rare spirit driven by passion and heart . Not given to bestowing flattery or undeserved credit I find there are not enough superlatives that can fully describe this lady who I have had the honor to know for over fifteen years. With laser focus and resolute purpose she stepped up to the plate and never looked back, exposing the plight of wild and domestic horses on their way to slaughter in the shocking expose Saving America’s Horses – A Nation Betrayed. Sickened by the dire straights in which these animals found themselves, an inspiration was born as she filmed, directed and produced the documentary, and Katia went on and founded the The Wild for Life Foundation. Through her efforts horses and burrors on the brink of death through slaughter, starvation or abandonment; downtrodden, sick, disabled and dejected they were brought into safe haven. Katia and the Wild for Life Foundation rescues these at risk, disabled and special needs horses and burros who rehabilitate and live out their lives in peace, health, harmony and safety. Katia is known for her lifesaving work in the non-profit community and has cooperated with numerous rescue groups nationwide. Serving as ambassadors for the important work of Saving America’s Horses, these animals will provide hope and healing through programs in development to offer the ultimate connection between equines and humans. Horses have shaped mankind's history and it is our duty to preserve and protect their rights as the magnificent and sentient creatures they are. And to that Katia Louise rises to the challenge of this most sacred moral responsibility as her life’s mission. With guts and grace.
I will start with saying .....when I am on the ranch it is a very special feeling beyond words, just to know all of these magnificent animals have been rescued and have a safe and caring haven to live their lives. What more could we ask for than to see to it these horses & burros have proper nourishment and safety from harms way.
Katia the Founder of WFLF has devoted her life to this foundation and I commend her for all her work, dedication, strength and courage to accomplish this endeavor.
When I witness the mustangs lift their heads up high and seem to prance across the field to greet the other horses... it is what dreams are made of...
I have known Katia Louise and the Wild For Life Foundation now for over six (6) years. As an equine advocate, contributor, fund raiser, and rescuer for years, I have learned that it is best to give to organizations that one is familiar with. The Wild For Life Foundation is one of those organizations I have total confidence in supporting. Through her Foundation, Katia's commitment to the welfare of horses and burros, wild and domestic who's lives have fallen into uncertainty, has been immeasurable. When a society faces economic and social uncertainty, the welfare of horses is the first casualty. And those organizations dedicated to their welfare face insurmountable obstacles in remaining a viable source of safety for our closest allies who have participated without fail to the human narration. Many historians have theorized that our civilizations have such strong foundations because horses were the legs upon which we built them. It is a moral responsibility for us to insure that those rescues with the kind of integrity and commitment as displayed by the Wild For Life Foundation, remain vital, intact, and able to care for every animal who enters their gates. If everyone had the compassion and tenacious will exhibited by Katia Louise and the Wild For Life Foundation, we would never have to worry with our tears about these beloved companions who have been greater than the wings of our souls; they are the very definition of our indomitable spirit as a nation and I salute Ms. Louise and her associates for their tireless efforts.
I fostered for Wild For Life Foundation , and they took great care of the horses they made sure they had plenty of hay and supplements for me to feed and excersize. When ever i had a issue with one of there horses they were there to make sure everything was ok they all got good vet care and farrier work . Katia was always concerned how they were doing in there training . Katia and her team were very professional and caring for there horses. I never had a issue with them one of the best run rescues i have worked with ............ The name of my ranch i run is www.listonstables.com i have run this ranch for 24 yrs ..
As a fundraising consultant, I can say The Wild For Life Foundation is the best-run nonprofit organization I have ever worked with. Led by Foundress and President Katia Louise, she works tirelessly to provide emergency and transitional housing as well as primary care to abused, neglected, injured and homeless horses and other animals. I strongly urge everyone to donate as much as their means allow to The Wild For Life Foundation!
Wild For Life Foundation is an amazing organization. They work tirelessly to not only provide exceptional care of and protection for wild and domestic horses and burros in their care, but they are dedicated to helping to preserve wild horses and burros so they can continue to live in the wild for generations to come. I stand with this organization and support their work 100%