I have been donating and volunteering at this organization for almost two years, and I find Brent's (the president of Orphan Acres) dedication and tenacity inspiring. Currently, over 80 horses reside at this wonderful nonprofit, either living out their lives, or waiting to be adopted into a forever and loving home. Some horses are brought from horrific situations, and are then rehabilitated at this sanctuary. Most horses are brought in because the owner could either no longer care or afford the horse, so many of these horses have great potential and would make a great family pet. Going out and volunteering is really a great experience because you get to bond with all different kinds of horses, and help your community. This organization is in great need of help, for both manual labor, and financial expenses. I would definitely recommend this place for anyone.
I have been volunteering at Orphan Acres for 10 years. I love this place. I am excited to take two of their horses in September. I am building a barn and getting ready. I volunteer up there every week even though I live an hour and 15 minutes away. 6 years ago I moved down to Lenore but I have to get my "horse fix." All the horses are so good and they love people. they are well cared for and love getting carrots and apples. I recommend doing there!!
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I have been volunteering at Orphan Acres Horse Rescue for 9 years. I relocated my animal family and my husband to Northern Idaho to be near this wonderful 45 year old horse rescue that has helped relocate 4500 abused, abandoned and cast away horses that may have gone to slaughter. Brent Glover has devoted his life to this wonderful sanctuary. This is truly a sanctuary where he has horses that are in their 40's. Whether they be retired race horses, abused horses, horses left from a dying or careless owner, Brent does all that he can to rehabilitate, find loving homes or keep these horses so they can retire in peace. If you are in the Northwest area of Idaho, come and visit. I live in Lenore which is an hour and a half away but I try to get up there once a week to have fun with the horses, help with the chores or help with paperwork in the office. WE are so excited that Rogers Subaru from Lewiston, Idaho has chosen Orphan Acres to be the local non profit for SHARE THE LOVE Subaru program which starts in November and goes to January . With every Subaru purchase, the company donates $250 to Orphan Acres, ASPCA, Meals on Wheels or National Park Foundation. I am proud to be part of Rogers Subaru and Subaru of American for caring about what people drive, the environment and helping local community events such as Share the Love. If you have a chance, call 208-882-9293 and stop in. You will be glad you did. The horses love visitors and we would love to have you!!
I relocated four years ago from Tucson to come and help Brent and his wonderful horses. I love volunteering there each weekend. Brent truly cares for each and every horse. He has rehomed 3900 horses in 39 years. He knows each horses name and their story. We love donations and if you are local here in Northern Idaho come and volunteer. My company Earth and Animal wellness helps with safe products at the horse rescue and at the ranch. If you want to know how you can help with fund raising email me at Cindy earthandanimalwellness.com
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I have been working with Orphan Acres, Horse Rescue for two years. I love all animals, especially horses and when I met Brent Glover from Orphan Acres, the summer of 2009, on the internet, I had to go up to Viola, Idaho and meet him and the horses he has rescued. I flew up 3 times the summer of 2010. Brent has 75 abused, abandoned and orphaned horses that he takes care of. Some of them have been so abused, they can never be rehomed. He has found homes for 2500. In the 35 years, he has devoted his life to taking care of horses, he knows each of them by name. They respond to him, run to him and he is like the Horse Whisperer. I relocated from Tucson, AZ up to Princeton, Idaho to help him with fund raising and also take care of my "Horse fix.". I had 3 of his horses this summer on my 8 acres. I brought my husband, my 4 rescue dogs and 3 indoor cats. Brent is loved and respected by all of the people in the Palouse Community. That entails the City of Moscow, the City of Pullman, Washington, Troy, Viola and other surrounding cities. He has many volunteers that come out to help take care of the horses and we also have Washington State Vet students that come out to get experience with taking care of the horses. I highly recommend this sanctuary and respect the work that Brent does. Come out and visit us or see us on the internet at www.orphanacres.org.
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