My Nonprofit Reviews

What inspires people to give to charitable organizations? For me, it started in childhood, with volunteering to help with church and community outreach programs. As an adult, I pledged to various charities through the United Way via payroll deductions for many years. Although I know these things made a small difference in helping the end user, I didn't see tangible results until I discovered my current charity, Equine WellBeing Rescue, Inc. (www.EquineWellBeing.org and on Facebook- Equine WellBeing Rescue Inc.).
Equine WellBeing is a 501c3 public charity (Fed ID# 45-2835562) that provides rehabilitation, sanctuary and hospice services for horses, mules and donkeys in need. This particular rescue was my choice because it is within a couple of miles of my home in northeastern Arizona, in the White Mountains. The charity has almost no administrative costs that would detract from funds doing the most for those in need. Having gone 'horse crazy' in second grade (according to my parents) this association follows a normal progression from 'professional volunteer' to donor/volunteer at an equine rescue.
I have donated funds, goods and volunteered at the rescue for the past 2 years. This includes going to remote locations to transport equine in need with the director, assisting with veterinary procedures (I am a registered nurse with experience in emergency and critical care), feeding and socializing equine at the ranch, and day to day work on the ranch.
My husband and I have adopted two horses and a donkey, and later deciding to foster two yearling horses, again to allow Equine WellBeing room and funds to take in additional equine.
Some of the residents of Equine WellBeing Rescue were neglected and/or tortured prior to coming to the ranch. Malnourishment and chronic wounds are common findings on arrival. Transferring my nursing knowledge and experience towards equine was an easy choice. The director, Christine Griffin, is an Equine Veterinary Technician and Certified Equine Dentist who works with local veterinarians to care for the herds at the rescue. I gladly assist with whatever medical needs the equine have.
Sadly, many people cannot or choose not to care for their equine when they are too old to compete, or ride like they could when they were younger. Many older equine have chronic health and nutrition problems, along with dental problems that do not allow them to chew properly. Although some problems can be overcome with special diets, and some dental problems can be corrected, many require expensive, soaked diets with supplements and pain/anti-inflammatory medications to keep them going. Equine WellBeing is a kind and gentle final home for many unwanted elder horses and donkeys, where they receive love and medications until their end. The decision on when an equine has suffered long enough is a heart wrenching one for Christine, her group of volunteers, and her Board of Directors to face, but they make the right decision for each individual every time.
I am proud to be a donor, a volunteer, adopter/foster parent for Equine WellBeing Rescue Inc. Please make a donation, however small or large, to help them continue their good work.

Equine Wellbeing Rescue not only takes in and rehabilitates horses and donkeys in need, they provide compassionate hospice care, and through a great network in several states, help people rehome equine they can no longer care for. My husband and I volunteer at the ranch whenever we have time or they have needs, and have adopted 2 horses and a donkey. We can't say enough good about these fine people.