Equine shelters and rescues across the country participating in nationwide adoption campaign commencing in May
This May, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) will celebrate the fourth annual Adopt a Horse Month to help more equines find loving homes. Through the ASPCA Right Horse program, the ASPCA works alongside over 100 adoption and industry partner groups nationwide to massively increase horse adoption in the United States.
“Last year, 400 horses were adopted during Adopt a Horse Month as a result of the tireless efforts of equine shelters and rescues throughout the country,” said Cailin Caldwell, ASPCA Right Horse program director. “We are thrilled to continue raising public enthusiasm and commitments to horse adoption and encourage anyone with a passion for horses to get involved by advocating for equine adoption in their communities and supporting their local shelter or rescue.”
Animal lovers are encouraged to visit myrighthorse.org, the ASPCA’s online adoption platform for equines, to find an organization near them to support by adopting, fostering or volunteering. The ASPCA also provides support for equine adoption organizations on ASPCApro, the organization’s platform for training, research and resources to help animal welfare professionals save more lives.
For more information about Adopt a Horse Month, visit aspca.org/ahm. For those unable to adopt for foster, there are plenty of ways to support horses in transition by helping connect the right horse to the right person. The ASPCA is asking equine advocates and organizations across the country to share adoptable equines on their social media channels using the hashtags #AdoptAHorse and #RightHorse.
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About the ASPCA®
Founded in 1866, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) was the first animal welfare organization to be established in North America and today serves as the nation’s leading voice for vulnerable and victimized animals. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United States. The ASPCA assists animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary community through research, training, and resources. For more information, visit www.ASPCA.org, and follow the ASPCA on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Media Contact: Alexandra Garza
646-531-3130 / alexandra.garza@aspca.org