Lost & Found Horse Rescue Foundation - Jacobus (near York), PA
About the Horse Rescue
Philosophy
We are committed to providing quality treatment for all equines. One of our main goals is to educate horse owners about optimal conditions for their beloved friends. In doing so, we regularly attend trade rallies, grant newspaper interviews and participate in public speaking events to create a higher awareness of equine care.
In fact, we are so passionate about this cause that we have been approached on numerous occasions to speak at congressional hearings to help enact or reinforce legislation aimed at preventing inhumane equine practices around the country.
At L&FHRF, we strive to find nurturing homes for every horse, pony, mule or donkey that comes into contact with us. That is why we look to like-minded individuals for financial assistance to continue our rescue efforts and also rehabilitate healthy horses for a second chance at leading productive lives. It is only through private donations, foster care programs, community outreach and volunteered time that we are able to continue these goals.
History
We have been actively involved with horse rescue since the early 1980s but did not become a non-profit organization until 1997. Kelly & Tracy Young, co-directors at the Rescue, have witnessed firsthand the atrocities that equines all too often endure. After one memorable experience, the couple started purchasing three to five horses a year with limited space to house the animals. Eventually, private donations allowed the Young’s to purchase their 20-acre farm where L&FHRF now operates.
Today, with more than 100 horses annually going through our gates we are well on the way toward creating a better existence for equines everywhere. One day soon we hope to relocate to a larger farm so that we may reach an even greater number. Not all of our horses are victims of abuse and neglect, or are aged and unhealthy. Many animals are donated to the Rescue by owners no longer able to provide appropriate care for their animals and want them to have a good home.
Horses for Adoption
Currently, the only states which we work with for horse adoptions and donations are Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia and West Virginia. The main breed types that we handle include Arabians, Draft Horses and Mules, Ponies, Quarter Horses, Saddle Bred, Standard Bred and Thoroughbreds.
To ensure the proper care of each horse that visits our farm, we maintain rights to every adopted equine for as long as it lives. This “Protective Ownership” means that the L&FHRF is the sole owner with the rules for adoption simple: don’t breed, race or resell any equine. By retaining ownership, we legally have the ability to reclaim a horse at any time and place it in a more suitable environment if a current situation is deemed unsatisfactory. While this “tough love” rule may seem extreme, it is founded with only the best intentions for each and every equine.
By donating a horse to the Lost and Found Horse Rescue Foundation, both owner and horse can improve their existence. Some advantages include:
A lifetime home with full care, love and support.
Tax-deductible contributions, which are usually more cost-effective than selling a horse.
Former owners may stay in touch with adoptive families for status reports.
Horses receive another opportunity to lead healthy, productive lives.
We have numerous young, healthy horses worthy of adoption here at L&FHRF. Most just need a little training, patience and, of course, some TLC. In fact, many of our adopted horses have become serious show competitors in the hunter and eventing fields. Our goal is to find the perfect horse that fits directly into your lifestyle, your home and your heart. We can be reached by phone at (717)428-9701 or e-mail: lostandfound@blazenet.net.
The Lost & Found Horse Rescue Foundation, Inc. has an Open House every Sunday excluding holidays. Visitors should plan to attend between 2:00-5:00 PM. For safety reasons, all other visits and volunteer work are done by prearranged appointments only.
We are located outside York, PA ~ Conveniently situated near I-83
Take I-83 to Exit 14 (old Exit 4). Proceed on Rt. 182W to the third traffic light and turn left onto Rt. 181. Follow Rt. 181 for approximately 2 miles into the town of Jacobus and turn right onto Valley Road. At bottom of hill, turn right onto Nixon Drive and we are on the left at the corner of Nixon Park.
Lost & Found Horse Rescue Foundation, Inc.
852 Valley Road, Jacobus, PA 17403
717-428-9701
lostandfound@blazenet.net
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Posted on SHARE Yahoo group - Apr. 12, 2005