Last Chance Horse and Pony Rescue and Sanctuary

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Last Chance Horse and Pony Rescue and Sanctuary

Help Our Mission

Helping The Equines Gives Back...

Last Chance Horse and Pony Rescue and Sanctuary is a Canadian Federally Registered Charity, we're dedicated to providing a safe haven and new beginnings for horses and ponies in need. Our mission is critical: to rescue equines who've suffered from neglect, abuse, or abandonment, and to offer them a lifelong sanctuary. This is the forever home for the equines we rescue and who are surrendered to our care. Our equines are not for adoption, but they live out their lives with us in comfort and give back to our community and beyond through the human-equine connection, offering therapy and educational purposes for future animal welfare and better our community.

Why Your Donation Matters Now More Than Ever

We understand that everyone is feeling the pinch of the current economic climate in Canada. Rising costs affect us all, and Last Chance Horse and Pony Rescue and Sanctuary is no exception. The cost of feed, veterinary care, farrier services, and general upkeep for our beloved residents continues to climb, placing a significant strain on our resources.

Unlike many organizations, we receive no government funding. Our ability to continue our vital work is solely dependent on the generosity and compassion of individuals like you. Every dollar we receive goes directly towards providing the highest quality of care for our horses and ponies, ensuring they live healthy, dignified lives.

How You Can Help

Even a small contribution can make a monumental difference in the lives of our horses and ponies. Your donation, no matter the amount, directly translates into food in their bellies, medicine to ease their pain, and a warm, safe place to lay their heads.

Please consider making a donation today. Your kindness ensures that Last Chance Horse and Pony Rescue and Sanctuary can continue to be a beacon of hope for Equines and Humans in need.

Click here to donate: lchpr@hotmail.com

Thank you for your unwavering support and for helping us continue our crucial mission.

Last Chance Horse and Pony Rescue and Sanctuary

What We Do

Last Chance Horse and Pony Rescue and Sanctuary is a Non-profit Federally Registered Charity that cares for mistreated, injured, surrendered, abandoned horses and ponies. The Rescue offers rehabilitation and long-term care. The Rescue is also a registered sanctuary where the Rescues can live out their lives without the potential of further trauma.

While the exact duration can vary, evidence suggests that horses remember things for years, possibly even decades. It's not just about recognizing old pals; they remember training, good and BAD experiences. Places too! So, it's a long haul with these memory champs. The Rescue is Relentless in the efforts to regain the Rescues trust in Human Kindness.

The rescue animals give back to our community. You will often see us out walking with the Rescues in Crystal Beach, saying hello to people passing by, the ice cream shop (some like ice cream!) and Our Supportive Community.

The Rescues have a full-time support group of Volunteers that focus on daily care and rehabilitation. The Rescue could not function without the dedication of these outstanding individuals. Equine Rescue is HARD. Physically and emotionally draining. It is difficult to deny the bonds created through daily care. Being a Rescuer involves Success and Defeat. We are talking about Lives. They matter, they ALL matter.

Horses contribute significantly to the Canadian economy in several sectors — the agricultural sector, amateur sport sector, entertainment sector (racing and other national / international equestrian sport competition), and the pharmaceutical sector.

Horses are slaughtered in Canada primarily to provide horse meat to European and Asian countries. Horses are brought to slaughter in every possible condition—old, young, sick, healthy, injured, and even pregnant. Overbreeding is the main problem and a large reason why so many horses end up in kill lots. If we can educate our youth, our future, we can hopefully eliminate overpopulation. We would be able to save horses from a tragic end. These animals deserve better and we should be able to give that to them. Considering, Humans are the reason for unnecessary actions.

Our Youth Volunteer Program

encourages Equine Education and interaction with our Therapy Program Participants. The program offers the opportunity to fulfill high-school volunteer hour requirements, while moving forward in their exploration of opportunities in Special Education, Agriculture, Equine Specialties, Community Fundraising, Animal Welfare, Rescue and so much more.

LCHPRS Rescues, visit hospitals, long-term care facilities, retirement homes, and host community groups and individuals addressing personal challenges. Spending time with the rescues helps them and can teach valuable lessons about communication, self-control, and problem-solving. Interacting with the horses and ponies can also improve self-esteem, empathy, connection, direction, a sense of responsibility, and calmness.

If you are interested in arranging an Educational Group Tour, Therapeutic Visit, Celebration, Sponsorship, Volunteer Opportunities, we look forward to hearing from you.

Thank You

Your help through donations, volunteering your time, corporate sponsorship, sharing is caring through word-of-mouth, participating in our fundraising events ... However you support Last Chance Horse and Pony Rescue and Sanctuary and What We Do.

THANK YOU!!!

Rescuing Equines & Humans couldn't happen without YOU.