18/06/2025
Please consider a donation to help these neglected Friesians!
Dear Friends,
We urgently need your support. Yesterday, we assisted law enforcement with an animal welfare investigation in Townsend, VT, which led to the seizure of 39 horses. It was an incredibly long and emotional day, requiring a massive team effort.
Many of you know that we regularly assist law enforcement, and care for and house animals seized in cruelty cases, but you might not realize that every aspect of our assistance in these efforts—from the initial investigation to long-term horse care for those that remain at our organization, is entirely funded by the Dorset Equine Rescue. There is no government or state funding for animal welfare organizations in this work. We are so greatful to the other organizations who have partnered with us and offered to take in horses from this case.
These operations are complex and unpredictable. We often don’t know how many animals will need help until we are on-site, making planning and resource allocation a challenge. Costs include transportation, veterinary care, medications, farrier services, feed, and housing—expenses that quickly add up, especially when horses are in severe condition.
We have become a critical partner in these vital efforts to help remove horses from neglectful situations. However, the financial strain of these cases often lasts months or even years, as legal processes prevent us from adopting out the animals during that time.
Today, we need your help to cover the costs of this crucial rescue mission. Your donation will directly support transportation, emergency medical care, staff time, feed, and the ongoing needs of these horses.
We’ve made a promise to law enforcement and, most importantly, to these horses. With your generosity, we can honor that commitment and ensure these animals receive the care they desperately need.
Please consider making a donation today to help us meet this urgent need. Together, we can make a profound difference in their lives.
Donations can be made here:
https://dorsetequinerescue.networkforgood.com/projects/60596-donate-now
Or by mailing a check here:
The Dorset Equine Rescue
P.O. Box 92
East Dorset, VT 05253
Thank you for standing with us as we continue to rescue horses in need!
