Resources

Websites

ASPCA Professional
A website designed to provide tools and resources for animal welfare professionals. Includes information on fundraising, disaster readiness and more.

AgriHayExchange
The purpose of this site is to connect hay buyers and sellers across the country.

Animal Welfare Institute Horse Slaughter Prevention
Details, facts and background information on the national campaign to end horse slaughter in the U.S.

Compassion Index

A comprehensive website with information on federal legislators, bills, media resources and more.

RedRover Relief
Provides financial assistance grants so pet owners, Good Samaritans and rescuers can care for animals who need urgent veterinary care. While these grants aren’t intended for rescue groups, rescue groups are welcome to distribute this link as needed.

The Foundation Center
The Foundation Center provides a wealth of information for the non-profit sector on philanthropy and fundraising.

The Hay Exchange
The Hay Exchange provides hay availability listings by state or province in North America.

The HSUS End Horse Slaughter
The HSUS position and facts on horse slaughter.

The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
GFAS runs a thorough accreditation program for animal rescues and sanctuaries, offers professional services to its members, and more.

THOMAS – The Official Website of The Library of Congress
Online information about current and past legislation, U.S. Code, the Supreme Court, the U.S. Constitution and more.

Veterinarians for Equine Welfare
Veterinarians for Equine Welfare (VEW) is a group of equine veterinarians committed to equine welfare. The organization supports measures to end horse slaughter.

www.horsereunions.com
A new way of networking people and horses-for anyone that loves a horse and wants to ensure they are contacted if the horse is in need. Free to use!

Publications

"Basic Guidelines for Operating an Equine Rescue or Retirement Facility"
Published by the Animal Welfare Institute and The Humane Society of the United States.
Click here for PDF

"Horse Slaughter – Its Ethical Impact and Subsequent Response of the Veterinary Profession"
Published by Veterinarians for Equine Welfare in 2008.
Click here for PDF. Also available online.

"Horse Slaughter: An Unnecessary Evil"
Published by the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation in 2002.
Click here for PDF.

"From Seizure to Adoption: A Guide to Rehabilitating the Starved Horse"
by Jerry Finch, Habitat for Horses.

"The Humane Society of the United States Complete Guide to Horse Care"
By Erin Harty and the staff of The Humane Society of the United States