NORTH LAWRENCE -- A local ranch is now operating as an equine rehabilitation center, saving horses with potential from going to slaughter. “We take unwanted horses that were heading to slaughter …
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NORTH LAWRENCE -- A local ranch is now operating as an equine rehabilitation center, saving horses with potential from going to slaughter.
“We take unwanted horses that were heading to slaughter and have potential and rehabilitate them, and adopt out to good homes," A Little Bit of Heaven vice president Anne Foley said.
She says they have taken in 31 horses in five months, which is close to their full capacity.
"These horses have come from places including Long Island, Vernon, Owl's Head, Syracuse and Connecticut," Foley said. "The word is rapidly spreading as many callers with unwanted horses state that all other facilities are full or there is an extensive waiting list."
She says in that timeframe, they have also received recognition from New York state as a non-profit.
Foley says they will take volunteers who want to help with the animals.
On Nov. 15, the American Legion will host a jamboree with all funds going to care for the horses. It starts that day at 1 p.m.
Anyone interested in learning more about the equine rehabilitation center can contact them at 276-5415 or alittlebitofheaven14@gmail.com. Their address is 35 Hallahan Road, North Lawrence.