Horse Rescue Funding
There are a lot of myths about how horse rescue funding is found for rescues. There is a common misconception that the people’s tax dollars already support the rescue. This causes many people to not donate. In reality, most rescues do not receive any local, state or federal funding.
There is only one exception. There are cases when a city or county contracts with a horse rescue for assistance in handling neglect cases and strays. However, these cases not very common. Rescues must raise the funds necessary to care for their horses through adoption fees, fundraising events and direct-mail solicitations. Without donations from their prospective communities, some rescues are forced to close their doors.
Freebies and Salaries
Another side to this misconception that hurts horse rescues is that they receive services and items for free, so their expenses are low to none. Though it is true that many rescues get some discounted services, this is not always the case. Large animal vets, farriers, and other horse related professionals must make a profit to survive in this economy just like everyone else. Recues don’t rely on donations or discounts from vets.
The last myth to mention that ties in perfectly with this subject of horse rescue funding is that everyone who works at a rescue is on salary. The hard truth is that even if the rescue is financially stable, only a few employees are under salary if any. Volunteers are the staff. For more information on horse rescue’s in your area, contact Colorado Horse Property.
