Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

a non-profit horse rescue working with abandoned, neglected and abused horses. Stop horse slaughter NOW!

Update: SAFE! San Diego, CA: 15 Year-Old Mustang Gelding “Maverick” Needs New Home

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Update 1/9/24: We received word that Maverick has found a home! Thank you to everyone who helped to network him! *** San Diego, CA: We received a message from someone who unfortunately is no longer able to keep his horses. He found a home for one, but is still looking for a home for a horse he rescued a few months ago named Maverick. Maverick is a 15 year-old grey Mustang who had been purchased for use as a lesson horse, but who needed training and was not an appropriate fit for their … [Read more...]

Update: SAFE! Pico Rivera, CA: 20 year-old Quarter Horse Mare Needs New Home!

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Update 1/9/24: We received word that Mun has someone who is interested in taking her! Thank you to everyone who helped to network her and find her a safe home! *** Pico Rivera, CA: We received a message asking to help place Muñeca (Mun for short), a 20 year-old Quarter horse mare. Mun is very sweet and the owner says she is good with other horses, kids, dogs, and she adores cats. Mun lives in the owner's backyard in Pico Rivera, which is close to Montebello (in L.A. county). Mun's owner … [Read more...]

SAFE! Orange County: 3 y/o Male Nebelung Kitty Needs Home!

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UPDATE 12/10/23- This kitty has a new home! He will be the only kitty in the house and has already taken over! We know he is going to do very well in his new home! Thank you to everyone who helped to network this beautiful boy! We rescued a three year-old neutered male kitty this weekend from the animal shelter. They called us and thought that he might be a good fit as a ranch cat, but we quickly realized he's much too tame and would not be a good fit to live at the ranch. He really loves … [Read more...]

Gabriel Returns to Hanaeleh

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Last year we took in Gabriel, a cute little horse we were told was a Friesian cross. He's pretty small for a Friesian, but he's very cute, and has a lovely emo-type mane and tail! Gabriel was adopted out last year, but his owner contacted us this month and said that Gabriel was having issues under saddle and would be happier retired. We always take our horse back because we know that people's situations change, and we want to make sure that our horses are safe throughout their … [Read more...]

RIP Our Sweet Girl, Hope

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It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of Hope, our dear little 30 year-old Arabian mare who we rescued along with her best friend, Grace, over six years ago from a neglect situation. Grace sadly passed last year in October, and we were uncertain at the time how Hope would do … [Read More...]

Welcome Mr. Darcy! 9 year-old Registered Friesian Gelding

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Welcome Mr. Darcy to Hanaeleh! A few months ago we were told about a 9 year-old registered Friesian gelding whose owner wanted to turn him over immediately. We usually network these types of horses, but because of the timing involved, we ended up taking him in at Hanaeleh and named him Mr. Darcy … [Read More...]

Thanksgiving 2024: A Message of Gratitude from Hanaeleh

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This past year has been fraught with challenges, but we have been able to overcome them with the incredible help of all of our supporters. We at Hanaeleh are all grateful for everyone's support- it is because of your kindness and generosity that we are able to continue the work of saving the … [Read More...]