Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

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

RIP Darren

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We are very sad (well, many of us are sad) to have to report that Darren the rooster has passed away. He was almost 13 years old (most roosters live 6-8 years). He was found mostly unresponsive on Thursday, and Elizabeth took him home so he could be warm and dry. He passed quietly and peacefully that evening. Darren's Origin Story Darren was a force of nature, a chick who had been a "project" by an elementary school classroom (please don't do this unless you plan on keeping the chickens for … [Read more...]

SAFE! Orange, CA: Two Thoroughbred Mares Need a Home!

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UPDATE: SAFE! We are so happy to post that these two have found a new home and will be going TOGETHER! The owner contact us today (Sunday, 4/16/23) and let us know. Many thanks to everyone who helped to share these two lovely ladies who are so deserving of a safe retirement. We were contacted by a man who lives in Orange Park Acres, in Orange, CA. His uncle had bred Thoroughbreds, but unfortunately his uncle passed away, and he had to take on his uncle's two horses. They are beautiful … [Read more...]

Rylee Gets a Friend (it’s Garnet!)

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Rylee is a cute Peruvian Paso who we rescued at the end of January. She has DSLD, which means the tendons in her hind legs are stretching out, which can cause discomfort, but she is on a daily pain medication to keep her comfortable. DSLD can be managed through proper hoof trims and pain medication, but there is no cure. We originally put Rylee into a stall that was next to the paddock where we were keeping Grace, Hope and Garnet. We wanted to put her into a paddock, but when we put her down … [Read more...]

URGENT: 28 y/o Paint Quarter Horse Mare Needs Home ASAP!

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UPDATE: LADYBUG HAS A HOME. A wonderful person stepped up and she is SAFE. Ladybug is going to have horsie friends too! THANK YOU to all that shared her and reached out to us. We did it, you guys! And it only took a few hours. The power of horse lovers is supreme! Urgent situation: stable is going to send horse to auction to pay for the back board and we need help! PLEASE SHARE We were contacted about a situation at a local stable in Orange County CA. A woman had stopped coming out and … [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...]