Giving a second chance to abused or abandoned equids

Theme(s)

Environment

Challenge

Animal welfare and biodiversity

Partners

Refuge de Darwyn

Duration

2023-2026

Locations

Switzerland

Project funding

AHIMSA Fund

Context

Horses have long been cherished companions to humans. Sadly, when they grow old or no longer meet their owners’ needs, they are too often abandoned or sent to slaughter.

Objectives

Protect mistreated or abandoned equines, including horses and donkeys
Raise public awareness about the mistreatment of these animals

Actions

Provide shelter each year for around forty seized horses and donkeys
Rescue and care for abused equines
Place horses in foster homes under contract or in boarding facilities
Offer programs for adults and children to promote awareness of horse protection

Contexte

Context

Horses have long been cherished companions to humans. Sadly, when they grow old or no longer meet their owners’ needs, they are too often abandoned or sent to slaughter.

Objectives

Protect mistreated or abandoned equines, including horses and donkeys
Raise public awareness about the mistreatment of these animals

Actions

Provide shelter each year for around forty seized horses and donkeys
Rescue and care for abused equines
Place horses in foster homes under contract or in boarding facilities
Offer programs for adults and children to promote awareness of horse protection

Contexte

Context

Horses have long been cherished companions to humans. Sadly, when they grow old or no longer meet their owners’ needs, they are too often abandoned or sent to slaughter.

Objectives

Protect mistreated or abandoned equines, including horses and donkeys
Raise public awareness about the mistreatment of these animals

Actions

Provide shelter each year for around forty seized horses and donkeys
Rescue and care for abused equines
Place horses in foster homes under contract or in boarding facilities
Offer programs for adults and children to promote awareness of horse protection

Partner

Refuge de Darwyn

The Refuge de Darwyn is an association dedicated to protecting abandoned or elderly horses. It offers them a safe place and appropriate care to ensure a dignified life after a well-served career.