Horse charities around Australia

There are many people who are passionate about animal rights, yet most of the focus is often on abandoned puppies or kittens, while horses are sometimes overlooked. But Australia has a number of great horse charities which aim to improve awareness about horse neglect and mistreatment and to save the lives of horses around the country. Here’s a look at a few of Australia’s organisations which are working to keep horses safe, healthy and away from the slaughterhouse.

DCH Animal Adoptions - DCH Animal Adoptions is a NSW based non-profit animal rescue charity which focuses on the rescue and rehoming of unwanted and neglected domestic animals (mainly dogs, cats and horses). If you already own horses, have a large area of land and some extra time and resources to foster a horse, consider helping out. They are also always looking for volunteers to help distribute posters and information flyers about their cause, drive animals to and from healthcare clinics or foster carers, and are always looking for donations of equipment, animal bedding food and any other gear. Visit http://www.dchanimaladoptions.com.au/ for more info.

Charlie’s Angels Horse Rescue Inc. - Founded in 2009, Charlie’s Angels is an Australian horse charity whose purpose is to rescue and rehabilitate abused, neglected, abandoned and homeless horses. They also focus strongly on trying to implement changes to the laws and systems that support the cycle of horse slaughter. You can help out the cause by providing donations, adopting a rescue horse if you are able to, transporting horses, or taking part in fundraising and administration tasks. See their website at http://charliesangels.org.au/.

Horse Rescue Australia - Horse Rescue Australia started in 1986, and is another great charity organisation which aims to rescue, rehabilitate and relocate neglected horses. To help out the charity, you can fill out a volunteer registration form on their website to be notified of upcoming volunteer days and events. You can also make easy donations on their website at http://www.horserescue.com.au/site/. The organisation also encourages people who need to sell a horse to do so responsibly and to find an owner who can take care of a horse and give it a great home.