Equine WellBeing Rescue Inc

Providing loving rehabilitation, nursing and hospice care for equine with medical needs and finding homes or sanctuary for others at risk.

We are a smaller rescue that started as a private nonprofit in 2006 and became a 501c3 public charity in July of 2011. We began helping find good homes for horses that people could no longer keep. In a short time we were helping rescue horses from auctions and feedlots too. In 2013 we moved the rescue from Ramona, CA to Snowflake, AZ to a larger ranch with more room to spread out.

We are an all volunteer organization, no one gets a salary or wages. With my background as an equine vet tech we are able to take in medical and emaciation cases and horses with special needs. In all, we have 40 horses, donkeys and minis at the rescue and 2 horses in foster training. Sometimes we provide emergency vet funds, euthanasia funds and we recently started an emergency food fund (see paragraph 3). I

We have a large network of rescues we work with throughout the country and have established a solid reputation in the rescue world. Our organization has been rated a TOP Nonprofit by Great Nonprofits since we first applied in 2013, and we have a Platinum rating from GuideStar for our transparency. As a small rescue, we work very hard.

2017 - We started 'Hope's Legacy Emergency Equine Food Fund' after two local horses starved to death because the owners waited too long to reach out for help. EqWBR received a grant for $10,000 from the Doris Day Animal Foundation in 2021 . To date we have spent $17,891 to help 327 equines. We also provided veterinary funds in the amount of $3000 to assist 60 equines.

Over the last decade we have rescued or assisted in the rescue of hundreds of equine from orphaned foals, emaciation cases, horses people could no longer afford, feedlot/auctions horses and donkeys, and more recently provided sanctuary for elderly, hospice and permanently lame equine. There are lots of great charities that people can donate to and we appreciate every dollar that comes to us and put it to excellent use. No one gets a salary or is paid wages so all the money can go to the rescue, care and providing for the horses and donkeys in need.

Testimonials

Doc Boatright: Christine provides caring, humane, loving service to animals whose very lives are in danger due to neglect and abuse. Without her kindness and exemplary attention, many animals would suffer a horrible death. She is a value, not only to the suffering animals but to the world she occupies.

Susan Via: I work with almost all the equine rescues in AZ and can state that Christine Griffin runs a compassionate, first class operation. She does an incredible job rehabilitating horses that have starved or neglected, and has worked tirelessly to assist equine owners who have difficulty caring for their animals. She is professional, competent and most of all devoted to the animals she cares for and those in need. I highly recommend Equine Well Being - they are an asset to Arizona.

Michele Lepperd Stock: I highly recommend Christine Griffin and Equine WellBeing Rescue for a loving and caring place for animals in desperate need! I know Christine on a personal, business, and rescue basis!! Not only is she dedicated to helping animals who need help she is an awesome person! She buys quality feed from me to make sure these animals have quality nutrition they need to recover from their unfortunate circumstances! I also adopted two mini donkeys from Christine and she was extremely helpful and professional throughout the process. This is a great rescue and If you are ever in need, call Equine WellBeing Rescue Inc!

Dee Corcoran: I have had the pleasure of working with Christine Griffin at Equine WellBeing Rescue. I have been there to see the care she provides, the vet visits, farrier, chiropractor, shelter raisings. She is the most professional and caring horse person I know. I have helped with daily chores, putting up panels, cleaning and feeding. She always has patience and answers to all my questions. I've been there for the good days, and during the bad, the illnesses and the letting go. Every step of every day good or bad, it's always about what is best for the horses. Christine lives and breathes for her rescue and the well being of the equine there, those in need and any she can network to help.

Rose Miller, Author: I am a retired animal lover and support Equine WellBeing Rescue Inc. as much as I can because I know Christine takes wonderful care of her rescues and spends all the money I send on them! This is a small rescue run by her and husband with volunteers. Thank You for caring for those in need.

Donna Morris: Christine @ Equine WellBeing is truly an amazing angel on earth. Her never ending devotion & dedication, hourly, daily, weekly & monthly to care for these beautiful animals is truly unremarkable...I am blessed & proud to call her my friend ❤

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