HEARTS ALIVE VILLAGE LAS VEGAS TO OPEN HORSE RESCUE AND SANCTUARY THIS FALL
The new horse rescue to become first of its kind in Las Vegas
A horse, five goats and a dog walk into a barn – sounds like the beginning of a joke, right? Not this time! Hearts Alive Village Las Vegas, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded to help save animals from losing their lives in an overcrowded shelter system, today announced that it is just a few months shy of the official opening of the Hearts Alive Village Horse Rescue & Sanctuary, the first of its kind in Las Vegas.
The plans for a horse rescue and sanctuary were accelerated when Hearts Alive Village learned of Annie, a beautiful, undernourished and neglected horse, and her grave conditions. Annie was found abandoned and starving next to her sister, who was already deceased, along with five goats and a dog. All seven animals were in desperate need of a home, food and medical care. Hearts Alive Village couldn’t say no and knew something needed to be done immediately.
“These poor creatures were in desperate need and we stepped in to offer them a brand-new life where they will never be vulnerable again,” said Christy Stevens, Founder and Executive Director of Hearts Alive Village. “We are happy to report that with the help of our amazing Hearts Alive Village Horse Rescue Team and Desert Pines Equine, Annie and the other animals are all doing incredibly well. Annie has even gained over 150 pounds since she was confiscated!”
Now, Hearts Alive Village is busy constructing their Horse Rescue facility on over four and a half acres, just minutes off the 95 North at Kyle Canyon. The barn, scheduled to open this fall, will be equipped with a state-of-the-art environment including horse stocks to make on-site veterinary care safe and efficient. In addition to Annie and her friends, the new facility will even have extra space for goats, donkeys, pigs and more domestic animals.
If you’d like to foster, adopt, or volunteer, contact Hearts Alive Village at [email protected]. To help animals like Annie and be a part of creating this unique and desperately needed Horse Rescue and Sanctuary, please donate here: https://havlv.networkforgood.com/projects/139271-hearts-alive-village-horse-rescue-and-sanctuary.
About Hearts Alive Village
Hearts Alive Village Las Vegas (HAVLV) is a 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to nurture a compassionate society where animals are supported both in their homes and on their journey to find a home. The multidimensional organization provides a variety of programs including; Kendall’s Kupboard, a pet food pantry, and Charlie Mike, a program that supports veterans and their pets, providing access to resources like training, financial assistance for veterinary costs, temporary boarding, and more. Programs also include the Foster & Adoption Program where strays, animals acquired from shelters, and owner surrenders are placed in foster homes until forever homes are secured. The Humane Education program delivers information in a fun way to kids about pet ownership, safety, and empathy. The Pet Supplies retail location offers new and gently used pet items such as toys, beds and more. Hearts Alive Village also operates a low-cost wellness clinic offering the highest-quality veterinary services including spay and neuter, microchipping, surgeries, vaccinations, wellness visits, geriatric care, deworming, and more.
For more information about HAVLV or to make a donation, adopt a pet, or volunteer, please call 702-885-4309, visit HeartsAliveVillage.org or follow on Instagram @heartsaliveanimalrescue and Facebook at Hearts Alive Village Las Vegas.