Adopt
Rehome
Menu Hamburger Icon

H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut, Inc. Animal rescue in Washington, CT

H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitiation of abused or neglecte horses, has been helping horses and ponies in need for 27 years. We also maintain an ongoing commitment to educate the public regarding horse care.

We intervene on the behalf of suffering equines by providing relief, recovery, shelter and rehabilitation. Once a horse is physically and mentally rehabilitated, we then begin the process of seeking an adoptive home. All prospective adoptive homes are carefully screened. And, we require a contract which guarantees that the horse shall not be bred or sold. It is a lifetime commitment.

H.O.R.S.E. receives no town, state or federal funding. Monies are raised through memberships, sponsorships, charitable contributions and our own fund raising activities. And, all donations go directly to the horses.

We investigate all cruelty complaints (which are kept strictly confidential). If a problem exists, co-operation is first sought from the owner. Prosecution is pursued only when there is no other recourse. Horses placed in our custody are provided with immediate veterinary and farrier care. We then seek adoptive homes that meet with our standards.

In addition, we are available upon request, to speak to interested groups in order to raise public awareness to our purpose and support.

Contact —
Email horsectinfo@gmail.com
Phone (860) 868-1960
Website
Address
43 Wilbur Road
Washington, CT 06777
Donation Donate to this rescue
Address Map

Meet their adoptable pets

43 Wilbur Road

Washington, CT 06777

Adoptable pets at H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut, Inc.

This rescue doesn’t have any adoptable pets right now – check out adoptable pets nearby or start a custom pet search below.

Just Adopted
Photo of Charlie

Charlie

Quarterhorse/Other/Unknown

Male, Adult
Washington, CT
Just Adopted
Photo of Bow

Bow

Standardbred

Female, Adult
Washington, CT
Just Adopted
Photo of Jett

Jett

Donkey/Mule/Burro/Hinny

Female, Young
Washington, CT

Rescue FAQs

Primarily adopt to Connecticut, southwestern Massachusetts and Eastern New York; accept horses from almost anywhere on a case by case basis, depending on available room at the farm.

Additional adoption info

The adoption process at H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut starts with making an appointment for a tour of the farm to meet and learn about the horses available for adoption. If a person wants to adopt a horse, they must make a number of visits to work with their horse and build a relationship.

If the potential adopter is sure they want to adopt, they fill out an application and pay a $50 non-refundable fee. The adoption process begins, during which the potential adopter's references are checked, a visit is made to where the horse(s) will live, and the adopter continues to work with the horse.

If the adopter is approved, s/he pays a fee of between $600 and $2,000 depending on the health and age of the horse. Please note that part of the adoption contract includes an agreement not to show, breed or sell your adopted horse.

For full information on our adoption guidelines, please go to: www.horseofct.org/application.html

We also offers horse sponsorships for $50 per month for those who cannot or do not want to adopt, but would like to spend time with an individual horse. H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut is a busy place and staffed entirely by volunteers, so please be patient if it takes time for someone to return your call or e-mail.

http://www.horseofct.org/donationsnmembership.html

Icon image
Get adoption advice

How to prepare for bringing a new shelter or rescue pet home
Icon image
Get adoption advice

Introducing a new pet to your existing pets
Icon image
Get adoption advice

How to navigate common bumps in the adoption process

Pets at shelters & rescues near H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut, Inc.

Ferret Association of Connecticut

14 Sherbrooke Avenue,
Hartford, CT 06106

Boston Terrier Club Of Ct. Rescue

14 Pine Street,
Newington, CT 06111

Running For Rescues

123 Basswood Dr.,
Middletown, CT 06457

Photo of RACHEL, PAIGE

RACHEL, PAIGE

Labrador Retriever/Golden Retriever

Female, Puppy
Waterbury, CT
Photo of Chloe

Chloe

Chihuahua

Female, Young
Westport, CT
Photo of Rosie

Rosie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 2 mos
New Fairfield, CT
Photo of Bobby JuM

Bobby JuM

Spaniel (Unknown Type)/Pointer

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
Hartford, CT
Photo of Beauty

Beauty

Great Dane

Female, 5 yrs 2 mos
Enfield, CT
Photo of Oliver

Oliver

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
Manchester, CT

Search for a dog or cat

  • Columbus, OH
  • Columbus, OH
  • Columbus Grove, OH
  • Columbus Grv, OH

Sorry, we can’t find that location! Please try again.

    an arrow icon
    Breed
    an arrow icon
    Age
    an arrow icon
    an arrow icon

Animal Charities in Washington, CT

HeARTs Speak

HeARTs Speak develops resources that help shelter animals to be seen and find homes, ultimately transforming public perceptions of pet adoption, shelters, and animals in need. Each year our work helps nearly 1 million pets in your community and beyond.

Learn more

Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

There is a tremendous need for new methods of sterilization that are faster, easier, more accessible, and less expensive than surgery. ACC&D works tirelessly to bring together key stakeholders to advance this field.

Learn more

Animal Legal Defense Fund

Every day, Animal Legal Defense Fund works to enact tougher animal cruelty laws, provide care and legal assistance for animal victims of cruelty, offer rewards to bring abusers to justice, and provide free legal assistance to prosecutors and law enforcement to put abusers behind bars.

Learn more