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They Did It: Created a Barn-Leasing Program to Grow Their Own Horse Adopters

Learn how an innovative barn-leasing program allows new adopters a place to board their horses and maintain the sense of community they've built with like-minded horse lovers.

They Did It: Reduced Barriers for Equine Adopter Engagement and Post-Adoption Support

Discover how West Virginia Horse Network used creativity and innovation to both attract and support first-time equine adopters.

They Did It: Built a Successful Social Media Presence to Adopt Out More Horses

Learn best practices for using social media to promote equine adoptions from New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program.

They Did It: Increased Horse Adoption and Decreased Length of Stay with Customer-Friendly Adoption Policies

Learn how one adoption agency was able to help more at-risk horses by welcoming new adopters and transferring in more community members’ horses.

ASPCA® Adopt a Horse Month Resources

Use our equine resources to prepare horses for adoption, welcome new and existing horse owners to your agency, make effective matches, and support adopters post-adoption.

Ten Ways Donkeys Are Different From Horses

Donkeys are not just horses with big ears – they have unique characteristics that impact how caregivers assess their health and well-being.

Encouraging Research Regarding Homes for Horses

New research suggests there are 2.3 million individuals or 1.2 million households with the strong interest and capacity to adopt a homeless horse.

Evaluating Horses for Better Matchmaking

Learn how one organization evaluates horses to match them with the right adopter.

Tips on Creating Effective Adoption Contracts for Horses

Crafting an adoption contract that protects the animal—and doesn’t discourage people from adopting—is a crucial step in finding more homes for horses.

Equine Fostering Q&A with Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society

Increase your capacity and place more horses into homes with fostering tips from Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society.