ADOPTION

Rescued horses that have been cleared for adoption are placed with approved applicants on a first come - best fit basis. Both the background of the horse and the background of the adoptor are considered during the placement process.

Adopters must be over 21 years old and have sufficient horse care knowledge to adopt. Decisions are based on the applicant's knowledge and experience, as well as the safety and quality of the new home facility. References are required.

Transportation is the responsibility of the adoptor. We also ask for an adoption donation, which varies by the horse's disclipline, background and training. Adoption fees start at $400 and range up to $1,000. An adoption donation may be reduced or waived for "Pasture Mates" and companion horses. There is a nonrefundable application of $50 which is due at the time your application is received.

Our adopted horses can never be bred, raced, sold or given away. We are looking for lifetime homes for these special and well deserving animals. Consideration is given when an adopter's circumstances change. It is written into our adoption agreement that WFLF Lifetime Equine Refuge is always in contact with the adopter of the horse. We reserve the first right of refusal for any horse that is adopted. This includes future owners beyond the initial adopter. If an adopter can no longer provide proper and adequate care for the horse, or has an immediate need to re-home a horse they have adopted, that horse can come back to WFLF Lifetime Equine Refuge where they will once again gain sanctuary and care.

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FOSTER HOME PROGRAM

Do you have room in your heart and your barn for just one more?

For every horse that you foster on our behalf, we can save another life. Foster horses are pasture-sound and easy to integrate into your herd of horses. If you love the company of horses and have adequate pasture and shelter, you can help a horse in need.

Foster Home Procedures
1. Request Foster Home Application, fill out and return.
2. No application fee is needed for short term guardianship (1-6 months). A nonrefundable application fee of $50 is required for long term foster care.
3. Meet with one of our representatives to discuss your needs and desires to have guardianship over one or more rescued horse(s).
4. The boarding facility that you select or your own farm must meet our guidelines and will be visited by one of our representative.
5. Once you have been matched with an appropriate horse and your own farm or your boarding facility has been approved, transportation may then be arranged for your horse(s) to be moved to the new location.
6. After completion of the above procedures, approved guardians are requested to make a donation to help defray veterinary, farrier, and feed costs so that we may continue our work in rescuing another horse. Donations begin at $400 and may range up to $1,000 depending on the horse(s).

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