OUR STORY

Behind the Scenes

Southwestern Animal Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by animal loving veterans. We are committed to rescuing animals from neglect and abandonment.

Our story began with Daisy. Daisy was a Clydesdale that was broke to ride and used to drive a wagon. Once she reached 18 years old her previous owners sent her to a "killpen" to be sold for slaughter. We knew she deserved better and Daisy was our very first rescue. She was an amazing horse and we were so lucky to have her in our life.

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After she passed, we knew we had to do something to help other horses and animals, like her, be saved from slaughter or abandonment. We realized our small rural community of Three Points was a popular destination for people to dump their unwanted pets in the desert. Seeing these lonely and scared animals become emaciated and ill created a stronger desire to become an advocate for these poor souls.

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It is our mission to rescue, rehabilitate and adopt out these animals so they can have another chance at life.