Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

a non-profit horse rescue working with abandoned, neglected and abused horses. Stop horse slaughter NOW!

Welcome to Hanaeleh

Orange County’s Only Non-Profit Horse Rescue & Advocacy

Hanaeleh is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit horse rescue operating in Southern California since 2004 and every penny donated goes to the horses (we are 100% volunteer). We are a verified rescue with Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. Tax ID 20-3255341

Save a Horse – Donate —> NOW

We rescue all breeds and ages of horses and after we rehabilitate them, we work to find them new loving homes. When horses are not adoptable due to severe neglect or abuse, we provide sanctuary for them to live out their days knowing they’ll always be loved and cared for.

Hanaeleh is dedicated to equine advocacy.

We work to educate the public on the travesties happening to wild and domestic equines in the United States. We are against horse slaughter and strongly advocate for passage of the SAFE Act (Safeguard American Food Exports Act) HR 961. To learn more about humane equine policies and treatment, please visit our Advocacy page.

There are many ways you can help Hanaeleh including:

  • Make a one-time or monthly donation of any amount. Click–> HERE.
  • Sponsor a horse. We have many deserving souls who would love your support. Click–> HERE.
  • Volunteer for Hanaeleh. We have many opportunities available for you! Click–> HERE.

Thank you for stopping by and if you have questions, please feel free to contact us.

To learn even more about Hanaeleh, our philosophies and WHY we do what we do, click here.

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Get "The Story of Ulysses"

Read the touching story of Ulysses, who was rescued just in time! Learn how his rescue saved another horse & how he's transformed with proper food and lots of love.

The Rescue of Lou Dillon and Sweet Pea- Part Two

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Lou Dillon Rescue- Part Two We have broken this story into three parts because it is pretty long. This is Part Two of Three If you haven't read the first part of this story, please be sure to read Lou Dillon Rescue- Part One first! The day dawned sunny and warm when we were scheduled to pick … [Read More...]

The Rescue of Lou Dillon and Sweet Pea- Part 1

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Disclaimer: this is a bit of a long post, so it's broken up into three parts. This is the first of the three parts. LOU DILLON RESCUE: Part 1 of 3 The story of Lou Dillon and Sweet Pea started on February 15th, when we received an e-mail from an LAPD officer requesting a home for a … [Read More...]

Lou Dillon’s New Blanket

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We have been so thankful for the outpouring of support for Lou Dillon and Sweet Pea! It really shows how wonderful and supportive the Hanaeleh community really is! This past week, one of our supporters, Renee Appelbaum, came out with her daughters, and along with John Berney Equestrian, purchased … [Read More...]