Your Donation Makes a Difference
The Illinois Horse Rescue of Will County was founded in 2011, to provide shelter and care for mistreated or abandoned horses and other animals. We provide shelter, food, and veterinary services for these animals until a suitable home can be found. As secondary services, we provide educational and therapeutic programs to local schools and charities with and about these animals.
RESCUE REPORT!

JUST RESCUED! 3/16/23
Kind volunteers delivered a poor neglected mare to Illinois Horse Rescue of Will County. At first glance, she didn’t look to bad we thought but don’t let that long black winter coat fool you like it did us. Once you are close and for sure touching her, you can feel every rib (like they are a washboard). She needs to gain around 300 pounds to be at a healthy weight. After further examination she has a small baseball mass on her back right pastern (ankle).
This poor girl is now safe with us and getting fed regularly. She will be seen by our vet and farrier to get a full examination/ evaluation. These things add up, so we are needing sponsors for her. Her name is Black Beauty!
May
Rescue Animal
Hi! I’m Corona, a 18-year-old Paint gelding. I came to IHRWC in December because my previous owners were moving out of the country. I am a big boy! I stand around 17 HH. I would love an confident intermediate rider. I'm am navicular but can handle light work. I'm good for the vet and farrier. I'm ready to jump in your trailer to go home with you today!
His adoption fee is $500. Please think about opening your home and heart to me today!
Click Here to see other rescue animals ready to adopt.

Abandoned Horses in Need of Rescue

The unpredictable weather both the warm months and the cold are making it hard on horse owners everywhere. There are horses being abandoned all over the Midwest. When those animals have nowhere else to go, we can rescue them. Your help can buy them the food and medical care they need to make a full recovery.
Contribute with Care and Peace of Mind
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Your contribution is used to buy food, medicine, and veterinary care.
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Animal Rescue and Safety, is what we do every day.
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We’re a 501(c)(3) non-profit, so your donation is tax-deductible.
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We believe every animal deserves a second chance, no one is turned away.
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You can give in confidence; we are a GuideStar Approved Charity.
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Come out and join us for a day full of FUN!

One of our volunteers saying goodbye to Banshee before she goes to her new forever home!

The volunteers are unloading a truck load of hay into the barn to feed the rescue animals.

Come out and join us for a day full of FUN!