Mission: To save animals from abuse, neglect, slaughter and premature death and provide a safe place for them to live for the remainder of their lives through adoption or sanctuary.
Note: The ranch is not staffed to accommodate visitors 24 hours per day. Please visit during our Public Events or email us to make an appointment. Check our Calendar Here. Please do not bring treats when you visit. Most of the animals are on special diets due to medical conditions.
We appreciate your courtesy.
Our Programs:
Equine Rescue – Wild Mustangs, All domestic equines, Retired US Forest Service Equines, US Cavalry Horses and any equine in need of help.
HavasuPup – This program started in 2007. We rescue the unwanted puppies, dogs and kittens from Havasupai Grand Canyon,
KittyCity consists of our cat sanctuary. All cats are spayed/neutered.
History:
Wildhorse Ranch Rescue aka Wildhorse, was started in 1995 by Kim Meagher (pronounced Maher), an employee of Intel Corporation. She and her two young children, Nick and McKay, accidentally found out about the plight of homeless horses in the United States. Once they knew that over 60,000 horses in this country are sent to horrible deaths each year, they knew they had to do something to help. They rescued horses privately from 1995 until 2000. But even with their efforts, they could not save very many horses. Kim applied for, and received non-profit status for Wildhorse and with the help of many people, Wildhorse has been able to save hundreds of horses from death, abuse and neglect. Note: Our use of the term "horses" refers to all types of equine.
Wildhorse also takes in retired United States Government horses and mules from the US Forest Service, and the United States Cavalry. Wildhorse provides an opportunity for these hardworking animals to live in peace and comfort in their golden years. No, the US Government does not pay for their retirement.
Wildhorse is a registered 501(c)3 organization with the Federal Government and in the State of Arizona. All donations are tax deductible as allowed by the IRS.
Volunteer Manager ~ Esperanza Creeger
Volunteer Co-Manager - Cian Leichtman Equine Feed Team Manager @ WHQ - Kellie Thomas
Equine Manager W@PP - Cynthia Lujan-Jenkins Office Manager - Marlene Kritzler Adoption Program Manager - Kim Meagher Adoption Manager ~ Open Construction Manager - Doc Hurst
Equipment Manager - Open Grounds Manager - Alexis Lawton Herd Health Director ~ Laurie Guenther
Herd Health Co-Manager - Natalie Zarkou
Herd Health Admin - Sarah Foor
Kitty City Manager ~ Celeste Johnson
Kitty City Co-Manager ~ Penny Seahorn Kitty City Health Mgr ~ Lou Ann Graf
Kitty City Operations Manager ~ Anu Iyengar
IT Management ~ Joe Guenther and Kim Meagher Feed Supply Manager ~ Emily Williams Lead Designer ~ Mikey Segall In-Kind Donation Manager ~ Maria Morrow
Advisory Board:
Dr. Tresha Robinson Sandy Gennaro
Mel Shutz ~ In Memoriam
Roger Cardillo
Rhona Melsky
Resident Photographer ~ Barbara Sullivan
KDKB Interview with
Rhona Melsky and Kim Meagher of
Wildhorse
You Can Listen
Wildhorse starts at 26:30
but please listen to the show in front of ours.
It's about Veterans!
Wildhorse Ranch Rescue, Inc. aka Wildhorse 501(c)(3) charity ~ Established 1995 Mailing Address for ALL correspondence: PO Box 3080 Gilbert, AZ 85299-3080 Physical Addresses: WHQ ~ Wildhorse Head Quarters 11811 S Lindsay Road Gilbert, AZ 85296
W@PP ~ Wildhorse at Pixie's Playground - Certified Foster Facility - San Tan Valley, AZ
W66 - Wildhorse 66 ~ 3555 W Old Hwy Ash Fork, AZ 86320 Phone: (866) 926-8007 General inquries info@whrr.org Volunteering ecreeger@wildhorse.org
