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# South Florida SPCA Horse Rescue

Saving horses and other livestock every day

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## Posts

- [Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance](https://spca-sofla.org/thoroughbred-aftercare-alliance/) - The 501(c)(3) non-profit Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance ( TAA) accredits, inspects and awards grants to approved Thoroughbred aftercare organizations to retire, retrain and rehome Thoroughbreds when they retire from the race track.
- [2026 South Florida SPCA Open House](https://spca-sofla.org/2026-south-florida-spca-open-house/) - On March 7th, 2026 the South Florida SPCA hosted our 34th Annual Open House. It included children’s activities, food trucks, vendors, a raffle and an opportunity to meet the rescue animals!
- [2026 Open House](https://spca-sofla.org/2026-open-house/) - South Florida SPCA's 34th Annual Open House on March 7th, 2026—A wonderful community celebration including children’s activities, food trucks, vendors, a raffle and an opportunity to meet the rescue animals!
- [Rally at Robbie's](https://spca-sofla.org/rally-at-robbies/) - South Florida SPCA and Robbie's Feed & Supply are teaming up on November 8th, 2025 — A fundraiser to benefit the South Florida SPCA - All day event, Come On Out!
- [South Florida SPCA Assists in Rescue of Hundreds of Sick and Abused Animals](https://spca-sofla.org/south-florida-spca-assists-in-rescue-of-hundreds-of-sick-and-abused-animals/) - South Florida SPCA assists in rescue of hundreds of sick and abused animals at SW Miami-Dade slaughterhouse
- [Eight Horses Seized in SW Miami-Dade Cruelty Case](https://spca-sofla.org/eight-horses-seized-in-sw-miami-dade-cruelty-case/) - Eight starved, emaciated horses were seized by Miami-Dade Agricultural Patrol in SW Miami-Dade and turned over to SF SPCA on Sunday, June 1, 2014.
- [Three Emaciated Horses Seized in Animal Cruelty Case](https://spca-sofla.org/three-emaciated-horses-seized-in-animal-cruelty-case/) - The owner, Alex Paez, was charged with animal cruelty and was given a promise to appear (PTA).
- [Retired Racehorse Stolen, Slaughtered for Meat](https://spca-sofla.org/retired-racehorse-stolen-slaughtered-for-meat/) - Yet another treasured family pet has been stolen from its home and slaughtered for its meat.
- [Press in 2013](https://spca-sofla.org/press-in-2013/) - December 9, 2013 South Florida SPCA to host “Reading to Rescues” for visually-impaired children on December 14 August 7, 2013 Horse Found Slaughtered and Dismembered in Miami Gardens, FL Warehouse District http://miami.cbslocal.com/2013/08/07/horse-found-slaughtered-dismembered-in-miami-gardens/ http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/Slaughtered-Horse-Found-in-Miami-Gardens-218698671.html http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32344/florida-authorities-investigate-latest-horse-killing July 10, 2013 More Horses Being Seized From Miami Gardens Horror Ranch http://www.local10.com/news/man-charged-after-horses-found-starving-at-miami-gardens-rach/-/1717324/20924010/-/f3m4bx/-/index.html http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/riptide/2013/07/horses_kept_without_food_or_wa.php http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/More-Horses-Seized-From-Miami-Gardens-Ranch-214924241.html http://www.wsvn.com/news/articles/local/21011117259067/2-more-neglected-horses-taken-from-ranch/ http://www.local10.com/news/police-seize-more-horses-from-miami-gardens-ranch/-/1717324/20919658/-/vgqee5/-/index.html July 8-10, 2013 Starving
- [South Florida SPCA to host “Reading to Rescues” for visually-impaired children on December 14](https://spca-sofla.org/south-florida-spca-to-host-reading-to-rescues-for-visually-impaired-children-on-december-14/) - MIAMI, FL (Dec. 9, 2013) A chance meeting last summer between two passionate teachers, both horse lovers, led to the planning of an amazing event for visually-impaired children. South Florida SPCA’s Educational Outreach Coordinator, Susie Martell, and Yubeda Miah, Principal at Tropical Elementary School, immediately began work planning a visit to the rescue ranch for
- [Press in 2015](https://spca-sofla.org/press-in-2015/) - ABC Local 10 5 malnourished horses found in Miami-Dade County, Owner arrested on aggravated animal abuse charges NBC 6 Miami Animal Abuse Investigation Underway in Miami Gardens December 13, 2015 My33 CBS4 Miami Focus on South Florida: SF Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals November 24, 2015 SFSPCA Press Release RETIRED RACEHORSE STOLEN, SLAUGHTERED
- [Press in 2017](https://spca-sofla.org/press-in-2017/) - December 15, 2017 The Chronicle of the Horse Amazing Grace Went From At-Risk Rescue To Beloved Show Pony September 28, 2017 TheHorse.com More Horses Found Butchered in Florida September 27, 2017 WSVN 7 News 3 horses found slaughtered in NW Miami Dade September 27, 2017 ABC Local 10 News 3 horses found slaughtered in Hialeah
- [Press in 2016](https://spca-sofla.org/press-in-2016/) - December 27, 2016 South Florida SPCA Press Release FROM DYING IN THE DIRT TO LIVING THE DREAM: One year after rescue, once destitute pony is adopted by renowned Canadian show stable December 23, 2016 FL Keys News Christmas comes early: New mini horses, pig arrive at sheriff’s ‘animal farm’ November 28, 2016 The Horse Arrest
- [Press in 2018](https://spca-sofla.org/press-in-2018/) - August 23, 2018 ABC Local 10 News Horses, cows among animals rescued from illegal slaughterhouse in Miami-Dade County August 23, 2018 WSVN7 News Police bust illegal slaughter operation in SW Miami-Dade August 23, 2018 NBC-6 Miami Animals Rescued From Illegal Slaughterhouse May 1, 2018 WSVN7 News South Florida SPCA rescues 2 horses found emaciated in
- [Press in 2014](https://spca-sofla.org/press-in-2014/) - November, 2014 Paulick Report GULFSTREAM TO HOST FLORIDA SPCA FUNDRAISER DEC. 14 Lady and the Track South Florida SPCA Event at Gulfstream Park October 8-9, 2014 CBS-4 Miami Animals Saved From Illegal Slaughter in SW Dade NBC-6 South Florida Horses Rescued From “Gruesome” Farm: SPCA TheHorse.com Horses Removed from Illegal Slaughter Farm in Florida June
- [Press in 2012](https://spca-sofla.org/press-in-2012/) - September 7, 2012 NBC-6 South Florida Retired Racehorse With Injury Rescued in Homestead July 5, 2012: The Huffington Post Mutilated Racehorse Found in West Miami-Dade April 12, 2012 NBC-6 South Florida Horse Rescued in Miami-Dade Gives Birth to Colt April 3, 2012 Horse & Man SERIOUSLY…? YOU DUMP YOUR HORSE AFTER HE’S THIS SKINNY… March
- [Posts in 2011](https://spca-sofla.org/posts-in-2011/) - December 26, 2011 CBS Miami Horse Found Slaughtered in SW Miami-Dade
- [Posts in 2010](https://spca-sofla.org/posts-in-2010/) - September 7, 2010 NBC-6 South Florida Horse Slaughter Rally in Miami-Dade May 13, 2010 The Miami Herald The Grimm Truth: Civilization Comes to the C-9 Basin February 23, 2010 NBC-6 South Florida Wild Hialeah Horses Rounded Up
- [Posts in 2009](https://spca-sofla.org/posts-in-2009/) - September 14, 2009 NBC-6 South Florida Horse May Go From Slaughterhouse to Hollywood August 31, 2009 NBC-6 Miami Cops Bust Owner of Malnourished Horses August 10, 2009 CNN Horses being killed in South Florida — for their meat?
- [July 24th Volunteer Orientation](https://spca-sofla.org/sample-june-volunteer-orientation/) - 10:00am at the SFSPCA Rescue Ranch
- [August 21st Volunteer Orientation](https://spca-sofla.org/august-21st-volunteer-orientation/) - 10:00am at the SFSPCA Rescue Ranch
- [September 18th, 2021 Volunteer Orientation](https://spca-sofla.org/september-18th-2021/) - 10:00am at the SFSPCA Rescue Ranch
- [November 20th, 2021 Volunteer Orientation](https://spca-sofla.org/november-20th-2021-volunteer-orientation/) - 10:00am at the SFSPCA Rescue Ranch
- [October 16th, 2021 Volunteer Orientation](https://spca-sofla.org/october-16th-2021-volunteer-orientation/) - 10:00am at the SFSPCA Rescue Ranch
- [SMILE & DIAL! Friday, August 2 is Call-The-Mayor Day in Support of Pets' Trust!](https://spca-sofla.org/smile-dial-friday-august-2-is-call-the-mayor-day-in-support-of-pets-trust/) - Fiona says it’s TIME TO SMILE AND DIAL! Today is “Call-the-Mayor Day” in Miami in support of Pets’ Trust! Please call Mayor Gimenez at 305-375-5071, and with your passionate but respectful voice, ask the mayor if he has changed his mind and will honor the will of the people and fund the Pets’ Trust as
- [Stand Up for the Horses on Give Miami Day](https://spca-sofla.org/stand-up-for-the-horses-on-give-miami-day/) - By Kathleen Monahan President, South Florida SPCA “Stand up for abandoned, abused and neglected horses and give them a fighting chance.” There’s grit behind this year’s South Florida SPCA Give Miami Day Campaign. Just look at the photo: two magnificent horses restored to health, rearing up on hind legs, specks of sunlight glittering off their
- [If the boot fits... wear it and join SFSPCA as a volunteer!](https://spca-sofla.org/volunteering-if-the-boot-fits/) - What is a SFSPCA Volunteer? It’s a very special individual who doesn’t necessarily know anything about horses, and may even have a fear of them, but takes the initiative to sign up, show up and become willing to learn for the sake of the rescued animal. They go through the orientation and buy their boots
- [Desi's Story](https://spca-sofla.org/desis-story/) - PHOTO: Desi as he was found on 12/30/15 (left), transformed after months of rehabilitation (right). He was starving, wasting away in squalor — until you saved him. Just as we were wrapping up 2015, we were called by police to investigate an animal cruelty case in Miami Gardens. What we found was heartbreaking. Amid piles of
- [Horsekeeping: 7 Things to Consider if Your Horse is Overweight](https://spca-sofla.org/horsekeeping-7-things-to-consider-if-your-horse-is-overweight/) - The horses at the South Florida SPCA rescue ranch most often come to us severely underfed, scoring usually between 1 and 3 on the Henneke Body Condition scale. But the average pleasure horse can have a different problem than Defense Team, a recent arrival. Instead, being overweight is the problem. This can be especially true of
- [Flood of Recent Horse Rescues Overwhelming South Florida SPCA](https://spca-sofla.org/flood-of-recent-horse-rescues-overwhelming-south-florida-spca/) - Thirteen new rescues this week raise number of horses in SFSPCA care to 78 In two separate incidents yesterday, South Florida SPCA took in seven more horses. Six horses were found dumped along a canal in SW Miami-Dade. One horse was taken in temporarily by a kind person who looked everywhere for an owner but
- [Thanksgiving Feed Drive a success – will continue through the holidays!](https://spca-sofla.org/thanksgiving-feed-drive-a-success/) - Heartfelt thanks to all who donated to our Save a Horse – Feed a Rescue Thanksgiving Feed Drive!!! Donations totaling $1,263 were received, and will be used to purchase feed and hay to nourish our rescued horses. We are incredibly grateful for our wonderful supporters who care as much as we do about abused and abandoned horses.
- [SFSPCA Rescue Ponies Alice and her blind baby Ally wish they may and wish they might have some sponsors by Christmas night!](https://spca-sofla.org/sfspca-rescue-ponies-alice-and-her-blind-baby-ally-wish-they-may-and-wish-they-might-have-some-sponsors-by-christmas-night/) - MIAMI, FL (December 19, 2013) How many times did you ask, beg and plead for a pony for Christmas? How’d that work out for ya? Well, here’s your chance to do the next best thing and sponsor TWO rescue ponies for Christmas! Meet Alice and Ally. Alice is a 12 year old pony rescued with
- [Young fundraiser warms hearts at South Florida SPCA ranch](https://spca-sofla.org/young-fundraiser-warms-hearts-at-south-florida-spca-ranch/) - MIAMI, FL (February 16, 2014) Though it was a bone-chilling 29 below in her home town of Winnetka, Illinois, young Carly Jennings brought heart-melting warmth with her on a recent visit to South Florida SPCA’s ranch in Homestead. The journey to South Florida essentially began on April 29, 2012 when Carly created her bat mitzvah
- [Designer thrift shop opens to benefit horses and animals](https://spca-sofla.org/designer-thrift-shop-opens-to-benefit-horses-and-animals/) - Stacey Sherman, a horsewoman and animal lover, has opened Davie Thrift Store for Animal Aid in Davie, Florida. The concept is to raise money for the South Florida SPCA Horse Rescue and for Animal Aid, a no kill shelter for dogs and cats in Broward County. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated monthly to these two 501(c)(3)
- [Shopping for a Cause: Helping Animals Thrift Aids Local Rescues](https://spca-sofla.org/shopping-for-a-cause-helping-animals-thrift-aids-local-rescues/) - Helping Animals Thrift Boutique in Davie, Florida is a unique concept in shopping for a cause: You shop, and proceeds are donated monthly to local animal rescue organizations. The brainchild behind the boutique is Stacey Sherman, a horsewoman and animal lover, who paired her retail experience with the desire to make a difference in the
- [Donate Your Used Car](https://spca-sofla.org/donate-your-used-car/) - The Vehicle Donation Process Donating your car, truck, van, SUV, boat, motorcycle, ATV, RV, trailer or airplane has never been easier! Simply choose a nonprofit to donate to, give us a call, and our trained staff will guide you through the donation process. Schedule the Vehicle Pick up In some areas, we will have the ability to
- [Yoga for the Horses: Coconut Grove Couple & Studio Partner to Raise Funds for Rescues](https://spca-sofla.org/yoga-for-the-horses-coconut-grove-couple-studio-partner-to-raise-funds-for-rescues/) - John and Debbie Freud, aka “The Fabulous Freuds,” raised funds for South Florida SPCA in partnership with Dharma Yoga Studio in Coconut Grove, FL. June 16, 2016 – South Florida SPCA would like to thank yoga instructors Debbie and John Freud, and Natalie Morales of Dharma Yoga Studio in Coconut Grove, for dedicating their weekly
- [FIU Pre-Vet Students Pitch In at SFSPCA](https://spca-sofla.org/fiu-pre-vet-students-pitch-in-at-sfspca/) - FIU Alternative Breaks Pre-Vet Society joined us at the ranch on Sunday, February 25, 2018 for an outreach workday. Weeds were pulled, piles of trash were removed, and leaves were raked. After all the hard work was completed, two of our lucky rescues, Badger and Martini, were groomed, pampered and hand grazed. The horses and
- [2025 Open House](https://spca-sofla.org/2025-open-house/) - CELEBRATING OUR 33rd ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE - Please Join Us For The South Florida SPCA Open House 2025 This Spring!
- [2025 South Florida SPCA Open House](https://spca-sofla.org/2025-south-florida-spca-open-house/) - CELEBRATING 33rd ANNUAL South Florida SPCA Open House 2025 On March 2nd, 2025 the South Florida SPCA hosted our 33rd Annual Open House. It was a wonderful community celebration which included children’s activities, food trucks, vendors, a raffle and an opportunity to meet the rescue animals! 2025 Open House Gallery
- [Eugene Ewan Mori Foundation](https://spca-sofla.org/eugene-ewan-mori-foundation/) - eemorifoundation.org The Eugene Ewan Mori Foundation has been a significant partner to the South Florida SPCA! Starting with being our first ever Signature Sponsor for our Inaugural Hearts & Hoofbeats Reception event, followed by one of the largest single donations we have been blessed to receive. The Mori Foundation has funded the rebuilding of our
- [Hearts & Hoofbeats 2024](https://spca-sofla.org/hearts-hoofbeats-2024/) - Save the Date Hearts & Hoofbeats Join Us for our 31st Anniversary Fundraiser Celebrating 31 years of continuous rescue operations of horses and other animals. February 9, 2024 LOCATION Higher Ground at Arlo Lynwood 2217 NW Miami Court Third Floor, Miami, FL 33127 305.825.8826 View Event Photo Gallery
- [Hearts & Hoofbeats 2024 Fundraiser](https://spca-sofla.org/hearts-hoofbeats-2024-fundraiser/) - Join Us for Our 31st Anniversary Fundraiser Hearts & Hoofbeats 2024 Celebrating 31 years of continuous rescue operations of horses and other animals. February 9, 2024 LOCATION Higher Ground at Arlo Wynwood 2217 NW Miami Court Third Floor, Miami, FL 33127 Hearts & Hoofbeats 2024 Event Photo Gallery Photo Credit: Andrea Máté Photography Mr. &
- [2024 South Florida SPCA Open House](https://spca-sofla.org/2024-south-florida-spca-open-house/) - CELEBRATING 32nd ANNUAL South Florida SPCA Open House 2024 On March 16th, 2024 the South Florida SPCA hosted our 32nd Annual Open House. It was a wonderful community celebration which included food trucks, a children’s section, a silent auction, a raffle and more! 2024 Open House Gallery
- [2024 Open House](https://spca-sofla.org/2024-open-house/) - Please join us for our open house this spring! Saturday, March 16thHours noon - 4:00pm
- [Hearts & Hoofbeats 30 Year Celebration Fundraiser](https://spca-sofla.org/hearts-hoofbeats-anniversary-fundraiser/) - Dear Animal Lovers, As supporters and animal lovers of South Florida SPCA, we want you to be the first to know about a very special Anniversary Fundraiser, celebrating 30 years of South Florida SPCA in Miami-Dade. Touching many animals and human hearts South Florida SPCA ‘s Hearts & Hoofbeats will recognize a momentous milestone for
- [Abandoned miniature horse in Florida Everglades rescued by South Florida SPCA](https://spca-sofla.org/abandoned-miniature-horse-in-florida-everglades-rescued-by-south-florida-spca/) - By MARISELA BURGOS Read on Channel 7 New’s site > A miniature horse is trotting toward recovery November 29, 2023 SOUTH MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) – A miniature horse is trotting toward recovery after being found abandoned near the western edge of the Florida Everglades. “A Good Samaritan saw the mini horse running down the street
- [Homestead owner charged after horse found underweight, on dangerous property](https://spca-sofla.org/homestead-owner-charged-after-horse-found-underweight/) - By Olivia Jaquith Read on the South Florida NBC 6 News website > September, 2023 Animal rescuers and authorities in Miami-Dade County are looking to identify the brand on a horse that was surrendered Wednesday in Homestead as her owner was charged with animal cruelty. South Florida SPCA Ranch and Rescue Operations Director Laurie Waggoner
- [2023 Open House](https://spca-sofla.org/2023-open-house/) - Please join us for our open house this spring! Saturday, March 25thHours 11:00am - 4:00pm
- [SFSPCA 30th Anniversary Open House](https://spca-sofla.org/sfspca-30th-anniversary-open-house/) - March 2022 30th Anniversary Open House March 26th, 2022 the South Florida SPCA hosted our 30th Year Celebration Open House. Due to the pandemic we have been unable to host our Annual Open House for two years. How fitting that we were able to host again in time for celebrating our 30th Year of Rescue! The 30th
- [2023 South Florida SPCA Open House](https://spca-sofla.org/2023-south-florida-spca-open-house/) - March 2023 31st Annual Open House On March 25th, 2023 the South Florida SPCA hosted our 31st Annual Open House. It was a wonderful community celebration which included food trucks, a children’s section, a silent auction, a raffle and more! All the rescue animals were on their best behavior and happy to meet our visitors,
- [Open House](https://spca-sofla.org/open-house-2022/) - Please join us for our open house this spring! Saturday, March 26thHours 11:00am - 4:00pm
- [Hearts And Hoofbeats Celebrates 30 Years Of Animal Rescue Work](https://spca-sofla.org/hearts-and-hoofbeats-celebrates-30-years-of-animal-rescue-work/) - By Haute Living Read on Haute Living’s site > Miami’s animal lovers gathered at Leku Miami Friday, February 10th for Hearts and Hoofbeats to celebrate 30 years of lifesaving rescue work at the South Florida SPCA. February 16, 2023 Guests sipped delicious wines by Don Bernardino and craft cocktails by Bacardi while enjoying an array
- [Amos and Lionel: An Unlikely Animal Friendship](https://spca-sofla.org/amos-and-lionel-an-unlikely-animal-friendship/) - By Christina Tsirkas Read on The Parklander Magazine website > Meet Lionel, the cow, and Amos, the pig, two best friends brought together under horrific circumstances that are now bonded for life. March, 2023 On May 22, 2021, Amos and Lionel were rescued from a roadside stand selling animals for sacrifice in South Dade by the South Florida Society
- [Grateful for a New Home](https://spca-sofla.org/grateful-for-a-new-home/) - By Christina Tsirkas Read on The Parklander Magazine website > Lily’s Story November, 2022 Lily was rescued by the South Florida Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) alongside 100 other farm animals from deplorable conditions in Redland. Unclaimed by her mother, the young goat was starving an still had her umbilical cord
- [Philanthropy at Work: Talking with Mark Lees and Chris Septer](https://spca-sofla.org/philanthropy-at-work-talking-with-mark-lees-and-chris-septer/) - Mark Lees the Vice President of the EE Mori Foundation and Chris Septer the Executive Director of the South Florida SPCA discuss philanthropy for larger mammals.
- [Hearts & Hoofbeats](https://spca-sofla.org/hearts-hoofbeats/) - We want you to be the first to know about a very special Anniversary Fundraiser, celebrating 30 years of South Florida SPCA in Miami-Dade. South Florida SPCA's Hearts & Hoofbeats Fundraiser! Friday, February 10thHours 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- [Redlands Neighborhood Faces Problem with Stray Farm Animals](https://spca-sofla.org/redlands-neighborhood-faces-problem-with-stray-farm-animals/) - By Kevin Ozebek and Leisa Williams Read on WSVN’s site > Not only dogs being left stray; Redlands neighborhood faces same problem with farm animals February 21, 2023 (WSVN) – Our 7 Investigates team found an area in South Dade that has become overrun with unwanted and abandoned dogs. Kevin Ozebek is back on the
- [From high tech to down home, local groups and businesses pitch in for the horses](https://spca-sofla.org/from-high-tech-to-down-home-local-groups-and-businesses-pitch-in-for-the-horses/) - From the glitterati of South Beach to the ranchlands of SW Miami-Dade, a common love of horses brought out South Florida SPCA supporters to recent fundraising events and generated over $8,000. Rescued horses, now numbering over 80 in the organization’s care at its two locations in Miami-Dade, FL, will directly benefit from the much-needed funds with nutritious
- [Emaciated cows spotted in Sunrise](https://spca-sofla.org/emaciated-cows-spotted-in-sunrise/) - By Nicole Linsalata Read on WSVN’s site > Emaciated cows spotted in Sunrise trigger police investigation; owner arrested in Miami-Dade May 21, 2021 South Florida SPCA Featured in Humane Society of United States All Animals Winter 2022 Magazine click here to view the article SUNRISE, FLA. (WSVN) – Police are investigating a possible case of
- [Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Accredits 29 Organizations](https://spca-sofla.org/thoroughbred-aftercare-alliance-accredits-29-organizations/) - November 11, 2021: (Lexington, KY) Congratulations to the 29 organizations! The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced today that 29 Thoroughbred aftercare organizations have been awarded accreditation. The 29 organizations include 25 previously accredited organizations and four that received accreditation for the first time. The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, the only accrediting body in Thoroughbred aftercare, now has
- [Platform & South Florida SPCA celebrate “Soulmates”](https://spca-sofla.org/platform-south-florida-spca-celebrate-soulmates/) - This exhibition is working closely with #SouthFloridaSPCA and includes an interactive experience for children and families taking place on Dec. 5 at the ranch.
- [Renowned Hungarian artist, Agnès Nagy, to make debut during Miami Art Week](https://spca-sofla.org/renowned-hungarian-artist-agnes-nagy-to-make-debut-during-miami-art-week/) - By Community News Releases Read on Miami Community News > “Soulmates” Exhibition Acclaimed Hungarian Sculptor Agnès Nagy will make her Miami debut this fall during Miami Art Week with her exhibition “Soulmates” at Platform, a concept gallery in Miami Beach, in collaboration with JB Contemporary Art. Vernissage takes place on Thursday, Dec. 2, from 6
- [Animal rescuers attempt to round up malnourished cows in Plantation](https://spca-sofla.org/animal-rescuers-attempt-to-round-up-malnourished-cows-in-plantation/) - PLANTATION, FLA. (WSVN) - Animal rescuers tried to round up some malnourished cows. South Florida Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals spent Tuesday attempting to round up the cows.
- [Top 2 things that save horses' lives... Can you guess?](https://spca-sofla.org/top-2-things-that-save-horses-lives-can-you-guess/) - If you guessed Feed & Veterinary Care, you were right! We’ve been told the transformations of many our horses after we have rehabilitated them are nothing short of miraculous. And, while we have witnessed many incredible comebacks, at the heart of their success stories is simply nutritious feed and proper veterinary care. Right now, La Bolichera and Fancy
- [South Florida SPCA Announces New Board Members, and Appoints Executive Director](https://spca-sofla.org/south-florida-spca-announces-new-board-members-and-appoints-executive-director/) - South Florida SPCA recently announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors and Executive Director
- [Rescue Brings Freedom on the Fourth of July](https://spca-sofla.org/rescue-brings-freedom-on-the-fourth-of-july/) - The Fourth of July, Independence Day, may not have come this year with customary big celebrations. There was, however, freedom gained for almost 100 farm animals held under horrible conditions. For all the beauty of Redland, thick foliage, fences, and properties set back from the road can also hide grim secrets.
- [Give Miami Day 2020](https://spca-sofla.org/give-miami-day-2020/) - November 19th, 2020 This year’s Give Miami Day takes place on Thursday November 19th, 2020. Last year, we received over $18,000! Let’s aim higher this year! Help us continue to care for all of our horses the best way possible.
- [South Florida SPCA Unveils New Brand Design and Logo](https://spca-sofla.org/south-florida-spca-unveils-new-brand-design-and-logo/) - The South Florida SPCA (SFSPCA), Miami-Dade County’s equine and livestock rescue organization, recently announced the launch of its new brand identity, redesigned logo, and website.
- [Global Federation of Sanctuaries](https://spca-sofla.org/global-federation-of-sanctuaries/) - The mission of the Global Federation of Sanctuaries is to continuously improve the quality of care for animals requiring sanctuary. The SFSPCA is pleased to be able to say that we are a GFAS sanctioned animal rescue (we aren’t a sanctuary).
- [Miami Dade County Animal Services](https://spca-sofla.org/miami-dade-county-animal-services/) - The South Florida SPCA partners with MDAS and the Miami Dade Police Agricultural Department to protect the horses, livestock and a various assortment of other animals from cruelty and abuse.
- [Humane Society of the United States](https://spca-sofla.org/humane-society-of-the-united-states/) - Together with millions of supporters, the Humane Society of the United States takes on puppy mills, factory farms, the fur trade, trophy hunting, animal cosmetics testing and other cruel industries.
- [South Florida Trail Riders](https://spca-sofla.org/south-florida-trail-riders/) - The South Florida Trail Riders is a nonprofit, all volunteer horse riding organization made up of family, single and youth members. The SFTR organization has always been very supportive of the SFSPCA.
- [Equus Foundation](https://spca-sofla.org/equus-foundation/) - The South Florida SPCA would like to extend its gratitude to the EQUUS Foundation, who is issuing support in the form of a grant, to be used to help us continue our work, rescuing and rehabilitating horses and livestock in need.
- [Softshell Design](https://spca-sofla.org/softshell-design/) - Softshell Design worked with the South Florida SPCA to design their new logo, icons and website. Softshell updated the SFSPCA brand image to reflect the 'Helping Hand' we lend to animals in need of rescue, rehabilitation and love.
- [Robbies Feed & Supply](https://spca-sofla.org/robbies-feed-supply/) - Established in 1973, Robbies Feed & Supply is a family-operated feed & supply business offering animal feed, hay, shavings, fencing, riding equipment, apparel, gift items, and so much more.
- [Mill Creek Retirement Home for Horses](https://spca-sofla.org/mill-creek-retirement-home-for-horses/) - RHH at Mill Creek provides lifetime care to elderly horses seized by law enforcement agencies, rescued by the SPCA or humane societies, as well as horses retired from government service such as police patrol or state and federal parks.
- [Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary](https://spca-sofla.org/critter-creek-farm-sanctuary/) - Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 non-profit that was founded in 2016 by Erin Amerman and Chris Amerman. The driving mission of Critter Creek is to promote compassion for farm animals through rescue and education.
- [Press in 2019](https://spca-sofla.org/press-in-2019/) - September 7, 2019 The Dodo First Taste Of Freedom Camel So Skinny His Humps Collapsed Gets Strong Enough To Run Free January 3, 2019 CBS 4 MIAMI 200 Animals Removed From Redland Ranch Property By SPCA January 3, 2019 WSVN7 NEWS Operation Noah’s Ark: About 200 animals seized from Redland farm January 3, 2019 MIAMI
- [It's a Girl! Rescue Mare Gives Birth at South Florida SPCA](https://spca-sofla.org/its-a-girl-rescue-mare-gives-birth-at-south-florida-spca/) - Homestead, FL (March 23, 2015) - The South Florida SPCA is delighted to announce the birth of a filly at its ranch in Homestead, FL. Last night at 7:55pm, Quarter Horse mare Starr delivered her foal, with director of ranch operations Laurie Waggoner on hand to make sure the birth went smoothly. Both mare and filly
- [Test Horse](https://spca-sofla.org/test-horse/)
- [Test Pig](https://spca-sofla.org/test-pig/)
- [Test Cow](https://spca-sofla.org/test-cow/)
- [Test Goat](https://spca-sofla.org/test-goat/)
- [Daily Racing Form Announces 2nd Annual “Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Magazine”](https://spca-sofla.org/daily-racing-form-announces-2nd-annual-thoroughbred-aftercare-alliance-magazine/) - Daily Racing Form/Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Press Release Based in Lexington, Kentucky, the non-profit Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredits, inspects and awards grants to approved aftercare organizations to retire, retrain and rehome Thoroughbreds using industry-wide funding. Funded initially by seed money from Breeders’ Cup Ltd., The Jockey Club, and Keeneland Association, Inc., the TAA is supported by
- [South Florida SPCA Receives GuideStar Silver Participation Level](https://spca-sofla.org/south-florida-spca-receives-guidestar-silver-participation-level/) - HOMESTEAD, FL – South Florida SPCA Horse Rescue has received the GuideStar Exchange Silver participation level, a leading symbol of transparency and accountability provided by GuideStar USA, Inc., the premier source of nonprofit information. This level demonstrates South Florida SPCA Horse Rescue's deep commitment to nonprofit transparency and accountability. "We have worked hard to showcase our progress toward
- [Jimmy Choo Shopping Event at Saks Benefits South Florida SPCA](https://spca-sofla.org/jimmy-choo-shopping-event-at-saks-benefits-south-florida-spca/) - Many thanks to the fabulous committee of friends and supporters at Saks Fifth Avenue in the Bal Harbour Shops for hosting a glamorous Jimmy Choo shopping event to raise funds for South Florida SPCA! On Tuesday, November 5, 2013, a portion of handbag and shoe purchases made by guests and shoppers from around the country
- [Blind children explore the wonderful world of horses at South Florida SPCA Horse Rescue Ranch](https://spca-sofla.org/blind-children-explore-the-wonderful-world-of-horses-at-south-florida-spca-horse-rescue-ranch/) - MIAMI, FL (Dec. 17, 2013) Months of preparation and planning came to fruition on December 14, 2013, as South Florida SPCA Horse Rescue hosted 11 blind children from Tropical Elementary School in Miami. The children not only read to the horses in Braille but were able to touch, groom and interact with them. Two of the ponies,
- [Par For The Horse 2014 a Win for the Rescues](https://spca-sofla.org/par-for-the-horse-2014-a-win-for-the-rescues/) - The 11th Annual Lowell S. & Betty L. Dunn Family Foundation Par For The Horse Challenge Tournament & Luncheon was a phenomenal success and raised significant funds for the horses and other rescued animals at South Florida SPCA. Hosted on May 9 at Miami Shores Golf & Country Club, the event raised over $78,000, meeting and
- [Six starved off-the-track Thoroughbreds seized by police, turned over to SPCA](https://spca-sofla.org/six-starved-off-the-track-thoroughbreds-seized-by-police-turned-over-to-spca/) - Miami Gardens, FL (January 10, 2014) Six starved off-the-track Thoroughbreds were seized by police yesterday, and custody of them was given to SFSPCA. The horses range in age from 3 to 10 and are in varying states of health. One, a bay gelding named Kenny's Z, raced as recently as 9/27/2014. The owner has been
- [No justice for Justice and Susie, jury delivers not guilty verdict in cruelty case](https://spca-sofla.org/no-justice-for-justice-and-susie-jury-delivers-not-guilty-verdict-in-cruelty-case/) - Jesus Bandera-Salgado (Source: Jasmine Kripalani, CBS4 Miami) MIAMI, FL (July 22, 2015) - In a case considered one of the worst cruelty situations South Florida Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SFSPCA) has encountered in 23 years that made national and international headlines, a jury found defendant Jesus Bandera-Salgado not guilty of three
- [BREAKING NEWS:  Horse Found Slaughtered in Hialeah, FL Field](https://spca-sofla.org/breaking-news-horse-found-slaughtered-in-hialeah-fl-field/) - HIALEAH, FL - JULY 23, 2015: The shocking discovery of a three year-old Quarter Horse filly’s remains was made this morning at 9715 NW 138th Street in Hialeah. The butchered horse, Sweet Amanda Wiz, was found in a pasture at a facility that was once where South Florida Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
- [Horse Cruelty Charges:  A VERY Big Deal at South Florida SPCA](https://spca-sofla.org/horse-cruelty-charges-a-very-big-deal-at-south-florida-spca/) - The newest charges "… were no big deal. I wish the police would spend more time on human victims, and child victims, than on horses who skipped a meal." - Alexander Michaels, attorney for defendants in animal cruelty case. (Miami Herald, Friday, October 25, 2015) Photo ©South Florida SPCA. All rights reserved. By Kathleen Monahan
- [Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Accredits South Florida SPCA Horse Rescue](https://spca-sofla.org/thoroughbred-aftercare-alliance-accredits-south-florida-spca-horse-rescue/) - Rescued thoroughbred Cardiac Output is currently available for adoption at South Florida SPCA. (HOMESTEAD, FL - November 3, 2015) The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced today that South Florida SPCA Horse Rescue (SFSPCA) has earned accreditation by the organization. SFSPCA is one of only 56 TAA accredited aftercare organizations in the United States and Canada. Thirty-seven
- [Paez Case Update: South Miami Dade Body Builder Pleads Guilty to Horse Cruelty](https://spca-sofla.org/paez-case-update-south-miami-dade-body-builder-pleads-guilty-to-horse-cruelty-2/) - (MIAMI, FL – 11/16/2015) South Florida SPCA Horse Rescue, one of the nation’s leading advocates for equine legislation and humane protocols, has announced that bodybuilder Alejandro (Alex) Paez, 48, has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of animal abuse after three starving, emaciated horses were found in deplorable conditions at his South Miami-Dade ranch on
- [South Florida SPCA Hosts Center for Social Change](https://spca-sofla.org/south-florida-spca-hosts-center-for-social-change/) - South Florida SPCA had the pleasure of hosting members of the Center for Social Change (CSC) at the rescue ranch on Friday, December 11, 2015 for a day of meeting, treating and connecting with the horses, and learning more about our mission. The group, including CSC founder, president, and CEO William Burdette, received a tour
- [South Florida Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SFSPCA) is Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries](https://spca-sofla.org/south-florida-society-for-the-prevention-of-cruelty-to-animals-sfspca-is-accredited-by-the-global-federation-of-animal-sanctuaries/) - South Florida SPCA president Kathleen Monahan, volunteer Karen Buckhalt, and board member Julie Shelton with Bachelorat the SFSPCA Ranch. February 12, 2016 (Homestead, Florida) - The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to South Florida Society for the Prevention of
- [Miles of Smiles: Miami Leaders in Training (LIT) Outreach Event](https://spca-sofla.org/miles-of-smiles-miami-leaders-in-training-lit-outreach-event/) - On Friday, August 5, 2016, South Florida SPCA was delighted to welcome the Miami Leaders in Training (LIT), a great group of kids who came to the ranch to learn about our mission, and to get some hands-on experience with horses. The kids' initial nervousness was quickly replaced with curiosity and enthusiasm as they learned
- [Saving Grace](https://spca-sofla.org/saving-grace/) - On the morning of December 30, 2015, I was called by police to investigate an animal cruelty case in Miami Gardens. My team and I rushed to the scene, where we found five emaciated horses being kept in absolute squalor. Our hearts broke when we spotted a young pony, down to skin and bone, sprawled across
- [Years-long Battle in Miami Horse Abuse Case Ends with Conviction](https://spca-sofla.org/years-long-battle-in-miami-horse-abuse-case-ends-with-conviction/) - Julio Lopez found guilty of Animal Cruelty (MIAMI, FL – January 27, 2017) South Florida SPCA Horse Rescue (SFSPCA) and the Miami Dade State Attorney’s Office announce the end of an almost four-year battle for justice on behalf of four abused horses SFSPCA rescued on May 20, 2013. On Wednesday, January 25, 2017, a jury
- [South Florida SPCA Welcomes Best Buddies to Rescue Ranch, Launches New TLC Brigade](https://spca-sofla.org/south-florida-spca-welcomes-best-buddies-to-rescue-ranch-launches-new-tlc-brigade/) - South Florida SPCA was delighted to welcome members of Best Buddies to the ranch on Sunday, November 13, 2016 as part of the rescue's new TLC Brigade. The new program provides a safe opportunity for Best Buddies members to experience and learn about SFSPCA's rescued horses and animals. Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3)
- [From Dying in the Dirt to Living the Dream](https://spca-sofla.org/from-dying-in-the-dirt-to-living-the-dream/) - One year after rescue, once destitute pony is adopted by renowned Canadian show stable (HOMESTEAD, FL – 12/27/16) As rescue stories go, they don’t get much better than this. An emaciated pony found dying in the dirt at a ramshackle boarding facility a year ago will be leaving her abusive past far behind her this
- [Trial set to begin Monday for man who rode malnourished horse from South Carolina to Miami](https://spca-sofla.org/trial-set-to-begin-monday-for-man-who-rode-malnourished-horse-from-south-carolina-to-miami/) - 1/29/17 UPDATE: TRIAL HAS BEEN CONTINUED, NEW DATE NOT AVAILABLE. WILL UPDATE ASAP. The animal cruelty case involving Trigger, the horse ridden from South Carolina to Miami, is scheduled to begin this Monday, January 30 at the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building, 1351 NW 12th St, Miami, FL 33125, court room 2-11. South Florida SPCA
- [Oh baby, baby! Twin lambs born to newly rescued sheep at South Florida SPCA](https://spca-sofla.org/oh-baby-baby-twin-lambs-born-to-newly-rescued-sheep-at-south-florida-spca/) - January 31, 2017 - TWINS!!! We got a very sweet surprise at the ranch this past Thursday morning when one of our newly rescued sheep began giving birth to not one, but two, baby lambs. The first, a female (brown), was born around 10:00am. The birth of the male (white), came very shortly afterward. (Watch video
- [Honor School Students Learn About Horses Hands-on at SFSPCA](https://spca-sofla.org/honor-school-students-learn-about-horses-hands-on-at-sfspca/) - They petted, brushed, painted, bathed, and treated. On Sunday, February 26, 2017, honor students from the Ben Gamla Charter School visited the SFSPCA rescue ranch for a day of hands-on learning. This is the second visit from the English-Hebrew charter school, the first of its kind in the U.S., located in Kendall, Florida. The students
- [University of Miami Pre-Vet Students Pitch In at South Florida SPCA](https://spca-sofla.org/university-of-miami-pre-vet-students-pitch-in-at-south-florida-spca/) - On Sunday, March 5, 2017, pre-vet students from the University of Miami rolled up their sleeves and pitched in for a work day at the South Florida SPCA rescue ranch in Homestead. The visit was coordinated by SFSPCA volunteer Kaitlyn Drozdowicz, with SFSPCA volunteer and FIU pre-vet student Brianna Chin helping out as well. SFSPCA
- [Abused Horse Ridden From South Carolina to Miami Given New Life in Key West](https://spca-sofla.org/abused-horse-ridden-from-south-carolina-to-miami-given-new-life-in-key-west/) - (MIAMI, FL – 4/19/17) The long and painful journey for a horse ridden nearly 700 miles from South Carolina to Miami finally has a happy ending. After nearly five months of critical care and rehabilitation at South Florida SPCA (SFSPCA), the organization has arranged permanent sanctuary for "Trigger" at the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Animal
- [Cushman School Students Visit SFSPCA for a Day of Learning & Fun](https://spca-sofla.org/cushman-school-students-visit-sfspca-for-a-day-of-learning-fun/) - On Friday, May 19, 2017, students, teachers and parents from the Cushman School visited the South Florida SPCA's rescue ranch for a day of hands-on learning and fun with rescued horses. It punctuated the group's philanthropic efforts for SFSPCA, which held a bake sale to raise an impressive $540 for the rescues. SFSPCA Education/Outreach Coordinator,
- [Against All Odds: Rescue Pony Overcomes Abusive Past  and Shines in the Show Ring](https://spca-sofla.org/against-all-odds-rescue-pony-overcomes-abusive-past-and-shines-in-the-show-ring/) - On a rainy weekend in Ontario last May, not even the overcast skies and sloppy mud could dull the shine of a flashy bay pony and her talented young rider, in the show ring for the first time together at the Niagara Cup Series at Sherwood Farm. With ears pricked and eyes bright, the green
- [South Florida SPCA Bracing for Hurricane Irma with 55 Horses](https://spca-sofla.org/south-florida-spca-bracing-for-hurricane-irma-with-54-horses/) - South Florida SPCA Horse Rescue is implementing its disaster plan as Hurricane Irma, now a dangerous and potentially catastrophic Category 5 storm with maximum sustained winds of 185 mph, poses an extremely serious threat to South Florida. Though the forecast may change, and we certainly hope it does, we have to prepare for Irma reaching
- [South Florida SPCA Scrambles to Protect 57 Horse Herd from Hurricane Irma](https://spca-sofla.org/south-florida-spca-scrambles-to-protect-57-horse-herd-from-hurricane-irma/) - PHOTO ABOVE: Suki, a young paint filly reluctantly boarding Hurricane Irma evacuation transport. VIDEO: Miami Herald video of evacuation of horses from Homestead, Florida. The remaining 19 of the 57 SFSPCA horses are sheltered at four different locations in South Florida, three of which are staying put at SFSPCA's ranch. One was too frail to
- [SFSPCA Assessing Damage to Facility, Condition of Rescue Horses & Seeking Alternate Facility](https://spca-sofla.org/sfspca-assessing-damage-to-facility-condition-of-rescue-horses/) - (SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 – HOMESTEAD, FL) South Florida SPCA Horse Rescue is in the process of assessing damage to its ranch in Homestead, FL, and the condition of its horses in the wake of Hurricane Irene. Three horses that were kept at the SFSPCA ranch are okay, but overnight the property experienced significant flooding. There
- [Going Home... After Irma](https://spca-sofla.org/going-home-after-irma/) - - FROM THE SONG, "GOING HOME." MUSIC BY ANTON DVORAK; LYRICS BY WILLIAM ARMS FISHER AND KEN BIBLE. From South Florida SPCA President, Kathleen Monahan: Dear Friends, As I write to let you know what's been happening at the ranch and to update you on the rescues, my thoughts are also with each of you
- [South Florida SPCA earns Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Reaccreditation through 2019](https://spca-sofla.org/south-florida-spca-earns-thoroughbred-aftercare-alliance-reaccreditation-through-2019/) - Former racehorse Never Lie (foreground) an off-track Thoroughbred in retraining and currently available for adoption at South Florida SPCA. (Photo credit: Grace Delanoy) NOVEMBER 20, 2017 - South Florida SPCA Horse Rescue (SFSPCA) is proud to announce that after a rigorous application and inspection process, it has been reaccredited by the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA)
- [Local trainer Ginger Young Krenz takes reins of SFSPCA volunteer program](https://spca-sofla.org/local-trainer-ginger-young-krenz-takes-reins-of-sfspca-volunteer-program/) - Ginger Young Krenz pictured above with Liza at SFSPCA. Krenz riding with acclaimed trainer Josh Lyons. (JANUARY 10 2017 - HOMESTEAD, FL) South Florida SPCA Horse Rescue announces that Ginger Young Krenz, a local trainer and longtime supporter of SFSPCA, has taken the reins of the organization's volunteer program. Krenz now works with volunteers on Saturdays
- [Members and Volunteers Meet and Learn at SFSPCA Rescue Ranch](https://spca-sofla.org/members-and-volunteers-meet-and-learn-at-sfspca-rescue-ranch/) - A fresh new vibe is in the air at South Florida SPCA Horse Rescue, and it was enjoyed first-hand by our members and volunteers on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at a ranch Meet-and-Greet & Complimentary Horse Training Clinic with Ginger Krenz. Krenz, SFSPCA's Volunteer Coordinator, is also a natural horsemanship trainer who studied and uses
- [Ummm, that's not a horse...](https://spca-sofla.org/ummm-thats-not-a-horse/) - Nope. Definitely not a horse. That's Stella Star, an adorable potbellied pig. Yes, you read that right. South Florida SPCA Horse Rescue saves pigs and other animals that don't fall into the usual domestic pet category. Our most unusual? Emus... But that's a story for another day. Back to Stella. We rescued the sweet swine
- [South Florida SPCA Horse Rescue Takes in Record Number of Farm Animals in Neglect Case](https://spca-sofla.org/south-florida-spca-horse-rescue-takes-in-record-number-of-farm-animals-in-neglect-case/) - JULY 9, 2018 - HOMESTEAD, FL: It’s the rainy season of a very different kind at South Florida SPCA Horse Rescue. The equine welfare organization just took in 27 farm animals, including 18 sheep, six cows, one horse, one mini horse and a donkey in a neglect case in Southwest Miami-Dade. It’s a record for
- [Friends and Partners: The Difference Between Life and Death for the Horses](https://spca-sofla.org/friends-and-partners-the-difference-between-life-and-death-for-the-horses/) - By Kathleen Monahan I can’t believe I just marked my three-year anniversary as president of South Florida SPCA (SFSPCA). My husband and I had been avid horse lovers for years, but the active life that came with our sons, dogs, and cats seemed to eat every minute of the clock. With our younger one off
- [Paez Case Update: South Miami Dade Body Builder Pleads Guilty to Horse Cruelty](https://spca-sofla.org/paez-case-update-south-miami-dade-body-builder-pleads-guilty-to-horse-cruelty/) - (MIAMI, FL – 11/16/2015) South Florida SPCA Horse Rescue, one of the nation’s leading advocates for equine legislation and humane protocols, has announced that bodybuilder Alejandro (Alex) Paez, 48, has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of animal abuse after three starving, emaciated horses were found in deplorable conditions at his South Miami-Dade ranch on
- [Honoring South Florida SPCA Founder Laurie Waggoner on her 50th Birthday](https://spca-sofla.org/honoring-south-florida-spca-founder-laurie-waggoner-on-her-50th-birthday/) - “I said 'Somebody should do something about that.' Then I realized I am somebody.” - Lilly Tomlin In 1992, Laurie Waggoner was that "Somebody" when she saw a stray horse running scared and loose down a busy Miami road and rescued it. The story has repeated itself hundreds of times over since then, and even
- [Par For The Horse golf tournament & fundraiser most successful in 12 year history](https://spca-sofla.org/par-for-the-horse-golf-tournament-fundraiser-most-successful-in-12-year-history/) - On Friday, May 1, 2015, 14 foursomes took to the links at Miami Beach Golf Club in the Lowell S. and Betty L. Dunn Family Foundation Challenge Tournament - Par For The Horse 2015 to benefit South Florida SPCA Horse Rescue. The 12th annual edition exceeded all expectations, reaching new milestones and breaking a fundraising record
- [What's a Little Rain? SFSPCA Golf Tournament a Hit for the Horses Despite Weather](https://spca-sofla.org/whats-a-little-rain-sfspca-golf-tournament-a-hit-for-the-horses-despite-weather/) - Team Sliderz. (Photo: Susie Martell.) While the sun refused to peek out of the clouds, the players' game spirit shone bright during South Florida SPCA's 13th Annual Par For The Horse Golf Tournament last Saturday at Miami Shores Country Club. Thankfully the teams managed to get in nine holes of play before the skies opened up with
- [South Florida SPCA Horse Rescue Names Barbara K. Norland  as Director of Development](https://spca-sofla.org/south-florida-spca-horse-rescue-names-barbara-k-norland-as-director-of-development/) - Press Release Barbara K. Norland AUGUST 10, 2017 - MIAMI, FL: Barbara K. Norland has taken the reins as Director of Development at South Florida SPCA (SFSPCA), a nonprofit horse rescue organization headquartered in Homestead, FL. Norland, formerly the director of development and communications for YWCA of Greater Miami-Dade, Inc., will focus on forming new
- [It's a Girl for Shakira!](https://spca-sofla.org/its-a-girl-for-shakira/) - One more to love at the Rescue Ranch! We are overjoyed to announce that rescue mare Shakira has given birth to a healthy - and very energetic - baby girl! Our little filly is the absolute darling of the ranch, amusing us all as she learns how her long spindly legs work and testing how
- [Cushman School students cap fundraising effort with visit to SFSPCA](https://spca-sofla.org/cushman-school-students-cap-fundraising-effort-with-visit-to-sfspca/) - It was a day of learning and loving for 22 middle school students from Miami's Cushman School at South Florida SPCA on Monday, June 4, 2018. The group – along with English teacher Mark Field, students' parents and school staff members – were welcomed to the rescue ranch for an Education/Outreach day capping off their
- [Whole Foods Coral Gables selects South Florida SPCA as its Donate Your Dime recipient](https://spca-sofla.org/whole-foods-coral-gables-selects-south-florida-spca-as-its-donate-your-dime-recipient/) - Our thanks to Whole Foods rep Jill Chaskin and her family for coming out for a "meet-and-treat" with Cherry and all our other rescues. Shop for the Horses at Whole Foods in Coral Gables! Whole Foods Market in Coral Gables, FL has designated South Florida SPCA as its Donate Your Dime recipient from July 6
- [Operation Noah's Ark strains SFSPCA with 200+ animal rescue](https://spca-sofla.org/operation-noahs-ark-strains-sfspca-with-200-animal-rescue/) - "We're going to need a bigger boat." As 2018 drew to a close, South Florida SPCA Horse Rescue (SFSPCA) was teeming with a full house of 60 rescue horses and livestock (including the group’s first camel), straining the ranch staff and volunteers physically, and the organization financially. Then, just before the ball dropped on 2018, all
- [SFSPCA's "A Day at the Races" at Gulfstream Park a Big Win for the Horses](https://spca-sofla.org/sfspca-event-at-gulfstream-park-a-big-win-for-the-horses/) - HOMESTEAD, FL - On Sunday, December 14, 2014, over 450 guests gathered at Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino for “A Day at the Races,” South Florida SPCA's (SFSPCA) annual fundraiser. After expenses, $64,000 was raised for the benefit of rescued horses and animals at SFSPCA's facility in Homestead, Florida. Further, $2,500 from race sponsorship proceeds was
- [Critical Funds, Awareness Raised for Horses at Gulfstream Park](https://spca-sofla.org/critical-funds-awareness-raised-for-horses-at-gulfstream-park/) - (HALLANDALE BEACH, FL) It was a fantastic day for South Florida SPCA's rescued horses on Saturday, March 5, with over 300 attendees at our annual fundraising luncheon! We thank our guests, sponsors, donors, emcee, committee and volunteers, along with Gulfstream Park for making this event a tremendous success. While guests enjoyed a delicious buffet and an exciting
- [FIU Pre-Vet Society visits SFSPCA for off-campus learning & work experience](https://spca-sofla.org/fiu-pre-vet-society-visits-sfspca-for-off-campus-learning-work-experience/) - Scrubbing, sweeping, dusting and cleaning... It was all a labor of love, rewarded with hands-on and bonding time with the rescues for FIU Pre-Vet Society members at our ranch yesterday. SFSPCA's Education/Outreach Coordinator, herself an FIU alumna, gave an informative presentation about our history and mission to the group. Then, it was off to work
- [PAEZ CASE UPDATE:  SOUTH MIAMI DADE BODY BUILDER  PLEADS GUILTY TO HORSE CRUELTY](https://spca-sofla.org/paez-case-update-south-miami-dade-body-builder-pleads-guilty-to-horse-cruelty-3/) - (MIAMI, FL – 11/16/2015) South Florida SPCA Horse Rescue, one of the nation’s leading advocates for equine legislation and humane protocols, has announced that bodybuilder Alejandro (Alex) Paez, 48, has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of animal abuse after three starving, emaciated horses were found in deplorable conditions at his South Miami-Dade ranch on
- [Party with a Purpose at Haven Lounge on Miami Beach on August 6th!](https://spca-sofla.org/party-with-a-purpose-at-haven-lounge-on-miami-beach-on-august-6th/)

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- [Home](https://spca-sofla.org/) - The South Florida SPCA - Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization located in Miami, Florida. Dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and adoption of abused, neglected and abandoned horses and other livestock.
- [Raffle Fundraisers](https://spca-sofla.org/donations/raffle-fundraisers/) - Raffle Fundraisers Enter the raffle for a chance to win a $300 Amazon Gift Card and support Pilgrim’s recovery Stay Tuned The Amazon Gift Card to Help Pilgrim Raffle Has Ended Check Back Soon for Our Next Raffle!
- [Cows](https://spca-sofla.org/our-animals/cows/) - Starved, illegal slaughters, or at large- loose and unattended cows, calves, steers and bulls of all types and variety have been rescued by the SFSPCA.
- [Hooves and Hope Boutique](https://spca-sofla.org/donations/hooves-and-hope-boutique/) - Hooves & Hope Boutique Shop with purpose and turn your love for animals into hope, healing, and second chances. Shop Now Shop Our Boutique! Every purchase from the Hooves & Hope Boutique helps support the rescue, rehabilitation, and protection of horses and animals in need. Our most-loved fundraiser shirts, along with exciting new designs, are
- [Sheep](https://spca-sofla.org/our-animals/sheep/) - Sheep are herd animals so all sheep adoptions must be at least two sheep. Generally our sheep are rehomed to hobby farmers or as pets.
- [Volunteer](https://spca-sofla.org/get-involved/volunteer/) - Volunteers come together at our ranch in Homestead, Florida with a common love of horses and animals. To become a South Florida SPCA volunteer, you must be members of the SFSPCA.
- [Outreach & Community Engagement](https://spca-sofla.org/get-involved/outreach-community-engagement/) - Outreach & Community Engagement Our outreach efforts focus on education, hands-on experiences, and community involvement to promote animal welfare. Ways to Engage Donate Outreach Program At South Florida SPCA we are committed to making a difference in the lives of horses and other hoofed friends and the people who love them. Through our outreach program
- [Adopted & Adored](https://spca-sofla.org/news/adopted-and-adored/) - Adopted & Adored When our animals are adopted and adored, it means we’ve fulfilled our mission—to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome them into lives where they are truly cherished. View Our Animals for Adoption Donate Success Stories Adoption success is when a once-forgotten animal becomes a beloved companion, given a second chance to thrive, connect, and
- [Board & Staff](https://spca-sofla.org/about/board-staff/) - Board of Directors: David Bialski - President, Julie Shelton - Vice President | Staff: Laurie Waggoner - Founder and Director of Rescue Operations, Christine Septer - Executive Director
- [Claudia D’La Rotta](https://spca-sofla.org/about/board-staff/claudia-dla-rotta/) - Claudia D’La Rotta is an accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in the Medical, Pharmaceutical, and Biotechnology industries.
- [Tribute Giving](https://spca-sofla.org/donations/tribute-giving/) - Tribute giving is a way to honor a loved one, a special horse, your favorite trainer or anything heartfelt. Give in the memory of something or someone beautiful while helping horses and livestock who have suffered abandonment or cruelty. South Florida SPCA and the horses it rescues depend on the goodwill of donors like you.
- [David Bialski](https://spca-sofla.org/about/board-staff/david-bialski/) - President - David has extensive equine experience and has had many international internships focusing on medicine, myofascial release, and holistic medicine for sport horses.
- [Kleiton Pereira](https://spca-sofla.org/about/board-staff/kleiton-pereira/) - Kleiton is honored to work as barn manager at the South Florida SPCA, caring for and treating all the animals as his own, indirectly fulfilling his childhood dream to have his own horses by acting as a trusted custodian for our rescued animals while they await for someone to adopt and love them.
- [Goats](https://spca-sofla.org/our-animals/goats/) - SFSPCA goat rescues tend to either be an individual goat escaping from being a sacrifice, escaping from a livestock sale, or entire herds that are starved or in an illegal slaughter situation.
- [Our History](https://spca-sofla.org/about/our-history/) - South Florida Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization located in Miami-Dade, Florida. Founded in 1992, it is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and adoption of abused, neglected and abandoned horses and other livestock.
- [Our Partners](https://spca-sofla.org/get-involved/our-partners/) - Our partners offer us financial support, services support, pricing considerations and generally do all that they can to offer assistance to the organization and the animals in its care.
- [Training & Enrichment](https://spca-sofla.org/about/training-enrichment/) - Training & Enrichment Our training methods are based in the positive reinforcement approach. See how positive reinforcement training & enrichment come together. Training & Enrichment In Action! Training Methods At the South Florida SPCA, we pride ourselves in staying abreast of the current science of learning for horses in particular, but for all our animals.
- [Planned Giving](https://spca-sofla.org/donations/planned-giving/) - Planned Giving Continue your support of the South Florida SPCA’s mission to rescue, rehabilitate, retrain and rehome horses and hoofed friends through planned gifts now and within your estate planning. Ways to Give Donate Planned Giving Maximize your impact for the ranch while minimizing your taxes! Some of these estate and gift planning suggestions may
- [Membership](https://spca-sofla.org/get-involved/membership/) - When you become a member of South Florida SPCA, you join a community of people who provide feed, veterinary and farrier services, training, and refuge for abandoned and neglected horses and livestock in our care.
- [Naming Opportunities](https://spca-sofla.org/donations/naming-opportunities/) - We invite you to become a part of South Florida SPCA through our Naming Opportunity Program with a tax-deductible donation toward one or more of the rescue ranch’s facilities.
- [Donate Now](https://spca-sofla.org/donations/donate-now/) - Donate to Treat the Mistreated, Care for the Neglected, Feed the Malnourished, Mend the Wounded, Heal the Hurting, Rehabilitate the Abused and Shelter the Abandoned. End the Cruelty.
- [Nicole Trujillo](https://spca-sofla.org/about/board-staff/nicole-trujillo/) - Board Member - Nicole Trujillo is a Florida Bar Registered Paralegal. In addition to the SFSPCA, she serves on the executive board of Community Smiles and is the Vice President of the South Florida Horse Show Association.
- [Susan Askew](https://spca-sofla.org/about/board-staff/susan-askew/) - Susan Askew Back to Board & Staff Donate Board Member After a career as an entrepreneur in the media and technology fields, Susan now gives her time to organizations and causes close to her heart. As a co-founder of 100+ Women Who Care Miami Beach, an alliance of local philanthropic women supporting nonprofits in Miami-Dade
- [Kristine V Caldas](https://spca-sofla.org/about/board-staff/kristine-v-caldas/) - Kristine is an active board member of the South Florida SPCA and board member of the Alliance for Florida’s National Parks.
- [Adoption Application](https://spca-sofla.org/about/adoption-application/) - The South Florida SPCA's goal is to adopt each horse into a forever home where its emotional, social, and medical needs will be met and where it will be happy and safe.
- [More Ways to Give](https://spca-sofla.org/donations/more-ways-to-give/) - There are many ways to give to the SFSPCA including monthly donations, major gifts, through Amazon Smile, through Patreon, corporate giving, Servistree and more!
- [Dr. Tessie Wenzl, DVM](https://spca-sofla.org/about/board-staff/dr-tessie-wenzl-dvm/) - Dr. Tessie Wenzl, DVM Back to Board & Staff Donate Board Member Dr. Wenzl is a well established emergency veterinarian in the Miami area. She received her Doctorate at Colorado State University, Ft. Collins in 1999, (GO RAMS!) specializing in equine and small animal medicine. She began her professional journey in Colorado and fostered a
- [Our Wish List](https://spca-sofla.org/donations/our-wish-list/) - Donating an item on our Wish List is a GREAT way to help our rescued horses! You can purchase them at our local supplier, Robbie's Feed & Supply in Homestead, FL, or online at our Amazon.com Wish List. If shopping on Amazon, we also recommend signing up for AmazonSmile to give us an extra boost!
- [Horses](https://spca-sofla.org/our-animals/horses/) - The South Florida Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals rescues horses & livestock, then through proper feeding, veterinary care and training, we rehabilitate them and put them up for adoption.
- [Livestock Adoption Application](https://spca-sofla.org/about/livestock-adoption-application/) - Our goal is to adopt each livestock animal into a forever home where its emotional, social, & medical needs will be met - where it will be happy, safe, & loved
- [SPCA News](https://spca-sofla.org/news/spca-news/) - The SFSPCA has opportunities for private individuals and corporations at all financial levels to help us rescue and rehabilitate horses and large livestock.
- [Daniel Sanchez-Galarraga](https://spca-sofla.org/about/board-staff/daniel-sanchez-galarraga/) - Daniel Sanchez-Galarraga Back to Board & Staff Donate Board Member Dan is and attorney and Vice President at the law firm of Sanchez-Galarraga P.A. His practice is focused on commercial and residential real estate transactions. He is a member of the Florida Bar and a licensed title insurance agent. Dan lives Miami where he enjoys
- [Horse Slaughter](https://spca-sofla.org/about/horse-slaughter/) - The ultimate answer is to ban horse slaughter and the export of horses for slaughter altogether and to provide our horses with a decent life and, when necessary, a decent death.
- [Roy Pressman](https://spca-sofla.org/about/board-staff/roy-pressman/) - Treasurer - President and Owner of Pressman Engineering & Technology, Inc. (P.E.T. INC.), Roy has been involved in horse rescue and the SFSPCA for over 18 years.
- [Julie Shelton](https://spca-sofla.org/about/board-staff/julie-shelton/) - Vice President - Julie has volunteered at the SFSPCA for close to a decade. Her drive and energy has made a positive impact on the organization and its rescued horses and animals.
- [Laurie Waggoner](https://spca-sofla.org/about/board-staff/laurie-waggoner/) - Founder, Director Of Rescue Operations - Laurie Waggoner is SFSPCA’s Director of Rescue Operations. She co-founded South Florida SPCA in 1992.
- [Christine Septer](https://spca-sofla.org/about/board-staff/christine-septer/) - Executive Director - Chris is an animal loving manager and administrator, and considers it a privilege to serve as a member of the team that will strengthen the mission of the SFSPCA.
- [Privacy Policy](https://spca-sofla.org/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy Who we are The South Florida Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization located in Miami, Florida. Founded in 1992, it is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and adoption of abused, neglected and abandoned horses and other large livestock animals. The organization also educates the community
- [In the Press](https://spca-sofla.org/news/in-the-press/) - Press coverage helps recognize that the work of the SFSPCA is important, and significantly and positively impacts animal welfare in our community.
- [Events](https://spca-sofla.org/get-involved/events/) - Over the years, the SFSPCA has been honored by the generosity of those who help the horses and livestock – children collecting donations at their birthday parties, service groups designating their fundraising projects to our charity, individuals creating special benefit events.
- [Sponsorship Opportunities](https://spca-sofla.org/donations/sponsorship-opportunities/) - Our benefit packages vary by sponsorship level, but all sponsors will receive a thank you letter along with a photo of your special SFSPCA rescue horse. Sponsorship is so easy. Just select the horse you wish to help, and pick the sponsorship package that’s right for you!
- [About](https://spca-sofla.org/about/) - South Florida SPCA (SFSPCA) is the last line of defense for abused or abandoned horses and livestock in Miami-Dade, Florida.
- [Our Animals](https://spca-sofla.org/our-animals/)
- [News](https://spca-sofla.org/news/)
- [Get Involved](https://spca-sofla.org/get-involved/)
- [Donations](https://spca-sofla.org/donations/)

## Portfolio

- [Zena](https://spca-sofla.org/our-horses/zena/) - Found wandering stray in SW Miami Dade, Zena is a sweet companion-only horse (strictly non-riding) looking for a low-key home.
- [Wild Dapple Annie](https://spca-sofla.org/our-horses/wild-dapple-annie/) - Meet Wild Dapple Annie, AKA Annie, an off-track thoroughbred. This bay beauty has a sweet disposition and is fitting right in with the SFSPCA family.
- [Welcome Surprise](https://spca-sofla.org/our-horses/welcome-surprise/) - Welcome Surprise Breed Thoroughbred Sex Mare Year of Birth 2023 Height 16.1 hands Arrival to Farm May 7, 2026 More Images Donate My Story Welcome Surprise is a lovely Off-Track Thoroughbred mare currently retraining with us at the South Florida SPCA. Standing at 16.1 hands tall, this elegant mare is beginning a new chapter and
- [Mo Mo Mugshot](https://spca-sofla.org/our-horses/mo-mo-mugshot/) - Mo Mo Mugshot is an Off-the-Track Thoroughbred (OTTB) who came to the ranch through our accreditation with the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
- [Macy](https://spca-sofla.org/our-horses/macy/) - Macy is a sweet and gentle mare who we rescued after she was found walking stray in Homestead.
- [Mo Finds](https://spca-sofla.org/our-horses/mo-finds/) - Sired by Uncle Mo, one of the most influential Thoroughbreds of the modern era, Mo Finds joined us as a young Thoroughbred ready for a fresh start.
- [Sandro](https://spca-sofla.org/our-horses/sandro/) - Sandro Breed Thoroughbred Sex Gelding Year of Birth 2023 Height 16 hands Arrival to Farm August 27, 2025 More Images Donate My Story Sandro is an off-track thoroughbred who came to the SFSPCA through the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, an organization that helps former racehorses transition safely into new lives. He arrived with a bowed tendon
- [Norman](https://spca-sofla.org/our-horses/norman/) - Norman is a Jersey-type steer, estimated to be 8 to 9 months old. Moomoo has a red coat and a calm, friendly disposition.
- [Odell](https://spca-sofla.org/our-horses/odell/) - Odell was found abandoned on August 7th along with another gelding. They were found near the levy in south west Miami-Dade.
- [Stone](https://spca-sofla.org/our-horses/stone/) - Stone is a senior gelding. He is most suitable as a companion only horse. His confirmation does not make him suitable mount.
- [Comet](https://spca-sofla.org/our-horses/comet/) - Comet arrived at the rescue after he was found wandering stray in Miami-Dade. He was a cryptorchid upon arrival and had to go into the hospital for his surgery/gelding.
- [Sasha](https://spca-sofla.org/our-horses/sasha/) - Sasha Breed Paso Fino Sex Mare Year of Birth 2010 Height 14.1 hands Arrival to Farm April 20, 2015 More Images Donate My Story Sasha was rescued with her filly Marley and two other horses on Monday, April 20, 2015. She and the others were seized by police and turned over to SFSPCA after being found in
- [Champion](https://spca-sofla.org/our-horses/champion/) - Champion is a 28 year old gelding and stands at 14 hands. He is looking for his last forever home. Champion gets along well with other horses.
- [Bert](https://spca-sofla.org/our-horses/bert/) - Bert was gelded here, and is friendly but shy. Bert is ready for his forever home!
- [Pilgrim](https://spca-sofla.org/our-horses/pilgrim/) - Pilgrim is a sweet and inquisitive steer who enjoys attention and treats such as carrots and apples.
- [Indy](https://spca-sofla.org/our-horses/indy/) - Indy Livestock Type Bovine Sex Steer Year of Birth 2017 Arrival to Farm July 3, 2020 More Images Donate My Story Indy came in as a bull on July 3rd, 2020. He was one of the 98 animals seized from an illegal slaughter farm. He came in with a massive life threatening hernia. He had

## Categories

- [Events](https://spca-sofla.org/3/events/)
- [Fundraising](https://spca-sofla.org/3/fundraising/)
- [Horse Rescue](https://spca-sofla.org/3/horse-rescue/)
- [Community Outreach](https://spca-sofla.org/3/community-outreach/)
- [Education](https://spca-sofla.org/3/education/)
- [Horse Racing](https://spca-sofla.org/3/horse-racing/)
- [SFSPCA News](https://spca-sofla.org/3/sfspca-news/)
- [Advocacy](https://spca-sofla.org/3/advocacy/)
- [Animal Welfare](https://spca-sofla.org/3/animal-welfare/)
- [Legal](https://spca-sofla.org/3/legal/)
- [Legislation](https://spca-sofla.org/3/legislation/)
- [Horse Training](https://spca-sofla.org/3/horse-training/)
- [Volunteering](https://spca-sofla.org/3/volunteering/)
- [Animal Cruelty](https://spca-sofla.org/3/animal-cruelty/)
- [Personal Fundraising](https://spca-sofla.org/3/personal-fundraising/)
- [Horse Adoption](https://spca-sofla.org/3/horse-adoption/)
- [Sponsorship](https://spca-sofla.org/3/sponsorship/)
- [Memorials](https://spca-sofla.org/3/memorials/)
- [News](https://spca-sofla.org/3/news/)
- [Adoption Tales](https://spca-sofla.org/3/adoption-tales/)
- [Horse Health](https://spca-sofla.org/3/horse-health/)
- [Horsekeeping](https://spca-sofla.org/3/horsekeeping/)
- [Hurricane Irma](https://spca-sofla.org/3/hurricane-irma/)
- [Livestock Rescue](https://spca-sofla.org/3/livestock-rescue/)
- [Horse Meat](https://spca-sofla.org/3/horse-meat/)
- [Horse Slaughter](https://spca-sofla.org/3/horse-slaughter/)
- [Animal Adoption](https://spca-sofla.org/3/animal-adoption/)
- [Our Animals](https://spca-sofla.org/3/our-animals/)
- [Horses](https://spca-sofla.org/3/our-animals/horses/)
- [Cows](https://spca-sofla.org/3/our-animals/cows/)
- [Goats & Sheep](https://spca-sofla.org/3/our-animals/goats-sheep/)
- [Pigs](https://spca-sofla.org/3/our-animals/pigs/)
- [Pets' Trust](https://spca-sofla.org/3/pets-trust/)
- [Featured News](https://spca-sofla.org/3/featured-news/)
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- [Featured Partners](https://spca-sofla.org/3/partners/featured-partners/)
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- [Press](https://spca-sofla.org/3/press/)
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## Tags

- [Jimmy Choo Saks](https://spca-sofla.org/2/jimmy-choo-saks/)
- [Saks Bal Harbour](https://spca-sofla.org/2/saks-bal-harbour/)
- [SFSPCA Fundraiser](https://spca-sofla.org/2/sfspca-fundraiser/)
- [Tropical Elementary](https://spca-sofla.org/2/tropical-elementary/)
- [Golf Challenge](https://spca-sofla.org/2/golf-challenge/)
- [Golf Tournament](https://spca-sofla.org/2/golf-tournament/)
- [Horse Rescue Fundraiser](https://spca-sofla.org/2/horse-rescue-fundraiser/)
- [Joe Johnson](https://spca-sofla.org/2/joe-johnson/)
- [Miami Beach Golf Club](https://spca-sofla.org/2/miami-beach-golf-club/)
- [Michael Greico](https://spca-sofla.org/2/michael-greico/)
- [Oceania Cruises](https://spca-sofla.org/2/oceania-cruises/)
- [Give Miami Day](https://spca-sofla.org/2/give-miami-day/)
- [help the horses](https://spca-sofla.org/2/help-the-horses/)
- [Kathleen Monahan](https://spca-sofla.org/2/kathleen-monahan/)
- [Miami Horse Rescue](https://spca-sofla.org/2/miami-horse-rescue/)
- [Alon Ossip](https://spca-sofla.org/2/alon-ossip/)
- [Daniela Diego](https://spca-sofla.org/2/daniela-diego/)
- [Daniella Levine Cava](https://spca-sofla.org/2/daniella-levine-cava/)
- [Deborah Puentes](https://spca-sofla.org/2/deborah-puentes/)
- [Gulfstream Park](https://spca-sofla.org/2/gulfstream-park/)
- [Jennifer Vitrella](https://spca-sofla.org/2/jennifer-vitrella/)
- [Laurie Waggoner](https://spca-sofla.org/2/laurie-waggoner/)
- [Mario Arroyave](https://spca-sofla.org/2/mario-arroyave/)
- [PDJF](https://spca-sofla.org/2/pdjf/)
- [The Stronach Group](https://spca-sofla.org/2/the-stronach-group/)
- [Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance](https://spca-sofla.org/2/thoroughbred-aftercare-alliance/)
- [Tim Ritvo](https://spca-sofla.org/2/tim-ritvo/)
- [Univision 23](https://spca-sofla.org/2/univision-23/)
- [Golf Tournament Fundraiser](https://spca-sofla.org/2/golf-tournament-fundraiser/)
- [Ken Tannenbaum](https://spca-sofla.org/2/ken-tannenbaum/)
- [Miami Shores Country Club](https://spca-sofla.org/2/miami-shores-country-club/)
- [Nancy Piacentino](https://spca-sofla.org/2/nancy-piacentino/)
- [South Florida SPCA](https://spca-sofla.org/2/south-florida-spca/)
- [Ginger Young Krenz](https://spca-sofla.org/2/ginger-young-krenz/)
- [Horse Clinic](https://spca-sofla.org/2/horse-clinic/)
- [horse training](https://spca-sofla.org/2/horse-training/)
- [John Lyons](https://spca-sofla.org/2/john-lyons/)
- [Natural Horsemanship](https://spca-sofla.org/2/natural-horsemanship/)
- [barn](https://spca-sofla.org/2/barn/)
- [barn chores](https://spca-sofla.org/2/barn-chores/)
- [buckets](https://spca-sofla.org/2/buckets/)
- [college students](https://spca-sofla.org/2/college-students/)
- [FIU Pre-Vet](https://spca-sofla.org/2/fiu-pre-vet/)
- [Florida International University](https://spca-sofla.org/2/florida-international-university/)
- [horse grooming](https://spca-sofla.org/2/horse-grooming/)
- [horse leading](https://spca-sofla.org/2/horse-leading/)
- [stalls](https://spca-sofla.org/2/stalls/)
- [veterinary students](https://spca-sofla.org/2/veterinary-students/)
- [Volunteer](https://spca-sofla.org/2/volunteer/)
- [Kim Rodstein](https://spca-sofla.org/2/kim-rodstein/)
- [help horses](https://spca-sofla.org/2/help-horses/)
- [Feed a rescue](https://spca-sofla.org/2/feed-a-rescue/)
- [Food drive for horses](https://spca-sofla.org/2/food-drive-for-horses/)
- [adopt ponies Miami](https://spca-sofla.org/2/adopt-ponies-miami/)
- [Christmas pony](https://spca-sofla.org/2/christmas-pony/)
- [sponsor blind pony](https://spca-sofla.org/2/sponsor-blind-pony/)
- [bat mitzvah service project](https://spca-sofla.org/2/bat-mitzvah-service-project/)
- [personal fundraising](https://spca-sofla.org/2/personal-fundraising-2/)
- [horse rescue](https://spca-sofla.org/2/horse-rescue-2/)
- [Debbie Freud](https://spca-sofla.org/2/debbie-freud/)
- [Dharma Yoga Studio](https://spca-sofla.org/2/dharma-yoga-studio/)
- [John Freud](https://spca-sofla.org/2/john-freud/)
- [Natalie Morales](https://spca-sofla.org/2/natalie-morales/)
- [Yoga Benefit](https://spca-sofla.org/2/yoga-benefit/)
- [Yoga Fundraiser](https://spca-sofla.org/2/yoga-fundraiser/)
- [Barbara Norland](https://spca-sofla.org/2/barbara-norland/)
- [Brianna Chin](https://spca-sofla.org/2/brianna-chin/)
- [SFSPCA Outreach](https://spca-sofla.org/2/sfspca-outreach/)
- [Susie Martell](https://spca-sofla.org/2/susie-martell/)
- [GoFundMe](https://spca-sofla.org/2/gofundme/)
- [Horse Adoption](https://spca-sofla.org/2/horse-adoption/)
- [Horse Rehabilitation](https://spca-sofla.org/2/horse-rehabilitation/)
- [Off Track Thoroughbreds](https://spca-sofla.org/2/off-track-thoroughbreds/)
- [Thoroughbred](https://spca-sofla.org/2/thoroughbred/)
- [Filly](https://spca-sofla.org/2/filly/)
- [Foal](https://spca-sofla.org/2/foal/)
- [mare](https://spca-sofla.org/2/mare/)
- [mother-daughter](https://spca-sofla.org/2/mother-daughter/)
- [Paso Fino](https://spca-sofla.org/2/paso-fino/)
- [Emaciated Horse](https://spca-sofla.org/2/emaciated-horse/)
- [horse abuse](https://spca-sofla.org/2/horse-abuse/)
- [Horse Feed](https://spca-sofla.org/2/horse-feed/)
- [Purina Mills](https://spca-sofla.org/2/purina-mills/)
- [Veterinary Care](https://spca-sofla.org/2/veterinary-care/)
- [Abandoned Pet Rescue](https://spca-sofla.org/2/abandoned-pet-rescue/)
- [Davie Thrift Shop](https://spca-sofla.org/2/davie-thrift-shop/)
- [Helping Animals Thrift](https://spca-sofla.org/2/helping-animals-thrift/)
- [Humane Society of Broward County](https://spca-sofla.org/2/humane-society-of-broward-county/)
- [Pets In Distress](https://spca-sofla.org/2/pets-in-distress/)
- [Stacey Sherman](https://spca-sofla.org/2/stacey-sherman/)
- [Hurricane Damage](https://spca-sofla.org/2/hurricane-damage/)
- [Hurricane Irma](https://spca-sofla.org/2/hurricane-irma/)
- [Hurricane Preparedness](https://spca-sofla.org/2/hurricane-preparedness/)
- [Hurricane Recovery](https://spca-sofla.org/2/hurricane-recovery/)
- [Lisa Oppenheimer](https://spca-sofla.org/2/lisa-oppenheimer/)
- [South Florida SPCA Horse Rescue](https://spca-sofla.org/2/south-florida-spca-horse-rescue/)
- [Storm Safety Horses](https://spca-sofla.org/2/storm-safety-horses/)
- [community education](https://spca-sofla.org/2/community-education/)
- [Cushman School](https://spca-sofla.org/2/cushman-school/)
- [Equine Education](https://spca-sofla.org/2/equine-education/)
- [horse welfare](https://spca-sofla.org/2/horse-welfare/)
- [Mark Field](https://spca-sofla.org/2/mark-field/)
- [Animal Cruelty](https://spca-sofla.org/2/animal-cruelty/)
- [Animal Rescue](https://spca-sofla.org/2/animal-rescue/)
- [animal welfare](https://spca-sofla.org/2/animal-welfare/)
- [exotic animals](https://spca-sofla.org/2/exotic-animals/)
- [farm animals](https://spca-sofla.org/2/farm-animals/)
- [Florida Department of Agriculture](https://spca-sofla.org/2/florida-department-of-agriculture/)
- [Miami Dade Animal Services](https://spca-sofla.org/2/miami-dade-animal-services/)
- [Miami-Dade Police](https://spca-sofla.org/2/miami-dade-police/)
- [Miami-Dade Police Department Agricultural Patrol](https://spca-sofla.org/2/miami-dade-police-department-agricultural-patrol/)
- [Miami-Dade State Attorney](https://spca-sofla.org/2/miami-dade-state-attorney/)
- [CARS](https://spca-sofla.org/2/cars/)
- [donated vehicles](https://spca-sofla.org/2/donated-vehicles/)
- [horse rescue Miami](https://spca-sofla.org/2/horse-rescue-miami/)
- [Alejandro Paez](https://spca-sofla.org/2/alejandro-paez/)
- [Alex Paez](https://spca-sofla.org/2/alex-paez/)
- [Alexander Michaels](https://spca-sofla.org/2/alexander-michaels/)
- [Animal Abuse](https://spca-sofla.org/2/animal-abuse/)
- [horse cruelty](https://spca-sofla.org/2/horse-cruelty/)
- [Migdalia Cowan](https://spca-sofla.org/2/migdalia-cowan/)
- [Milly Cowan](https://spca-sofla.org/2/milly-cowan/)
- [horse slaughter](https://spca-sofla.org/2/horse-slaughter-2/)
- [Miami Dade Agricultural Patrol](https://spca-sofla.org/2/miami-dade-agricultural-patrol/)
- [animal cruelty miami](https://spca-sofla.org/2/animal-cruelty-miami/)
- [Katherine Fernandez Rundle](https://spca-sofla.org/2/katherine-fernandez-rundle/)
- [Dio Benitez](https://spca-sofla.org/2/dio-benitez/)
- [horse meat](https://spca-sofla.org/2/horse-meat-2/)
- [Daily Racing Form](https://spca-sofla.org/2/daily-racing-form/)
- [DRF](https://spca-sofla.org/2/drf/)
- [John J. Hartig](https://spca-sofla.org/2/john-j-hartig/)
- [Stacie Clark Rogers](https://spca-sofla.org/2/stacie-clark-rogers/)
- [TAA](https://spca-sofla.org/2/taa/)
- [TAA Magazine](https://spca-sofla.org/2/taa-magazine/)
- [hialeah](https://spca-sofla.org/2/hialeah/)
- [Quarter Horse](https://spca-sofla.org/2/quarter-horse/)
- [Center for Social Change](https://spca-sofla.org/2/center-for-social-change/)
- [community outreach](https://spca-sofla.org/2/community-outreach/)
- [nonprofit support](https://spca-sofla.org/2/nonprofit-support/)
- [SFSPCA](https://spca-sofla.org/2/sfspca/)
- [William Burdette](https://spca-sofla.org/2/william-burdette/)
- [abused horses](https://spca-sofla.org/2/abused-horses/)
- [Andrew Winningham](https://spca-sofla.org/2/andrew-winningham/)
- [Dr. Zachary Franklin](https://spca-sofla.org/2/dr-zachary-franklin/)
- [Jesus Bandera-Salgado](https://spca-sofla.org/2/jesus-bandera-salgado/)
- [starving horses](https://spca-sofla.org/2/starving-horses/)
- [Dacia Steiner](https://spca-sofla.org/2/dacia-steiner/)
- [horse education](https://spca-sofla.org/2/horse-education/)
- [horse painting](https://spca-sofla.org/2/horse-painting/)
- [Miami Leaders in Training](https://spca-sofla.org/2/miami-leaders-in-training/)
- [horse cruelty Miami](https://spca-sofla.org/2/horse-cruelty-miami/)
- [Miami Gardens](https://spca-sofla.org/2/miami-gardens/)
- [Palm Beach Equine Clinic](https://spca-sofla.org/2/palm-beach-equine-clinic/)
- [Trigger](https://spca-sofla.org/2/trigger/)
- [Best Buddies](https://spca-sofla.org/2/best-buddies/)
- [Best Buddies Miami](https://spca-sofla.org/2/best-buddies-miami/)
- [TLC Brigade](https://spca-sofla.org/2/tlc-brigade/)
- [Florida TRAC](https://spca-sofla.org/2/florida-trac/)
- [Marilyn Lee](https://spca-sofla.org/2/marilyn-lee/)
- [Prodigioso](https://spca-sofla.org/2/prodigioso/)
- [Rescue Pony](https://spca-sofla.org/2/rescue-pony/)
- [Robin Hannah-Carlton](https://spca-sofla.org/2/robin-hannah-carlton/)
- [Sherwood Farm](https://spca-sofla.org/2/sherwood-farm/)
- [The Everglades Horse](https://spca-sofla.org/2/the-everglades-horse/)
- [A.J. Barranco](https://spca-sofla.org/2/a-j-barranco/)
- [Alvin B. Davis](https://spca-sofla.org/2/alvin-b-davis/)
- [Bonnie J. Riley](https://spca-sofla.org/2/bonnie-j-riley/)
- [Heather Gatley](https://spca-sofla.org/2/heather-gatley/)
- [Joy Carr](https://spca-sofla.org/2/joy-carr/)
- [Legal Task Force](https://spca-sofla.org/2/legal-task-force/)
- [Pedro Hernandez](https://spca-sofla.org/2/pedro-hernandez/)
- [Rachel Hope Minetree](https://spca-sofla.org/2/rachel-hope-minetree/)
- [Jimmy Bell](https://spca-sofla.org/2/jimmy-bell/)
- [TAA Accreditation](https://spca-sofla.org/2/taa-accreditation/)
- [thoroughbred adoption](https://spca-sofla.org/2/thoroughbred-adoption/)
- [Thoroughbred Rehabilitation](https://spca-sofla.org/2/thoroughbred-rehabilitation/)
- [thoroughbred rescue](https://spca-sofla.org/2/thoroughbred-rescue/)
- [aspca](https://spca-sofla.org/2/aspca/)
- [Daryl Tropea](https://spca-sofla.org/2/daryl-tropea/)
- [GFAS](https://spca-sofla.org/2/gfas/)
- [Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries](https://spca-sofla.org/2/global-federation-of-animal-sanctuaries/)
- [Lamb](https://spca-sofla.org/2/lamb/)
- [Sheep](https://spca-sofla.org/2/sheep/)
- [Animal Cruelty Trial](https://spca-sofla.org/2/animal-cruelty-trial/)
- [Judge Dawn V. Denaro](https://spca-sofla.org/2/judge-dawn-v-denaro/)
- [Julio C. Lopez](https://spca-sofla.org/2/julio-c-lopez/)
- [Miami State Attorney's Office](https://spca-sofla.org/2/miami-state-attorneys-office/)
- [Sergeant Deborah Puentes](https://spca-sofla.org/2/sergeant-deborah-puentes/)
- [Tamara Nanes](https://spca-sofla.org/2/tamara-nanes/)
- [Christopher Emerson](https://spca-sofla.org/2/christopher-emerson/)
- [Horse Abuse Miami](https://spca-sofla.org/2/horse-abuse-miami/)
- [University of Miami Pre Vet](https://spca-sofla.org/2/university-of-miami-pre-vet/)
- [Farmer Jeanne Selander](https://spca-sofla.org/2/farmer-jeanne-selander/)
- [Monroe County Sheriff's Office Animal Farm](https://spca-sofla.org/2/monroe-county-sheriffs-office-animal-farm/)
- [Roy Pressman](https://spca-sofla.org/2/roy-pressman/)
- [Abby Banis](https://spca-sofla.org/2/abby-banis/)
- [Equine Rehabilitation](https://spca-sofla.org/2/equine-rehabilitation/)
- [Horse Showing](https://spca-sofla.org/2/horse-showing/)
- [Julie Shelton](https://spca-sofla.org/2/julie-shelton/)
- [Niagara Cup Series](https://spca-sofla.org/2/niagara-cup-series/)
- [Rachel Sulman Photography](https://spca-sofla.org/2/rachel-sulman-photography/)
- [Equine Safety](https://spca-sofla.org/2/equine-safety/)
- [Storm Prep](https://spca-sofla.org/2/storm-prep/)
- [John Phillips](https://spca-sofla.org/2/john-phillips/)
- [Thoroughbred Aftercare](https://spca-sofla.org/2/thoroughbred-aftercare/)
- [Disaster Relief](https://spca-sofla.org/2/disaster-relief/)
- [Emily Villafane](https://spca-sofla.org/2/emily-villafane/)
- [Horse Evacuation](https://spca-sofla.org/2/horse-evacuation/)
- [Irma Florida](https://spca-sofla.org/2/irma-florida/)
- [Flooding](https://spca-sofla.org/2/flooding/)
- [Homestead FL](https://spca-sofla.org/2/homestead-fl/)
- [SW Miami Dade Flooding](https://spca-sofla.org/2/sw-miami-dade-flooding/)
- [Hurricane Evacuation](https://spca-sofla.org/2/hurricane-evacuation/)
- [Josh Lyons](https://spca-sofla.org/2/josh-lyons/)
- [Melanie Adams](https://spca-sofla.org/2/melanie-adams/)
- [Livestock Rescue](https://spca-sofla.org/2/livestock-rescue/)
- [Pig](https://spca-sofla.org/2/pig/)
- [pig adoption](https://spca-sofla.org/2/pig-adoption/)
- [Pot Bellied Pig](https://spca-sofla.org/2/pot-bellied-pig/)
- [rescue pig](https://spca-sofla.org/2/rescue-pig/)
- [Stella Star](https://spca-sofla.org/2/stella-star/)
- [animal neglect](https://spca-sofla.org/2/animal-neglect/)
- [cows](https://spca-sofla.org/2/cows/)
- [donkey](https://spca-sofla.org/2/donkey/)
- [Homestead](https://spca-sofla.org/2/homestead/)
- [horses](https://spca-sofla.org/2/horses/)
- [Al Eskanazy](https://spca-sofla.org/2/al-eskanazy/)
- [Commissioner Sally A. Heyman](https://spca-sofla.org/2/commissioner-sally-a-heyman/)
- [Gregory Di Maria](https://spca-sofla.org/2/gregory-di-maria/)
- [Alex Munoz](https://spca-sofla.org/2/alex-munoz/)
- [Eduardo Gonzalez](https://spca-sofla.org/2/eduardo-gonzalez/)
- [Greater Miami-Miami Beach Police Foundation](https://spca-sofla.org/2/greater-miami-miami-beach-police-foundation/)
- [Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners](https://spca-sofla.org/2/miami-dade-board-of-county-commissioners/)
- [Shareef Malnik](https://spca-sofla.org/2/shareef-malnik/)
- [The Forge Restaurant](https://spca-sofla.org/2/the-forge-restaurant/)
- [West Delray Collision Center](https://spca-sofla.org/2/west-delray-collision-center/)
- [abandoned horses](https://spca-sofla.org/2/abandoned-horses/)
- [adopt a horse](https://spca-sofla.org/2/adopt-a-horse/)
- [Equine Metabolic Syndrome](https://spca-sofla.org/2/equine-metabolic-syndrome/)
- [equine nutrition](https://spca-sofla.org/2/equine-nutrition/)
- [overweight horse](https://spca-sofla.org/2/overweight-horse/)
- [Pets Trust Miami](https://spca-sofla.org/2/pets-trust-miami/)
- [Mayor Carlos Gimenez](https://spca-sofla.org/2/mayor-carlos-gimenez/)
- [Miami Commissioners](https://spca-sofla.org/2/miami-commissioners/)
- [Miami Mayor](https://spca-sofla.org/2/miami-mayor/)
- [Male](https://spca-sofla.org/2/male/)
- [Female](https://spca-sofla.org/2/female/)

## Portfolio Categories

- [Our Animals](https://spca-sofla.org/5/our-animals/)
- [Adopted](https://spca-sofla.org/5/adopted/)
- [Up for Adoption](https://spca-sofla.org/5/up-for-adoption/)
- [Available to Sponsor](https://spca-sofla.org/5/available-to-sponsor/)
- [In Rehabilitation](https://spca-sofla.org/5/in-rehabilitation/)
- [Retired](https://spca-sofla.org/5/retired/)

## Portfolio Skills

- [Breed](https://spca-sofla.org/2/breed/)
- [Grade](https://spca-sofla.org/2/grade/)
- [Paso Fino](https://spca-sofla.org/2/paso-fino/)
- [Pony](https://spca-sofla.org/2/pony/)
- [Quarter Horse](https://spca-sofla.org/2/quarter-horse/)
- [Thoroughbred](https://spca-sofla.org/2/thoroughbred/)
- [Standardbred](https://spca-sofla.org/2/standardbred/)
- [Miniature](https://spca-sofla.org/2/miniature/)

## Portfolio Tags

- [Mare](https://spca-sofla.org/9/mare/)
- [Gelding](https://spca-sofla.org/9/gelding/)
- [Colt](https://spca-sofla.org/9/colt/)