Despite being the most essential need for any equine rescue, hay is always the hardest to fundraise for. Once the rescues are complete, the urgency fades away. But they’re still here, and they rely on us to eat every day. We have maintained a sanctuary for mules with our highest capacity being 143, and our current capacity being 87.  

Our Giving Tuesday will determine the capacity of our permanent sanctuary for 2025. Not every rescue can provide years of sanctuary for equines that have a medical disability, behavioral issues, or simply deserve a quiet retirement with minimal human interaction after a really hard life. And there are even less who will or can provide that level of sanctuary to mules, because their natures are different and less understood. 

Although we hope to continue our sanctuary for years to come, it solely relies on both monthly sponsorships and end-of-year giving to secure enough winter hay for up to 100 mule mouths! 

We must raise $16,000 to cover 4-5 months worth of hay. 

This number may seem daunting, but we have seen this page raise $10-15,000 overnight at some points in the last 5 years. When we truly need help, our supporters prove they will show up for the mules. 

Please protect our sanctuary and keep our mules warm this winter by donating today and tomorrow.

Mules like Maverick, a now 14 year old retired packing mule who loves all people but was set to be euthanized for being extremely fearful while being trimmed after traumatic handling, rely on you.

Mules like Newman, who was forced to pull carts down asphalt roads for dozens of miles every week until his knees became arthritic and took away his ability to run, rely on you. 

Mules like Rose, a partially blind senior who was roughly ridden through auction with a body score of 1.5 and had somersaults done off of her protruding spine, rely on you. 

We are the only dedicated U.S. Mule Rescue.