MLHR is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming unwanted, neglected and abused equines, pigs, goats, sheep, dogs, cats and...well that’s our list so far anyway but we never say never! We believe that all animals deserve kindness, compassion and our deepest respect. We’ve created a safe haven for our rescued friends at our three farms where we make sure that each and every one of them has a life worth living.

Our Animals for Adoption and Foster

Ponies

Miniatures

Horses

Donkeys

Mules

Companions

Pigs

Goats

Cats

Dogs

Puppies

Foster

Mission Statement

Our mission is to save as many animal as we can, to educate the humans who own them and to work with law enforcement agencies, animal welfare bodies and members of the public to achieve this. We hope that, through this, Ireland can become a world leader in the area of animal health and welfare, a country that respects and cherishes the lives of those who share our world. We need to get to a place where our animal welfare laws are understood, respected and enforced by those entrusted with this task. We hope for a society with zero tolerance for animal neglect and abuse. We know we can get there.

 To these ends we in MLHR will rescue, rehabilitate and rehome equines, Dogs, Pigs, Goats, cats, we work cooperatively with government, law enforcement, non-governmental animal welfare bodies, the private sector and members of the public to achieve our goals.

Our Core Values are

Transparency

Accountability

Compassion and Empathy for all those who share our world.

 As an organisation committed to these ideals, we work tirelessly to achieve them.

Message from our founders...

‘We feel so privileged that each day of our lives we can give back to all our rescued animals the life they deserved from the start and we are so grateful to every single person who has been part of this amazing journey with us’

Cathy, Martina, Deborah

​Become a volunteer

Become a My Lovely Horse Animal Rescue volunteer and make a world of difference for our rescued animals. Volunteers are the heart of our rescue and a key reason why we are able to save so many lives. 

Our volunteers donate their time to provide our rescued animals with lots of love and a healthy, happy life.  Volunteers are absolutely critical for the success of our rescue and sanctuary. ​

VOLUNTEER 

"Volunteering with My Lovely Horse Rescue
is one of the best things I have ever done,
I love the animals, the people and most of
all I get to hug pigs, ponies, goats and many 
more every day I'm there"

Emma Kelly

Adopt or Foster

Our goal is to make the adoption and foster process as pleasant and uncomplicated as possible.  We will share as much information as we know about our animals so that you can be confident that you are finding your perfect match.  Also, all of our animals have had health checks, are spayed/neutered and microchipped and passported.

FAQ ON ADOPTION

FAQ ON FOSTERING

We need YOU!

When you support MY LOVELY HORSE ANIMAL RESCUE you are helping create a positive story of change
and a more compassionate future.

Gift in Your Will

You can include a bequest provision in your will or living trust that specifies an amount or percentage of your estate that you wish for My Lovely Horse Animal Rescue to receive.

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Give Monthly

Becoming a My Lovely Horse Animal Rescue Friend by making a monthly gift is the most efficient and environmentally friendly way to help
​the animals.

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Sponsor 

Our horses need your help to receive life saving medical attention, vaccines, food and care. As a horse sponsor, you are very important to us.

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We'd like to thank the Department of Agriculture Food and Marine for supporting us in 2025 with the
Animal Welfare Grant Funding of €90,000