Rescues We Love
Barbara uses her artwork to support a variety of local animal causes, including horse and donkey rescues and wildlife centers. Here are some of our favorites. We encourage you to check out their ongoing education, rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming programs and donate today.
Equine Spirit Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to bringing horses and people together. A licensed horse rescue with the State of New Mexico, their goal is to improve the life of both horses and people with programs including horse rescue and rehabilitation as well as therapeutic riding with PATH, Intl. accredited instructors and equine-assisted learning and therapy.
Originally founded by a local veterinarian as a rehabilitation center for injured birds, the New Mexico Wildlife Center evolved to treat all wildlife species in New Mexico. Their conservation efforts also include connecting people and wildlife through education programs. A non-profit organization, the NMWC treats up to 900 injured animals of 120+ species annually.
Sprit Run Equine Rescue is a non-profit rescue that specializes in rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of neglected, abused, and unwanted horses as well as providing sanctuary to horses with special needs. Through individually tailored training programs, each horse is “heard” and healed. On a personal note, Barbara Meikle’s own horses Felina and Deacon were saved through SRER’s tireless efforts.
Check out these other incredible organizations we love and support
Longhopes Donkey Shelter Bennett, CO
One of the first organizations that inspired Barbara to get involved in rescue, Longhopes is dedicated to improving welfare of donkeys through rescue, rehabilitation, adoption and permanent sanctuary.
Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue San Angelo, TX
The largest rescue of its kind in the U.S., PVDR provides a safe environment and loving care for abused, neglected or abandoned donkeys and wild burros under threat of destruction.
The Santa Fe Raptor Center
The Santa Fe Raptor Center works to provide the best care available to ensure survival of injured birds, with a focus on raptors, throughout New Mexico since 2004. They also provide education programs to teach the public about the benefits of these animals in our world.
The Horse Shelter in Cerrillos, NM
The Horse Shelter serves as a sanctuary for New Mexico’s abandoned, abused and neglected horses. Rescued horses are rehabilitated and adopted out whenever possible to provide long-term care and well-being.
Penny Lane Foal Rescue Rio Rancho, NM
Penny Lane Foal Rescue is committed to rescuing orphaned and abandoned foals out of roundups and auctions as well as providing socialization and foundation skills training for placement into forever homes.