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Online Adoption Overview
From your About.com guide -- the pet overpopulation problem, why adoption is so important, and where to get started searching online for a pet to adopt.

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
The nation's largest sanctuary for abused and abandoned cats, dogs, horses, and other animals. Adopt a "special needs" pet, read encouraging stories, and much more at this informative site.

Colorado Horse Rescue
Detailed information on how to adopt, and what is required by Colorado Horse Rescue when adopting these horses in need of homes. Tucker's Story is a good read.

Donkey Rescue - Island Farm
This rescue is located in the UK, and is a registered charity organization, caring for abused and neglected donkeys. They also have a disabled riding facility for children at the sanctuary, staffed by the resident donkeys and volunteers.

Donkey Rescue - Peaceful Valley
Located in California, this organization rescues donkeys, mules, cows, and even the odd pig and dog too! Many heartwarming stories - worth a look, even if you aren't looking for a donkey to adopt.

Equine Rescue Network
was organized in the State of Maryland to prevent the abuse of equines through education and to assist with equine adoptions across the nation.

Miracle Horse Rescue, Inc.
This federally recognized 501(c)3 non-profit organization rescues and rehabilitates abused, neglected, and unwanted horses of all types. Located in Nevada, USA.

New York Horse Rescue
This not-for-profit horse charity works primarily with retired race horses. Like most rescue organizations, this group depends on public donatations to save horses from slaughter.

Pet Finder USA
Comprehensive list of nationwide pet adoption and lost and found services, many species, including horses.

Rerun - Adopt A Thoroughbred
This organization evaluates retired race horses for temperament, health, and physical abilities and then matches them with adoptive owners. Rerun is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization with several US chapters.