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ARIZONA EQUINE RESCUE ORGANIZATION INC

AZ · EIN 861029061 · $84K rev · operational · advocacy · www.azequinerescue.org
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Arizona Equine Rescue Organization (AERO) is a volunteer-driven nonprofit that rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes horses and donkeys suffering from abuse and neglect. The organization provides intensive medical care, typically over 9 to 18 months, and operates a large animal emergency response team for trailer accidents, wildfires, and other livestock crises across Arizona. AERO also offers community education and training programs for first responders and the public.

activities · 10

what they do

direct service · 8
  • Emergency Animal Response Equine & Livestock Emergency Response
    Responds to emergency calls from law enforcement and fire departments for various animal-related incidents, including horse trailer accidents, livestock emergencies (such as barn fires and natural disasters), and disaster evacuations. This also includes rescuing stranded animals from water bodies and providing on-site support for equestrian events.
  • Emergency Response for Livestock Equine & Livestock Emergency Response
    Responds to law enforcement and fire department calls for various animal-related emergencies, including horse trailer accidents, livestock emergencies (such as barn fires and natural disasters), and disaster evacuations, providing safe extraction, emergency care, and coordination with emergency services.
  • Emergency Response for Livestock Equine & Livestock Emergency Response
    Responds to law enforcement and fire department calls for various animal-related emergencies, including horse trailer accidents, livestock emergencies (such as barn fires and natural disasters), and disaster evacuations, coordinating with emergency services and providing on-site support.
  • Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation
    Rescues horses and other equines from abuse, neglect, and abandonment, providing rehabilitation services for an average of 9 to 18 months before adoption. This includes responding to cases referred by law enforcement and addressing severe medical conditions due to starvation or injury.
  • Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation
    Rescues horses and other equines from abuse, neglect, starvation, and abandonment, providing rehabilitation services for an average of 9 to 18 months before adoption.
  • Youth Character Education
    Provides programs focused on character education for at-risk youth, utilizing interaction with rescue horses.
  • Youth Character Education Programs
    Provides character education programs for at-risk youth, utilizing horses in the curriculum.
  • Youth Character Education Programs
    Provides character education programs for at-risk youth, utilizing rescued horses in the process.
capacity building · 2
  • Community and Volunteer Training Volunteer Training & Support for Equine Therapy
    Offers specialized training programs for volunteers, first responders, and horse owners in areas such as animal technical rescue, first aid, trailer safety, and horse handling to improve emergency response capabilities and general equine care.
  • Specialized Training and Community Education Volunteer Training & Support for Equine Therapy
    Offers specialized training programs for volunteers, first responders, and horse owners in areas such as animal technical rescue, first aid, trailer safety, and horse handling, and provides general community education programs.
strategies · 6

how they think

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named programs · 4

what they call their work

Community & Youth Education
Offers equine safety training, character education for at-risk youth, and public outreach on responsible horse care and emergency preparedness
Large Animal Emergency Response
24/7 volunteer team that responds to trailer accidents, water rescues, barn fires, and wildfire evacuations in coordination with law enforcement and fire departments
Large Animal Technical Rescue Training
Provides certification courses for first responders and volunteers in large animal rescue, equine first aid, trailer safety, and emergency coordination
Rescue & Rehabilitation
Provides long-term medical care and rehabilitation for horses and donkeys seized due to abuse or neglect, with an average recovery period of 9–18 months before adoption
relationships · 1

who they work with

  • Parada del Sol Partner — Provides on-site emergency support for horse entries during the annual parade in Scottsdale.