Foster A Horse

Fostering a rescue horse is a serious commitment.  They have been abused and abandoned already, and we want them to feel secure and loved. We want them to have a "forever" home. Sometimes that is not possible, but they can be fostered long-term or short-term. All expenses for a fostered equine are tax-deductible (check with your accountant for your specific circumstances). TaPs can help with some foster expenses, but your generosity allows us to help more horses.

Anyone wanting to adopt or foster a horse, donkey, pony or mule from Throwaway Ponies must complete an application that includes references. Then the property where the animal will live is inspected by a TaPs volunteer. We try to insure that the people/equine combination is a good match. For instance, we wouldn't allow a novice to adopt a horse needing an expert handler.

Once the adoption/foster is approved, a TaPs volunteer will come see the equines to be sure they are being taken care of. This may be done every six months. If at any time the TaPs volunteer deems the equine is being abused or neglected, steps will be taken to insure the animal is taken care of. This might include re-education or asking the family to relinquish the horse back to TaPs.

If a foster can no longer care for an animal, the equine needs to be returned to Throwaway Ponies, another rescue, or adopted by another approved family. If a horse is in foster care, they are eligible to be adopted by another family. To pick a horse to foster, look at adoptable horses.