YOU are the fuel that keeps this work going
The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign:
Every victory that American Wild Horse Conservation (AWHC) secures for our wild herds is made possible by the unwavering generosity of supporters like you. Your dedication fuels our mission to ensure America keeps its promise of freedom for these majestic animals. And together, we’re turning that vision into a reality — through our work in the field, in the courts, and on Capitol Hill.
Today, we want to share with you how pivotal each donated dollar is to sustaining our lifesaving programs. But first, can we count on you to contribute and help us achieve our $100,000 Giving Tuesday goal? Every donation before midnight will be matched, doubling your impact!
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Every dollar you donate to AWHC is a catalyst for real, lasting change for wild horses and burros:
Fertility Control and In-the-Wild Conservation
Not only does AWHC operate the world’s largest wild horse humane fertility control program on Nevada’s Virginia Range, but we’ve also expanded humane fertility control programs to other herds in the West, such as Utah’s Cedar Mountain wild horses. And that’s not all: Last year, we acquired over 3,300 acres of prime habitat in Nevada’s beautiful Carson Valley to serve as a pilot program for our Land Conservancy Project — an innovative program that aims to preserve and enhance habitat for America’s wild herds for generations to come.
Passing Much-Needed Reform
Your support drives our advocacy for wild-horse-friendly legislation in Congress. This year, we championed the Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act to ban helicopter roundups, generating over 20,000 letters of support during our March 1 Day of Action. We also backed the SAFE Act to ban equine slaughter and the Ejiao Act to protect global donkey populations. We secured endorsements from 77 representatives and 17 senators for reforms directing BLM funding toward humane fertility control with key measures included in both chambers’ bills.
Federal Roundup Documentation and Investigation
With your help, we continue to expose the harsh realities of federal wild horse and burro roundups, uncover unacceptable conditions at holding facilities, and reveal the dark truths behind the Adoption Incentive Program, which is funneling thousands of mustangs and burros into the slaughter pipeline. By bringing these injustices to light, we drive awareness, inspire grassroots action, and mobilize key members of Congress to push for meaningful reform.
Supporting Rescue Efforts
Your generosity supports the rescue of wild horses and burros at risk of slaughter. We fund orphan foal rescues, our staff participates in daring hands on rescues of horses in peril on the range, and we provide grants to partner organizations for veterinary care, transport, hay, and capacity building to save more wild horses in need.
Grassroots Advocacy
We are elevating the plight of wild horses and burros into the national spotlight through powerful awareness campaigns. These include billboard placements, impactful television and digital media, our celebrity ambassador program, and widespread coverage in traditional media. Our volunteer ambassador program is empowering advocates across the nation to take meaningful action to save wild horses and burros and spread awareness in their own communities.
None of this would be possible without supporters like you, Meredith. Your generosity powers every aspect of our fight to protect America’s wild herds. And now, thanks to an incredible matching opportunity provided by a generous group of donors, every dollar you give before midnight will be DOUBLED. This is your chance to make twice the impact for wild horses and burros across every program we lead. Will you make a contribution before midnight and help us reach our $100,000 matched Giving Tuesday goal?
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Thank you,
American Wild Horse Conservation