FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 7, 2026
CONTACT:
Laura Purvis
Director of Development, Hope’s Legacy Equine Rescue
434-996-8415
development@hopeslegacy.com
Hope’s Legacy Equine Rescue Celebrates Sixth Annual ASPCA® Adopt a Horse Month
The nationwide adoption campaign lasts throughout the month of May
AFTON, VA — Hope’s Legacy Equine Rescue is participating in the sixth annual ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) Adopt a Horse Month, a nationwide adoption event taking place throughout the month of May to help more equines find loving homes. Hope’s Legacy, along with equine adoption and rescue groups across the country, have joined the campaign to promote the adoptable horses, mules and donkeys in their care and engage with their communities to raise awareness about equine adoption.
Throughout May, Hope’s Legacy will be highlighting adoptable equines, especially companion-only horses and donkeys, through our social media and in radio advertising. The rescue kicked off the campaign on Saturday, May 2, by participating in the Batesville Day parade as well as Derby Day at the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond. The month-long celebration will close out with the rescue’s Spring Open House on Saturday, May 30 from 10:00am to 1:00pm at Castle Rock Farm, 2080 Castle Rock Road, Afton VA 22920.
“The ASPCA’s Adopt a Horse Month is a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness about the equines we have available for adoption and place them in loving homes” said Laura Purvis, Director of Development of Hope’s Legacy. “We love being part of this nationwide campaign and working with our local community throughout the month. Considering adding a horse or donkey to your home? Follow our social media for highlights or visit our website to fill out an adoption application. You might just find your next best friend.”
Motivated by the results of ASPCA research suggesting there could be approximately 2.3 million adults in the U.S. with both the resources and desire to adopt a horse in need, Adopt a Horse Month is focused on increasing the number of equines adopted across the country.
“The ASPCA is committed to supporting the many groups nationwide, including Hope’s Legacy Equine Rescue, working tirelessly to find safe, loving homes for the equines in their care, and Adopt a Horse Month provides an impactful way for these groups to reach potential adopters,” said Christie Schulte Kappert, Vice President of ASPCA Equine Welfare. “We are in awe of the innovative and thoughtful ways this year’s participants are finding more homes for horses and raising awareness about equine adoption within their community.”
For those interested in adopting, please visit myrighthorse.org, the ASPCA’s online adoption platform specifically for equines, to view horses, mules and donkeys looking for a home. For more information about Adopt a Horse Month, including a list of participating organizations, visit ASPCA.org/AdoptaHorseMonth. The ASPCA is asking all animal lovers across the country to share adoptable equines on their social media channels using the hashtags #AdoptAHorse and #RightHorse.
For more information about Hope’s Legacy Equine Rescue, please visit hopeslegacy.com.
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