Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue in Mt Airy, Maryland
About Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue
Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue is an animal rescue in Mt Airy, Carroll County, Maryland. Its name and records point to a focus on horses. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2007. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Days End Farm Horse Rescue, about 2.4 mi away.
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39.35554, -77.11213
What Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue does
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Yes
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Days End Farm Horse Rescue1372 Woodbine Rd, Woodbine, MDAnimal rescue2.4 mi
- Farm Sweet Farm Animal Rescue2415 McHenry Dr, Mt Airy, MDAnimal rescue5.7 mi
- Safe Haven Equine Warriors12565 Indian Hill Dr, Sykesville, MDAnimal shelter8.9 mi
- The Foxie G Foundation14024 New Windsor Rd, Union Bridge, MDAnimal shelter10 mi
- Midnight's Equine Rescue and Sanctuary810 Duchess Dr, Sykesville, MDAnimal sanctuary10 mi
- Second Chance Wildlife Center26400 Haines Rd, Clarksburg, MDWildlife rehabilitation10 mi
- Second Chance Wildlife Center7101 Barcellona Dr, Gaithersburg, MDWildlife rehabilitation12 mi
- House of Puddles4422 Reels Mill Rd, Frederick, MDAnimal shelter14 mi
- Tip Me Frederick10425 Daysville Rd, Walkersville, MDAnimal rescue14 mi
- Small Miracles Cat & Dog Rescue10236 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MDAnimal rescue14 mi
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Where is Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue located?
Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue is at 17250 Old Frederick Rd, Mt Airy, MD 21771 in Carroll County.
What are the hours of Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (443) 285-3835 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue?
Start on linktr.ee, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip. Rescues often place animals from foster homes, so meetings are by appointment.
Can I surrender a pet to Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue tax-deductible?
Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 59-3822764), with reported annual revenue of about $11,704,633. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
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