Ranch Hands Rescue

What Ranch Hands Rescue does

Ranch Hands Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2008 and headquartered in Argyle, Texas, that operates an integrated animal sanctuary, trauma therapy center, and safe house for underserved populations. The organization rescues and rehabilitates abused and neglected farm animals (horses, goats, llamas, sheep) and pairs them with human clients in a unique Equine and Animal Assisted Counseling (EAAC) program, where animals with their own trauma histories serve as therapeutic partners. Licensed Professional Counselors deliver evidence-based trauma modalities including EMDR, TBRI, TFCBT, and cognitive behavioral therapies, targeting the 3-8% of trauma victims who do not respond to traditional treatment. The customer base spans three primary segments: treatment-resistant trauma victims (children and adults), veterans with PTSD, and male survivors of sex trafficking served through Bob's House of Hope, the nation's first safe house exclusively for male trafficking survivors.

Name

Ranch Hands Rescue

Legal name

Ranch Hands Rescue, Inc.

Website

https://ranchhandsrescue.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ranch Hands Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating an animal sanctuary, trauma therapy center, and Bob's House of Hope (the first U.S. safe house exclusively for male sex trafficking survivors) in Texas, serving veterans with PTSD, trafficking survivors, and treatment-resistant trauma victims through Equine and Animal Assisted Counseling.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal-Assisted Therapy and Trauma Recovery Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Animal Production (115210), Support Activities for Animal Production (1152)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Sanctuaries & Long-Term Care (Farm, Equine, Exotic) (BPAGAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations (AFAEALAB), Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

Keywords

• Animal-assisted therapy
• Trauma counseling services
• Human trafficking recovery
• Veterans PTSD treatment
• Animal sanctuary rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Argyle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute via the website (weblink.donorperfect.com), monthly recurring donations, one-time gifts, and membership donations. The organization relies heavily on individual donors to fund animal care, counseling services, and facility operations.
2. Corporate & Retail Donations: Partnerships with Kroger Community Rewards and Tom Thumb allow shoppers to designate Ranch Hands Rescue as the recipient of a percentage of their purchases, generating ongoing passive donations.
3. Foundation & NGO Grants: Ranch Hands Rescue receives grant funding from foundations such as the Human-Animal Alliance ($20,000) and Our Rescue ($40,000) to support specific programs including trauma counseling, safe house operations, and animal-assisted therapy.
4. Annual Gala & Events: The annual Ignite Hope gala at Texas Motor Speedway (formerly at Grapevine venues) raises funds through ticket sales, sponsorships, and live appeals.
5. Animal Sponsorship: Donors can sponsor specific animals at the sanctuary, contributing to food, shelter, medical care, and training for rescued farm animals.
6. CEU Training Fees: Continuing Education Unit (CEU) training programs for mental health professionals generate fee revenue. Registration is handled through the organization's portal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ranch Hands Rescue is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that operates an animal sanctuary for abused farm animals and delivers trauma therapy, equine and animal-assisted counseling, and a safe house program for male sex trafficking survivors. Its programs pair rescued horses, goats, llamas, and sheep with human clients (children, adults, veterans, trafficking survivors) in licensed counseling sessions that combine evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, TBRI, and TFCBT with the therapeutic presence of animals. The organization also runs Bob's House of Hope, the nation's first safe house exclusively for male sex trafficking survivors.

Product overview

Ranch Hands Rescue is a nonprofit organization offering a multi-faceted approach to trauma recovery through its animal sanctuary, counseling center, and safe house programs. The core offerings include the Animal Sanctuary (rehabilitating abused horses and livestock), Trauma Therapy & Counseling Center (providing EMDR, TBRI, and other trauma therapies), Equine and Animal Assisted Counseling (EAAC) program, Bob's House of Hope (the nation's first safe house for male sex trafficking survivors), and Veterans PTSD Programs. The organization specializes in treatment-resistant trauma cases that do not respond to traditional therapies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Animal Sanctuary Farm animal sanctuary providing rehabilitation and safe haven for horses, goats, llamas, and sheep rescued from abuse and neglect. Rescued animals are given purpose by being integrated into the Equine and Animal Assisted Counseling program to support trauma recovery in human clients.
• Trauma Therapy & Counseling Center Licensed professional counseling center offering EMDR, TBRI, TFCBT, play therapy, art therapy, nature therapy, grief counseling, and faith-based counseling for individuals suffering from severe or multiple traumas including PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction, and self-harm. Sessions are scheduled Monday through Saturday by appointment.
• Equine and Animal Assisted Counseling (EAAC) Therapeutic modality that pairs traumatized children, adults, veterans, and trafficking survivors with rescued farm animals to build relationships and foster emotional healing, facilitated by Licensed Professional Counselors. Distinguished by pairing clients with animals that have their own trauma histories, deepening the therapeutic bond.
• Bob's House of Hope Safe House Nation's first safe house for young adult male survivors of sex trafficking, offering housing for up to four years, trauma therapy, medical and psychiatric care, vocational training, tattoo removal, addiction recovery, and educational support. Located in Justin, Texas. Expansion to include exploited minors was announced by Governor Abbott in July 2026.
• Veterans PTSD Programs Multi-component veteran program including the Nursing Home Veterans Program with the Texas Veterans Land Board, the Veterans PTSD Counseling program, the Vets for Vets peer support group, and financial aid for eligible veterans. Veterans travel from the Bonham Veterans Home to the Argyle facility for 8-week animal therapy sessions.

Quantifiable outcome

• After three 90-minute EMDR sessions, 84–90% of single-trauma victims no longer manifest PTSD symptoms (per EMDR research cited on website)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Texas Governor's Office / State of TexasmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Governor Greg Abbott visited Bob's House of Hope in July 2026 to announce expansion of services to include exploited minors, with support from non-profit organizations and government entities. The state positioned the shelter as a model for replication nationwide. Abbott highlighted Texas anti-trafficking measures including elevating trafficking crimes to first-degree felonies.
• Texas Trucking Association (TXTA)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025TXTA partnered with Bob's House of Hope and Ranch Hands Rescue on the first-ever national trucking campaign 'Boys and Young Men are Sex Trafficked Too.' TXTA President John D. Esparza committed the trucking industry to spreading awareness via stickers on semi-trucks nationwide, leveraging the industry's visibility to reach millions of motorists.
• Titus TransportcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Titus Transport CEO and State Senator Brent Hagenbuch partnered with Bob's House of Hope on the trucking awareness campaign. Titus Transport trucks display 'Boys are Sex Trafficked Too' stickers and hotline information, reaching highways nationwide. Hagenbuch stated commitment to a long partnership to save trafficked lives.
• Texas Department of Public SafetyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Lt. Greg Reyero of the Texas Department of Public Safety participated in the announcement of the trucking campaign, highlighting the importance of identifying male trafficking victims and supporting Bob's House of Hope's mission as part of the state's anti-trafficking efforts.
• Clear Channel (now iHeartMedia Outdoors)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Clear Channel provided advertising inventory for a national billboard campaign in 2023, generating over 600 million impressions promoting awareness that boys are sex trafficked too. The campaign was conducted in Times Square and across 70 cities.
• Tattoo Removal Partner (Tattoo Artist)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Ranch Hands Rescue developed a partnership with a tattoo artist to remove branding tattoos from trafficking survivors. Traffickers brand their victims to mark them as property, and removing these tattoos is a critical step in survivors' psychological recovery and identity restoration.
• Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019The VLB, led by Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush, partnered with Ranch Hands Rescue to offer animal therapy for residents of the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham. Veterans travel to the RHR facility in Argyle for 8-week sessions. The VLB clinical team designated this the flagship PTSD program for the state and requested statewide expansion.
• KrogerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRanch Hands Rescue participates in the Kroger Community Rewards program. Kroger Plus card holders can designate the organization as the recipient of a small percentage of their purchases, generating passive ongoing donations.
• Tom ThumbminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRanch Hands Rescue partnered with Tom Thumb through their Good Neighbor donation program. Shoppers link their account to the organization, and Tom Thumb donates a percentage of purchases to support the cause.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Saving Innocence: Los Angeles-based anti-trafficking nonprofit providing survivor advocacy, mentoring, and recovery services to trafficking victims. Comparable mission and survivor-care model to Bob's House of Hope.
• Wellspring Living: Atlanta-based nonprofit providing residential recovery programs for survivors of domestic sex trafficking, including specialized programs for male survivors. Directly comparable to Bob's House of Hope's survivor housing and therapy model.
• Crossroads Equine Therapy: Provides equine-assisted therapy and learning programs, particularly for veterans, at-risk youth, and trauma survivors. Most directly comparable to RHR's EAAC therapy and veteran PTSD offerings.
• Restore NYC: New York-based nonprofit providing long-term safe housing, therapy, and vocational training to sex trafficking survivors. Directly comparable survivor-care service model though focused primarily on women.
• The Soldier Project: Provides free mental health services to military veterans and their families, with emphasis on trauma and PTSD treatment. Comparable in targeting veterans with treatment-resistant trauma.
• Chariot Riders: Provides equine-assisted therapy and horsemanship programs for at-risk youth, individuals with disabilities, and trauma survivors. Comparable as an equine-therapy nonprofit with similar therapeutic modality.
• Star of Hope Mission: Houston-based nonprofit operating anti-trafficking programs including safe houses, recovery services, and survivor advocacy. Comparable mission and program structure to Bob's House of Hope though broader in scope.

Others

• EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association): Professional organization setting standards and certifications for equine-assisted therapy practitioners. Comparable as the broader ecosystem that legitimizes RHR's EAAC methodology.

Broad incumbents

• Helen Woodward Animal Center: San Diego-based animal welfare nonprofit combining animal adoption, education, and animal-assisted therapy programs (including equine therapy). Comparable as a multi-program organization integrating animal sanctuary operations with therapeutic services.
• Best Friends Animal Society: Largest no-kill animal welfare organization in the U.S., operating sanctuaries nationwide. Comparable as a large-scale animal sanctuary nonprofit with fundraising and donor mobilization infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ranchhandrescue
• Xx.com/RanchHandRescue
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ranch-hand-rescue

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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