Give Me A Chance Equine Rescue

What Give Me A Chance Equine Rescue does

Give Me A Chance Equine Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes injured, neglected, seized, or starved horses, mules, and donkeys in Arkansas. Operating since 2010 under the leadership of Tom and Polly Cates — a disabled Vietnam veteran and his wife who host the rescue on their 35-acre property in the Manchester Community near Arkadelphia, AR (with an additional 14 acres donated by Dave and Patricia Davis) — the organization delivers veterinary rehabilitation services including gelding, deworming, vaccinations, Coggins testing, and general health care before placing animals in approved adoptive homes. The rescue runs a regular adoption program ($350–$600 fees, Arkansas residents only, 21+ age requirement, farm checks and home visits, one-year retained ownership) alongside a Virtual Adoption Program ($25/month recurring), a Horse Sponsorship Program (one-time or recurring), and an Adoption Assistance Program ($20 listing fee) that lets third-party owners rehome horses through the rescue's website. Donor base is hybrid, drawing on both individual contributions and institutional funding from ASPCA, The Humane Society of the United States, Oaklawn Jockey Club, Horace C. Cabe Foundation, Ross Foundation, US Bank (national 'Save A Horse' account), Kroger, Purina, and other partners; in-kind donations of hay, feed, and supplies are substantial.

The organization operates with minimal technology infrastructure — a WordPress website, PayPal donation processing, Facebook community engagement, and basic phone/email correspondence (Yahoo mail) — and is staffed primarily by Tom and Polly Cates with volunteer support for horse care, fundraising, bookkeeping, and administration. Direct adoptions are constrained to Arkansas residents due to farm-check and follow-up obligations, while Virtual Adoption, Sponsorship, and the US Bank donation channel allow national participation. Marketing is community-driven via Facebook, local retailer donation jars (Clark County Livestock Feed), Kroger store-level collection, equine-care educational content on the website, and volunteer word-of-mouth. The revenue model is a mix of one-time adoption fees, recurring virtual adoption/sponsorship subscriptions, tax-deductible donations, and in-kind contributions, with no disclosed financial scale, no funding rounds, and no parent organization.

Name

Give Me A Chance Equine Rescue

Legal name

Give Me A Chance Equine Rescue

Website

https://givemeachanceequinerescue.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Give Me A Chance Equine Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Arkadelphia, Arkansas that rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes injured, neglected, or starved horses, mules, and donkeys through adoption, virtual sponsorship, and donor-supported programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Animal Production (115210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations (AFAEALAB), Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation & Release (BPAGAIAC)

Keywords

• Equine rescue services
• Horse adoption programs
• Nonprofit animal welfare
• Equine rehabilitation care
• Horse sponsorship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Arkadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Adoption Fees: Fees charged for regular adoption of rescued horses. Adoption fees range from $350-$600 depending on the horse. Additional programs include Virtual Adoption at $25 initial + $25/month ongoing, and Adoption Assistance Program at $20 listing fee.
2. Sponsorships: One-time or recurring financial sponsorships for specific horses. Sponsors receive recognition on the website and can sponsor horses as gifts. Tax-deductible contributions.
3. Donations: Tax-deductible charitable donations from individuals, organizations, and businesses. Donations include monetary contributions, hay, feed, supplies, and equipment. US Bank account available for donations.
4. In-Kind Donations: Non-monetary donations including hay, horse feed, fencing materials, medical supplies, trailers, tack, and other equine care supplies from individuals and businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Give Me A Chance Equine Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes injured, neglected, seized, or starved horses, mules, and donkeys. After veterinary rehabilitation (gelding, deworming, vaccinations, Coggins testing), animals are placed through a Regular Adoption Program (Arkansas only with farm checks), a Virtual Adoption monthly sponsorship program, and an Adoption Assistance listing service for third-party rehoming. The organization is funded by donations, sponsorships, adoption fees, and volunteer support.

Product overview

Give Me A Chance Equine Rescue is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of equine rescue and adoption services. The core offerings include an Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation Service that takes in injured, neglected, or starved horses, mules, and donkeys; a Regular Adoption Program requiring farm checks and contracts; and a Virtual Adoption Program for monthly sponsorships. Additional services include a Horse Sponsorship Program for one-time or recurring support, an Adoption Assistance Program for third-party horse listings, and Donation and Volunteer Programs. All services are focused on finding forever homes for rehabilitated equines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation Services Rescue and rehabilitation of injured, neglected, seized, or starved horses, mules, and donkeys. Services include gelding, deworming, vaccinations, Coggins testing, and general health care prior to adoption.
• Regular Adoption Program Full adoption program for rescued equines. Adopters must be at least 21 years old with no animal abuse history, pass a farm check, and sign an adoption contract. Adoption fees range from $350-$600; rescue retains ownership for one year before transferring full title. Limited to Arkansas residents due to follow-up farm checks.
• Virtual Adoption Program Monthly sponsorship program ($25 initial plus $25 per month) where adopters support a horse that remains at the ranch. Includes monthly picture updates and visit rights. Designed for horses unlikely to be adopted through the Regular program.
• Horse Sponsorship Program One-time or recurring financial sponsorships of any amount for specific horses awaiting adoption. Sponsor names appear on the adoption page. Includes gift sponsorship options for special occasions. Tax-deductible contributions.
• Adoption Assistance Program Program allowing horse owners to list their horses on the rescue's website for a $20 donation per horse. Owners set the adoption fee (minimum $100) and handle their own correspondence and verification; rescue provides the listing platform only.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully rehabilitates and adopts out horses annually with documented success stories
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Clark County Livestock FeedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal retailer in Arkadelphia hosts donation jar and collects feed and supplies for the rescue. Also sells donated items like Western shirts to benefit the rescue.
• KrogerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational grocery chain that collects donations for the rescue at store locations, primarily at their Cincinnati, OH office.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): A national animal welfare organization that funds and supports Give Me A Chance through grants; operates a broader portfolio of animal protection programs but overlaps in equine rescue and shelter work.
• The Humane Society of the United States: A national animal welfare organization listed as a major supporter; while operating a much broader mission across many species and policy work, it overlaps with equine rescue and protection.

Direct peers

• Equine Advocates: A New York-based equine protection nonprofit that rescues and rehomes horses and advocates for equine welfare, comparable in mission focus on at-risk equines and adoption-based outcomes.
• Habitat for Horses: A Texas-based equine rescue and advocacy organization with a comparable nonprofit model of rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption of abused and neglected horses.
• Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue: A Maryland-based rescue specializing in draft and draft-cross horses, operating with a similar nonprofit, donation-funded model and rehoming equines to approved adopters.
• Days End Farm Horse Rescue: A well-established Maryland-based equine rescue and adoption organization that rehabilitates and rehomes horses through a screened adoption process — directly comparable to Give Me A Chance in mission, intake model, and adopter-screening rigor.
• Standardbred Retirement Foundation: A New Jersey-based nonprofit that rescues, rehabilitates, and adopts out Standardbred horses; comparable in being an equine-only 501(c)(3) rescue running sponsorship and adoption programs.
• Horse Plus Humane Society: A California-based equine rescue focused on rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption of horses, with comparable program structure including rehabilitation, adoption screening, and community fundraising.
• Colorado Horse Rescue: A Colorado equine welfare nonprofit operating rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption services with a screened adopter process — directly comparable in operating model and program mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/182811348425871

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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