Save the Animals Today

What Save the Animals Today does

Save the Animals Today, operating as STAT Horse Sanctuary and also known as Pattie's Ranch, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 99-1430817) founded in 2007 in Hemet, California. Its core mission is to provide permanent sanctuary and lifelong care for horses that are too old or injured to be ridden and would otherwise face euthanasia, while also housing over 15 goats, 8 pigs, and assorted farm animals (sheep, alpacas, donkeys, ducks). The organization extends its mission through equine-assisted programs, including 'Carrot Therapy' and Equine Assisted Learning for veterans, special needs individuals, and seniors, plus corporate team-building events, parent/child bonding sessions, birthday parties, and other community gatherings. The sanctuary is open to the public on Saturdays from 9am to noon and runs a structured volunteer orientation program every Saturday at 8am.

The business model is donation-driven with no paid headcount: the organization is entirely volunteer-staffed and supported by recurring monthly animal sponsorships (tiers from $20 to $250 covering feed, hoof care, and individual therapy horses), one-time donations through PayPal, an Amazon Wishlist for in-kind contributions, and local business sponsorships with at least eight recurring partners. Program revenue comes from a $10 suggested donation per public visitor, a $10 new-volunteer processing fee, and fees for corporate and group events. The technology stack is minimal—standard website, email newsletter, PayPal, and Instagram—with no proprietary platforms, applications, APIs, or AI systems. The organization has earned multiple regional awards (Murrieta Chamber Non-Profit of the Year 2012, Inland Valley Business Foundation Community Organization of the Year 2014, Temecula Valley Charitable Organization of the Year 2019) and a 2025 nomination for Riverside County 3rd District Volunteer of the Year, reflecting 17+ years of consistent community engagement in Southern California.

Name

Save the Animals Today

Legal name

Save the Animals Today

Website

https://stathorsesanctuary.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Save the Animals Today is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit horse sanctuary in Hemet, California, providing lifelong care for retired rescue horses and equine-assisted programs for veterans, special needs individuals, seniors, and corporate teams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare and Equine-Assisted Therapy Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Animal Production (11521), Support Activities for Animal Production (115210)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Equine Rehabilitation, Layup & Retirement Facilities (AFAEAGAJ)

Keywords

• Volunteer nonprofit programs
• Animal sponsorship donations
• Animal rescue services
• Equine assisted therapy
• Horse sanctuary care

Headquarters

HQ city

Hemet

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorships: The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit totally supported by donations and staffed by volunteers. Revenue comes from individual donations, monthly sponsorship programs for animals, and corporate sponsorships from local businesses.
2. Program Fees: Small suggested donation of $10 per person for public visits. New volunteer orientation has a $10 processing fee applied to volunteer T-shirt purchase. Event hosting fees for birthday parties, corporate events, and group outings.
3. Equine-Assisted Programs: Revenue from corporate team-building programs, parent/child bonding sessions, and personal wellness programs utilizing horses. Programs are offered to special needs, senior, and veterans communities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Save the Animals Today operates STAT Horse Sanctuary at Pattie's Ranch in Hemet, California, providing permanent rescue and sanctuary care for old, retired, and injured horses and other farm animals that would otherwise face euthanasia. The organization supplements its core animal care mission with equine-assisted therapy programs (Carrot Therapy, Equine Assisted Learning) for veterans, special needs individuals, and seniors; corporate team-building and parent/child bonding programs; birthday parties and group event hosting; and a structured monthly animal sponsorship program. All operations are volunteer-staffed and funded primarily through donations and sponsorships.

Product overview

STAT Horse Sanctuary operates as a single integrated offering—a nonprofit animal sanctuary providing rescue, care, and lifelong shelter for horses and farm animals facing euthanasia. The sanctuary's core service is its animal rescue and care program, supplemented by therapeutic programs (Equine Assisted Learning, Carrot Therapy), community engagement programs (Corporate Team Building, Parent/Child Bonding), and fundraising mechanisms (Animal Sponsorship, donation events). The organization functions as a unified service model rather than a platform-with-modules architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Provides permanent sanctuary for horses that would otherwise face euthanasia, allowing them to live with dignity and love

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ronis WestcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2007Classic Italian restaurant in Murrieta founded by Chef Martin with 40 years of restaurant experience. Has been a loyal sponsor since 2007, providing ongoing support for Pattie's Ranch/STAT Horse Sanctuary.
• Doctor's Pet Clinic / Meadowridge Animal HospitalcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 1991Veterinary clinic offering small animal care since 1991, now operated by Dr. Melissa Goulet since April 2022. Acts as drop-off site for shoe drives and provides veterinary care for sanctuary animals.
• Total Impact Martial ArtsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMartial arts school in Menifee founded by Master John Park. Helped with shoe drive fundraiser and provides community support to the sanctuary.
• Hit PrintminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFull-service print and marketing company in Lake Elsinore founded by Jason and Amber Devor. Values sustainability and plants 2 trees for every tree used. Provides printing services for the sanctuary.
• Lilly Kelly MinistriesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMinistry established in memory of Lilly Kelly Kahn Harrison who was tragically killed in 2019. Has partnered with the sanctuary for several years.
• Fefe's Grooming SalonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet grooming salon in Murrieta founded by Nohemy with 20 years of grooming experience. Offers affordable pet grooming services. Newest sponsor of the sanctuary.
• Mary Kay (Felicia Harris)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndependent Mary Kay salesperson located in Winchester. Has donated raffle prizes for events for multiple years and supports sanctuary fundraisers.
• Transformation Center of MenifeeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFitness franchise with 40 years of experience, over 150 franchised locations, and supplement/apparel lines. Denise and Rob have been personal friends for years. Acts as fundraising partner for the sanctuary.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Days End Farm Horse Rescue: A Maryland-based nonprofit horse rescue and sanctuary providing rehabilitation, adoption, and lifelong care for at-risk horses. Directly comparable to STAT as a nonprofit equine rescue/sanctuary with similar mission scope.
• Redwings Horse Sanctuary: A California-based nonprofit horse sanctuary dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and lifetime care of neglected, abused, and abandoned horses. Direct peer sharing both geography and the equine sanctuary/long-term care mission.
• Gentle Giants Horse Rescue: A California-based nonprofit rescuing and rehoming draft horses and other equines. Direct peer with overlapping California geography and rescue/rehabilitation mission.
• The Gentle Barn: A California-based nonprofit sanctuary for rescued farm animals offering therapy and education programs for children and families. Direct peer with similar multi-species sanctuary and therapy/community programming model.
• Old Friends Equine: A Kentucky-based nonprofit providing dignified retirement for Thoroughbreds and other horses. Direct peer specifically focused on equine retirement/sanctuary, closely mirroring STAT's care-of-retired-horses core.
• Equine Advocates: A New York-based nonprofit horse rescue and sanctuary focused on protecting equines from slaughter and abuse. Direct peer with comparable rescue/sanctuary mission and advocacy orientation.

Regional players

• CARMA (California Retirement Management Account): A California nonprofit providing funding and resources for retired racehorses. Regional peer sharing California geography and equine retirement focus, though CARMA is more of a funding intermediary than a physical sanctuary.

Broad incumbents

• PATH International: The leading US nonprofit membership organization for equine-assisted services, credentialing centers that offer therapeutic riding and equine-assisted learning. Comparable to STAT's therapeutic programming arm and a likely referral/promotion channel.
• The Humane Society of the United States: The largest US animal welfare organization, operating across rescue, sanctuary, advocacy, and policy. Broad incumbent that overlaps with STAT's rescue/sanctuary mission at a much larger scale and could be a partner, donor, or referral source.
• ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): A national nonprofit focused on preventing animal cruelty, operating rescue and adoption programs across the US. Broad incumbent in the same nonprofit animal welfare category; potential partner or competitor for donor dollars.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/stat_horsesanctuary
• Facebookfacebook.com/STAThorsesanctuary
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stat-horse-sanctuary

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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