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Welcome to
Linn County Animal Rescue​

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About Us​

“Speaking For Those Who Can’t”

We provide lifetime sanctuary or adoption to neglected/abused equine, livestock, and hospice dogs. Our rescued animals come from law enforcement seizures or volunteer surrenders. Our primary initiatives revolve around aiding abused and neglected equines and livestock, providing hospice care for dogs, and supporting community members facing various disabilities. Linn County Animal Rescue is a versatile rescue facility dedicated to non-riding purposes and the rehabilitation for abused and neglected animals from our community.

Since 2008, Linn County Animal Rescue has been operating as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Every donation we receive is dedicated solely to the care of our animals. Our operations are fully run by volunteers, ensuring that all resources directly support our mission. In addition to rescuing and caring for animals, we offer therapeutic services for individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, post-traumatic stress disorder, and those in addiction recovery.

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Healing Power

Horses are valued as excellent therapy animals due to their capacity to perceive non-verbal cues and energy, and to react to human emotions and intentions.

Giving Back to the Community

Our community programs utilize these remarkable animals for therapy. Collaborating with Linn County Mental Health and Linn County Developmental Disabilities, we provide programs for individuals with developmental disabilities, those experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, cancer, chronic pain, and other social challenges. Cindy Orr, the founder of LCAR, is a Certified Peer Support Specialist qualified to assist in addiction and mental health recovery.

Second Chances​

Our goal is to ensure that no animal faces the end of life cold and alone. We collaborate with Linn County Animal Control to care for hospice dogs, typically elderly and deemed unadoptable elsewhere. We provide an environment where they receive love, comfort, and a warm place to spend their remaining days

“When I’m around animals, I don’t pay attention to people.”

– Betty White
Linn County Animal Rescue

Projects + Local Partnerships

Healing Hearts with Horses​

This program is set up to allow individuals who suffer with PTSD, learning disabilities, and other disorders to have a caring connection with a safe, gentle, non judgmental animal.

Youth Build

YouthBuild partners young adults between the ages of 16 and 24 with opportunity to build the skillsets and mindsets that lead to lifelong learning, livelihood, and leadership.​

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Points For Profit

We encourage supporters of non-profits to patronize local Points for Profit businesses. In exchange, these businesses contribute extra revenue to the participating non-profits.