January 2026

Milly's Place is a 501(c)(3) equine rescue located in Valley Center California. 

We specialize in rescuing and rehabilitating horses, mules and donkeys who have been neglected, abused or abandoned. 

AMERICA’S FORGOTTEN EQUINE ⬇️

Horses, donkeys and mules get sold into the auction circuit when they are no longer wanted. These can be ex-racehorses, ex-rodeo horses, brood mares, carriage horses, commercial trail ride horses, pasture pets, ex-Amish work horses or buggy horses, etc. Traders flip these horses for profit (like used cars) and sometimes will sell by the pound to sl*ughterhouses across the borders. Donkeys’ skin is sought after to make a traditional Chinese tea called ejiao, byproducts put in things like dog food or treats. Many European countries consume horse meat as well as Japan and Korea. It’s a dark and seedy, sad industry with no accountability, a lot of abuse, neglect and inhumane practices. 

You can follow along each animals journey from rescue to rehab to adoption by following: 

https://www.instagram.com/millysplacevc/

When you donate you are helping save lives, providing:

• Purchase price from sale barn
• Transport costs to get them safely to the rescue facilities
• Initial veterinary costs (basic dentals, vaccines, exams)
• Continued and ongoing medical costs associated with rehabilitation (a major expense for equine rescue)
• Emergency fund
• Training if needed to provide the animal with tools to not only survive, but thrive
• Basics like feed, supplements, bedding, etc
• Operational costs associated with caring for our equine rescue residents at our Valley Center location
• Expansion programs and infrastructure to responsibly rescue more animals in need

Milly's Place: 

https://www.instagram.com/millysplacevc/