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Bear Creek Equine Rescue & Sanctuary

Animal rescue in Ava, MO

Bear Creek Equine Rescue & Sanctuary is a private, stand alone safe haven/sanctuary for unwanted equines, along with several other species. We do not, have never, nor will never euthanize for space. We accept placement of all species by private treaty only from local veterinarians' referrals, law enforcement, court seizures, and donation via owner's bequeath or written request. We have 10 different breeds here of feral & domestic horses, mules, ponies and burros from all over the US & Canada, as well as dogs, cats, llamas, cows, chickens, potbelly pigs, sheep, goats, ducks & geese, all of them rescues. We are a medical rescue and can accept animals with treatable chronic health problems or injuries. Our goal is to provide these abandoned, abused, and neglected animals with lifetime quality care, recovery, rehabilitation, and a future safe from ending up at the slaughter plant for the remainder of their natural days. When their time with us comes to an end, all animals here are given a decent, respectful burial on the farm. It's the right thing to do. We have a restricted adoption program, as most of the animals here are considered unadoptable due to age, health, or high risk safety issues resulting from earlier abuse. The equine adopters that qualify have to be very special people. We do however, network with other reputable rescues nationwide, transferring and accepting transfers when the change is in the best interest of the animal due to climate, or special treatment available at particular veterinary hospital facilities in another part of the country.

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Ava, MO 65608
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Adoptable pets at Bear Creek Equine Rescue & Sanctuary

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River

Great Pyrenees/Anatolian Shepherd

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
Ava, MO

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We'll also keep you updated on Nicolette's adoption status with email updates.
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Nicolette

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Springfield, MO
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Misha

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Springfield, MO
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Mambo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 yrs 6 mos
Springfield, MO
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Patsy

St. Bernard/Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 yrs
Hollister, MO
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Antonia

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 7 mos
Reeds Spring, MO
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Autumn

Retriever (Unknown Type)

Female, 6 mos
Hollister, MO

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