Hearts & Hands Animal Rescue became a non-profit 502(c)(3) in 2010, but has been operating as a privately funded rescue for 10 years prior in this same location. After we lost the entire ranch in the 2007 CA Wildfires, we founded Hearts & Hands Animal Rescue as a non-profit so that we could continue to serve our communities.
We not only rescue dogs, cats, horses and other domestic and farm pets, but we conserve the two endangered species of zebra and the Wild Mongolian Horse, the Przewalski's horse.
Our animals in recovery give back by sharing their stories of recovery with our wounded warriors and children with needs.
Once an animal has fully recovered, we then search for that perfect adoptive home for him/her where they will live out their lives forever with proper care, love and affection.
Nancy Nunke, one of our co-founders has been rescuing animals for her lifetime. She has spent 40 years with all animals, but learned from the zebras how to finally communicate with animals using their own language, including behavior and vocalizations. With this knowledge turned skill, she is able to become best friends with her Friendship Training TM with any species.
Everyone who steps through the gates of Hearts & Hands Animal Rescue talks about the "magic" there. Interspecies friendships are seen everywhere and humans are seen talking in full sentences to the animals, and the animals are seen responding in ways that are simply amazing.