Listen to this interview with Colleen Fitzpatrick of Drifters Hearts of Hope. The discussion covers various aspects of horse rescue, rehabilitation, adoption, and the challenges faced by horses in need.

Colleen Fitzpatrick, from Drifters Hearts of Hope, discusses their mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome at-risk horses in Colorado. They rescue horses from auctions, owner surrenders, and retiring from ranches. The organization aims to provide horses with safe, healthy, and happy homes for life.

They emphasize the importance of matching horses with suitable adopters through a rigorous evaluation process, including riding evaluations and home checks. The goal is to ensure each horse finds a forever home tailored to their needs and abilities.

Colleen explains the role of "kill buyers" who purchase horses for slaughter, highlighting the organization's efforts to rescue horses before they reach this fate. She contrasts humane euthanasia with the harsh conditions horses face in slaughter transport.

The organization also prepares horses to potentially become therapy animals, leveraging their calm demeanor and training.

Drifters Hearts of Hope focuses on giving every horse a chance at a fulfilling life through compassionate care and thoughtful adoption practices.