Successful strategies for working with Law Enforcement Why are rescues needed to support equine neglect and cruelty cases? Welfare KnowledgeTransportationHousingExpert CareWitnessPlacement Working with Seized Equines Benefits Supporting Community Supporting Laws Minimal owner interaction Legal umbrella Improving standards of care Adoption facilitator Agency cross promotion/ resources Challenges Financial strain Length of time Possible return to owner Documentation No history on horses Horses lack basic training Inability to make public Inability to do more than basic care. Fundraising Strategies Public vs Non Public Press Releases Using the media Social Media Fundraising long-term