Fundraiser established for Laurel Hill horse rescue organization

Safe Haven Horse Rescue Center co-owner Jim Bryan says the nonprofit is a sort of "underground railroad" for equines who otherwise would be slaughtered. An estimated 30 veterans benefit from its Haven for Heroes program, which offers PTSD therapy.

LAUREL HILL — Residents now can donate toward a horse rescue program that benefits military veterans with post traumatic stress disorder.

The website http://www.gofundme.com/x9h2jt84 is accepting donations for Safe Haven Horse Rescue Center, which provides horse rehabilitation and adoption along with therapy for veterans.

So far, $80 of a $5,000 goal has been raised, according to the website managed by Amanda Hults.

The 20-acre center can care and provide shelter for 15 to 20 horses at a time. Eighty percent of the organization's funding comes from co-owner Jim Bryan’s retirement fund and donations, according to the site.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Fundraiser established for Laurel Hill horse rescue organization