Midwest Horse Welfare Foundation Verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries

Verification means that Midwest Horse Welfare Foundation meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and is providing humane and responsible care of the animals. To be awarded Verified status, an organization must meet GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed animal care standards which are confirmed by a site visit and they must also adhere to a demanding set of ethical and operational principles.

"We are very happy to announce the recent Verification of Midwest Horse Welfare Foundation, Inc. This group is using its resources to benefit horses in need within the community by rescuing, rehabilitating and carefully re-homing them" said Jeannine Alexander, Deputy Director of GFAS. "Their attention to detail ensures the safety of the horses while in their care and their adoption process emphasizes the long term care for the horses in their new homes," she continued.

Midwest Horse Welfare Foundation, Inc. provides care to at risk horses that are surrendered by owners or seized by local authorities.

"Scott and Karen Bayerl are very proud of this accomplishment, stating, "After 11 years in the horse rescue service, we are honored to be able to say that MHWF meets the standards of Verification set by GFAS, and we are very excited about our future. GFAS holds their sanctuaries to the highest standards. MHWF strives to ensure the health, safety and well-being of every horse in our care. We hold ourselves to a high standard as well, and each horse that comes through MHWF is given our full efforts to ensure its long term health, happiness and future.

Midwest Horse Welfare Foundation was awarded a compliance grant by GFAS to help make recommended improvements to meet Accreditation/Verification Standards. Compliance grant funding is made possible through a grant from PetSmart Charities®.

The GFAS Equine Accreditation Program is made possible by generous grants from PetSmart Charities® and The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®.

Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the sole purpose of strengthening and supporting the work of animal sanctuaries worldwide. The goal of GFAS in working with and assisting sanctuaries is to ensure they are supported, honored, recognized and rewarded for meeting important criteria in providing care to the animals in residence. GFAS was founded in 2007 by animal protection leaders from a number of different organizations in response to virtually unchecked and often hidden exploitation of animals for human entertainment and financial profit. The GFAS Board of Directors guides the organization’s work in a collaborative manner. They represent top leadership from Born Free USA, The Humane Society of the United States, International Fund for Animal Welfare, American Anti-Vivisection Society, and National Anti-Vivisection Society. www.sanctuaryfederation.org.

The Midwest Horse Welfare Foundation is a volunteer run organization, dedicated to providing qualified homes for any horse in need. It is the goal of MHWF to ensure that every horse placed in our care is provided with all the necessary ingredients for a safe and happy life, and that it is also protected from those who would do it harm. For the horses placed in our care, we strive to provide only the best homes with dedicated families for every animal we place.