Safe and sound
Since its gates first opened in 2008, Duchess Sanctuary has transformed from an uninhabited, barbed wire-laden piece of property to a beautiful, lifelong safe haven for rescued equines.
![Two young donkies use their necks to wrestle and cuddle each other beneath the trees at Duchess Sanctuary](/sites/default/files/styles/360x284/public/2021-07/duchess-donkies-360081.jpg?h=0f1e5d9e&itok=mResNBuD)
Jennifer Kunz
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The HSUS
![A white horse munches on the plentiful wild hay at Duchess Sanctuary as it freely roams the large meadow with rolling hills in the background](/sites/default/files/styles/360x284/public/2021-07/duchess-horse-15805.jpg?h=b3aba374&itok=TyLeNJ1u)
Jennifer Kunz
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The HSUS
The 1,120-acre facility south of Eugene, Ore. is an oasis for approximately 175 formerly abused, abandoned, neglected and homeless horses. Duchess Sanctuary is committed to providing the highest standards of equine care and the loving kindness these horses deserve.
Sanctuary stats
![A horse stands in the lush meadow at Duchess Sanctuary](/sites/default/files/styles/300x300/public/2021-07/duchess-horse-79265.jpg?h=e0592216&itok=v2BGIYnP)
10+
YEARS
Of saving horses and giving them sanctuary.
![A curious donkey approaches the camera, sniffing it and trying to get a closer look](/sites/default/files/styles/300x300/public/2021-07/duchess-donkey-359969.jpg?h=6c83441f&itok=amynU91R)
30+
YEARS OLD
Are the oldest residents; considered elderly in horse years!