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Local Equine Rescue Group Receives Global Verification Status
February 10, 2013
The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) has awarded Verified status to Panhandle Equine Rescue in Cantonment. GFAS) is the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries.
Verification means that Panhandle Equine Rescue meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary orrescue 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.
“Panhandle Equine Rescue came into existence because so few resources existed in north Florida for equines involved in cruelty and neglect investigations,” said Jeannine Alexander, a GFAS deputy director. “This organization works closely with law enforcement ensuring these equines get the protection and care they need until a final home can be found.”
“It is such an honor to be Verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, an organization that is recognized worldwide in promoting excellence in sanctuary management and in humane care of animals,” said Diane Lowery, president of Panhandle Equine Rescue. “ To be Verified, opens up many doors for our organization, not only in receiving grants, but also to assure potential donors that we are legitimate and put the welfare of our horses first.”
Pictured top: “Raven” been care for by Panhandle Equine Rescue. Pictured bottom inset: PER President Diane Lowery. File photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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7 Responses to “Local Equine Rescue Group Receives Global Verification Status”
Yay Diane!!
You work soooo hard everyday for these horses. You deserve to be recognized for your achievements.
Love Ya,
Jeannie
Congratulations! You do wonderful work. God Bless!!
Diane,
This is such an accomplishment and proves, without a doubt, the committment that the PER volunteers has for its equine rescues. Thank you so much for what you do for horses in need in the Escambia County area and for working with other animal rescues, too. Hopefully, we will see an end to cruelty to these wonderful and majestic creatures.
Excellent, Diane. You are doing a job that I wish other rescues could use as an example. Wishing you all the best this year.
Wow! Way to go PER!! Great people, doing great things, for great beings
~Cecilia
I’am so proud to her about the Panhandle Equine, Mrs Lowery is a hard working lady. If you call her about anything to due with horses shes out there fast.I myself have called her in the past containing to abused Horses. and she handles it . I feel lke if for some reason you can’t care for your horses anymore please call them. They will find homes for them . Thank you .
Congratulations! These folks work hard to save a lot of animals, not just horses. Many thanks to them!