If you are in need of assistance with castration, euthanasia, or other veterinary-related expenses, please complete an application.
Charlie’s Fund is an owner-assistance program for horse owners in middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky. Since 2022, we have assisted more than 30 horses and their owners through Charlie’s Fund grants.
For years, Safe Harbor quietly provided financial assistance related to veterinary bills, vaccinations, castrations and humane euthanasia when privately contacted about a horse or owner in need.
Charlie’s Fund is the official iteration of this assistance we have provided for years. In 2025, primary funding for Charlie’s Fund is due to the generous legacy of Hickory Hill Farm Rescue, which closed its doors at the end of 2024.
An examination by a veterinarian will be performed prior to any request for euthanasia, and an ethical decision will be made at that time. Grant money is paid directly to the veterinarian for services rendered. Safe Harbor Sanctuary acts as the facilitator as a community service and makes absolutely no money providing these services.
If you are in need of assistance with castration, euthanasia, or other veterinary-related expenses, please complete an application.
We appreciate any gift of any amount, but are most grateful for sustaining donors who are able to give on a weekly, monthly or quarterly basis to ensure this much-needed program can continue beyond our initial funding.