Wild Horses and Burros Available for Adoption in Redlands

Wild horses and burros from the rangelands of the American West are available for adoption this weekend at the Sundance Ranch in Redlands through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Adopt-A-Horse or Burro Program. Sundance Ranch in Redlands is located at 27273 Pilgrim Road (off San Timoteo Canyon Road).  The mustangs and burros were gathered from public lands in California and Nevada, have been de-wormed and vaccinated, and are in excellent health.

Animals available for adoption may be previewed from 1 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 8.  Approved adopters will receive a lottery number, which is required to participate in the lottery adoption Saturday morning, Oct. 9, starting at 9 a.m.  The lottery adoption provides all adopters an equal opportunity to adopt the animal of their choice. BLM staff will approve adoption applications Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.  The adoption fee is $125.00 per animal.  Animals not selected during the lottery adoption will be available for adoption on a first come, first served basis for the remainder of Saturday. Adoption fees may be paid by cash, check, or credit card.
 
The process is called an “adoption” because BLM retains title to the animal for one year after the adoption.  During the year, a BLM compliance officer or designated representative will visit each adopter to ensure the animal is being cared for and has a good home. During this time adopters cannot sell their adopted animal. Adopters must notify BLM if the animal is moved.
 
After the first year, adopters may apply for title.  BLM will pass title of the animal if all the stipulations of the adoption agreement have been met. The animal becomes the private property of the adopter only after BLM transfers title, which completes the adoption process. For more information about the adoptions, or the Bureau's Adopt-A-Horse or Burro Program, contact BLM toll free at (800) 951-8720, or visit www.wildhorseandburro.blm.gov.  

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