F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Florida Research Institute Equine Nurturing Devel Safety

We are a nonprofit 501 (c)3 organization est. in 1987. We are a Horse Rescue, a Quarantine Facility and a Sanctuary. Please LIKE us! Thank you!

Our mission and vision is to provide a permanent safe haven for all horses that are asymptomatic carriers of Equine Infectious Anemia within the state of Florida as well as for any horse in immediate need of assistance in Broward County thus preventing their needless destruction. Our primary financial goal is to acquire sustainable funding to provide these noble animals with the dignity of allowing them to live out their lives with their needs met, while providing the proper care and loving interaction they deserve. It is our moral position that we must continue to advocate for and participate in ongoing research to find a cure, a vaccine or aide in creating more accurate testing. It is also our intention to factually educate the public regarding EIA thus allowing us to dispel the myths and misconceptions that lead owners to think their only legal alternative is to euthanize their horse.
As our ethical obligation to the surrounding communities, we will continue to give back to them in a worthwhile and enriching way by maintaining and enhancing our many programs that benefit local families and organizations thereby positively impacting the entire community.


We are located at 19801 Sheridan Street, Southwest Ranches, Florida 33332 which is in Broward County.

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FRIENDS
1840 NE 65 Court
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Regular volunteer hours are Tues, Thurs, Sat and Sun from 12:30 PM- 6:00 PM. Orientation is held the 1st Sat and 3rd Sun of each month at 1:00 PM.

Please go to our website for more information on our various programs and volunteer opportunities.

If you would like to come out with a group, please call (954) 540-3550.

We house up to 43 horses, 2 miniature donkeys, 9 pot bellied pigs, 2 farm pigs, 2 goats and 1 cat.. We have created a family friendly environment where everyone is welcome to come to learn about horses. If you are interested in sponsoring, please check out the website and then call us for an appointment. (954) 492-0168 or (954) 609-5943.

19801 Sheridan St
Southwest Ranches, FL 33332
United States