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Featured Pet
Ophelia
2+ years Pitbull Mix
Ophelia is has been at our rescue for more than 1 year! She originally came to us extremely underweight and VERY scared! She is active, playful, and LOVES people. She has a high toy drive and is continuing her basic obedience training but has so much love to give! She has lived with other dogs in the kennel with a similar energy level but certainly needs an active home! Because she is so active and does not realize how big she is, she would be best in a home with teenagers or adults only and should not be around cats.
Do you want to spend time with animals?
Volunteer
We could not be what we are today without our volunteers and friends ...
Thank you from all the animals whose lives were saved thanks to your dedication!!!
NOT SURE IF YOU'D LIKE TO VOLUNTEER AT LCR...then check out this amazing video created by two of LCR's youngest volunteers, Jessica Landis and Meghan Britt.
Our Mission
Last Chance Ranch (LCR) is a non-profit (501c3) organization rescuing and rehabilitating equines, farm and domestic companion animals. Last Chance Ranch is dedicated to promoting and educating the public to humane and responsible treatment of equines, farm animals and other domestic companion animals including dogs and cats. LCR provides a safe and secure refuge for abused, unwanted or neglected animals. LCR rehabilitates the physical ailments of these rescued animals and places them into homes where they receive the love, attention and care they deserve. Our follow-up programs, educational seminars and clinics ensure their continued wellbeing.
Facility
Last Chance Ranch is located on 35 beautiful acres in Upper Bucks County. Our facility includes a nine stall barn, indoor riding arena, many pastures with run-in sheds, a fifteen run kennel, small animal room, grooming suite, and several meeting rooms that can be used for educational programs and events. The Community Center at Last Chance Ranch offers three different rooms that can accommodate events for up to 100 people. Perfect for Business Meetings, Parties, Celebrations, Professional/Clinical Presentations and much more!
How We Began
Last Chance Ranch was founded by Lori McCutcheon. Lori's passion of animal rescue began with her first horse, Sinner.
"Sinner, Show Name "Chancing It", started it all...from the first day I saw him. He was sick and in need of TLC. Sinner was the first horse I saved ... he was a magnificent 16.2 hand black beauty! He had foundered and was not able to be ridden. After more than one year of ups and downs, his owner said he wasn't going to give him any more time to heal. Sinner was to leave that day on a truck headed for the auction and probably the meat market when my parents bought him for me. It took time, money and a lot of care, but he was worth it. In return, Sinner gave me almost 20 years of memories...showing, giving lessons, trail riding, teaching the handicapped.we even went to college together. We vacationed together...he was part of the family...but most of all, he was my best friend!
Sinner eventually developed Navicular. Through many different remedies and treatments we kept him comfortable for years. Sadly he could endure no more, his feet gave up on him, and we had to make the difficult decision to let him go. He rests in peace now with his memories and his good deeds to live on forever."
~Lori McCutcheon
LCR formed in 1989 as a for-profit farm with lessons, boarding, rehabilitation and training. In 1999, LCR reorganized as a 501c3 non-profit equine rescue. Graduating from Delaware Valley University, Lori has worked along side many animal industry professionals to grow LCR into the rescue it is today. After assisting with the rescue efforts of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, LCR joined the ranks of small animal rescue by incorporating dogs and companion animals. In December 2017, Lori left LCR to pursue other animal rescue opportunities.
Our Staff
Last Chance Ranch has a dedicated staff to manage all areas of operation:
Jackie Burke - Executive Director, Equine Health & Fundraising Manager
Stephanie Lorenz - Barn/Projects Manager
Emily Monsen - Kennel Manager
Sam Malone- Thrift Store Manager
Arlene Brennan - Bookkeeper
Emily Cota- Assistant Barn Manager/ Adoption Counselor
Carly Nelson- Riding Instructor/Equine Trainer
Kim Chabak- Adoption/Office Coordinator
Our Mission
Last Chance Ranch (LCR) is a non-profit (501c3) organization rescuing and rehabilitating equines, farm and domestic companion animals. Last Chance Ranch is dedicated to promoting and educating the public to humane and responsible treatment of equines, farm animals and other domestic companion animals including dogs and cats. LCR provides a safe and secure refuge for abused, unwanted or neglected animals. LCR rehabilitates the physical ailments of these rescued animals and places them into homes where they receive the love, attention and care they deserve. Our follow-up programs, educational seminars and clinics ensure their continued wellbeing.
Nickname: Buster
Nickname: Triple
Born: 2005
Born: 2002
Nickname: Finn
Carly has been riding since the age of 5 and grew up through the United States Pony Club. She graduated from Wilson College with dual majors in Equine Studies and Equestrian Management. Through years in the United States Pony Club, she’s been teaching primarily english lessons for 10 years but has had experience in a multitude of disciplines and brings that to the ring to ensure each rider has an individualized experience.
Marie went to Delaware Valley University where she was a member of the IHSA team. She has been riding with Last Chance Ranch for over 5 years and has been assisting with beginner riding lessons for the last 3 years. Marie’s favorite thing is riding all of our ponies and jumping!