Our Mission

Last Chance Ranch (LCR) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization rescuing and rehabilitating equines, farm and domestic companion animals. LCR 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 well-being.

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 in 1999 as a 501c3 non-profit equine rescue, focusing on slaughter-bound equines. In 2005, after assisting with the recovery efforts of Hurricane Katrina, LCR reorganized as a companion and farm animal rescue. A few years later in 2007, LCR expanded to 25 additional acres which allowed for additional barnyard animal enclosures and plans for a future kennel. The kennel facility was completed in 2010. Currently, LCR’s 35-acre facility has the ability to house more than 150 animals of all types.

Last Chance Ranch Animal Rescue is not affiliated with any other organizations.

Our Staff

Jackie Burke- Executive Director

Fear Free Shelter & ASAR Large Animal Rescue Operations Certified

Jackie has been involved with LCR for over 20 years, has been our Executive Director since December 2017 and currently serves on the Board of Directors.  Jackie monitors the general operations of LCR, with a special emphasis on fundraising, donor development and the acquisition of grants. As a graduate of Delval University with a BS in Equine Science and minor in Business, Jackie brings many skills to help continue to grow LCR. Jackie is passionate about animal rescue and currently has one horse (Boomer) and two dogs (Harper and Aspen) adopted from LCR.

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Stephanie Lorenz – President, Barn/Projects Manager

ASAR Large Animal Rescue Operations Certified

Steph has been our Barn Manager since 2014 and the President of our Board since 2018. Prior to that, she had been volunteering with the horses at Last Chance Ranch. She has worked as a veterinary assistant in several veterinary practices and thoroughly enjoys attending continuing education seminars about horse topics. Steph works with our team of volunteers and staff to ensure that the animals are receiving the best care possible. Steph currently has two rescue pups from LCR (Dottie and Mimi) and frequently fosters dogs available for adoption!

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Arlene Brennan – Financial Manager

Arlene (pictured left) has been LCR’s Financial Manager since 2014. Arlene has a Bachelors of Business Administration from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with over 30 years of accounting experience. She has worked for various businesses and doctors prior to working at LCR. Arlene is passionate about LCR’s mission and making sure every dollar counts! Arlene also serves on our Board of Directors as the treasurer. At home, Arlene has a mastiff mix (Lucky) who was adopted from LCR in 2013.

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Cynthia K. – Thrift Store Manager

Cynthia joined the LCR team in January 2022 and became our Thrift Store Manager in April.  Cynthia has a passion for all furry and feathered critters, and is passionate about raising funds to help our mission by keeping the store running smoothly. She enjoys creating displays and decorating the store, her creative mindset makes her a perfect fit for this position. At home, Cynthia has a 4 year old female cat name Lil Phil that she rescued!

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Marie K.- Riding Instructor/Equine Trainer

ASAR Large Animal Rescue Operations Certified

Marie went to Delaware Valley University where she was a member of the IHSA team. She has been riding and training horses at Last Chance Ranch since 2013.  Marie currently manages our lesson program, riding interns/volunteers and working students. She enjoys helping students create a solid English foundation and become confident in the saddle. Marie adopted an OTTB mare (Dixie) from LCR in 2017. They enjoy showing dressage together and going for trail rides.

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Susan B. – Assistant Barn Manager

ASAR Large Animal Rescue Operations Certified

Suz joined our team of staff in July 2020. Previously, she volunteered with us for over two years. Suz manages all aspects of the farm, including maintenance, horse diets/health care, oversees medical treatments, works with the veterinarians, farriers and equine dentists! She helps manage the daily shifts to ensure all of the horse and farm animals are being well cared for. At home, she has two rescued pitbulls and a beautiful flock of chickens! She is an avid outdoorswoman and dreams of becoming a homesteader in her retirement!

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Julia F.- Kennel Health Manager

Fear Free Shelter Graduate

Julia has been part of the LCR team since 2015, becoming a staff member in 2020. Julia graduated from Delaware Valley University with a BS in Business Management with a focus in Small Animal Care. Julia oversees the kennel health of the dogs and small animals, working along side Dr. Jesse Collins to ensure all of our companion animals are receiving the best care! Julia often can be found snuggling all of the pitbulls at the ranch! She loves working with dogs that require some behavioral rehabilitation. At home, Julia has a foster fail cat adopted from LCR (Moe) and two yellow labs (Josie and Jorgie).

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 Thrift Store Staff

We have a dedicated team of staff who successfully operate our thrift store in Quakertown. Carol (far left) joined the team in 2021, and Lauren B. (middle) joined the team in 2017 and has become our first lead associate/assistant manager at the store, Ray and Penny (right) joined our team in 2022.  These team members do a fabulous job creating displays, handling donations and working with our donors and customers. Stop into the store today to visit them! 93 S. West End Blvd. Quakertown, PA.