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 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 - President, Barn/Projects Manager

Emily Monsen - Kennel Manager

Chris Summerhays - Thrift Store Manager

Arlene Brennan - Financial Manager

Susan Brandes - Barn Manager

Marie Koder- Riding Instructor/Equine Trainer

Kim Chabak- Adoption/Office Coordinator

Elise Yardley- Programs Coordinator/ Assist Kennel Manager

Julia French- Kennel Health Tech/Adoption Counselor

Sam Tiedeken- Adoption Counselor/Financial Assistant