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® (LCR) 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® (LCR) 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.

Last Chance Ranch has learned that there may be some lingering confusion among the public with respect to the former affiliation of Lori McCutcheon with LCR.  The purpose of this announcement is to confirm that while Lori McCutcheon was the founder of LCR and continues to own the real estate where our facilities are located, she has not held a position within LCR since December, 2017.  Since that time she has no authority to represent LCR or to hold herself out as having an ongoing affiliation with LCR.  If you have experienced, or are aware of, any attempts by any person to falsely represent LCR, please contact our Executive Director, Jackie Burke, at [email protected] or by calling (215) 538-2510, ext. 102.

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 and three dogs 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 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 one dog adopted from LCR.

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Andi S. – Thrift Store Manager

Andi joined our team in 2023 with an extensive background in retail management. Andi is enjoys working with the team of staff and volunteers to ensure our customers have the best experience at our store! At home Andi is greeted by three happy pups, one who was recently adopted from LCR!

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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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Amanda A.- Canine Behavior and Enrichment Manager

Certified Veterinary Technician & Fear Free Shelter Graduate

Amanda graduated from Delaware Valley University with a B.S. in Conservation and Wildlife Management and from Harcum College with an A.S. in Veterinary Nursing. In the past Amanda has worked and interned at many zoos and wildlife centers in education departments and helped train a variety of creatures such as hawks, opossums and large monitor lizards. She has worked as veterinary technician in both general practice and emergency medicine, but has a passion for behavior. Amanda lives with three German shepherd mixes who she enjoys teaching new and interesting tricks.

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Kim C.- Kennel Health Manager

Fear Free Shelter Graduate

Kim joined the Last Chance Ranch team in 2016! With a lifelong passion for animals and prior experience in the veterinary industry, she made a flawless transition to our Kennel Health Manager in June of 2024. She works along side the vet to ensure all of the animals in at our facility are receiving necessary care. Kim handles the scheduling of all offsite veterinary procedures, such as x-rays, spay/neuter appointments, specialty consultations and more! She also follows-up with post adoption medical concerns. Kim has one dog and several hamsters that she has adopted from LCR!

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Denise A.- Media and Volunteer Coordinator

Fear Free Shelter Graduate

Denise started volunteering alongside her daughters 2018. She later joined our team of staff as our Media and Volunteer Coordinator in 2021. Denise’s passion for animals shines through every day she is at LCR. She works hard to keep our volunteers informed, handles our social media accounts, and helps with special fundraising events. When she is not at LCR, you can find her hiking all around the area or snuggling her rescue cats and dog!

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