News

Stories from the sanctuary, the animals and daily life.

General13 July 2026

46 degrees: our animals feel it too

Temperatures around 40 degrees for months. This week it reached 46. We're launching a Code Red plan to keep our animals safe.

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Chickens and roosters26 June 2026

The first coop is up

The first coop is standing. The chickens are delighted with it.

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Chickens and roosters26 June 2026

Code Red in France: Day and Night for the Animals

Heatwave in France: Little rooster Dinkie nearly succumbed, but was saved. We work around the clock for the animals.

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beeld bij nieuwsbericht
General14 June 2026

Hearts for Horses joins Donateursbelangen

We endorse the Donors' Pledge and confirm our commitment to transparency, integrity, and responsible use of donations.

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Vijf uur per dag, en dan ben je thuis
General8 June 2026

A day at the sanctuary as a volunteer

Volunteers work here five hours a day. They feed, clean, repair, and take care of the animals.

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Horses7 June 2026

Beauty and Liberté

Two wild mares — terrified of people, their hooves so overgrown that every step was painful. With help from the local community they came to the sanctuary.

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Horses6 June 2026

New paths for the horses

Heavy rain had turned the land to mud. Now there are firm paths, and the horses cross the domain dry again.

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Hopi
Dogs5 June 2026

Hopi

Seven years ago, Hopi arrived from Spain, frightened and damaged. Now he walks freely among the chickens and horses, and has found home.

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Horses5 June 2026

Beauty and Liberté explore their new home

Two wild horses who lived in neglect are now cautiously getting to know their freedom.

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Tokkeltje krijgt zijn eigen hok
Chickens and roosters5 June 2026

Tokkeltje gets his own coop

Our rooster Tokkeltje has found his place at the sanctuary. Now he and his hens need a coop of their own.

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Onze ANBI-status: donaties nu aftrekbaar
General4 June 2026

Hearts for Horses receives ANBI status

Our foundation is now officially recognized. This means donations in the Netherlands are tax-deductible under certain conditions.

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Chickens and roosters3 June 2026

Shihoendra and her two chicks

Our blind turkey walks her fixed rounds across the yard, and lately two chicks walk them with her.

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