DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ga. - A Douglas County ranch that has provided equine therapy to thousands of children, veterans and adults is just two weeks away from foreclosure, leaders say, unless donations come in to keep the program alive.
What we know:
SOOFA Ranch, which stands for Stretch Out on Faith Again , has served about 10,000 people since opening five years ago. The Winston-based nonprofit uses horses as part of therapy for children with ADHD and autism, as well as adults struggling with anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress.
The ranch operates with 18 horses, including Peace and Patience, two of its most relied-upon therapy animals. Without funding, Fletcher said some of the horses could be sent to retirement camps, while others may face euthanasia.
Fletcher said about 20%