Southern California Rescue Hotline: 310-808-5943
VIVA RESCUE
Animal rescue and sanctuary for horses, cats, and farm animals in need.
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Your support and contributions enable us to rescue even more abused animals needing our help.
About Us
About Viva Rescue
Viva Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides professional rescue, rehabilitation, and sanctuary to horses and animals in need. We rescue horses from severe abuse, neglect, and slaughter, giving the animals a second chance at life. Viva also works in California's natural disasters, bringing animals large and small, to safety.
Viva horse residents are given state of the art care. We not only provide our horses with food, water, and shelter, but so much more. Our horses are offered 30+ innovative holistic care modalities such as massage therapy, reiki, PEMF therapy, laser therapy, sound baths, live music, and more.
Our Mission
Viva Rescue is an animal rescue and sanctuary that aims to create a more compassionate world through sustainable solutions to global animal related issues.
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Disaster relief and rescue
In every California natural disaster we jump into action! Our team has rescued approximately 800-1,200 animals from disasters in the past years. We assist in fires, earthquakes and mudslides to ensure the safety of all animals, large and small.
MEET THE FOUNDERS!
Maya Benperlas
Maya Benperlas
Maya Benperlas
President and co-founder of Viva Rescue, Maya is an equine rescuer and rehabilitation specialist who started her work caring for over 350 critically abused horses with serious medical, behavioral and trust issues. Maya rescued her first horse, Thunder, one of the Viva horses, who inspired her to rescue more horses. It soon became her life
President and co-founder of Viva Rescue, Maya is an equine rescuer and rehabilitation specialist who started her work caring for over 350 critically abused horses with serious medical, behavioral and trust issues. Maya rescued her first horse, Thunder, one of the Viva horses, who inspired her to rescue more horses. It soon became her life's work. Maya has an extensive background in medical and behavioral issues in horses, training, and rehabilitation.
Kalli Quigg
Maya Benperlas
Maya Benperlas
Co-founder and rehabilitation specialist, Kalli began her work with neonatal kittens, caring for and treating infants and nursing them back to health. She also specializes in feral cat rescue, working in low-income communities with high feral cat populations. Kalli rescued her first kitten, Naomi who became Viva's other mascot, and openin
Co-founder and rehabilitation specialist, Kalli began her work with neonatal kittens, caring for and treating infants and nursing them back to health. She also specializes in feral cat rescue, working in low-income communities with high feral cat populations. Kalli rescued her first kitten, Naomi who became Viva's other mascot, and opening the doors to Viva's cat rehabilitation programs. When Kalli was introduced to horses, she fell in love with the seniors, and has been rescuing and caring for horses ever since!