The Bureau of Land Management will be hosting a two-day wild horse and burro event in Lawrence, Kansas on May 30-31 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The event will feature 120 wild horses and burros available for adoption, with adoptions taking place on both days. These animals were once free-roaming on public lands in the west, but are now available for adoption to maintain healthy herds and protect rangeland resources.
Since 1973, the BLM has successfully placed over 280,000 wild horses and burros in approved homes across the country through their adoption and sale program. To qualify for adoption, applicants must be at least 18 years old with no record of animal abuse. Qualified homes must have appropriate corral space and access to food, water, and shelter for the animals. BLM staff will be onsite to assist with the application process.
The event will take place at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Lawrence, Kansas, with adoptions being held on May 30 from noon-6 p.m. and on May 31 from 8 a.m.-noon. Interested individuals can contact the BLM for more information at 866-468-7826 or visit their website at www.blm.gov.
