Bear Valley Rescue Society, founded in 2003 and located in Sundre, Alberta, takes in unwanted, abused, aged or distressed horses and, occasionally, other farm animals.  We currently have over 160 horses in our direct care, over 50 horses in foster care, and have helped more than 1500 horses and other animals through our work.  We educate the public on the plight of unwanted, abused and aged horses and network with other animal rescue organizations to provide homes for animals in distress.  Bear Valley Rescue is honoured to have been the first equine sanctuary in Canada to be verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries.  We are governed by a board of directors and have an international intern program for volunteers.