February Star Sanctuary (FSS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, family-run sanctuary with a mission to rescue, rehabilitate, rehome and provide refuge for horses and cats in need. We improve the overall health and quality of life for horses and cats by addressing issues such as animal abandonment, animal abuse, cat overpopulation and the high numbers of shelter intake and euthanasia. February Star Sanctuary achieves success through equine and feline adoptions, fostering and refuge, TNR services and caring for cats of homeless women, families and victims of domestic violence. To help vulnerable members of our community, we also host several outreach programs for underprivileged youth, senior citizens in nursing homes and disabled adults and kids.

We believe rescue isn't just a verb, it's a promise.

February Star Sanctuary is 1 of only 3 ASPCA Right Horse Adoption Partners in the state of Maryland and 1 of only 44 in the entire U.S. We are also 1 of only 49 organizations accredited by the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, of which we were 1 of 9 newly accredited in 2025.

Only 83 sanctuaries in the world are verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, and we are 1 of them. We’re also 1 of 128 horse rescues to receive Equus Guardian status.

Additionally, February Star Sanctuary is among the top 0.1% of U.S. charities to earn the GuideStar/Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency, demonstrating the highest standards of financial accountability, governance and measurable impact.

In 2026, February Star Sanctuary received the prestigious American Horse Council's Unity Award.

Adoptions, Fostering Program

Equine Adoption Application: https://www.februarystarsanctuary.com/horse-adoption-interest-form
Indoor Cat Adoption Application: https://www.februarystarsanctuary.com/indoor-cat-adoption-interest-form
Barn/Outdoor Cat Adoption Application: https://www.februarystarsanctuary.com/barn-cat-adoption-interest

Potential adopters are welcome to check out some of our available horses and cats on our website, submit an adoption inquiry through our online forms, send us an email, call, set up an appointment to meet adoptable horses and cats and attend adoption events.