Leadership & Board of Governance
Official executive officers and trustees responsible for institutional oversight, welfare standards, and charitable operations:
Lana Higdon
President & Executive Director
Directing equine and companion rescue operations, intake medical triage protocols, sanctuary sheltering, and community adoption placements.
Cheryl Higdon
Operations Director & Trustee
Overseeing rescue facility care environments, daily animal enrichment routines, foster volunteer networks, and humane educational outreach.
Official Federal Compliance & Sanctuary Location
Federal EIN: 26-0434347
Tax Classification: 501(c)(3) Public Charity (D20 Animal Welfare)
Registry Authority: Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Principal Registered Address:
391 Foxwood Dr, Richmond, KY 40475
Administration Contact: admin@urky.org