The Bureau of Land Management is hosting a two-day wild horse and burro (donkey) adoption event this weekend in southeast Kansas. The event will take place at the Crawford County Fairgrounds in Girard, starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 23. Adoptions will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, August 24.
Approximately 100 animals, including adult and yearling horses as well as burros, will be available for adoption. Adoption fees begin at $125, and BLM offers up to $1,000 to adopt an untrained animal. These animals, which once roamed public lands in the West, are part of BLM’s efforts to manage healthy herds and protect rangeland resources. Since 1973, BLM has successfully placed over 280,000 of these animals in approved homes across the country through the Adoption and Sale Program.
BLM staff will approve applications onsite. To qualify:
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old with no record of animal abuse.
- Homes must have a minimum of 400 square feet of corral space per animal, with access to food, water, and shelter.
- Corral fence must meet height requirements:
- Adult horses – 6 feet
- Yearlings – 5 feet
- Burros – 4.5 feet
- Trailers must be stock type, covered, with swing gates and sturdy walls/floors.
BLM staff will be available to provide information and assist with the brief application process.
For more information, call 866-468-7826 or visit blm.gov.
