Žirgų globos asociacija

Founded in 2007, Žirgų globos asociacija is a non-profit association based in Airėnai, Lithuania working on animal welfare, education, children & youth.

Žirgų globos asociacija (ŽGA) is a Lithuanian animal welfare association based near Vilnius, in the Neris Regional Park. It runs the Arklių slėnis (Horse Valley) sanctuary, which cares for horses rescued from neglect, abandoned or unsuitable conditions, and provides rehabilitation in a free-roaming herd. The association also educates horse owners on responsible care, reports neglect cases to the state veterinary authority, and invites volunteers, sponsors and visitors. It organises educational visits for adults and groups, and in partnership with social workers it hosts socially supported children at a summer camp at its horse care centre.