About Us
SBF Animal Rescue, located in Harwinton CT, has been rescuing animals since 2015. SBF is run totally by our Volunteers and depends on donations for support of the animals in our care. Every donation made to SBF goes directly to the care and feeding of the Rescue animals.
SBF began with the work of rescuing horses from abuse, neglect, and slaughter for the horse meat trade in Europe and Asia. We quickly found that horses are not the only animals in need of rescue. Goats from hoarder situations, unwanted Easter chicks and bunnies, and farm animals that owners could no longer care for are routinely brought to the Rescue. SBF works to ensure the animals are healthy before finding them forever homes.
26 December 2025, our Founder and President, Rosa Buonomo, lost her 3-year battle with terminal cancer. SBF was Rosa’s mission in life – the fortunes of unwanted and neglected animals – one animal at a time. The mission has now been taken up by her daughter, family and volunteers.