Welcome to the Knepper/Zolin Foundation
A nonprofit horse relief foundation, 501(c)(3), focused on providing immediate emergency feed assistance to horses and donkeys in need.
About Knepper/Zolin Foundation Horse Foundation
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
The Knepper/Zolin Foundation is committed to animal safety and health. Our mission is to help owners with emergency feed so that no horse or donkey goes hungry. We may also provide financial assistance for emergency veterinary care when needed.
Mr. Howard Knepper started this foundation because of his passion for animal care. His late mo
The Knepper/Zolin Foundation is committed to animal safety and health. Our mission is to help owners with emergency feed so that no horse or donkey goes hungry. We may also provide financial assistance for emergency veterinary care when needed.
Mr. Howard Knepper started this foundation because of his passion for animal care. His late mother and stepfather, the Zolins, dedicated their lives to educating others and helping prevent animal abuse. That is how this foundation was created, for the protection of animals.
Howard grew up in Waynesville, living in Auburn
Park in the 70’s, he owned three horses that were kept at a private farm. On April 11, 2026 The Mountaineer ran an article regarding two beautiful horses that lost their lives due to a situation that may have been preventable.
Mr. Knepper understands how this can occur
because some people can have set backs in their lives both personally and financially. He also recognizes that owning horses can become very expensive between feed &
vet bills. Some people who willfully neglect animals, resulting in the death, should be held accountable under the law.
He strongly supports any citizen who believes an animal is being abused or neglected. He encourages them to stand up for that animal and contact the Haywood County Animal Shelter, the Commissioners, County Manager, & any animal protection organizations, and Knepper/Zolin Foundation. For more information call (828)283-9225 , 24/7!
Our Promise
Our Mission
Our Mission
We care about all animals especially the horses and donkeys. We do not want them to go hungry. This foundation offers temporary help with feed for that animal.
•No Application Process
•Only Proof Of Ownership Needed
•Funds Provided For Feed Within Hours
•Providing Education To
Horse Owners
•Providing Resources &
Information On Temporary Housi
We care about all animals especially the horses and donkeys. We do not want them to go hungry. This foundation offers temporary help with feed for that animal.
•No Application Process
•Only Proof Of Ownership Needed
•Funds Provided For Feed Within Hours
•Providing Education To
Horse Owners
•Providing Resources &
Information On Temporary Housing,
If Needed
The foundation supports all profit and non-profit
horse and donkey rescue organizations. We support the Haywood County Animal Shelter and all their efforts to protect all animals from abuse. We encourage any owner needing assistance feeding their horses to contact our
foundation immediately, 24/7.
The Process
Our Mission
The Process
The process is simple.
You can call, or email us with your request.
You must provide your name, your horse’s name, the address where the horse/donkey is located, how long you have owned your horse/donkey, your phone number and some proof of ownership.
We will get in touch with you for more information and to process the request.
All req
The process is simple.
You can call, or email us with your request.
You must provide your name, your horse’s name, the address where the horse/donkey is located, how long you have owned your horse/donkey, your phone number and some proof of ownership.
We will get in touch with you for more information and to process the request.
All requests for funds for feed are completely
confidential. We are only here to provide funds for food, resources & information as needed. We are not here to try to take your horse away from you, but rather to offer relief to help with your current situation.
For more information call Howard Knepper, Founder of the Knepper/Zolin Foundation
24/7 at (828)283-9225
EMAIL:
knepperzolinfoundation@gmail.com
Help Horses: Support Our Efforts To Provide Feed or Vet Bill
We could use your help. Support our efforts! We are a non-profit organization that can access donations. if you feel led to donate, please contact Howard Knepper at (828)283-9225