TULALIP, Wash. - The clock is ticking down for the Equine Rescue Association, which only has until the 29th to find a new home and move dozens of horses.

The owner of the land the equine rescue sits on is selling the property, and the rescue must pack up. The rescue must move 24 horses off of the property, then tear down barns and other building structures by the deadline. For some horses, the cost of not finding a new home may be life or death.

The horses at the rescue were once unwanted, neglected or abused. Now, finally in loving hands, they're victims once more, this time to progress.

"It's no simple matter to move 24 head and all the equipment. We'll do what we have to do," said Vel Moore with the association.

So far, there's no place to go. And the stakes can't be higher for the most vulnerable horses, who may have to be put down.

They're too old or they have some kind of a problem, but they're not ready to die yet. They have a lot to give.

And the teens who volunteer at the rescue have a lot to lose as well.

"I got a call from kathryn and we're moving. And I said, 'what?' So it will be stressful and i really hope we find a place because this is my second home here," said Jessica Howard, a volunteer.

The boxes and bags are stacking up. There are only so many days until the deadline. Still, the rescue's mission continues.

"Try to keep going until the last minute if we can," said Moore.

The Equine Rescue Association told KOMO 4 News it's thankful for all the support so far. However, the rescue still needs a new home, ideally close to Tulalip. If you'd like to help, visit the rescue's Web site.