Rescue Stories

Here, They're Home.

These are the beautiful souls we see and care for every day at our headquarters. Many came under the most dire of circumstances, and they're part of our family now. We make them whole again, and ensure they live their best life at our ranch.

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING

“Et vim graeco principes. Cu dico nullam pri. Duo stet possim quaerendum eu, cum in invenire platonem animal assentior nam.”

- Reba McEntire

“Et vim graeco principes. Cu dico nullam pri. Duo stet possim quaerendum eu, cum in invenire platonem animal assentior nam.”

- Reba McEntire

Rescue Stories

Welcome to the World, Baby Pegasus!
Saturday morning at 4:45 a.m., we checked the camera, and there she was! Welcome to the world, baby Pegasus! After months of anticipation, Meg delivered...
A Selfless Homecoming for Max
Some stories come full circle in the most beautiful way. Years ago, our neighbor Karen (the same compassionate soul who helped save Salt and Pepper)...
Helping Lolly Breathe Easier
Lolly has been working through some ongoing breathing issues. He’s already been treated for pneumonia and given medication to keep him comfortable. But recently, we...
Lolly’s Next Step Toward Comfort
Sweet Lolly recently had x-rays taken of his front legs so we could get a better look at how his arthritis has progressed—and help us...
A Heavy Heart for Hercules
We received devastating news this week. When Hercules arrived at the Sanctuary in February, he was already fighting through pain. One of his eyes was...
Herd Check Day at the Sanctuary
Every six months, Dr. Avery visits the Sanctuary for a full herd health check—making sure all of our sheep and goats are happy, healthy, and...
Spring Health Day: Keeping the Herd Protected
It was a busy, sun-drenched morning at the Sanctuary this week as we welcomed back Dr. Metcalf for our annual equine wellness day. With the...
Meg’s Sweet Surprise: A Rescue & a Baby on the Way
Lately, we noticed something a little different about Meg. She’s been gaining weight… and her udders have started to change. So, we called in the...
Lolly’s Pneumonia Diagnosis
Just when we thought the scare had passed… Lolly told us otherwise. After returning home from Texas A&M and giving us that huge sigh of...
Piper’s Growing Up
Our sweet Piper is entering a whole new stage of life: she’s growing up. As she’s moved into maturity, we began noticing some changes in...
Chamomile’s Brave New Beginning
Today, our sweet Chamomile headed to Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital to prepare for surgery—a moment we’ve been working toward for months.Last fall, we...
When Lolly Had Us Worried
Monday started with a red flag. Lolly didn’t finish his breakfast—and was shivering. For a goat known for mischief (and never missing a meal), this...
Hercules’ Unexpected Hospital Visit
One evening, Hercules began to colic, and pain medicine wasn’t helping. We rushed him to the hospital immediately to ensure he got the care he...
Spring Check-Up Day at the Sanctuary
Today was vaccination day for our sheep and goats—24 in total! (Buckeye got a head start last month with Dr. Avery.) What Is the CDT...
Meet Elsa, Our Ice Queen
We first saw this sweet girl advertised online. She was being ridden despite being so thin her ribs were showing, and her hooves were so...
George Checks Off a Big Milestone
George recently checked off the final item on his “become a normal horse” list… he got his teeth done! For horses, dental care is essential....
Spirit’s Early Laminitis Scare
One morning, we noticed Spirit was acting very unusual. He was moving extremely slowly, almost in slow motion, and it was clear he was uncomfortable....
Welcome Our Next Short-Term Foster for Transport Doggies! — Thor and O’Brian
Welcome Thor and O’Brian — our next short-term Foster for Transport doggies! Both of these sweeties have been tagged for transport. This means there is...
Helping Reilly Find Peace
Reilly was fifteen years old when she was dropped off at a sale barn—her future uncertain. When she arrived at the hospital, she was so...
Emergency on the Horizon: Lucy Needs Help
Lucy was in serious discomfort, so we quickly brought her to the hospital. She was in so much pain during the exam that she kept...
A Painful Past, Finally Addressed
When this gentle draft boy came into our care, his eye was severely inflamed and actively draining. Our veterinary team determined the most likely cause...