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

A Second Chance for Shaggy
When Shaggy arrived at the rescue, he had a painful injury that tugged at our hearts. Part of his nostril was torn and hanging on,...
From Foster to Forever: Welcome Home Compadre!
In April, we welcomed two special donkeys, Compadre and Poppi, into our Foster to Heal program. Each brought their own story of resilience, but both...
Cheers to Stryker: A Hoof-Some Milestone!
Raise a blueberry (Stryker’s favorite treat) as we celebrate his incredible recovery journey! Our resilient horse has officially overcome White Line Disease, a condition that...
Caring for Roo's Heart
This week, our sweet 5-year-old pygmy goat, Roo, began exhibiting unusual, labored breathing that caught our attention. Concerned for his well-being, we immediately sought the...
Meet the Scooby Crew
As part of our Foster to Heal program, we’re thrilled to partner with our friends at Turning Pointe Donkey Rescue in Michigan to save five...
One Month Later: Clementine's Progress
It’s been a month since Clementine trotted into our hearts, and her recovery has been nothing short of inspiring. Dr. Metcalf has been checking on...
Saying Goodbye to Sweet Clementine
This afternoon, we surrounded our beloved Clementine with love and compassion as we helped her pass peacefully. It was a heart-wrenching decision, but one we...
Benny's EPM Treatment
We’re seeing some worrying signs in our sweet Benny. Lately, Benny has been walking with a bit of a “choppy” gait, especially in his back...
A Week of Care for Picasso & Theodore
This week, our foster ponies Picasso and Theodore, received vital care as part of their journey toward finding forever homes. Castration & Hoof Care Picasso...
Meet Wonder: A Blind Pony Who Found His Forever Home
Meet Wonder, a senior pony with a heart as big as his spirit. Completely blind, Wonder was living a difficult life. A kind-hearted woman noticed...
Meet Clementine: How We’re Helping Her Heal One Hoof at a Time
Earlier this week, we welcomed a new rescue to our Sanctuary—an adorable pony we’ve named Clementine! While her spirit is sweet and gentle, her hooves...
Honoring Big John: Lay Me Down to Sleep, Free of Pain
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved elderly mule, Big John. Early this morning, we found him in his...
Remembering Sabrina, Our Sweet Girl
This afternoon, our hearts grew heavy as our vet evaluated Sabrina, one of our newer draft horses. An X-ray revealed the worst news: her coffin...
Lose a Leg, Gain a Friend: Thumbelina Update
Thumbelina, our newest baby goat rescue, has been a trooper through her journey of healing. For eight long weeks, she wore a cast on her...
Emergency Care for Daisy
Daisy was rushed to the hospital. Our beloved 24-year-old horse has been experiencing some soreness in her back right leg. After some stall rest, she...
Doc’s New Home: A Place to Retire in Peace
A family went to check on their beloved horse, Doc, who they had entrusted a friend to look after. But they were shocked to find...
Little Steps, Big Changes: Poppi's Progress
After her FHO surgery, Poppi returned home to our Sanctuary for some much-needed rest. At first, she required a little assistance getting back on her...
Orion Update: From Struggles to Strength
Orion had a big day when Dr. Metcalf came to evaluate his health on August 29th. After listening to his lungs and performing an ultrasound,...
Welcoming New Rescues to the Ranch
We recently received a call from our friends at Singing Whales Rescue and Rehabilitation with a request that tugged at our hearts. Could we take...
Orion's First Week: Good News & Next Steps
Orion, our newest rescue, has had quite the first week! He’s been receiving exceptional care at Weems and Stephens Equine Hospital—medically and emotionally. From getting...
Saving a Starving Horse in Critical Condition: Meet Orion
On August 20, we received an urgent call from our friends at Singing Whale Rescue & Rehabilitation LLC. The same incredible group who gave our...