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

Beating the Texas Heat
Summers in Texas are no joke—and this year, the intense heat hit two of our residents especially hard: Yosemite Sam and Wonder.left: Yosemite Sam, right:...
A Scary Start to the Morning
One July morning, our sweet Maggie was down in the pasture—clearly uncomfortable and reluctant to get up. Totally unlike her! We called Dr. Metcalf right...
A Gentle Giant Finds Safety
We got a message from Healing Hearts Animal Rescue & Refuge in Arizona about a Belgian draft horse at a nearby sale barn. She was...
Peter's Fever Scare
Peter, one of our normally playful Boer goats, wasn’t acting like himself. Lethargic and clearly unwell, he was showing signs something was seriously wrong. Our...
Managing Cushing’s for Rosie, Wonder & Yosemite Sam
What Is Cushing’s Disease? Cushing’s disease—formally known as Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID)—is one of the most common endocrine disorders in older horses. Symptoms include...
Lucy’s Close Call with Colic
Our sweet senior girl Lucy was looking a little off—quiet, uncomfortable, and turning down her favorite snacks. That’s always a red flag around here. When...
We Fostered & Then We Fell in Love
Yosemite Sam, or just Sammy to us, arrived in September 2024 through our Foster to Heal program. Rescued from auction by Singing Whales Rescue and Rehabilitation,...
Slaughter to Sanctuary: Meet the Soda Pop Girls
Just moments away from being loaded onto a truck bound for slaughter, we were able to rescue three incredible donkeys. We call them the Soda...
Soda Pop Girls: Healing, One Step at a Time
The Soda Pop Girls—Fanta, Cola, and Shasta—are getting used to their new rhythm at the Sanctuary! Each morning starts with a grain-filled stall, followed by...
Compadre’s Healing Hooves
Compadre, our elderly donkey, arrived with chronic foot issues that we’ve been managing with regular podiatry visits. For over a year, Dr. Metcalf has been...
A Scary Afternoon for Izzy
One quiet afternoon, panic set in when we found Izzy lying on the ground outside the barns. Although she got up quickly, she began pawing...
Chamomile’s Comeback
Sweet Chamomile, our miniature Hampshire sheep, has been dealing with some mysterious lameness in her back right leg. When stall rest and anti-inflammatories didn’t bring...
Spring Checkup: Vaccination Day at the Sanctuary!
Today was a big day at the Sanctuary—vaccination day for our sheep and goats! A total of 25 animals received their annual protection, ensuring they...
Springtime Vaccines
It’s vaccine & Coggins time at the Sanctuary! This month, Dr. Metcalf came to the Sanctuary for a big wellness day—28 equines received their annual...
Hooves Up for a Health Check!
This month, Dr. Avery came out to our Sanctuary for a full herd checkup on our sheep and goats—19 animals total! She carefully examined each...
Remembering Roo: A Life Full of Love & Jumps
Roo arrived at our Sanctuary in August 2019, just three months old, alongside his best friend, Moo. They were inseparable—cuddling, playing, and exploring the Farm...
Tiny Ponies, Big Beginnings!
In September, Singing Whales Rescue and Rehabilitation saved two miniature ponies from an auction. That’s when Theodore (2 years old) and Picasso (just 6 months...
Compadre’s Steps Towards Comfort
Compadre is an elderly donkey who came to us with chronic foot problems. For the past year, Dr. Metcalf has been diligently working to improve...
Roo's Fight to Survive
On December 31, 2024, Roo’s took a sudden and serious turn. After being diagnosed with a severe heart murmur the week prior, Roo began showing...
Orion Finds His Forever Home (With Us!)
In August, we welcomed Orion to the Sanctuary as a foster for Singing Whales Rescue and Rehabilitation. He arrived in critical condition—starved, battling fluid buildup...
Welcome to the Farm: Patrick, Riggs, Finn, Elvis & Buckeye!
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news! This weekend, we welcomed five adorable new additions: Patrick, Riggs, Finn, Elvis, and Buckeye—a group of sweet Boer...