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

Meet Big John: Our Rescued Elderly Mule
Big John, an elderly mule, had been living on a property with green grass for years But despite the lush pasture, he was getting skinnier...
Mini Horse, Major Steps: Poppi’s Surgery Update
In March, we welcomed Poppi, a dwarf miniature horse, to our Sanctuary. She came to us as a foster after being rescued from a backyard...
Healthy Teeth, Happy Horses: A Dental Update
Dr. Metcalf is currently working through the dental exams for ALL our equines! While horses need their teeth floated once a year, donkeys are seen...
EPM Concerns for Spirit
We recently noticed something unusual while trimming Spirit's hooves. Our normally sweet, calm and cooperative horse was acting strangely. Initially, we thought he was simply...
Daisy's Unexpected Injury
We were startled to find Daisy with several deep cuts on her leg and upper thigh Tuesday morning. We’re not sure how she got the...
Piper’s Progress: A Year of Growth
Piper is now 2 years old and continues to thrive with her prosthetic leg! Her mobility has been impressive, but recently, we noticed she was...
Piper’s Sarcoid Scare & Recovery
In May, we were concerned when we noticed a strange bump near Piper's eye. The bump was unusual - textured, misshapen, and growing larger. Dr....
A Tiny Survivor: Meet Thumbelina
This past Fourth of July turned into a nightmare when a frightened mule, startled by the loud fireworks, bolted from its pen, tragically stepping on...
Revving Up Our Farm: A Sanctuary Upgrade
For years, our trusty vintage Taylor Dunn vehicle, affectionately named "The Green Cart," was an invaluable asset on our Farm – playing a vital role...
A Sensitive Hoof for Sabrina
In June, our farrier, Glenn, noticed something concerning during Sabrina's routine hoof trim. She seemed to be extra sensitive on her back left foot. To...
3 Sweet Donkeys Prepare for Forever Homes in Michigan
We’re currently working with our friends at Turning Pointe Donkey Rescue in Michigan to help three special donkeys (who we’ve unofficially nicknamed Patrick, Dempsey, and...
A Smooth Castration for Patrick & McDreamy!
Snip, snip hooray! It was a big day for our handsome foster donkeys, Patrick and McDreamy, who underwent castration today. Speedy Surgery Success Dr. Metcalf...
Lucy's Weekend Hospital Stay
Here at the Sanctuary, our top priority is the well-being of all our rescued animals. That's why we were concerned when Lucy, one of our...
Rosie's Hidden Infection & Remarkable Recovery
One day, our attentive Ranch Hand noticed something abnormal with our paint horse Rosie – a dark red discharge coming from her vulva. Dr. Metcalf...
Celebrating a Milestone: Peter & Benjamin Turn 5 Months!
Our adorable baby goats, Peter and Benjamin, just hit their 5-month mark! They’re growing up fast and keeping up with all their goat business. Recently,...
Double the Rescue: Meet Benny & Maggie
We previously introduced you to Stella and Sabrina, two draft horses rescued from a local sale barn. But as we promised, honoring the legacy of...
Teddy's Not Feeling Up to Hay
Our top priority is the well-being of our furry residents. So, when Teddy (our orphaned baby donkey) wasn't quite himself at breakfast, we knew something...
Spirit's Recovery: Beating Laminitis One Hoof at a Time
Back in May 2023, our sweet rescue pony Spirit began showing signs of discomfort, and a vet visit confirmed our worst fears: acute laminitis. What...
Rosie's Road to Joint Relief
On February 19, during our routine hoof picking, we noticed Rosie was having difficulty lifting her front leg. Given her normally easy-going nature, we knew...
Cushioned Comfort: New Flooring for Elderly Horses & Future Rescues
We've recently installed special flooring developed by Cornell Veterinarians to benefit our older and future starved horses. This flooring is so cushioned that shavings are...
Our Beloved Granny Has Crossed the Rainbow Bridge
It is with the heaviest of hearts to tell you all that Granny, the first animal to ever come live at the FHF Ranch, has...