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 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...
Granny’s Ulcers Have Returned
On February 16, Granny, who had been home from the hospital for exactly one month, took a turn for the worse. She refused to finish...
Mae's Recovery Marks the End of Strangles!
Mae's last positive status for Strangles meant we couldn't accept new cases or fully integrate the herd. Dr. Metcalf conducted a Pharyngeal wash, a PCR...
Fostering Pregnant Mama
On Thursday, February 29, we received a call from Healing Hearts Rescue asking if we could help. There was a pregnant horse at the auction,...
Updates on Foster’s Health & Recovery
On February 1st, we made the tough decision to bring Foster back to Weems and Stephens Equine Hospital. Foster's Health Recap He had been discharged on...
Foster's Miracle Recovery: A Rollercoaster Week
On Monday, our sweet Foster seemed a bit off. During his evening feeding, he left some of his food untouched, which is quite unusual for...
Power Surge: Ranch Facilities Upgraded
We're thrilled to share a huge update in our ranch facilities – we've extended electricity and water access to reach our third pasture! This expansion...
Mae Update: Home Sweet Sanctuary
Ever since Mae returned from the hospital after recovering from Strangles, her progress has been nothing short of amazing. She’s currently living with the donkeys...