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

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...
Strangles Check: Round 2 of Pharyngeal Washes
It's been 60 days since the last Pharyngeal wash to test our horses and donkeys for Strangles. Round Two Testing Dr. Splawn and her team...
Stryker's Dental Dilemma
We noticed swelling on the lower right side of Stryker's jaw. It didn’t seem to affect him (he was acting and eating normally without issues),...
Hank and Buzz's Next Adventure
This week, we said a tearful goodbye to our pals, Hank and Buzz. They're off to start a new chapter at Healing Hearts Animal Rescue...
Teddy's Castration & Speedy Recovery
Teddy joined our Sanctuary at 18 months as a jack, meaning he hadn't been castrated. For rescued males, we prioritize preventing reproduction. Dr. Metcalf, in...
Bo's Acupuncture Success
Bo was facing a continuous bout of diarrhea that had our whole Sanctuary team a bit puzzled. We ran a fecal test, and surprisingly, everything...
Our Christmas Miracle Babies
In the month of November, our Sanctuary welcomed Dorcas, a sweet and gentle Boer goat. Little did we know, she brought along a sweet surprise...
A Morning of Concern: Granny's Health Takes a Turn
Granny's Health Update - 1/15/24 Granny is doing wonderfully, and it warms our hearts to see her thriving. Granny's Triglyceride numbers have seen a significant...
Strangles Strikes on the Farm
We have a tough update to share with you – Strangles has made an unwelcome return. This marks our second round with the equine respiratory...
Mae's Health Scare & Miraculous Comeback
We've got some big news to share about our dear Mae, the 35-year-old rescue horse. This week kicked off with a major challenge when our...