Sanctuary Animals

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.

Sanctuary Animals

Honoring Big John: Lay Me Down to Sleep, Free of Pain
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
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
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...
Doc’s New Home: A Place to Retire in Peace
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...
Welcoming New Rescues to the Ranch
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...
Saving a Starving Horse in Critical Condition: Meet Orion
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...
Meet Big John: Our Rescued Elderly Mule
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...
Orion's First Week: Good News & Next Steps
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...
Mini Horse, Major Steps: Poppi’s Surgery Update
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
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
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
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...

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