We understand, unfortunately, for some reason,
because horses are easily obtained for free or extremely
cheap these days, it somehow makes people falsely believe
they are cheap to care for, as well.
Non-Profit donating is a lot like playing the stockmarket: Giving and Taking Wisely
Folks, we all live in a world of finite resources. There is only so much land. There are only so many adopters. There are […]
The Feral, Abandoned and Managed Herds of Horses of West Virginia and Kentucky
In West Virginia and surrounding states, many thousands of horses are turned out onto former and active mine sites or just into the […]
Why $10 a month is a Donation YOU Should be Proud to Give
Why $10 a month is a Donation YOU Should be Proud to Give Now and again, I notice someone cancel their automatic paypal […]
Never Say “No” – How Public Attitudes Set Rescues Up for Failure
Another rescue closed. Same old story.
Cats, this time.
No adopters. Too many piled up (quite literally).
Not vetted, poor health, lives lost.
Rescue turned Hoarding / neglect case. Abuse, really.
And who is to blame?
Just Who DO you Call when you see a case of suspected animal neglect or cruelty?
Just Who DO you Call when you see a case of suspected animal neglect or cruelty? Let me tell you, it is NOTHING […]
Broken: Broker Lots and Rescue
It is a sad day when kill buyers are better funded than real rescues by our own support base!
(This was originally penned in 2015, and a lot has been done to move away from support of broker lots since then, thankfully)
Choke in Horses: How to Recognize the Signs, how to Respond and Prevent it in the Future
within the esophagus from previous infections, previous choking or other damage.
It is a very scary thing to witness, especially if you do not realize what is happening. We see many incidents of choke within the rescue, unfortunately. Thankfully, because we understand this event and know how to handle it, it usually ends quickly and with minor issues and no lasting negative effects.
Re-feeding A Starving Horse
Heart of Phoenix’s Re Feeding protocol for Starved Horses Horses that arrive at a Body Score of 1-3 (or so) are in danger […]
December 19 – 25, 2014
And who knows who this pretty little dark beauty is?! Claire! How she has blossomed! She is 10 years old. She is about […]