Spur is a 6 yr old mustang gelding that needs an experienced and patient hand ~ CA

Spur is a young and healthy mustang that needs an experienced and patient person to work with him. He is a gorgeous boy and worth the time and effort. Spur has had some training at reknowned horseman Monty Roberts’ training facility. If you would like to learn more about spur contact JoAnn at 951-323-0733 or by email at cwjosephson@hotmail.com.

Scout is young, but a leg injury prevents him from being rideable. Doesn’t he still deserve to be cared for? ~ LA, CA

Scout is only 7 or 8 but has a badly bowed front leg, making riding impossible. But Scout is available to have attention and love lavished upon him, soft pets, and apples or carrots fed to him . . . He would make a great candidate for equine assisted therapy or even someone who just wants a 4 legged companion to love. Please consider giving Scout a home and contact Melanie Sheade at 310 696-9328 or by email at msheade@gmail.com.

A couple of oldies but goodies – nice companion horses ~ LA, CA

Pirate and Dakota are both in their 20s and have left their riding days behind them. But they’re awfully nice to look at and would make a great organic lawnmower, companions for a single horse, sheep or goat, or just really great back yard pets. If you woud like to know more about either Dakota or Pirate, please contact Melanie Sheade at 310 696-9328 or by email at msheade@gmail.com.

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Colton Used To Run Endurance Races – Now He Needs a Retirement Home ~ LA, CA

Colton is a cute little guy that was probably an incredible endurance horse in his day. Now he has some slight neurological problems  that cause his back legs to not always cooperate, making him unsafe for riding. Endurance horses have huge hearts and no doubt this guy served someone faithfully for years in these endurance competitions. Please give him the retirement and care he deserves for his golden years. For more information about Colton, contact Melanie Sheade at 310 696-9328 or msheade@gmail.com.

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DeeDee and Bailey Have Given So Much, Now It’s Their Turn to Receive Some Kindness ~ Ramona, CA

DeeDee is a QH around 25 that was used for reining and most recently a therapeutic riding horse for handicapped children.  Bailey is a 29 yr old Appendix QH mare that has been a therapeutic riding horse for kids for the last 6 years. The riding program is down sizing and these 2 mares have until Oct 28th to find a home. They are both such sweet mares, nickering when you walk by. After all they done for the children, these girls deserve a peaceful, loving retirement where they can just relax and get lavished with love and affection.  Contact us if you are interested in DeeDee or Bailey.

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Urgent! 15 Yr Old Bay Mare In Feedlot Needs a Home ~ Fallon, NV

8/28/09 Update: Found a home!

This mare has been used as a lesson horse for years, faithfully carrying new riders on her back to give them the thrill of riding a horse. Someone has decided that she is no longer of any value and, despite the loyal service she provided, she has been dumped at a feedlot where she awaits a horrible fate. She appears sound and healthy and would be a great addition to a riding program, or just a sweet backyard pet for the kids. She is small, only about 14.2 hands. Please consider giving her the home she deserves. Contact us at info@returntofreedom.org if you are interested in learning more about this mare.

State Budget Cuts Could Close Historic Mission, Leave Animals Homeless. ~ Lompoc, CA

8/28/09 Update: Found a home!

La Purisima Mission is not only a historic site, but is a favorite spot for hikers, bikers, people walking their dogs and horseback riders. The mission is also home to dozens of farm animals. Due to budget cuts, the Mission (like manyother state parks) could be closed. The local community is fighting to keep the mission open, but volunteers are working to line up homes for the animals in case the worst happens. Two of their special, retired horses need a home together where they can live out their days just resting their old bones. Grano is a 20 year old Arab who has a salivary gland problem (which responds to Bute) and an irregular heartbeat. He was recently retired from riding.  Big Red is a 25 year old Quarter Horse who was retired from riding 4 years ago because of Arthritis.  However, he gets around very well.  Both horses enjoy being taken out for walks on a halter and love people. These two older gentlemen urgently need a retirement home for their senior years. If you can help, please contact Return to Freedom at 805 737-9246 or by email at info@returntofreedom.org.

Mare was dumped in the desert, then horribly abused. Please Help Her. ~ Nevada

8/28/09 Update: Thie beautiful filly found a forever home at the Horses of Tir Na Nog Sanctuary in San Diego. She is recovering under the loving care of sanctuary staff and volunteers and is doing very well. Looks like a happy ending for her!

This pretty grey mare once belonged to someone. We don’t know who, or what her life was like. We only know that when they decided they had no use for her they drove her out to the desert and dumped her. But not before brutally cutting their brand out of her hide so that she could not be traced to them. This poor, terrified girl was found wandering in the desert without food or water, and traumatized by the horrific act of cruelty she experienced. The Dept of Agriculture found her, and brought her to a livestock yard. If we cannot find her a home, she will certainly get scooped up by the slaughter industry’s kill buyers, which means her nightmare would only be beginning. Please open your hearts to this mare. She looks young and healthy (other than her wound where she was cut), but we don’t know much else about her. Understandably she is very frightened of people right now so a sanctuary environment or an experienced horse person would be best.  She will need time to heal and learn to trust again.  If you can give this mare the loving home  she deserves please contact Return to Freedom right away at 805 737-9246 or by email at info@returntofreedom.org.

Grey would make a nice companion horse ~ San Jose, CA

Grey is a 17 yr old QH that was rescued from the auction just over a year ago. He is a sweet boy that has good ground manners, but is now blind in one eye making him unsuitable for riding.  He needs to be retired as a pasture pet or companion horse. He could possibly be led around with children, but some cystic changes may be early signs of navicular.  If you have a big heart and would like to let this guy live out his days in retirement, please contact colleenm@springmail.com.

Urgent! 8 beautiful pits have until Saturday, March 21 to find a home

Update 4/29: 11 Pits in total were rescued and 6 of them have already found homes. 5 young, gentle American Pit Bull Terriers still need a home. Visit www.shadowsfund.org for more information.

These young pits – all under 3 yrs old and some puppies – have been through rigorous and extensive behavioral testing and have passed with flying colors. They show no aggression towards people, kids, other animals or even with food. But their time is up and the shelter is giving them until this Saturday to find homes and then their lives could end for no reason other than their misfortune. They are all healthy, playful, sweet and affectionate. We have videos and pics of all of them. If you can adopt or even foster one of these beautiful dogs, please contact Shadow’s Fund right away at 805 735-3165 or by email at info@shadowsfund.org.

Mikey is a wonderful, 2 yr old Professionally trained dog. Great companion.