She had been abandoned, along with her mother Prudence…they were tied to a fence with no way of finding food or water…no possibility of protecting themselves from coyotes or other predators. It was also very evident that before they were dumped, they had been seriously neglected with feet so over grown that they were walking on their heels teetering painfully, … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home #70- Grande
It is our fundamental belief that somewhere there is a home for every horse, that rescues are a loving but temporary landing pad, and that every single horse deserves a permanent home of their very own. We firmly subscribe to the notion that it is a fundamental right of every horse to be cared for, respected and protected. Chosen. With … Read More
June 2013 Adoption Celebration: Banjo
The Feedlot. The term is something of a misnomer. Yes, it is a place where animals are fed. But that doesn’t tell the full story. It is a grim place, a last stop for multitudes of horses and other animals, before they go to slaughter. It is also a frightening place for the horse. Many arrive there injured, others … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home # 68- Shasta
She didn’t stand a chance. Her owner considered her…and all the others as only a commodity. He didn’t care that she ended up starving with many other beautifully bred horses, neglected beyond comprehension. We rescued her and her 12 sisters only hours from the truck that was to take them to slaughter bypassing the auction due to their emaciated and … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home #67-Windy
We at Red Bucket are always rooting for the under dog, so when something truly marvelous happens to a well deserving donkey, you can bet that we are going to cheer and celebrate! Today we are clearing a lump in our throat and clapping our hands until they are tinged with pink and all tingly. Our precious Oatman donkey who … Read More
Video of Waffles the Donkey
Hi everyone! We have a heartwarming video of Waffles The Donkey…from rescue to adoption! We hope that you enjoy it…please feel free to share and cross post! We would love to hear your comments. Many heartfelt thanks to Fairlie Arrow for her amazing videography and editing. Enjoy the show, and the happy ending! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9tKyAn7E58
May 2013 Adoption Celebration: Merriweather, Tinker Bell, Dustin & Goliath (aka Harley)
Adoption Story of Harley, Dustin, Merriweather and Tinker Bell Red Bucket was glad it could say “yes” when the call came in. This time it was about 13 horses in desperate need of food, shelter and medical attention. The Red Bucket Ranch was filled to capacity, but somehow room was made for the Lucky 13. Among them were four … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home Found #65- Banjo
How a BLM Mustang ended up…by way of a dude ranch…on a kill lot, hours from shipping to slaughter we may never know. What we do know was (again thanks to Shirley Puga…and a small …village, including Doug Lake, and Red Bucket) that this super darling gelding had been beaten about his head…and yet, remained a “pleaser”, wanting to connect…but … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue # 163- Thunder Pants
We find it incredulous that a little miniature horse would be abandoned to wander the dangerous streets alone. We find it heartbreaking that after 14 days at Animal control no one…not a soul came forward to claim the little guy. We find it unacceptable that he would be put down…without a chance…and without a single person to claim him, to … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home Found #64- Scout
There wasn’t a dry eye…well, maybe just one. We groomed him one last time, complete with hoof dressing and a bit of product in his little “fro”lock. His time with us was brief…it was meant to be. He is a pleaser. His gentle nature and overall kindness seems so much a part of him that it appears to be more DNA … Read More