No such thing as “perfect”? Oh yes, there is! It’s the “match made in heaven” between Timmy the Arabian gelding and his new owner Susanna. At the risk of sounding corny, the two “complete” each other! Timmy’s life at the Ranch started after Kristine, a fellow rescuer and friend of Susan Peirce, responded to an ad on Craigslist where he … Read More
March 2016 Adoption Celebration: Lady Bug
To say that Lady Bug has had a rough past would be a gross understatement. When long-time Red Bucket supporter and real-life Guardian Angel Liz witnessed first-hand the horrendous mistreatment of this precious 10-year-old quarter horse mare at the hands of her captors, she intervened immediately, offering up a large amount of her own money to get Lady Bug away … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home Found #188 – Confeddy
While the adage that nice things come in small packages may well be true, perhaps in the recent adoption of 29″ pint-sized Confeddy, the more appropriate saying might be that nice things just happened to a small little brownie-bite of a mini horse…and her new very own family! Confeddy has definitely left a very large (albeit mini) hoof print at … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home Found #187 – Micalley
Perhaps the best summation of this happy ending is that there was a Guardian Angel who brought us Micalley in order for him to have a second chance…and then came back for him and offered him the promise of forever. We feel privileged to have helped along the journey, helped Micalley…and helped our dear friend, who in turn took Micalley … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home Found #186 – Justin
He had once been a celebrated, trained and respected mounted patrol horse…then the unthinkable happened. His loving owner died without providing specific instructions in his will. Justin was starved down to a body score of 1…and only then was he going to be put down. We thank the village that linked arms to do the right thing; Becky for caring … Read More
Red Bucket Forever Home Found #185 – Pilot
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then we really do not have to say much! Suffice it to say that not only is Melanie grinning from ear to ear, but Pilot is happily settling into his new life with his very own forever family. His new digs include a big airy stall with an attached paddock, a roomy … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home Found #184 – Cinnamon
Suffice it to say that we all went to bed with both goosebumps and a cup (or…bucket) full of gratitude. Ponies can be tough to place in forever homes…especially older ponies with more than their fair share of wear and tear. We all know the reasons: Children out grow out of their ponies, or lose interest. Adults are too large … Read More
Adoption Update: Viroko
It has been 5 years (and 3 months…but who is counting…?) since Amanda adopted her beloved and treasured Dutch Warmblood, Viroko, from Red Bucket. He was a Christmas gift from her Grandmother…and Amanda’s very own dream come true. He is pictured in the middle…wearing jammies and enjoying being a horse. He has the luxury of living at home and spending … Read More
Adoption Update: River
In May of 2009 River was facing death. He was starving, hopeless and shattered. Red Bucket rescued him just hours from the imminent and very real threat of a one-way trip to a Mexican slaughter plant. That was then…this is now. He is loved, happy, thriving…and home. Sierra adopted River from Red Bucket six years ago, and yes, forever really … Read More
January 2016 Adoption Celebration: Josie
Now, in her new forever home, this gorgeous Hanoverian bay mare is known by all who loveand adore her as Jo. To this day the sad fact remains that shelter animals are labeled as second-rate or even damaged goods, and rescued horses are no exception. Of course many of us know that nothing is further from the truth. Josie was … Read More