There are many faces to abuse. There is also a reason that solitary confinement is the most severe form of punishment. Our newest, and perhaps our most benevolent resident is Bruce an eleven year old donkey who not only has been inexcusably neglected……..worse he has been ignored. Herd animals need a herd…or at least a darn good surrogate family. After … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #172-PlayBoy
He was roped, choked down, brutally castrated, branded, and then tied to a tractor and dragged…until he was “halter broke”…..he never really stood a chance, they weren’t even going to let him try. Instead of the auction, they just sent him to the scales…to weigh him for meat. Never mind that he was an intelligent and beautiful horse, well bred…heck, … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #170-Bentley
It is with a mixture of anguish, heartbreak, and rage that we introduce our newest rescue and resident of a ranch that he now owns with other discarded, abused and previously betrayed horses. He has been starved, and frankly we are so angry that it is hard to put our usual positive spin on this story. He is just a … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #169- Cody Oats
Our newest resident is making us smile….for a lot of reasons. First of all, he is absolutely adorable with a splattering of markings that look like a kitty trotted across his back. This 9 year old 14.2 1/2 hh gelding has been well trained…well cared for…and loved. He is very kind with gentle eyes and a politeness that we do not … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #169- Chloe
She is the fourth of the drafts that we rescued, and while the email blast was a “owner desperate” message, we definitely perceived the pretty little paint draft to be the desperate one. It has been said that one of the unkindest things to do to another living creature is to ignore it, and sadly, Chloe has been ignored……Her basic care … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue # 168- Amadeus
They say that a picture is worth 1,000 words…in this case, the old adage falls short. The photo that we snapped with our iPad while doing his intake does little to capture his beauty, nor does it adequately illustrate the depth of his roan dusting that envelops his body, and it certainly doesn’t show the intelligent and wise eyes, or … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue# 167- Maximus
It has been said that a horse will not lay down unless he feels safe. Today Kolcheck joined by his very good buddy Maximus did more than lay down…together the friends experiencing a minute ….an ins…tant of safety, and a fleeting moment of unencumbered joy. While it lasted for too brief a time, our goal at Red Bucket is to … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #166- Kolcheck
The verbiage “owner desperate” strikes a wave of both fear and sickening heart ache. Kolcheck and three other drafts caught our attention. We certainly didn’t like the math…Kolcheck alone tipped the… scales at over 1350 pounds…multiplied by 45-50 cents a pound….we weren’t willing to take the chance. While his weight was certainly substantial, his care had not been. His coat … 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
Red Bucket Equine Rescue # 164- Mozart
Dumped and betrayed, the youngster was left at a feed lot, terrified….awaiting the inevitable. He was a crypt orchid, considered a burden and useless by the breeder who dumped him, unconcerned and callous to the brutality that awaited the darling, shy, and uncertain colt. The paint caught the eye of a rescue friend of ours who is dedicated to saving … Read More