Every Spring we welcome pregnant, slaughter-bound…almost always feral, and always desperate mares to the safety of our little Red Ranch. JuJu and a large group of other pregnant mares went through a livestock auction that sells horses, foals, and pregnant mares by the pound for meat. This darling sweetheart wasn’t even halter trained until a few days before she arrived. While she displays some behavioral evidence of abuse, she has overwhelmed us by her overtly kind nature. JuJu is definitely adjusting to a gentle life and is grateful for her soft bed and prenatal care. She has also quickly learned what carrots are, and seems to crave them, in addition to belly scratches. While still a wee bit uncertain, JuJu is loving the process of being groomed and touched. We are grateful to be able to provide a soft place for her  to land and lots of TLC. The Red Bucket Team is committed to a healthy and safe delivery and are we are delighted to provide JuJu and her foal with the Red Bucket promise of a happy and safe life! JuJu has just started to “bag up” and we are on foal countdown. While we do not know if the baby will be a filly or a colt, we do know that mother and baby will be safe…and that both treasured lives will be wanted. JuJu is accepting visitors every Sunday 1:00-4:00pm except for Easter: Those wishing to contribute to a scholarship fund for JuJu’s baby can do so in person, on our website at redbucketrescue.org or mail to: Red Bucket Equine Rescue, 2885 English Rd. Chino Hills, CA 91709. Thank you all for helping us help the horses!