Ellen named him Liam. (We are chuckling about it now…we try to find lightness in what is often daunting and heartbreaking work) We have so many Irish horses, she wanted him to fit in. Initially we didn’t question the choice, and besides …it was her turn to name a horse. He was so skinny, he looked like the skeleton used … 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
Red Bucket Equine Rescue in California is Verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
May 1, 2013 (Chino Hills, CA) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Red Bucket Equine Rescue as of April 1, 2013. Verification means that Red Bucket Equine Rescue meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and is providing humane and responsible … Read More
Wyatt Update
Looking at him today, it is pretty darned hard to believe that Wyatt had been a stray…unwanted, abandoned and betrayed by the very person who was suppose to protect him and keep him safe. He had been picked up by Animal Control, wandering the streets…. hurt, hungry, and very much alone. Like many horses in that very unfortunate situation, when … 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
Sisters Reunited
There were 12 sisters in all, beautifully bred Irish Thoroughbreds. Their only crime was an owner who was a criminal…and criminally neglectful. The mares housed together in a filthy and barren pen were slowly perishing. Deprived of even t…he most basic of care, the horses had lost more than an enormous amount of weight…they had lost hope. Only hours from … Read More