They are best friends, paddock mates, “Bro’s.” One is a mini horse stallion that was scheduled to be euthanized, and the other, a matted and severely neglected donkey accustomed to isolation. Thunder Pants (in case you were wondering who was the stallion) and Bruce came into each other’s worlds by chance, but it was their bond that has kept them … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #79 and #80- Thunder Pants and Bruce
We are all too well aware of how relational horses are……having had the multiple humble and stirring experiences of watching the Irish sisters emotionally reunite after several years of separation, having observed with a swell of emotion, the attachment and deep friendship displayed between stable mates, and witnessing two “stranger” horses enthusiastically greet one another, only to learn later that … Read More
Thunder Pants Update
We find our newest little charge somewhere between ridiculous and absurdly adorable. Thunder Pants has started to turn the corner…he has been gelded, he has a new hair do, and perhaps most importantly, he has landed safely in the care of Red Bucket. He had been previously scheduled to be euthanized…something that we find absolutely unacceptable. He is healthy and full of … 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