Gus, Trooper and other adoptions

It was a few days ago that Gus, who came to us from the Petrified Forest National Park in March was adopted by his new family the Tinkels. We had many applicants for both Gus and Trooper, many people wanting to give them great homes. We used a committee and a private ballot system to be as objective as possible in the choice of the best home for each. Information about each horse and the vets recommendations for the most suitable home were taken into consideration.

Before making them available for adoption they had full veterinary exams, including x-rays so we knew the extent of any of issue they may have medically. We also had complete dentals, sheaths cleaned, vaccinations, fecal test for parasites, chiropractic and farrier work. Then we opened the application process up to park employees and the public giving everyone an equal chance to adopt either or both of these retired park ranger horses. On April 26th, Trooper went to live with his new family. He is a real blessing to the Taylor family who recently lost their elderly gelding and their other gelding, Reno has been so lonesome ever since.

We have also placed 14 others in new homes this year. Above are Pancho the donkey, Peony and Woody (mini mules), Brandy (baby Steel's mom), Elsa and Moscato went to Blue Sky Organic Farms to live with Paco and Carmelita, two other donkeys adopted from us in 2016, and Bert and Ernie both mini donkeys joined the Richardson family. To the left are new residents in Sharon's family, Star Baby and Willy

We have also found wonderful homes for several of the horses. Rascal and Frannie were returned to us (along with Star Baby and Willy) when their adopters had some major life changes. We will always make room for our adopted or fostered equine to come back if there is ever a need. It is a safety net we provide for those who come in our care. Also pictured above are CC Bloom with Carol riding her, Dove who is now called Dream and lives with Taylor and two new horses that came all the way from Bend, Oregon, Bubba & Trina now live with the Coyle's here in Show Low. That is 16 of our equine who have been placed in wonderful homes so far this year. We have several we plan to train and others that will become available for adoption soon. We currently have 5 horses that need minimal to complete training: Mihi, Peanut, Thumper, Caleb and Mr. G. These five are young with a bright future ahead if they get the training they need. Your donations make a huge difference in our ability to care for them and get them trained, making them more attractive to good, loving homes. We will be ecstatic if we can get them all trained and into great homes yet this year. Please help us if you can. For a small rescue I am so excited that we have been able to change the lives for horses, donkeys and minis and families alike. If you would like to make a donation to help us you can do so by clicking the button below. No donation is too small and EVERY donation is so very much appreciated.

Many, many thanks for all you do to help the rescue! Christine

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