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Orphan Navajo Foals saved from slaughter

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8 horses and a donkey saved

 

Meet JASPER

Jasper was saved from the brink of death by Wild For Life Foundation (WFLF). This chesnut Quarter Horse gelding has fully completed rehab through the Wild For Life Foundation's Safe Haven Partnership Program. Jasper has been successfully adopted into a new loving home!

 

CODY

Cody, a sweet 12 yr old Warmblood gelding, had sustained injuries from being over jumped - serious injuries that were left untreated by his previous owner and as a result he became permanently disabled and was discarded into the slaughter pipeline. WFLF rescued Cody to give him a 2nd chance at life. Cody's best hope for a new home was in winning the heart of someone who truly valued his company. And through WFLF LER Cody has found his perfect match! Cody was has been adopted into a new loving home and his living out his retirement bathed in love.

 

Meet GLIMMERING HOPE

Glimmering Hope is a smart vibrant young Quarter Horse mix filly who lost her mother at an early age. When just a little baby, WFLF rescued her from the brink of death.

 

MARLEY

This little wooly donkey was a victim of abandonment and neglect. Before being rescued he had gaping infected wounds filled with maggests over several parts of his body and he was extremely afraid of people. Through WFLF's gentle, soothing rescue and rehabilitation process Marley has healed and has been placed into a new forever home

Meet TAKODA

Takoda', which means 'Friend to everyone' in Sioux, was just 3 months when he was rescued. He, like most all the other orphan Navajo foals saved through WFLF's Navajo Rescue and Recover Mission, lost his mother to slaughter when he was just weeks old. 

LOUIE

Louie is a 25 yr old former racehorse, with strong trail riding background and a heart of a foal, had become very thin and weak after his previous owner could no longer care for him. WFLF rescued Louie and saved his life.

He has been successfully placed in a new loving home through the WFLF-LER conditional adoption program.

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Meet MARIACHI

Mariachi is a 13 yr old QH/Arabian Paint gelding who is formerly victim of starvation and neglect. He was rescued together with Coco and Sky (see below) by Wild for Life Foundation Lifetime Equine Refuge. Mariachie is retured to sanctuary due to former injuries which keep under constant supervision and care. He resides at WFLF's sanctuary together with Coco and Sky. Your meaningful gift can help sponsor horses like Mariachi today

 

Meet KOLA

Kola was found, weak and in a state of shock at a local stockyard, together with several other orphaned foals, many of which like Kola, were just weeks old. Too young to be weaned; their lives were in grave danger after losing their mothers. The trauma of the ordeal was sadly be too much for Kola. Her sweet gentle spirit will live on forever as a true Ambassador for the world’s horses. This brave little warrior taught by example of how to forgive and trust in the face of betrayal… and how to be strong against all odds. She lived her short life with honor and courage. And, just as she looked out for her family of orphaned foal friends, Kola now continues to watch over all the little foals. Learn more

 

Meet SKY - ANGELA

Sky-Angela is a 13 year old Arabian mare She is the 3rd in a 3 horse rescue mission by WFLF -- a 9 month long mission which involved a family tragedy. Sky-Angela was also a victim of starvation and neglect and has since physically recovered. She is now assured forever safe harbor through WFLF's sanctuary program. Your meaningful gift help sponsor Sky and others like her today

 

Meet JESSE-BELLE

Jesse-Belle is a senior Thoroughbred/QH cross, mare. Rescued from the brink of death when she was in urgent need of medical care. Jesse-Belle was very thin, barely able to stand and in extreme pain. Through WFLF's gentle, soothing rescue and rehabilitation process Jesse-Belle has recovered and had entered WFLF's senior care program. Your meaningful gift will help assure quality continuum of care for horses like Jess-Belle.

ARROW

Arrow is a healthy 16 year old Appaloosa mare that was about to lose everything after being over worked in barrel racing without proper care. Sadly, when she could no longer perform she was discarded. WFLF rescued Arrow to assure her forever safe harbor.

Having arthritis in both her rear legs, Arrow needed a safe and loving place with a small pasture to call home.

Through Arrow's rescue story WFLF encourages other horse owners to prepare in advance for the long term needs of their animals.

Arrow has been successfully placed in a new loving home through the WFLF-LER program where she is assured safe harbor for the rest of her life.

Meet DIEGO

Diego is a rescued unregistered Thoroughbred that came in straight from the CA slaughter pipeline where he had been dumped. Diego arrived to WFLF's sanctuary very thin, scared and with a large bony mass on his face. Diego's facial tumor has been surgically removed. Diego has since been retired to private sanctuary together with Cheyanne.

Meet FINESSE

Finesse was rescued from a the slaughter pipeline. She's a retired racehorse who completed the Monty Roberts ground training program and then began training in dressage through WFLF's Safe Haven Partnership Program.

MOLLY

From cruelty victim to therapy horse!

Molly was rescued from the slaughter pipeline. She came in blind and severely neglected, but through LER's gentle, soothing rescue and rehabilitation process Molly was allowed all the time she needed to fully heal and has since regained her sight in one eye. Molly went on to serve as a therapy horse for special needs youth through WFLF's Safe Haven Healing Hearts Partnership Program.

Meet CHEYANNE

Cheyanne is a 17 yr old QH paint that was rescued to keep him from going to slaughter when a children's camp was closing down. Cheyanne suffered a broken leg during his former life and cannot be ridden. Cheyanne has since been retired to private sanctuary together with his best friend Diego.

Meet SCARLETTE

Scarlette, a pony mare rescued from a life threatening situation at age 31. Scarlette entered WFLF's Safe Haven Network and Sanctuary Program where she stayed active through enrichment training. In 2015 Scarlette entered her final phase of retirement through WFLF's sanctuary program where she was bathed in tender loving care every day. She was deeply loved by our team at the sanctuary and enjoyed several years of of peace and love. Scarlette passed on over the rainbow bridge in January of 2016, at age 36.

Meet MORNING STAR AND AIYANA

Morning Star and Aiyana were evacuated to California after losing their mothers to slaughter when they were just weeks old. They have since been in recovery and healing under WFLF's Safe Haven Rescue and Recovery Program. Morning Star and Aiyana are placed under WFLF's foster program.

Meet MIA

Mia is a registered Thoroughbred that was bred to race but she sustained an injury which kept off the track. We rescued Mia from the slaughter pipeline and placed her into WFLF's recovery program. In 2010 Mia entered retirement through WFLF's sanctuary program where she was bathed in tender loving care every day. She was deeply loved by our team at the sanctuary and enjoyed many years of of peace and love. Mia passed on over the rainbow bridge in August of 2017.

 In Loving Memory of Mia

Meet GISELLE

Giselle is a 14 year old Warmblood/ Thoroughbred cross that was recued from a life threatening situation. Giselle is receiving care under WFLF's enrichment program for rescue horses in need

Meet LILLY-SIENNA

Lilly-Sienna is an 12 year old unregistered Thoroughbred, had been trained in both English and Western. She was rescued from a life threatning situation by WFLF, after her previous owner fell on hard times and was unable to care for her. Lilly-Sienna is retired to sanctuary due to past injuries. She resides at WFLF's sanctuary program. If you would like to Sponsor expenses to help care for horses like Lily, please click on the donate button below.

 

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Meet KODA

Koda is a 11 year old BLM Mustang that fell through the cracks of the BLM adoption program. He was rescued from a life-threatening situation together with Chaska (an off track Thoroughbred racehorse) and they are deeply bonded. They had been nearly starved to death prior to their rescue, and they have since fully recovered through placement in WFLF's special care and recovery program. Due to Koda's emotionally scarrs from prior abuse he has been retired to permanent sanctuary.

 

Meet CHASKA

 

Chaska is a former California racehorse. He had one win in four starts. Chaska was severely emaciated when he was rescued from a life-threatening situation together with Koda (a BLM Mustang). Nearly starved to death prior to their rescue, they have since fully recovered through placement in WFLF's special care unit. Chaska and Koda have been retired together through WFLF's permanent sanctuary program.

 

Meet Coco

Coco, 8 yr old Arabian mare, is a former victim of starvation, abuse and neglect. She was rescued by Wild for Life Foundation Lifetime Equine Refuge and continues her recovery through enrichment and rehabilitation. Coco needs a sponsor!

 

Meet CARMEL

Carmel, a registered Thoroughbred. She is a former racehorse with a winning track record, but she slipped between the cracks at the end of her career when she was sold at auction for slaughter. Carmel was rescued by WFLF and due to chronic injuries sustained while racing Carmel has been retired to WFLF's Sanctuary. Carmel serves as a Wild For Life Foundation official Thoroughbred Ambassador by helping to raise awareness for racehorses and the need to protect them from slaughter. As an equine Ambassador, Carmel helps to raise the bar for the safety and welfare of equines in the racing and performance communities.

 

Meet BRANDY

Brandy is a 8 year old off track Thoroughbred rescued from a life threatening situation. Brandy has a heart of gold and is an adoption candidate who requires placement with an experienced and loving off track trainer on board.

Meet Fiona

Fiona, a really sweet 15 yr old off track Thoroughbred mare that had raced for several years and then was used as a brood mare, before being dumped into the slaughter pipeline. When we rescued Fiona she was ematicated, injured, terribly weak and trembling with fear. Fiona has since fully recovered and has been successfully placed into a loving forever home.

 

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Meet ROSIE

Rosie is a senior registered QH. She was rescued together with Jazz from a life threatening situation. Rosie is in retirement through WFLF's sanctuary Program.

Meet RASA

Rasa (aka Rosebud) is a former California racehorse. She had one win in four starts. Rasa was rescued from a life-threatening situation together with Bella Rose (an unregistered Thoroughbred). They both were emaciated when they were rescued but they both have made full recoveries. She is called Rasa, which short for Tabula Rasa, which means "clean slate", because she is on the path of her new life.

Black mare, 15.2hh, 11 years old, currently in training through WFLF's Safe Haven Partnership Program

Meet BELLA ROSE

Bella Rose (an unregistered Thoroughbred) came in together with Rosebud. They were rescued from a life-threatening situation and both were emaciated when they were rescued but they both have fully recovered. Bella is currently in training through WFLF's Safe Haven Partnership Program.

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Meet BUTTERCUP

Buttercup and Sophina were seized by law enforcement from their former owners in a neglect and abuse case. They were victims of severe starvation, but have fully recovered by receiving love and plenty of fresh and nutritious feed and hay through their recovery.

Through WFLF's Safe Haven long term placement program Buttercup has a new loving home!

Meet SOPHINA

Sophina and Buttercup were seized by law enforcement from their former owners in a neglect and abuse case. They were victims of severe starvation, but have fully recovered through WFLF's rescue and recovery program.

Through WFLF's Safe Haven long term placement program Sophina has a new loving home!