Gratitude…

At Thanksgiving, our thoughts at Sky Ranch Sanctuary turn to gratitude.

The news confirms what we suspected: that there is much that is wrong with the world, but that cannot diminish what is right with it! And having the opportunity to care for the wonderful creatures who live on this ranch is right and true and for that opportunity we are grateful.

Let me give you a thumbnail sketch of our current residents.

Digger has been here the longest. He arrived emaciated due to bad teeth and an owner unwilling to fix them. Though his teeth were treated, he still cannot chew hay and is on a diet of senior feed and hay pellets. He’s a Thoroughbred and a true gentleman!

Digger is smitten with Meadow, a Mustang mare who came to us through Animal Services. She continued escaping from her previous home and kept ending up at Animal Services because her owner couldn’t keep her in and safe.

Moose, a handsome running Quarter Horse, was “losing” his owner who was leaving the area. Moose has some issues with his feet, and it was difficult for his owner to find a home for him since he shouldn’t be ridden. He only needs to hang out in the pasture and be a horse here.

Goldie, a beautiful Palomino mare, is a bit skittish and difficult to ride. Being prey animals, all horses worry to some degree, but she takes that to another level. Her owner and our vet thought an environment with few demands would be the best situation for her.

Chloe, our latest horse featured on the website, arrived extremely thin in July from a small, fly infested pen. She’s a petite Arabian mare. Chloe is gaining weight and getting accustomed to being in the pasture with the other horses and having lots of space.

How lucky we are to be able to care for them! They give so much back, and we will regale you with some of their entertaining antics in future emails.

We are also grateful for our donors who make this possible!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Sincerely,