Horse Shelter Heroes – S5E17
It has been a whirlwind week here at Horse Plus Humane Society and we wanted to bring you right into the heart of the action! From surprise births to high-stakes rescues, our team has been working around the clock to be the voice for those who can’t speak for themselves.
🎥 Watch the full episode here: Horse Shelter Heroes S5E17 – Horse Heroes Under Scrutiny
A Surprise Arrival & a Case of Baby Snatching
We started the week with a shock! Our sweet mare Jolene gave birth to a beautiful filly, despite previous vet tests suggesting she wasn’t even pregnant. But the drama didn’t stop there. In a bizarre turn of events, another horse named Doy decided the baby was hers and actually “stole” the foal right after birth!
Our team had to act fast to separate them so Jolene could bond and nurse her baby. After a quick check-up and an enema for the little one, mom and baby are now tucked away in a quiet, grassy paddock.
It’s moments like these, seeing a healthy foal take its first steps, that make every long hour worth it!
Buy-Out Week Brings a Wave of Horses
This week was also Buyout Week, one of our busiest times where we race to intercept horses before they end up in the slaughter pipeline.
Dozens of horses arrived in rapid succession, many coming straight from the slaughter pipeline. Some were blind, some severely injured and others carried the quiet signs of long term neglect. By the end of intake, 34 horses had come through, each one needing immediate evaluation and care.
Every arrival told a different story, but they all shared one thing in common. They needed help now.
Building for the Future
Even with the chaos of new intakes, the hammers are swinging and the energy is high! Thanks to your incredible support, our Quarantine Expansion Project is flying along at record speed.
The framing for the new Education Center and offices is already standing tall and we are busy marking out spots for several 20x30ft shelters to ensure every horse has a safe place to rest during our large-scale rescue missions.
We are pushing hard toward our goal of having the climate-controlled intake barn fully functional by the end of May, creating a state-of-the-art space for the animals who need it most!
Join Us: Forever Mom Adoption Event!
Mark your calendars and get ready to find your new best friend! We are beyond excited to host our Forever Mom Adoption Event from May 12th through the 15th.
To make this weekend even more special, adoption fees are completely waived for all of our horses, mules, donkeys and yes…. that even includes our sweet resident cats and dogs!
If you are ready to open your heart and home, head over to horseplus.org right now to fill out an application and schedule your appointment. We can’t wait to see these amazing animals find the loving families they deserve!
Why This Work Matters
Every rescue, every surgery and every bag of feed is possible because of you!
It costs roughly $1,000 to give a rescued horse its initial life-saving care. If you believe in giving these animals a second chance, your support makes all of this possible. Donate today and be part of the reason they get to keep going!
Want to help more horses like the ones in this episode? Visit the Horse Plus Humane Society website to learn how you can support rescue, rehabilitation, and healing.
🎥 Watch the full episode here: Horse Shelter Heroes S5E17 – Horse Heroes Under Scrutiny
Your donations and shares truly make a difference — one horse, one rescue, and one story at a time.