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    “…so that they may live the remainder of their lives in safety and dignity.”
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Jun 16, 2016
    • 4 min

    “…so that they may live the remainder of their lives in safety and dignity.”

    This statement is the last line of our Mission Statement and it underpins our whole philosophy toward equine rescue. When we founded...
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    RIP Thunderbolt 1982 – 2015
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Jan 5, 2016
    • 2 min

    RIP Thunderbolt 1982 – 2015

    Whenever we are asked why we take in elder horses, when there are so many younger and “adoptable” horses needing rescuing, we point to...
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    RIP Star b. 1985 d. 11th December 2015
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Dec 11, 2015
    • 1 min

    RIP Star b. 1985 d. 11th December 2015

    This morning we lost our shining Star. An Arab, he bore his various ailments with the stoicism of an Appaloosa, and his gentle nature...
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    Herd Dispersal in VA- Very Time Sensitive
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Apr 10, 2014
    • 2 min

    Herd Dispersal in VA- Very Time Sensitive

    We are seeking the assistance of good rescues and qualified homes to provide immediate assistance in the rehoming of a large group of...
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    Adieu and Hello
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Sep 16, 2013
    • 1 min

    Adieu and Hello

    Dutch has a forever home – yay! Thank you Sarah for providing him with the opportunity to live out his days with an understanding rider...
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    Senior Horse Shout Out!
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Jul 6, 2013
    • 2 min

    Senior Horse Shout Out!

    Do you know someone who is absolutely passionate about their work? We all probably know at least one- the sparkly, energetic professional...
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    Urgent – Rescuer Needs Help
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Jun 26, 2013
    • 1 min

    Urgent – Rescuer Needs Help

    A dedicated northern Virginia rescuer must close her doors, due to a zoning conflict. This really stinks because we know this rescue well...
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    Immediate Home Needed - Run Jane
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Jul 1, 2012
    • 1 min

    Immediate Home Needed - Run Jane

    “Run Jane” needs a safe place to land- and quickly. This 4 year old racehorse suffered an injury to her knee that will prevent her from...
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    Home Urgently Needed: ReRock
    krbobbio
    • Apr 18, 2012
    • 3 min

    Home Urgently Needed: ReRock

    White Bird gets a lot of requests to take in horses that need to be rehomed. In many cases, the owner is just looking to rehome the horse...
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    Chance and Tilly Return
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Dec 2, 2010
    • 2 min

    Chance and Tilly Return

    One of the important clauses in our adoption contract is the stipulation that, should the unexpected happen and the adopter can no longer...
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    Why we limit intake
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Nov 4, 2010
    • 2 min

    Why we limit intake

    With the ever increasing pressures on families in these difficult economic times, there are correspondingly large numbers of horses...
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