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    Pebbles: Our Celebrated Blind Girl
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Sep 8, 2016
    • 1 min

    Pebbles: Our Celebrated Blind Girl

    A constant feature of the rescue since we came to Southside, Virginia has been our blind mare Pebbles. A great favorite with volunteers...
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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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    Mona born c. 1980 d. August 25th 2015
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Aug 27, 2015
    • 2 min

    Mona born c. 1980 d. August 25th 2015

    Mona crossed the rainbow bridge on Tuesday evening to be with her White Bird companion Mr. B. She didn’t show it, but she definitely...
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    Goodbye Old Friend – Mr. B d. June9th. 2015
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Jun 10, 2015
    • 2 min

    Goodbye Old Friend – Mr. B d. June9th. 2015

    Late yesterday evening we said goodbye to a highly popular, and much loved member of the White Bird family. Mr. Bowersox, or Mr. B to all...
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    Bear: ca 1969 – May 2nd 2014
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • May 2, 2014
    • 2 min

    Bear: ca 1969 – May 2nd 2014

    It is with the greatest of sadness that we had to help Bear across the rainbow bridge this afternoon. This indefatigable little Appaloosa...
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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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    …And to All a Great Night!
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Dec 15, 2012
    • 2 min

    …And to All a Great Night!

    Last night, the Rescue celebrated our first Silent Night at White Bird. We opened our doors, rolled out the red carpet and invited...
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    White Bird Featured in the Richmond Times-Dispatch
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Jun 17, 2012
    • 1 min

    White Bird Featured in the Richmond Times-Dispatch

    A few weeks ago, we were interviewed by the good folks at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, who kindly provided us the opportunity to talk...
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    Stylin’!
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • May 6, 2012
    • 1 min

    Stylin’!

    The White Bird Style Salon was open for business yesterday! The Cushing’s Club horses (Oreo, Wonder, Allison, Mr. Bowersox and Star) were...
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    Going…going…gone!
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Jan 16, 2012
    • 1 min

    Going…going…gone!

    At long last, we have completed step one of a project that we have been trying to complete, it seems, forever. The rescue farm comprises...
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    Blind Faith
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Oct 23, 2010
    • 2 min

    Blind Faith

    Earlier this year, an ancient Appaloosa pony found himself, along with many other unfortunate horses, in a auction house in Montana....
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    From our Clearinghouse
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Apr 1, 2010
    • 1 min

    From our Clearinghouse

    Description of Jeb: 16 hand leopard Appaloosa, approximately 21-25 years old. Former dressage champion. Blind, but very sweet. Needs a...
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    Welcome Hera!
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Jul 29, 2009
    • 1 min

    Welcome Hera!

    Please join us in welcoming the newest member of the White Bird family. Hera was abandoned at a farm by her owner and the recipient was...
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