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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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    Oreo Old Codger Extreme b. c 1966
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Jun 14, 2016
    • 2 min

    Oreo Old Codger Extreme b. c 1966

    Yesterday afternoon we helped another of our old codgers across the rainbow bridge. Oreo, a Welsh pony, was one of the stalwarts of the...
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    Longwood MLK Day Challenge
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Jan 19, 2016
    • 1 min

    Longwood MLK Day Challenge

    The Rescue was a grateful recipient of volunteers from Longwood University’s Martin Luther King Jnr Day service challenge. Every year LU...
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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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    Tri-Sigma Sorority Adopts White Bird!
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Nov 23, 2015
    • 1 min

    Tri-Sigma Sorority Adopts White Bird!

    We are pleased to announce that the Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority Sisters of the Longwood University Chapter have adopted White Bird as...
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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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    Daisy’s Surprise
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Mar 26, 2015
    • 3 min

    Daisy’s Surprise

    We thought we had seen it all. After twelve years in equine rescue and many more as private horse owner we have seen a lot things,...
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    We Love our Volunteers #365
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Oct 12, 2014
    • 1 min

    We Love our Volunteers #365

    A big shout out for new volunteers Dave and Donna from Long Island, NY (and now Virginians) a classic NY pairing of Irish and Italian,...
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    International Award for White Bird
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Aug 1, 2014
    • 3 min

    International Award for White Bird

    We are and pleased and humbled to announce that White Bird has been awarded the GFAS 2014 Carole Noon Award for Sanctuary Excellence for...
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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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    Homes Urgently Needed – Culpeper, VA
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Apr 17, 2014
    • 2 min

    Homes Urgently Needed – Culpeper, VA

    We have the following urgent request from Tranquility Farm for the rehoming of four horses. Time is short to find them homes, so if you...
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    In Memoriam – Sage
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Nov 20, 2013
    • 1 min

    In Memoriam – Sage

    The sadness that goes along with the loss of a valued equine friend is immediate and lasting. While we never got to know Sage, his owner...
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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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    A Visit from the Homes for Horses Coalition
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Jul 21, 2013
    • 1 min

    A Visit from the Homes for Horses Coalition

    It’s been hot. Really hot. Not just “I am not going to run a 5K today” hot, but “I’d rather spend the day sitting in the pond up to my...
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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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    Short on Time – Please Help
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • May 16, 2013
    • 1 min

    Short on Time – Please Help

    RESCUE NEEDED! This Senior Appaloosa Stud has been signed over to the County by the owner. We need to find a rescue ASAP. If a reputable...
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    Winter’s Last Hurrah, and Thanks!
    White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
    • Mar 25, 2013
    • 1 min

    Winter’s Last Hurrah, and Thanks!

    “It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the...
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