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“…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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Jun 16, 20164 min read
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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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Jan 5, 20162 min read
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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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Aug 1, 20143 min read
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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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
May 2, 20142 min read
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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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Apr 10, 20142 min read
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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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Jul 21, 20131 min read
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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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
May 16, 20131 min read
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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...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Jun 17, 20121 min read
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News of the Week
Yes, that’s kind of a pun, since the big news this week was the fact that the wonderful folks at the Times-Dispatch came out to visit...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
May 3, 20122 min read
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It’s Official!
White Bird has been Verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. Actually, this happened on December 15, but we were waiting...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Jan 25, 20121 min read
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Why we limit intake
With the ever increasing pressures on families in these difficult economic times, there are correspondingly large numbers of horses...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Nov 4, 20102 min read
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Blind Faith
Earlier this year, an ancient Appaloosa pony found himself, along with many other unfortunate horses, in a auction house in Montana....
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Oct 23, 20102 min read
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Donations
I’m sure it seems that today, everyone is asking you for donations. In the present economic climate, just about everyone needs help. Here...
White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
May 5, 20102 min read
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