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Wildhorse Newsletter>
WHRR Fall 2006 Newsletter
October 5, 2006
WildHorse Ranch Rescue, Inc.
P.O. Box 415 ~ Gilbert, AZ 85299-0415
Toll Free 1-866-926-8007
WildHorse Ranch Rescue (WHRR) Newsletter - Fall 2006
WildHorse Ranch Rescue makes Best of Phoenix 2006
"Best Place to Adopt a Horse"
WildHorse Ranch Rescue makes "Best of Phoenix 2006"
See the Phoenix New Times Best of Phoenix 2006 Edition page
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BEST PLACE TO ADOPT A HORSE
WildHorse Ranch Rescue and Kitty City
DETAILS
11811 South Lindsay Road, Gilbert
Toll Free 866-926-8007
Looking to take a pretty little filly back to the farm?
Then gallop down to Gilbert's safe haven for neglected
horses and feral cats. Founded in 1995 by animal activist
Kimberly Meagher, whose board of directors includes
ex-Monkees dreamboat Davy Jones, the ranch works year-round
to prevent horse slaughter by saving hundreds of animals
from neglect and premature death. If you don't have the
space for a horse, but still want to help a frisky
four-legged creature, consider making a donation to sponsor
the ranch's Kitty City colony, where spayed and neutered
feral cats live out their lives in safety. (Occasionally, a
Kitty Citizen becomes rehabilitated enough to go home with
a loving family.) Purchase horse- and feline-themed art at
the Mudpony Art Gallerie, where 20 percent of the gallery's
proceeds are donated to help the ranch. Horse sponsorship
and the "bale a horse out" feeding program are also
available to animal-loving urbanites.
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Two Forest Service Mules Retire to WildHorse Ranch Rescue
We will be taking in two more retired Forest Service Mules
in the next 30 days. Most people don't realize that equines
are still used by the United States Forest Service. When
the Forest Service is done with the equines, after many
years of hard service, they send them to the auction. Most
of the retired mules and horses are older and the only
buyers they attract are the slaughter buyers. WHRR tries to
save these noble animals from such a horrible death. We
feel that after years of service, they deserve a much
kinder retirement. WHRR has set up a process with the
Payson and Alpine Forest Service stations that allows the
retirees to come to us and live our their days in peace and
comfort. The two mules we are getting are older and in need
of medical care. One of the poor old guys doesn't have any
teeth left on his bottom jaw, and we will be feeding him a
mash, much like soggy cereal. If you would like to help
support one of the service mules, please visit our donation
page. You can give a one time donation or you can make your
gift a monthly donation to "help feed a horse (or mule) in
need." For as little as $10 per month, you can make a
difference in the life of a retired horse or mule.
Upcoming Events
WildHorse Ranch Rescue Benefit Yard Sale
Sat. 10/14/06
and Sun. 10/15/06
10 am to 4 pm each day
at 3738 E. Dover St. Mesa, AZ 85205.
Cross streets - Val Vista X University
Wonderful items for sale, including furniture and you can
also meet
Dunny, one of our rescued horses.
If you have items to donate for the yard sale, contact
Cindy or Maria as soon as possible.
Thank You!
Raven Events - "Welcome to the Jungle" Party
Thanks to Raven Events for having WHRR as one of the
charities for their "Welcome to the Jungle" Party
on September 30, 2006. The night was spectacular and part
of the proceeds will go help WHRR provide food
and care for our rescued herd. Thanks to Cave Creek Road
House for the wonderful food.
Thanks to the Powerhouse Band and Carswell Productions for
great music!
The guests had a wonderful time and hung out in the Love
Shack, Jungle Jail Lounge & Sugar Shack!
High Tech Institute Veterinary Program Grand Opening
Thanks to High Tech Institute for having us onsite for the
grand opening of their Veterinary Program
on September 27, 2006. This is a fantastic program that has
animal kindness as one of its main goals.
Dunny, one of our rescued horses was on sight for the
event. He met Sheriff Joe Arpaio and every time
Sheriff Joe would ask us to support laws that protect
animals, Dunny would vigorously nod his head up and down.
He almost upstaged the Sheriff a couple of times. (ooops!)
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