From Rescue to Forever: Thistle’s Journey Home
In May, HSMO’s Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) conducted a rescue of four starving horses from the rural property of a neglectful owner. All four mares were in similar condition: severely emaciated with overgrown hooves and external parasites. Thistle, the youngest of the four, was in the worst condition. She was extremely thin, weighing only […]
Partnering for Purpose: Purina, Anheuser-Busch, and A Home for Every Horse at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch
Longmeadow Rescue Ranch Nestled among 165 acres of woodland near Union, MO, the Humane Society of Missouri’s Longmeadow Rescue Ranch is haven for hundreds of abused and neglected horses, cows, goats, pigs, ducks and other farm animals. The ranch is one of the most comprehensive horse and farm animal care and rehabilitation centers in the […]
Love is Good: Creating Community with This Old Horse
This Old Horse is a unique rescue that provides a dignified retirement for aging and neglected horses. Founded by passionate horse lover, Nancy Turner, the organization creates a community of caring individuals, not just a place for horses. The dedicated volunteers, forming a close-knit family, not only care for the horses but also build deep […]
