STAR Ranch Rescue Adoption Stories

CODY
Cody, the 'lost' horse that no one claimed, is now 'found' forever.  He is now part of a family learning to ride.  Cody turned out to be super gentle, smart and ridable, the perfect qualities for first time riders.  The vet checked him out at 20 years old but being in such good condition now has an excellent prognosis for a long and happy life well beyond 20.


PUPPIES
Two STAR puppies find their forever home together.  Mama dog of 7 was chained near a busy road, but all were rescued and adopted.


STAR . . . Upon arrival.
Star, rescued by Madison County November, 2008 came to STAR Ranch for rehabilitation.  His Mother had died and he only had this miserable stall to live in.  His dad, Big Boy, lived in the stall next door.  Despite all efforts, Big Boy could not be saved.  We promised Big Boy as we let him go, that we would take good care of his son, Star..  Star was like a ferral child.  He needed to learn to 'talk' equus, and did from an old mare and learned the ways of life from an old gelding.  He was soon running, jumping, eating and enjoying life with his new herd.  He learned to load into a trailer, walk on a lead, put on a halter and munch cookies.  He proved to be exceptionally smart and willing to please.  We believe he knew he had his Dad to live up to.


STAR . . . Meets his new person,
Then the big day came when Star was adopted by a young man going to an equine college in Ohio, a division of Ohio University.  Star's education would continue with the best possible teachers in a beautiful facility with other good horses.  He would have a forever home just outside of Cincinnati - not too far to stay in touch.

STAR . . . Says goodbye.
Karen gave him one last hug, lead him to the trailer where he loaded perfectly, then watched him pull out of the S.T.A.R. gates.  As he looked out the back window of his trailer, wondering where he was going, everyone's heart broke just a little and tears wouldn't stop.  But, this is what S.T.A.R. ranch does best.  We take the abused, neglected and broken horse and turn him into the magnificent animal he was intended to be with a safe, secure future full of love and proper care.

Mr. BIGGS
Mr. Biggs being greeted by his new pasture mates.  He found the most perfect of homes with nothing but Tennessee Walkers, 8 hours from STAR,  on FLAT ground, which his body needs.  A rescue from the show ring, he is now pain free and handled the long ride very well.  He will live out his life in a happy well cared for herd and a loving, experienced new owner.


HAWKEYE
Hawkeye was a double rescue.  Kind folks rescued him some time ago from a tough situation and then released him to STAR to continue his forward progress.


HAWKEYE . . . Upon arrival
He lapped up the food and hay and in only a few short weeks his coat was up along with his spirits.  A lovely gelding of 20, he has many good years to be someone's best friend.  Super easy to brush and hug on.

HAWKEYE . . . Today
Hawkeye ready to travel to his new home with his new owner.

JOE and BILLY
Joe and Billy at home in their new pasture.  Life as it was meant to be for mustangs thanks to their foster Mom, Diane Giermek.


SUNNY
Totally blind, deserving a new and better life, Sunny found it through STAR from a wonderful family living south of Raleigh who picked her up Christmas eve.   A little Christmas magic for everyone who was involved in saving her life!