Lost Meadows Mule Refuge

12/11/2025

Our mules are all wondering if they’re going to get sponsored apples! 💭🍎

In order to raise money for our expenses this month, from now until November 20th every $20 donation will buy 1 apple for a mule at LMMR.

We will livestream the apple feeding and take pictures on November 21st for you to enjoy! 📸

We need to fundraise for 110 apples, and so far we have 10!
🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎

www.mulerefuge.org
PayPal.me/mulerefuge
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-our-mules
P.O. Box 479 Caldwell, Texas 77836

12/11/2025

🔔 24 DAYS TILL GIVING TUESDAY 🔔:

We will be highlighting 1 mule per day that was rescued by Lost Meadows this year until Giving Tuesday!

As you consider the organizations special to you for a Giving Tuesday donation, we hope that by showcasing 1️⃣ mule we’ve rescued this year each day of November, we will earn your support on December 2nd!

EVERY mule we rescue can always be accounted for, and transparency is a top priority at our Refuge. When you choose us, you can be certain that your donation will be used the right way: to help mules in need and the 8️⃣9️⃣ mules who currently call LMMR home. We are the only dedicated U.S. Mule Rescue. 💙

Day 24/30:

is a 13 year old John mule who was taken in by LMMR in 2019 after his owner passed away. Rocky went into our training program and turned out to be well-broke to ride and a babysitter-type with those he trusts, and was adopted in Virginia in 2022.

He was returned in 2025 after a sudden life event, and will go back into our training program in a few weeks before becoming adoptable again.

Rocky is 1 of many reasons to support Lost Meadows this Giving Tuesday. 💙
https://www.mulerescue.org/rocky

12/11/2025

This is such a cute picture we got from our Oklahoma trainer today! Matilda and Misty standing tied together 💙 these girls are doing well in training and should be adoptable by spring!

11/11/2025

Who wants to give a mule an apple? 🍎

We are looking at many upcoming expenses this month…
Our farrier will be here to do 40 trims on the 18th,
We have said yes to yet another elderly mule in urgent need nearby… ❤️‍🩹
LMMR mules Rocky and Biscuit will go into training with 13 other mules to become adoptable,
Journey will transfer from one trainer to another to begin her saddle training,
Our state registration fees are due by the end of this month… 📤
AND our equine dentist will be here the first week of December to do 40 dentals!

….You can imagine the financial stress of all of the above combined 🤕

But you know I try to keep things positive, so to help with our expenses from now until November 20th, every $20 donation will buy 1 apple for our herd of 55 sanctuary mules! 🍎

On November 21st, we will livestream on YouTube AND take photos of the mules getting their delicious apples for you to enjoy. 📸

The weather is getting colder here by the day, so I’m sure each mule would love an EXTRA apple each to help keep their bellies full… ❄️🥶

Can we raise $2,200 by November 20th to give each mule living at Lost Meadows an apple or two? 🍎🍏

www.mulerefuge.org
PayPal.me/mulerefuge
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-our-mules
P.O. Box 479 Caldwell, Texas 77836

11/11/2025

On Veterans Day, LMMR remembers the millions of mules who gave their service and were sacrificed alongside the brave soldiers of America.

“From the green fields of England,
To the trenches of war,
With no understanding
Of what we fought for.

Your loyalty, your bravery,
We will never forget,
But the horrors you faced
We will always regret.

For all of the mules
Who lived and then died,
We stand here today
We remember with pride.

You died in your thousands,
You died by our side,
And when it was over
We cast you aside.

So remember the fallen,
Remember the dead,
Our forgotten army
The mules that we led.”
- Jo Barnes

🇺🇸 Donate to the only U.S. Mule Refuge today, and help us continue to provide sanctuary to retired military mules like L.J. and Arlo (pictured below):

www.mulerefuge.org
PayPal.me/mulerefuge
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-our-mules
P.O. Box 479 Caldwell, Texas 77836

10/11/2025

🔔 25 DAYS TILL GIVING TUESDAY 🔔:

We will be highlighting 1 mule per day that was rescued by Lost Meadows this year until Giving Tuesday!

As you consider the organizations special to you for a Giving Tuesday donation, we hope that by showcasing 1️⃣ mule we’ve rescued this year each day of November, we will earn your support on December 2nd!

EVERY mule we rescue can always be accounted for, and transparency is a top priority at our Refuge. When you choose us, you can be certain that your donation will be used the right way: to help mules in need and the 8️⃣9️⃣ mules who currently call LMMR home. We are the only dedicated U.S. Mule Rescue. 💙

Day 25/30:

L.J. is a 19 year old John who was retired to LMMR from the USMC packing program in California. That’s right, he’s a military veteran!

L.J. knows how to pack, but he needs lots of grain daily, is not rideable, and is not a fan of the farrier either.

He does make an excellent ambassador for our Refuge, so he enjoys retirement in our sanctuary.

L.J. is 1 of many reasons to support Lost Meadows this Giving Tuesday. 💙
https://www.mulerescue.org/ljthemule

08/11/2025

🔔 26 DAYS TILL GIVING TUESDAY 🔔:

We will be highlighting 1 mule per day that was rescued by Lost Meadows this year until Giving Tuesday!

As you consider the organizations special to you for a Giving Tuesday donation, we hope that by showcasing 1️⃣ mule we’ve rescued this year each day of November, we will earn your support on December 2nd!

EVERY mule we rescue can always be accounted for, and transparency is a top priority at our Refuge. When you choose us, you can be certain that your donation will be used the right way: to help mules in need and the 8️⃣9️⃣ mules who currently call LMMR home. We are the only dedicated U.S. Mule Rescue. 💙

Day 26/30:

Matilda is an 8 year old Molly transferred to us from another rescue in 2025. She is currently with one of our trainers in Blanchard, Oklahoma.

She will hopefully be ready to adopt by spring!

Matilda is 1 of many reasons to support Lost Meadows this Giving Tuesday. 💙
https://www.mulerescue.org/biscuit

06/11/2025

The mule of many dreams (including my own), Athena is now available for adoption at Lost Meadows Mule Refuge! 🩶

Athena is a 12 year old draft Molly mule who was transferred to our Refuge by Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue in Maryland, in hopes of finding her a forever home here in Texas.

Athena received some riding training at GGDHR, and was evaluated under saddle daily for a 2 week period with us by Lazo Performance Horses.

More videos are available of her being ridden to approved applications. At this time, she is recommended for experienced riders only. Athena is excellent at the walk/trot, but if startled, she will sometimes tuck and grab the bit at the lope. She is very easily redirected by an experienced rider, but this green behavior could be an issue for someone lacking confidence or experience. She will need further desensitization to strange noises on her back before she is ready to graduate from the arena. We do not feel that these are behavioral issues yet, but simply areas where Athena needs more time and training. She has tons of potential in the right hands! With consistent training in the hands of an experienced rider, Athena will become a priceless mule to own for trails, events, and maybe even parades.

Athena is also easy to catch, leads, stands tied, stands for a farrier, and loads into a trailer.

With that said, we are looking for a very specific home and perfect match to bring Athena to her full potential. To make sure Athena does not return to LMMR after so much investment into her by both rescues, applicants must be able to provide details about their experience with riding green mules and their long-term plan for Athena.

Due to liability reasons, Athena is NOT available for test rides - we have many videos that show her riding behavior including moments that show her green behaviors.

https://www.mulerescue.org/athena
Apply to adopt at www.mulerescue.org/adopt 💙

https://youtu.be/znVjcm5EvxA?si=4TUr43czikUjZmHrt

The mule of many dreams (including my own), Athena is now available for adoption at Lost Meadows Mule Refuge! 🩶Athena is a 12 year old draft Molly mule who ...

06/11/2025

🔔 27 DAYS TILL GIVING TUESDAY 🔔:

We will be highlighting 1 mule per day that was rescued by Lost Meadows this year until Giving Tuesday!

As you consider the organizations special to you for a Giving Tuesday donation, we hope that by showcasing 1️⃣ mule we’ve rescued this year each day of November, we will earn your support on December 2nd!

EVERY mule we rescue can always be accounted for, and transparency is a top priority at our Refuge. When you choose us, you can be certain that your donation will be used the right way: to help mules in need and the 8️⃣9️⃣ mules who currently call LMMR home. We are the only dedicated U.S. Mule Rescue. 💙

Day 27/30:

Biscuit is a 3 year old mule who was surrendered to LMMR in 2025 because his former owner’s horses could not get along with him. He is a very polite and curious boy who already has some training thanks to his previous owner, and we know he will do well in our training program.

Thanks to the recent adoptions of Jimmy and Sylvester, Biscuit will be heading into our training program earlier than scheduled in just a few weeks, and should be ready to adopt by spring!

Biscuit is 1 of many reasons to support Lost Meadows this Giving Tuesday. 💙
https://www.mulerescue.org/biscuit

05/11/2025

Sylvester’s adopter has arrived ALL the way from California to spend the next few days with him at our Liberty Hill trainer!

We are truly so excited for this pair, who adored each other instantly! Today they begin the foundation of their adventurous life together while our trainer Patti coaches them into familiarity. All mules are special, but Sylvester is undoubtedly worth the trip and all the time invested by his new owner! After gelding and several months in our training program, we are so happy to see him find a person so dedicated to his success.

From an ungelded, sore, and overlooked auction mule to a gentleman caller of more than a thousand miles, this new duo is yet another “why” of Lost Meadows 💙

05/11/2025

🔔 28 DAYS TILL GIVING TUESDAY 🔔:

We will be highlighting 1 mule per day that was rescued by Lost Meadows this year until Giving Tuesday!

As you consider the organizations special to you for a Giving Tuesday donation, we hope that by showcasing 1️⃣ mule we’ve rescued this year each day of November, we will earn your support on December 2nd!

EVERY mule we rescue can always be accounted for, and transparency is a top priority at our Refuge. When you choose us, you can be certain that your donation will be used the right way: to help mules in need and the 8️⃣9️⃣ mules who currently call LMMR home. We are the only dedicated U.S. Mule Rescue. 💙

Day 28/30:

Meet Arlo! Arlo is a 26 year old John who was retired to LMMR from the USMC packing program in California. That’s right, he’s a military veteran! Arlo knows how to pack, but he needs lots of grain daily to maintain his weight, is not rideable, and is not a fan of the farrier either.

He does make an excellent ambassador for our Refuge, so he enjoys retirement in our sanctuary.

Arlo is 1 of many reasons to support Lost Meadows this Giving Tuesday. 💙
https://www.mulerescue.org/arlo