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Rosco's Rescue Ranch

We rescue, rehabilitate, and adopt, horses, donkeys, mules and ponies.
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11/06/2024

Pig name votes!

Thanks to everyone who casted their votes!

Drum roll please......

The name winner is:

MUGSLEY

Now to convince him of that, lol!

11/05/2024

Piggy rescue update:

Piggy friend is settling in. I have discovered that he is a hard sleeper. He tucks himself in at dark and doesn't stir unless I wake him up.

So far, I have gotten him to eat oatmeal, cheese, hard boiled eggs, corn bread, and Piggy pellets (with syrup only).

Here are the names y'all came up with for him. Let's take a vote and see which name wins! Comment your vote!

Votes so far:
Louis - 2
Porky - 2
Wyatt - 8
Coal - 3
Lewis - 2
Clark - 3
Mugsley - 14
Charleston - 3
Wiggles - 2
Bon jovi - 1
Paul - 3
Dexter - 6
Butch - 1
Gilligan - 4
Willis - 1
Snuggles - 1
Hamlet - 1

11/03/2024

CRAFT FAIR FUNDRAISER!!

Date: November 9th
Time: 9am to 3pm
Place: First Lutheran Church
2146 Wright Street
Blair, NE 68008

Our Vendors:

Greek 2 Me: serving lunch from 11am to 1pm

Joe Holmes: 3D printing

Laurie's Creations (nail strips)

Tastefully Simple (Amy Elan)

Bethany Walterdorf

31 Gifts (Tracy Page)

Pampered Chef (Nick Page)

Elaine Korth (wreaths, table top/shelf decor)

All Ways Creative 3D Printing (Chastity Jones)

Lynn Scheibe

Kettle Queen Pop (Di Wright)(popcorn goodies)

Heart Stopping Lips (Janelle Krings)(Senegence, cosmetics, skincare)

Nadine's Jams And More (Jams and fudge)

Just Simply Crafters (Sandra Tucker/Joyce Dowty)(sewn and crocheted stuffed animals, totes bags, kids aprons, bowl coozie)

Leroy Loftis (woodworking crafts)

Essentially Yours (Marissa Olson) (Oven mitts, kitchen towel dresses, goat milk soaps)

Homegrown Handiwork (Erin McGrew)(crocheted stuffed toys, keychains, hats, washcloths and pot holders, and blacksmithed steak flippers and fireplace pokers)

Sawdust Fairy (wood crafts, handmade embroidery on flour sacks and towels, plaques, bowls)

Emily McIntosh (dog toys and goodies)

Tupperware (Mary Andersen)

Rebeka Lee (knit and crocheted items, tie die, hand poured resin)

Sharon Andersen (baby blankets)

Jennifer Friehage (freeze dried candy)

Misty Andersen (decor stamps)

Michael Long (homemade bakery)

Vicki Johnson (wreaths and decor)

Lisa Spurgis (centerpieces and wreaths)

Paparazzi (Donnette Smith)

Super patch (Deb Debbertrand)

*Something for EVERYONE!

*Presented by ROSCO'S RESCUE RANCH*

11/02/2024

Piggy rescue - day 2

Still trying him on different food, to see what he will eat. He will not touch piggy pellets. I'm thinking his previous "people" must have been feeding him table scraps.

Today I tried 3 different kinds of fruit at lunch time. NOPE. I fixed him maple and brown sugar oatmeal and a small (Silkie egg) hard boiled egg. Nailed it! He had tucked himself in for the night. As soon as he smelled the oatmeal, he got up and started to eat! Yay!

Tomorrow I will try mac-n-cheese. Our other 3 little pigs love it.

Now for a name. Here are some suggestions so far:

Coal
Lewis
Clark
Mugsley

If y'all have any food or name suggestions, let me know.

10/31/2024

Piggy has arrived!

We transported him this afternoon. I had a plan A, B, and C to get him loaded. We sat a wire kennel infront of his stall door, threw in an ear of corn, and he walked right in on his own. In fact, he seemed so at ease with doing it, that I think he has done it before. Like an indoor pig would.

He is quite interested in Smokey and Bandit (his goat neighbors next door). This may be the first goats he has seen. My guess, is that he is about a year old. He has some growing to do yet.

He seems to be a picky eater. Likes corn and alfalfa hay, but no piggy pellets, fruits or veggies. Sure would be nice to know what he was used to eating, with his previous owners.

Going to be colder tonight. He has a heat lamp, plenty of straw and a big blanket.

Stay tuned for piggy updates!

10/31/2024

Craft Fair Vendor highlight #7

Vendor: Nadine's Jams

Products: homemade jams, fudge, and more!

30 vendors selling crafts, products and baked goods. Something for everyone! Raffle items.

Place: First Lutheran Church
2146 Wright Street
Blair, NE 68008

Time: 9am to 3pm
Date: November 9th

*Support Rosco's Rescue Ranch!*

10/29/2024

Sad day.....

Sniff crossed the Rainbow Bridge this morning. I am just now able to bring myself to share this with everyone.

Our vet reached out to the Specialist at K State about Sniff's hysterectomy scheduled for Monday. Both Vets at K State felt like the surgery would be hard on Sniff, due to her age, and that the outcome, if she lived through it, was not favorable. Cancer was probable. I felt like Sniff has suffered enough already, as she has been in pain from these tumors, since they have ruptured. Hense our visit to South Paw Vet Hospital on Sunday.

The decision tore me apart, but it is my responsibility to do what is best for the animals in my care. Not what is easier on me. I held Sniff as Dr. Holstein gave her a sedative. She fell asleep in my arms while I told her how much I loved her, and it was time to be with God. She never felt the final shot, and passed very peacefully. Sniff was laid to rest next to the thicket in the pasture.

Until we meet again, sweet girl...

(All donations sent for Sniff will go toward her vet bill from Sunday. Thank you all for your support)

10/29/2024

Little pig friend has still not been claimed by owner.

He is enjoying his comfy bed and being able to sleep without keeping one eye open for predator's. Safe from crossing the highway and getting hit by cars.

If you know who owns this sweet fella, please have the owner contact Rosco’s Rescue Ranch at 402-533-2994.

Owner must provide proof of ownership. (Pics and or verifiable vet records).

10/28/2024

Saving Sniff - update:

Donation update: thanks to the generous folks who donated yesterday, we have $250 toward our goal!

Sniff details:

After an antibiotic shot and Meloxicam for discomfort, Sniff is still bleeding from her private parts.

I called South Paw Veterinary hospital last night, and they got Sniff right in this afternoon. They sedated her for a thorough exam and found a tumor on her cervix. It is too far back to remove it vaginally, so Sniff will need a hysterectomy, including ovaries. Dr. Stanford felt that she might also have a tumor in her uterus as well. He explained that the tumor was causing a surge in estrogen, therefore causing the swollen utters also. He feels that with a hysterectomy, that would solve all the above issues. Apparently, these kinds of reproductive tumors are quite common in older goats (Sniff is 7 years old). Doc cauterized the tumor today, to stop the bleeding and stop the aenimia.

Sniff will go back for surgery on November 3rd. Saving Sniff will cost $650, plus the $844.34 spent today for bloodwork, exam and sedation.

If you can help us SAVE SNIFF, please click on one of the links below:

To donate $10:

roscosrescueranch.org/gallery/ols/products/horsey-buck

To donate $20:

roscosrescueranch.org/gallery/ols/products/horsey-buck-20

*Please share our post*

Thank you for your support!

We thank the South Paw staff for being so good to Sniff!

10/27/2024

Piggy caught and safe!!

This little guy wondered into a horse pen and was sharing hay.

I was called, and rushed to the person's house with pig food and treats at 9am this morning. With a team effort (and treats), we surrounded him, and walked him into an open horse stall. WHEW!

The owner of this pig must call or text Rosco's Rescue Ranch at 402-533-2994.

Proof of ownership is required (I.e., pictures, vet records, etc.). A home check may also be required, to ensure that this sweet guy is going back to a safe, secure environment.

10/25/2024

Pot belly pig on the loose!

The Blair Animal Shelter has reached out to Rosco's Rescue Ranch, to help find this poor piggy.

As of 5:30pm today, the pig was spotted near Camden Escavating, just off of Highway 30, on the north side of the highway.

This piggy has been on the run for 3 days.

PLEASE call or text us at 402-533-2994, if you see it.

You can also contact Jenny with the Shelter at 913-481-5537.

10/24/2024

Craft Fair Vendor highlight #6

Vendor: Lisa Spurgis

Products: homemade deer skull wreaths.

30 vendors selling crafts, products and baked goods. Something for everyone! Raffle items.

Place: First Lutheran Church
2146 Wright Street
Blair, NE 68008
Time: 9am to 3pm
Date: November 9th

*Support Rosco's Rescue Ranch!*

10/24/2024

Teeth and feet day for Eddie!

Tuesday Eddie got his teeth floated and feet trimmed.

He had some sharp edges on his teeth, making it hard for him to chew. Dr. Conover fixed him all up. Doc discovered that Eddie's teeth are wearing unevenly, and he will have trouble chewing hay enough to digest it properly. I will be switching him to pelleted feed.

Farrier Craig took care of the "pedicure". All of this while Eddie took a short "nap". When he woke up, I bet he felt like new!

Eddie is 27 now, and has been in our foster program for 7 years. Those who have been following Eddie over that time, will remember that he was rescued as a severe abuse case, and due to his PTSD I made him a permanent member of the rescue.

Due to Eddie's dietary changes and needing extra TLC in his older age, he will join our other "senior citizens" in the "assisted living" area of the rescue, where he will live out his days. We will transport him as soon as his pen and shelter are ready.

Stay tuned for updates...

10/21/2024

Wiggles (Vietnamese pot belly pig) is looking for a furever home or foster home.

His current pig parents are divorcing and moving from their acreage. Wiggles cannot go to an apartment, so his pig momma reached out to Rosco's Rescue Ranch, to help rehome him. He needs to go to new accommodations in the next week.

Wiggles is a little over a year old, neutered male. He is a people pig and loves attention. His family will send his igloo, food and water dishes with him.

If you can foster or give Wiggles a home, please call or text Rosco's Rescue Ranch at 402-533-2994.

10/20/2024

Craft Fair Vendor highlight #5

Vendor: Vicki Johnson

Products: homemade wood door hangers and home decor.

30 vendors selling crafts, products and baked goods. Something for everyone! Raffle items.

Place: First Lutheran Church
2146 Wright Street
Blair, NE 68008
Time: 9am to 3pm
Date: November 9th

*Support Rosco's Rescue Ranch!*

10/19/2024

Poor Sniff can't catch a break!

Last week she was dealing with a sore leg and limping. I got her straightened out from that.

The night before last, I noticed blood on her butt. I tied her up and Sponged her off to see where it was coming from. It was her "private parts". I called the vet, and Doc felt like she might have passed either a bladder or kidney stone and was bleeding from that. She prescribed an antibiotic shot and some anti-inflammatories.

I gave her the shot yesterday, and she started the meloxicam this morning. I gave her the pills mixed in with goat treats, so she gobbled them right down. She is acting ok, but will be keeping an eye on her and continuing her meds the next few days.

Will keep y'all posted.

Craft Fair Vendor highlight #4 Vendor: Kettle Queen PopProducts: homemade popcorn. Check out selection on her Facebook ...

10/19/2024

Craft Fair Vendor highlight #4

Vendor: Kettle Queen Pop

Products: homemade popcorn. Check out selection on her page and website.

page: Kettlequeenpop

30 vendors selling crafts, products and baked goods. Something for everyone! Raffle items.

Place: First Lutheran Church
2146 Wright Street
Blair, NE 68008
Time: 9am to 3pm
Date: November 9th

*Support Rosco's Rescue Ranch!*

10/18/2024

Craft Fair Vendor highlight #3

Vendor: Greek To Me

Products: See menu. Yum!

*Lunch being served from 11am to 1pm.*

30 vendors selling crafts, products and baked goods. Something for everyone! Raffle items.

Place: First Lutheran Church
2146 Wright Street
Blair, NE 68008
Time: 9am to 3pm
Date: November 9th

*Support Rosco's Rescue Ranch!*

Address

State Highway 133
Blair, NE
68008

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	11am - 5pm
Sunday	11am - 5pm

Telephone

+14025332994

Website

http://www.roscosrescueranch.org/

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Piggy rescue - day 2 Still trying him on different food, to see what he will eat. He will not touch piggy pellets. I'm thinking his previous "people" must have been feeding him table scraps. Today I tried 3 different kinds of fruit at lunch time. NOPE. I fixed him maple and brown sugar oatmeal and a small (Silkie egg) hard boiled egg. Nailed it! He had tucked himself in for the night. As soon as he smelled the oatmeal, he got up and started to eat! Yay! Tomorrow I will try mac-n-cheese. Our other 3 little pigs love it. Now for a name. Here are some suggestions so far: Coal Lewis Clark Mugsley If y'all have any food or name suggestions, let me know.

Piggy has arrived! We transported him this afternoon. I had a plan A, B, and C to get him loaded. We sat a wire kennel infront of his stall door, threw in an ear of corn, and he walked right in on his own. In fact, he seemed so at ease with doing it, that I think he has done it before. Like an indoor pig would. He is quite interested in Smokey and Bandit (his goat neighbors next door). This may be the first goats he has seen. My guess, is that he is about a year old. He has some growing to do yet. He seems to be a picky eater. Likes corn and alfalfa hay, but no piggy pellets, fruits or veggies. Sure would be nice to know what he was used to eating, with his previous owners. Going to be colder tonight. He has a heat lamp, plenty of straw and a big blanket. Stay tuned for piggy updates!

Donkey lips! Yes, I did wipe off the bottle and drink out of it anyway. Less worried about getting germs from them, then going to the store, lol.

Moonpie was enjoying some back scratches from volunteer Ranch hand, Brylon. 😀

Sniff was looking up at the mulberry branches this morning, so I decided to let her try a twig. She seems to like it 😏

Orange Kitty is back! He showed up at the rescue about a month ago. Since then, he is here for a few days, then disappears for about a week. He is not fixed so....probably out "cat'in" around. 😒 When he showed up in the feed building this morning, I noticed that he was limping. Pulling his left front paw up and not not putting any weight on it. He has always kept his distance from me, so I figured that he would not let me look at his paw. I crouched down and asked him if he would come to me, so I could help him. HE ACTUALLY DID!! I was shocked and took this video. I could not see any bite marks on his paw. My guess is that he might have injured it somehow, jumping out of a tree, or got it caught in something. I found some liquid Gabapentin and will try to give him a dose of that in some wet food tonight, to help with the pain. Will call vet in the morning.

Goober was feeling his oats today!

Adoption Update for Troll: This is what it is all about, folks! Nicole has been training Troll on the Pee Wee barrel racing circuit, and he caught on quick! He has done so well, that he has qualified to go to the State Pee Wee Division! Way to go Troll! Troll has a new found purpose and enjoys doing it! This is why I live to rescue! As our motto says, "It's never too late for a second chance"

Sick chicken/update: FINALLY! Alberta is showing signs of improvement! My focus today was to get her to REALLY eat. I sat her on top of her cage, and hand fed her twice today. For lunch, Alberta had some plain Greek yogurt, to help replace the good bacteria in her crop. She wasn't interested in eating it out of the tub, so I spooned up some for her. She was curious about the spoon and pecked at it. Once she tasted it, she was off to the races! I let her eat, until she stopped and closed her eyes. For supper, I made her a scrambled egg. Since the spoon worked the first time, I gave it to her on the spoon again. She seemed a bit more perked up, after she ate, so I put her down on the floor to explore. She decided to go back to her cage. Her comb is more red today, she has a bit more energy and is more interested in what is going on around her. The prayers are working 🙏

Sick chicken update: Alberta has put in a rough past two days. She has had an upset crop (tummy), and has been barfing. Today was the first day that she has not gotten sick, and has shown interest in eating a bit and drinking water. I syringed water to her both days she was barfing, to keep her from being dehydrated. She had chicken pellet crumbs stuck to her beak, so I know she ate on her own earlier today. I offered her some egg, and she really went for it! I'm hoping once she eats better, then her energy will pick up. She is sleeping a lot. Even during the day. Will post more updates, as things progress.

Ethel always let's me know if I a late with her food, lol!

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How It All Began....

Back in 2013, Rosco (my horse) was diagnosed with cancerous sarcoids on his groin area. I had been boarding him for the past 7 years, but with treatment and aftercare, my boarding facility could not be expected to give him the personal care that he needed.

I got permission from my mother to build a pen and shelter for Rosco on her acreage, and bring him there to care for him. Rosco needed another horse for company. My search lead me to Vinny (pictured above - in February 2018 at 30 years old). At that time, she was being fostered for the Nebraska Humane Society and needed a home. She was a severe neglect case and just skin and bones, when I agreed to take her. I didn’t realize it then, but she would be the start of Rosco’s Rescue Ranch.

Since Rosco and I trail rode often, I didn’t want Vinny to be left alone when we were gone. I found out about an older couple who had a donkey farm and could no longer take care of their donkeys. I rescued Fancy Pants to be company for Vinny. Fancy and Vinny became BFF’s.

It was after rescuing both Vinny and Fancy, that I realized what a need there was for equine rescuing. I decided to become a non-profit equine rescue in 2014, and Rosco’s Rescue Ranch was born! Over the past 4 1/2 years we have grown little by little, as more horses and donkeys needed help. We have built every shelter (except for the calving huts), put up all the fencing, gates, and transformed what used to be a Christmas tree farm, into the rescue and sanctuary that is here today.