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Sweet Mercies Rescue Ranch, Glen Rose, TX (2024)

09/09/2024

Right now we are at auction working to raise $8,000 for the equines shown here. They’re all so kind and deserve freedom from the auction industry and trading pipeline. We are starting a challenge right now for 1,000 people to donate $8 and finish up this fundraiser. I would LOVE to go walk the pens filled with the equines that were purchased by the kill pen this week that will ship to s! if we do not intervene. But we have to finish this fundraiser first. We can get this done so quickly if we could just convince 1,000 people to donate $8. Please help if you’re able! And if you can’t donate, please share this post! You never know who you might reach.
Ways to donate:
Venmo & PayPal:
SweetMerciesRescue
Using your card through our website
SweetMerciesRescueRanch.org

08/31/2024

Forever grateful for this photos captured by .co . That morning I woke up at 3:30am and curled my hair, and my bestie and one of our ranch hands offered to come do my make up at 4:30am. We met Sarah at the new property right about 6 am with Mr Edgar right as the sun was waking up. It was so beautiful. I’ll forever cherish these photos because this is something I’d never have made a priority to do on my own. Grateful for good friends and sweet Sarah who’s learned how to intertwine her passion with helping others , once you’ve figured this out you cannot be stopped. Shop .co now as she is still donating all proceeds to our rescue right now AND through the next auction.

08/16/2024

We’ve named him Mayday🩵 An internationally used word to signal distress. I think of him standing tied to a tree day after day, another voiceless animal fallen victim to mankind. If only he could call out in distress and get help. If only all of them could. But they do call out Mayday -silently but so loudly- in their own way. You can feel it when you stand near him. His ask for help with his weak steps, frail body, and desperate eyes. His name honors all the horses that have been so neglected but they chose to hold on and call out for help, in the silent ways they can. This sweet boys first day has gone alright, considering his condition. He’s laid down twice to rest and been able to get back up (barely) on his own. He’s very tired but when he hears you coming with his bucket he perks up and nickers quietly. He eagerly licks his bowl clean. We all love him so much already. These before pictures are hard to look at. If you just draped skin over an actual skeleton, this would be it. He’s got fight though, and as long as he has that we will be right here along side him, cheering him on.

08/15/2024

Today marks 1 month with Lucy ♥️ Can you even believe how fast she’s put her weight back on?! Absolutely crazy. Lucy came to us a shut down, timid girl and 30 days in she has made so much progress. The first few days you could not approach her. If you extended your arm she would flinch and jump away, wide eyed and snorting. She is now learning curiosity is safe, and it’s the cutest thing ever. She still has triggers and things that scare her / set her off, but she has grown in confidence and physical health so so much.

08/12/2024

Horsey rumps. Brook walking Tequila and Lefty, with Hazey patrolling closely😉 We’ve been carving out time every day to work 1 on 1 with one of the horses. Even if it’s just 20 minutes of grooming and bathing - just intentional
Time with the horses. Brooks been working with Tequila and I’ve kind of been jumping from Lefty, Lucy and Lady May. (Lefty Lucy lol). We currently have 56 equines at the ranch so one on one time is very cherished. We have ranch hands that walk those in stalls, we have volunteers come to spoil them, and we have a trainer who works with four horses a month. Everyone who wants attention (some truly don’t) gets it, but still it’s so rewarding to dedicate time to get to know them better.

08/10/2024

The amazing painted this beautiful portrait of Leila and her newborn son, Lazarus. How beautiful is this?! She is donating it to us as a silent auction fundraiser. So! If you would like to win this 11 x 14 canvas painting , go to our Instagram page and bid! We will start the bid at $5 , and bidding is open until tomorrow, August 11th at 7pm . Whoever is highest bidder will donate the winning bid $$ to our rescue and will be sent this beautiful painting. I will do my best to pin the highest bidder as often as I’m online. Happy bidding! *Must be 18 to bid and be a US resident*

08/07/2024

A few shots I got from this morning🤍🥹 The sunrise peaking through the barn just hours after he was born was so beautiful to photograph. How cute are they, I mean cmon?!?

08/03/2024

I’m sitting in the shade in a quiet pen at auction, wondering how to begin. This morning was so sudden I really feel like it didn’t happen at all. I just wanna go home and go kiss Liberty’s long noodle head and squishy lips. I can’t believe she’s gone. Liberty, I hope you know that you touched THOUSANDS of people and you were so so loved. Please give me lots of signs this weekend to help me get through this. I know Liberty would want me to be out here searching for the shut down, starved horse that feels so unseen. I’ll do my best to honor you, although I really wish you were still back at home eating lunch with Lucy right about now. We love you and we miss you. I hope I make you proud this weekend.
Today instagram removed us from the qualified to fundraise non profits.. so I’m not able to fundraise through Insta. Incredibly frustrating for me as this is where we have a lot of our donations come through, and there is no one to get ahold of to fix this problem. I apologize for the inconvenience of having to use another app. Please take a moment and if you’re able to, donate through
Venmo & PayPal:
SweetMerciesRescue
Or use your card or Apple Pay through our web:
SweetMerciesRescueRanch.org
I also linked these in our stories.

08/02/2024

The day before auction is always a strange one. I’m always apprehensive about going, but also feel like I need to be there NOW. My heart races and the knot in my stomach makes itself known. But then I step outside. I walk in any direction and I’m greeted by our beautiful rescues. Those that started in such a dark place, but now they’re bright eyed and eager to experience life. There is no greater medicine to my anxiety, I’ll tell ya that. It’s my peace and my place I feel close to God and close to His creatures. Tomorrow I’ll leave and head to auction for the weekend. We will be raising awareness on the conditions our beloved equines can be in and be profited off of. We will be educating on how they end up here and how they’re cycled around. We will be fundraising. AND We will be giving the lives back to a few lucky horses and donkeys.
🩵🐴 .co is excited to launch seven new gemstone bracelets and a 14k gold paperclip bracelet. RTR is also launching two SMRR print bundles with some sweet faces you will definitely recognize. Go to her site to see who made the bundles! All net proceeds of ANY product go to help us at the auction this weekend. Everything is now live at roamtherange.com. Shop today to save some lives and do GOOD - together.

07/28/2024

I wanted to address this question I received in our question box in a post VS in stories. We are a rescue who has always had the goal of rescue, rehabilitate, and find the perfect family and home match. I strongly believe that just because we adopt out, it does not mean we aren’t still ensuring their safety for life. One thing our rescue does that’s different than most - we (my sister Brook or myself) drop off ALL adoptions. That’s if they live 20 minutes away or 20 hours away, we’ll be bringing them home. We do this so we can do a home check and be sure everything lines up and feels right. Before we even get this far I send out applications, talk on the phone, get property photos etc. When our adopted equines are dropped off we have the new owners sign a contract. Over the last 2 years we have tweaked and finessed our adoption contract. In this contract they are signing (along with many other things) that we will receive photo updates, and they sign that they will bring the equine back to our rescue, should anything happen that would make them unable to keep the animals. They are not allowed to rehome or sell on their own, they have to come back to us. All that to be said, our horses and donkeys are prayed over and thought over since the moment they arrive. I brainstorm constantly over what the right home fit would be for each and every one of them.
Not to mention, we would never be able to save as many as we have and will, if we kept everyone. In fact we would have been at max capacity over a year ago if we didn’t adopt out. My goal is to help more and do more. I know there are a ton of AMAZING sanctuary’s out there that do keep their equines for life, and that’s incredible. But For me, it’s never been my mission. Granted there are some exceptions that will stay for life. But That’s the beauty in differing rescues! You can pick and choose which you support and enjoy, we’re all so different. And it’s beautiful. ♥️
*Lovely photo by .co ft Bugs and Traveler*

07/26/2024

A very exciting announcement— Juniper and Jack are pending adoption TOGETHER. The only thing that makes me happier than one SMRR equine being adopted out is TWO SMRR equines being adopted out together. I know the top question we’re going to get here is what about Jessie? Jessie is doing so well in the herd and is finding his own ground to stand on. Although I do still see him near Jack and Juniper sometimes, he’s also venturing out alone more and more, and has become friends with Traveler. We’ve also been taking Jessie and Juniper out each day, separately, and they’ve done very well. They don’t call or look for each other. They’ve successfully found their independent confidence 👏🏼👏🏼 All this to say , very happy for these two finding a home together. And we’ll continue on looking for Jessie’s perfect forever home!

07/19/2024

Liberty Update:
She’s doing really well overall. She is chowing down and finishing all of her food🥹 So happy to hear this. We decided to hold off on doing her teeth after all, as she did catch something from the sale barn that’s started to show. Thankfully she is stable and no fever with the virus. Just a matter of watching her and keeping her stable through the most delicate days of refeeding a starved horse. Thank you so much for continued support and love for our girl Liberty♥️🤍💙

07/17/2024

Dear sweet Lucy. This girl is our unplanned intake after she escaped her home right here on our county road, and the man was willing to sell her to us. You’re safe now sweet girl. 🤍 She had a 2 hour groom session today and we were able to get all her mats out in her mane, and save most of her tail. Congratulations on your new life Lucy.

07/17/2024

The most precious, most handsomest, most goodest boy in the whole world- Frank. My gosh this horse is so loved by everyone who meets him. Such a gentle loving boy. Our blind squad is doing so well and it’s so peaceful. Bandit is the boss, then Frank, then Zuki. Zuki’s doesn’t mind that the boys think they’re big and tough 😉 they all truly love each other and it’s precious to watch them rest, groom each other, and just BE. Sight or not, they’re happy. And that’s what matters 🤍

07/15/2024

🩵Jewelry and photo print Raffle🩵 Liberty is unfortunately headed back to the vet. Her appetite and energy have declined, and we’d rather play it safe and have her at the vet with our amazing team. In the last week our vet bill has climbed to $10,000. This month was our lowest month for donations during auction weekend that we have had in almost a year. It’s mid summer, after a holiday weekend, and school starts soon. It makes sense, totally! It’s just quite stressful haha. After a weekend filled with asking and asking and asking, it’s hard for me to even begin to try think of a mid month fundraiser, even though we’ll definitely need one. When a sweet supporter of our rescue reached out and offered to help orchestrate a raffle / giveaway, I was so grateful. So, All this to say! We are doing a raffle💃🏼💃🏼 A $25 donation will get you entered to win a teal magnesite necklace (swipe to see) AND a 14 x 20 print from .co shop! You can pick one of the 4 photos shown here 🩵 I am so excited about this! Thank you to everyone who donates and enters. I wish I could send one to every single supporter. Thank you for helping us get through these financially stressful times. You can send your $25 raffle entry through Venmo PayPal or through our website!

07/14/2024

I look at this picture and feel heat in my nose that comes with tears I’m not welcoming. This photo has captured the only reason I’m able to make it through the auction weekends. It’s this moment right here. Walking a horse up to the loading area. I always take a moment and look in their eye. There’s so much stress, wondering and fear. I try remember this look because it makes it all the more special when it disappears for good. There is a silent conversation while we walk down this alley. I don’t know how to put it into words but it’s sadness with the smallest flame of hope. It’s exhaustion. It’s pushing through. It’s the light at the end of the darkest of tunnels. It’s looking forward because looking in any other direction I make eye contact with those that we could not save. They stare and it’s as if they know. And it’s too painful for me to bare. I have to focus on the life that’s on the other end of my rope. All this to say, this walk right here. This is why I can keep going back.

07/14/2024

Photo dump on Huck just cuz I love him so much. I CANT WAIT for him to meet his new buddy! We named the orphan foal, Lasso. 🩵 A little reminder of the blue rope around his neck that made it feel so meant to be while we fundraised for him.

07/10/2024

Sharing our 14 saves from this last weekend💙 thank you for making this possible!

07/09/2024

Thank you to everyone who donated towards Liberty’s rescue. She is at our vet and is doing well and is stable today. Praise God! THANK YOU for helping us get her out!

07/08/2024

Our starved mare we’re fundraising for has gone down a few times. We are worried she may not be strong enough to make it through this, but we have to try. She is so incredibly sweet and gentle. Poor baby. Please donate if you’re able, we have $3,677 left to raise for her. She needs a vet NOW. Thank you so very much to everyone donating sharing and praying for these voiceless, precious creatures of God. Not even a sparrow falls to the ground without our God knowing. He knows her and sees her too♥️

07/07/2024

We have a $3,500 match and a $2,500 match so a total of SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS in matches right now. This means your donation up to $6,000 is doubled right now! We are currently raising funds to save donkeys from the auction and slaughter pipeline. Please know, if you’re not able to donate, sharing is so incredibly helpful too. You never know who may see the posts you share and in turn be able to help us save more lives.
Ways to Donate:
Venmo & PayPal:
SweetMerciesRescue
Using your card through our website:
SweetMerciesRescueRanch.org

07/06/2024

Swipe for our beautiful Eleanor’s amazing transformation♥️ There were many days I sat with Ellie in the quiet of the barn and let tears out. I watched her breathe heavily, exhausted from chewing a few bites of food. Constantly shifting her weight trying to find a way to stand that gave her relief from her painful feet. I remember crying out loud “I don’t know what to do.” I’d never say with a horse so pitiful. Her eyes were dull, she looked like she was too tired to keep fighting. Then I picked up her head and rested it on my shoulder and loved on her. She fully relaxed and closed her eyes. A tiny moment of relief for her. When my shoulder got too sore to hold her head up and longer I brought it back down and looked at her. I could see the tiniest little flicker of hope in her eye as she looked at me. She just stared at me a minute then shuffled back to her food pile and continued to eat. I could feel her fight. She wasn’t ready to go. It was as if she was saying “I’ll try once more.” And look at her now. So many people came together and rallied along side Ellie as she hit each milestone. We all could feel her winning. She is my pride and joy. The wonderful .co captured an amazing shot of her proudly galloping with no sadness in her stride. Fully healthy and fully happy. Head to Sarah’s page and follow the link to her website to purchase a print of Ellie to have in your home. ALL proceeds will go to our rescue and help us do this more horses♥️

07/01/2024

Don’t mind me. I’ll just forever be living in the moments that .co photographed so perfectly 🥹♥️ Me and my best bud, Huck. I’ll cherish these photos she took forever. Stay tuned for her release of the photo prints of the rescues that will be available for purchase soon. All proceeds will go to our rescue♥️

06/16/2024

Happy Fathers Day to my love, ♥️ Thank you for changing my perspective and showing me there truly are good dads out there. Every day you wake up and put your family first. You’re so selfless, kind, patient, and so willing to set down anything you’re working on to play with Shep. You cook more dinners than I do and you might actually fold more laundry than me.. and any time you see me emptying the dishwasher you shuffle me away and say “go relax”. You still stop on a busy road to pick a flower you know I’ll love, and you stiillll open the truck door for me and give me kisses before shutting it.. all these things you do to show you love me, Shepard watches and processes. You’re the best example a boy could ask for in a daddy. I’m incredibly grateful for you and very proud of you. I love you ♥️

06/10/2024

What a joy it’s been working with these two cuties. Jessie and Juniper were rescued from auction last month, unhandled and scared. It’s been incredible to watch their progress, head to our stories to see how far these two cuties have come.

05/24/2024

A moment of appreciation for one of our very first auction rescues - Ollie ♥️ Ollie was the second equine we ever rescued from an auction. The start of this crazy journey was Odie and Ollie, our tiny sick skinny pony studs that became the best of friends- and still are!🤍 Ollie is our most shy and reactive pony we have. He’s been with us nearly 3 years and he is still very cautious and wild at heart. We love this spicy boy so much. Once he trusts you he’s tender and oh so smart.

05/15/2024

Indie is doing well Post surgery. They found a huge feed impaction, luckily no tears and no twists. He should make a full recovery! You’re a rockstar Indie!

05/13/2024

He wants to know if he should go blond this summer..🧐😂

05/12/2024

Happy Mother’s Day to:
Mothers who have lost children.
Those who have lost mothers.
Those with strained mother relationships.
Mothers with strained child relationships.
Those who have chosen not to be mothers.
Those yearning to be mothers.
Those with grown children they miss.
Those with little tots that keep them busy.
Those that are new to motherhood and still navigating their new life style.
Their they are mommas to their lovely pets.
Those loving their season of motherhood they’re in♥️