Refuge River Ranch

02/17/2024

I should probably share an update. The scrutiny and politics of evil people got to be a bit much for me. I have just felt like hiding for awhile. However, I would like you to know, even though I shut down tours and stopped posting, I am still taking care of the rescues. I love them and will continue to make sure they get the best care.❤ However, I will not be taking in anymore, at least at this time.

02/11/2024

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06/29/2023

Blue Boy is at Pilchuck and today is his surgery day for his p***s amputation🙏
Once his cancerous tumor is removed (and his p***s) he will be able to p*e through a hole instead of a p***s. He will not have anymore pain and will be able to lead a happy healthy life for many more years the surgeon says.
Someone was kind enough to donate $25, so thank you very much! I have already paid $350 for diagnosis appointment last week and another $3,500 for the surgery down payment yesterday and the total cost should be around $5,000, although I have not received the final bill yet. Plus follow-up appointments and travels. So if anyone would like to help give to Blue Boys amputation, there is a "donate button" at the top right of the Ranch website https://www.refugeriverranch.com/
Thank you all, and I will keep you updated.

06/25/2023

P***s Amputation🥹😢:
Blue Boy had an urgent run to Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital in Snohomish. He is dripping blood out of his p***s. After they sedated him and where able to pull it out, it was an instant diagnosis, almost a 360 degree giant squamous cell tumor (common in light colored horses). He will have to have his p***s amputated this week to live. The good news is, after his surgery the surgeon said he has a great outcome for many more years! The Ranch has been closed for tours all year, so donations are welcomed. Either way, I will make sure Blue Boy gets what he needs for a good life!❤

06/25/2023

P***s Amputation🥹😢:
Blue Boy had an urgent run to Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital in Snohomish. He is dripping blood out of his p***s. After they sedated him and where able to pull it out, it was an instant diagnosis, almost a 360 degree giant squamous cell tumor (common in light colored horses). He will have to have his p***s amputated this week to live. The good news is, after his surgery the surgeon said he has a great outcome for many more years! The Ranch has been closed for tours all year, so donations are welcomed. Either way, I will make sure Blue Boy gets what he needs for a good life!❤

05/07/2023

Here at Refuge River Ranch,
these animals have no idea they are different.
They just know they are friends.

04/29/2023

Jack and Jinny living it up! It's hard to believe that less than a year ago these two were completely wild and couldn't be touched. Now they are like little puppy dogs❤️.
Happy and Heathy, at only 30" tall, these two are considered "miniature donkeys". Adorable!

04/23/2023

No one love the sun more than Big Mama!☀️❤️☀️❤️

02/18/2023

💕Volunteers Needed💕 Refuge River Ranch rescue is in need of volunteers. It is a once a week commitment (morning or evening). You can do it with a friend or spouse or alone if you just want the time to yourself. All volunteers need to attend a training session where you can see if this is a good match for you before you make the weekly commitment. Caring for these special-needs animals is no small task and requires a small village of loving and passionate people! Please PM me if you'd be interesting in joining our Farm Fam.

01/14/2023

Please share and sign the petition to save Refuge River Ranch. We meet with the county next week!
shorturl.at/bhJN0

Save Refuge River Ranch

01/13/2023

Refuge River Ranch took the rescue goats to the Icicle Village Resort 30th Anniversary tonight and we had a great time. The goats loved all the attention!!

01/08/2023

Refuge River Ranch is in need of volunteers. If you love animals and have a passion for rescuing and caring for the ones no one else wants, then we would love to have you join our team. It is a one morning a week commitment and you can do it with a friend or spouse or alone if you just want the time to yourself. There is a 2 hour training session where you can see if this is a good match for you before you make the weekly commitment. You will then be place on our team messenger thread where you can ask questions to other volunteers or switch days with someone if there is a day you will be unable to make your shift. Caring for these special-needs animals is no small task and requires a small village of loving and passionate people! Please PM me if you'd be interesting in joining our Farm Fam so we can schedule you for a training and you can see if this is the right fit.

01/06/2023

Death causes rehoming and we are happy to help! Refuge River Ranch

01/04/2023

❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️The county is trying to shut down our Rescue - Refuge River Ranch. Please sign the Petition and SHARE!! Clink this link to sign the petition: shorturl.at/bhJN0

01/03/2023

Our Farm Rescue needs your help! Please sign and share!
https://www.change.org/p/save-refuge-river-ranch?recruiter=641328296&recruited_by_id=d8310130-b1c6-11e6-ae44-938e5c75533a

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12/22/2022

😢WHEN IT RAIN IT POORS! 😢 As if there hasn't been enough hardship lately, now the ❗️county is shutting Refuge River Ranch, the local farm rescue, down❗️. In 2018 I was told I could operate without at CUP under "farm". Now in 2022 I was given a citation and ordered to cease operations or be fined $750 to $1500 a day.❗️ We don't even make that in a week. I'm exhausted with disposing of a horse, setting my alarm clock for the middle of the night to break ice in waters and blanket animals, snow plow, trying to raise to boys over the holidays, sell a house, and all the other things I won't say...but I just don't think I have the resources or anymore energy in me to fight this legal battle too. Please pray for my kids and I as we surrender to whatever God's will be in this next season of life and that no weapon formed against us shall prosper! Thank you for your love and support of this rescue it has meant so much to me!

12/20/2022

Saying our goodbyes...RIP Crystal. Our 30 year old, second generation desert Arabian mare, with a club foot, who had chewed down her last back chew teeth and ate only pre-made baby food, colliced today and now is in a much better place. We had her for 8 years and she was a sweet-sweet old gal. We love you Crystal Girl!

12/15/2022

It's listed and live: https://www.zillow.com/.../8200-E.../85981418_zpid/
LOCATION . LOCATION . LOCATION!
Breaks my heart, but I know when God shuts one door, He opens another!

For sale This 4488 square foot single family home has 5 bedrooms and 4.0 bathrooms. It is located at 8200 E Leavenworth Rd Leavenworth, Washington.

12/15/2022

Duchess is our livestock guardian dog at Refuge River Ranch, here she is doing her job and protecting the rescue animals.

11/30/2022

The Donkeys are back from 15 days at WSU's large animal hospital! I know it's late on Giving Tuesday night, but their bill is $2422 plus 2 9 hour round trips of gas and a hotel. If anyone would like to contribute to the care of these 2 rescue donkeys, there is a secure donate button on www.refugeriverranch.com

11/28/2022

Leavenworth, WA has snow! Come take a tour of Rescue Farm Animals at Refuge River Ranch

11/23/2022

Update on Jack and Jinny. BAD NEWS: They are still at WSU and they will be keeping them over the holiday to find out more about their heart issues. They have been there for 8 days and they haven't gained a single pound. They will try them on a new diet tomorrow of mash, they have tried unlimited hay, and even fresh grass. Jack in continuing to not be able to stand on his own and even though they have him on a thick bed of shavings, he has cut up his knees trying to stand this last week. They informed me of this today and said that they have now padded them so they don't get worse. At this point there are still no answers.
GOOD NEWS: They are in the best hands at WSU and I'm informed they have become celebrities! Everyone coming through wants to see the 30" shaggy donkeys. I am also told that the students are treating them extra well!! They are getting brushed 3 times a day and taken on walks for fresh grass twice a day. It's an all you can eat buffet and I bet they are loving it there!💕

08/30/2022

Pray for Betsy and Handsome! 🙏 They have taken a sudden turn for the worse.
We woke up to a whirlwind morning: Handsome's health has taken a dive again with panting, fever, diarrhea and coughing. This is the video I sent to WSU vet. We raced to tie our tarp up in the back of the car (see posted video below), make arrangements and get both cows in the car. With a tour this morning, kids first day of school tomorrow with open house today...luckily my intern volunteered to make the drive! It was a rush because, if what I suspect (phenomena), they typically have 24-48hrs and he is already weak from his last spout of scours! He may be a "failure to thrive" calf. We don't know if he got any colostrum at birth either. All we know is that he was NEVER SUPPOSED TO BE. The dairy used sexed s***m, so that they never have boys, only baby girls. But God had other plans and out popped Handsome! ❤️ He may just be the cow that always has issues, but we love him just the same and we will make every effort to save him! Since transportation is very stressful on baby cows, we knew there was a chance he wouldn't make the 4.5 hour trip (but needs a facility that has the ability and equipment for his lungs...WSU!) so we put Betsy in the car too to help with his stress...They made the trip and have just arrived! However, Betsy started coughing during the trip😭...the doctor just called and they will keep both of them over night (possibly longer) until they know what is going on and can get them strong enough from the trip home. They are having their initial examination now, will run some tests and give them both IV fluids. The quote for this initial eval work is $650. After this they will have a better idea and come up with the next steps needed. My guess is, they will have to keep them for at least a few days and assuming all goes well...then I will make the drive and bring them home.🙏🙏.
Refuge River Ranch is not self sufficient yet, so if you would like to help by making a gift to these two babies, any amount is welcomed and we thank you in advance!
To donate, click here: https://www.facebook.com/donate/1307639519773605/1307643463106544/

08/28/2022

🎉🎈Congratulations JJ Nicole Kells for winning the Big Mama stuffy!!!🎈🎉
Pigs are arguably one of the fifth smartest animals in the world! They have an IQ of a 4 year old child and can even play video games with more accuracy and precision than a chimpanzee! There are different types of intelligence. Pigs score so high in social intelligence, that's what ranks them as possibly one of the fifth smartest animals in the world! They are incredibly social and fun with big personalities! One of Big Mama's favorite pastimes is collecting rocks. They are all about a certain size, she finds them, cleans them in her mouth and then spits them into the bottom of her water tub. When we clean out her tub we find 30-40 rocks all about the same size. We remove them and scatter them around her pen and the game starts all over again! Come meet Big Mama at Refuge River Ranch and see for yourself how toddler like she is!

08/26/2022

Be a farmer for an hour and a half one morning a week at Refuge River Ranch!🤠