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Spirit Keeper Animal Sanctuary Sanctuary for life program optimizing welfare for special needs and at risk horses, dogs, cats, rept

Spirit Keeper Animal Sanctuary, a 501(c)(3) public charity whose mission started out to save at-risk horses from slaughter and neglect by providing a safe place for retired, elderly, and special needs horses where they could be cared for, nurtured, treated with respect, and protected for the rest of their lives and to provide enriching environments where the well-being of each individual horse was

a priority has evolved to accept all species of animals that our facility and staff can accommodate. Thes include animals with speical needs, including at-risk horses with medical or nutritional needs, elderly horses, and horses which for whatever reason are no longer "usable" by the equestrian industry or who have been deemed "unadoptable" by rescue organizations. We want to make sure horses are kept out of the slaughter industry, are free from neglect and abuse, and that they experience good quality of life for as long as possible. Spirit Keeper Animal Sanctuary offers a re-homing assistance program for individuals no longer able to keep their animals. We investigate each situation individually, gather information about the animals in need of new homes, screen potential new homes for a good match, and mediate the transfer. In some cases we may bring the animals to Spirit Keeper Animal Sanctuary where they stay temporarily until they move to their new homes. Spirit Keeper Animal (formerly Equine) Sanctuary staff is dedicated to the total well-being of horses and other animals. We promote science-based animal management, cooperative care training, and microchipping. We believe strongly that the more informed and better educated animal keepers are, the better quality of life their animals will have. Our educational program services include: positive reinforcement animal training adhering to the least intrusive minimally aversive principle, cooperative care training, choice-based interactions, starting untrained horses cooperatively, public or private educational classes in: animal emergency preparedness, caring for special needs and geriatric animals, equine behavior and handling, snake behavior and training, dog training and behavior modification, animal identification and theft prevention, personal safety for animal owners, and other topics upon request. Spirit Keeper Equine Sanctuary, DBA Spirit Keeper Animal Sanctuary Executive Board of Directors,

Lori Torrini, Carol Torrini, Angeline Canney, James Barrentine, Juan Ramos, and Shelley Carbonara-Ramos

501(c)(3) EIN 46-4534803
[email protected]
www.SpiritKeeperEquine.org
(719) 478-0080 office
(303) 921-0785 ranch
(719) 339-0312 cell
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21/04/2025

Good Day, Friends,

The Division of Animal Welfare is now accepting applications from non-profits, educational institutions, tribal or local governments, or for-profit entities to fund projects that support Colorado equines through:

✅ Education and outreach that advance equine welfare.
✅ Safety net programs that help keep equines in their homes.
✅ Adoption support to help reduce length of stay for equines in rescue.

The minimum budget request for applications is $10,000 and the maximum budget request is $50,000 per entity.

The purpose of the Equine Welfare Assistance Grants is to enhance domestic equine welfare through education and outreach, safety net programs, and adoption support.

To receive more information, visit the Division of Animal Welfare’s website at https://ow.ly/cvw650VB2lx

Register for a free informational meeting via Zoom on April 18th at 10am MST at https://ow.ly/oabq50VB2ly

17/04/2025

About 1/2 of the 67 snakes surrendered to us this week in a neglect case are being seen by our vet today.

15/04/2025

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We are currently working with local authorities on a neglect situation. Our transport team will be arriving Tuesday nigh...
15/04/2025

We are currently working with local authorities on a neglect situation. Our transport team will be arriving Tuesday night with an unknown number of pythons, estimated 40-70, and an African Grey Parrot. The animals are dehydrated and underweight, other medical issues are currently unknown. Our veterinarian will be examining them on Thursday and Friday. Each exam is $80, not including diagnostics if needed or subsequent treatment of any medical issues found. If you would like to sponsor an exam, please call Critter Care Animal Hospital at (720) 961-8550 to donate to Spirit Keeper Animal Sanctuary's account.

You can also donate via Pay Pal Giving Fund at paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1213006

Or, via the Facebook Fundraiser sponsored by Mistral at paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1213006

This is turning into one of our largest scale incidents. We have our board, volunteers, interns, and donors are stepping up to help and everyone is getting very little sleep prepping for intake which we estimate to be happening Tuesday evening.

Thank you everyone!

Help me spread the word about Spirit Keeper Equine Sanctuary. Together we can make a difference.

10/04/2025

Here is a great reminder from our friends at Rhinebeck Equine on why it's so important to conduct a physical exam prior to administering vaccines!

"🌡️ During a routine physical exam, Dr. Cassandra Shores was surprised to discover the 15-year-old grade gelding had a fever. Due to the fever, Dr. Shores opted to postpone vaccinating the horse until his immune system was healthy enough to respond to the vaccines. Further diagnostics were performed to determine the cause of the fever. And appropriate treatment was initiated. The gelding was vaccinated at a later date.

🩺 Fortunately, the fever was caught early due to Dr. Cassandra Shores performing a physical exam prior to administering vaccines."

Photo credit: Rhinebeck Equine

09/04/2025

MIDWEEK MYTHBUSTER! 📢

Many people think that horses can safely eat grass clippings (grass is grass, right?) but that is a pretty common misconception and grass clippings actually pose a number of dangers to our equine friends.

While grass is meant to be slowly picked, ripped and chewed by the horse, grass clippings can quickly clump and cause choke if the animal ingests too many too fast. Grass clippings are also prone to fermentation which can cause colic, stomach and intestinal impactions, founder and laminitis.

Take-home message: Keep your horse away from grass clippings and in general never feed horses any food without the owner’s permission.

Thank you to the Horse Owner Education Committee for providing this information.

Nice weather this week!
09/04/2025

Nice weather this week!

05/04/2025

Equine dental health is not only crucial for keeping your equine companion's pearly whites healthy but also for the overall health of the animal in general.

Common dental issues such as the ones mentioned in the graphic can negatively affect the health of the teeth themselves as well as gum, gastrointestinal, and overall mouth health. Dental issues can also impact chewing and food grinding, further exacerbating digestive tract issues.

Has your horse struggled with any of these dental issues before? Let us know below ⬇️

As always, if you have questions or concerns about your horse's dental health, contact your equine veterinarian.

02/04/2025

VECTOR CONTROL AROUND HORSES: WHY IT MATTERS

Bug season is right around the corner! Besides being very irritating, it's important to remember that some of these insects can spread infection and disease to your horse (and, in some cases, to you as well). Therefore, a smart strategy is to control the problem before it gets out of hand and minimize populations from the beginning.

The attached infographic contains some suggestions to get you started. Please keep in mind that there are many variations of these suggested programs that will still meet the same goals and follow the same principles.

As always, reach out to your veterinarian for recommendations suitable for your horse’s specific situation!

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