Dean O’s Animal Sanctuary, formerly, Consulting and Rescuing Equine - CARE

08/04/2026

This rescue does so many things to help the local community. Reuniting pets, feeding the hungry dogs and cats, coordinating spay and neutering clinics and funds.

07/23/2026

It’s a hard decision but I can see that it’s the end of the trail for Dakota. She is struggling to survive the grip that cancer has on her.

I can see her days are getting harder for her and it’s almost time to help her run free. 💔 I’ve been crying all day. She’s such a special horse.

I hope you can find it in your heart to help.

I’m trying to gather funding for the inevitable additional costs for Veterinary, estimated to be $450. and burial estimate $350.
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Update: $55.00 has been donated so far for Dakota’s end of life care. Goal is $2500. Will be needed to cover, Veterinary treatment, extra feed, medications, supplements, Veterinary euthanasia, and burial (when it’s that time ) 😢🐴

For now:
Dakota is doing better with antibiotics. The Veterinarian recommended we switch to Alfalfa Cubes to make it easier for her to chew. She gets a bunch of hay in her mouth then has to spit it out. With cubes it slows her down and seems easier for her to eat.

Dakota is very anemic from the cancer. Other veterinarian instructions were to give her antibiotic’s, ‘Red Cell’ supplement and electrolytes.

The costs are adding up and Dakota needs more alfalfa cubes and senior feed to sprinkle with antibiotics.

I can’t cover these costs without your help. Without the public’s help. The public that relies on rescues like mine. Please don’t abandon us now!
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Dakota, a 30+ year old Mustang mare hasnt been feeling herself so the Veterinarian came out on Monday.

Considering her age and symptoms the vet put her on antibiotics and ordered blood work. Sadly, Dakota has cancer.

Our goal is to keep her comfortable and provide whatever she needs in this last run of her life. That’s going to be costly endeavor but it’s what she deserves.

Dakota was surrendered to CARE in 2022. She belonged to a widow in her 80’s that just couldn’t provide care or afford feed. Dakota had been living in a 12x10 stall with Curly, a senior Jenny Donkey. They were both in bad shape and both blossomed and thrived with proper care, feed and exercise. Curly crossed on to greener pastures in 2025. She was a joy.

Now it’s time to help Dakota! You can help by sending a gift of $ cash $ by PayPal or message for mailing address.

Estimated end of life care and send off will be $850.-$2500.
See comments.

paypal.me/Deanandme

07/09/2026

With Kern Valley Rescue – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉and I am!

07/07/2026

We support Kern Valley Rescue and hope you will too.

We need YOUR help to continue helping the KRV's pets!
We have dogs and cats we're helping get spayed/neutered/vaccinated, Cosmo has a vet appointment next Wednesday the 8th for embedded foxtails and an ear infection and there's ALWAYS pets that need food.

PLEASE take a moment to send us a contribution. Every $10, $20, $50, $100 adds up to help our community's pets and farm animals.
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8NAJDHN49HTEY&fbclid=IwY2xjawSxJElleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFSVEVnV041NTB1MEMxeVJjc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiiBPYK8QB6H_aO7s3RHtKG9kEnt4RbvoOq6vlNn7APIPJRjn5okugQKFUis_aem_US_5E7RkRCHArcM5yFIVPg or PO Box 446, Onyx, CA 93255

Thank you for supporting Kern Valley Rescue where 100% of your contributions help KERN VALLEY pets.

Have a pawsome 4th of July weekend!

07/06/2026

When it’s 100 degrees outside.. we all stay cool inside.

06/11/2026

It was good times at Dean O’s this weekend. Dory disguised as a Zebra gets in on the fun. When friends are family 💕

05/15/2026

2024 CARE Access to Veterinary Care. 61 services provided

05/14/2026

Walk with me into the beginnings of the Memorial Garden.

The old CARE sign dedicated to Dean at the entrance.

Original farm, 50 plus year old grapevines cover the trellis tunnels., with fruit trees in between each one. Lemon, Orange, Nectarine and Grapefruit.

I’ve planted heirloom tomatoes and melons grown from seed. Sunflowers and Star Jasmine attract the birds and the bees.

I plan to add a water feature and more habitats for all the living creatures.

Every morning I water and tend to the garden and think of those I love. 💐

05/13/2026

Remembering my brother and his love for everything. People, animals, food, life. me!

I’ve been working on a memorial garden to honor my family.

In memory of my brother, my family and friends, the horses, dogs and cats, birds and other animals that have enriched my life and are now gone.

A garden, a living, growing, colorful, fragrant place to plant my grief.

05/12/2026

May 11, 2026
A good day for a dirt bath and roll.