Emerald City Pet Rescue Equine Sanctuary at Ghost Owl Farm

25/09/2025

She is officially available for adoption!

Meet India!

India is a 4-year-old Warmblood mare, who is a blend of Trakehner, Holsteiner, and Thoroughbred according to her DNA results. She’s already showing plenty of size and elegance and is expected to mature to at least 16hh.

Her mother, Dakota, was rescued from a Texas auction while in foal, and India was born safely in our care on Mother’s Day.
She’s been raised in the safety of the rescue, surrounded by good experiences and gentle hands, which have shaped her into the trusting, affectionate mare she is today.

India is smart and eager to learn with endless personality! While she has the occasional “young horse sillies,” her overall temperament is mellow and people oriented—she genuinely enjoys being part of whatever her humans are doing.

She is currently in training to be started under saddle and is doing excellent! Because she is both young and growing, we’re taking things slow and building her foundation carefully to set her up for long-term success.

India’s ideal adopter will be someone experienced with young, athletic horses—ideally familiar with Trakehners or Warmbloods—who can continue her training and bring out her full potential.

For more information or to apply to adopt India, please email [email protected] and complete an adoption application.

03/09/2025

The news you all have been waiting for! Argento went home yesterday!

Some horses carry stories etched into their past—injuries that healed but left marks, or memories of being mishandled. For many, that might be a reason to walk away. But the Bono family has never been “many people.” When they heard about Argento’s journey, they didn’t see broken pieces—they saw a brave horse with a heart ready to shine again.

They drove from Burlington to meet him, and in that moment, it felt like Argento had been waiting just for them. The Bonos are no stranger to adopting from us (they own the wonderful Nevada), so when they asked about Argento, we had a feeling it was going to be one of those magical “say yes” moments.

Now Argento has a family who will not only care for him, but celebrate every bit of who he is—past, present, and future. His story is no longer one of hardship, but of hope, healing, and a new beginning filled with love.

Thank you Sheri Bono for trusting us yet again to help you bring a horse into your family. We can’t wait to see what the future holds ❤️

27/08/2025

Can we talk about a glow up? The first two photos are Argentos intake photos and the last three are from this summer! The amount this boy has blossomed in the time being here is truly remarkable.
He also has some very exciting news to share next week so stay tuned 😉

17/08/2025

A big thank you to all who came out to the Engel’s Car Show on Vashon today and took the time to stop by our booth, give some scritches, and donate by way of raffle tickets. Two winners were present, and two of you are still out there!! Our Squishmallow winner has ticket #1135678, and the Labubu winner has ticket #1135745! If this is you, email [email protected] to arrange pick up for your prize.
And another big BIG thank you to Engel’s Car Show for hosting us at your event. Fun day, fun people, and amazing cars!!!

15/08/2025

Patriot was having fun being a stall cleaning buddy today. He thought running back and forth from the round pen was a blast 😆

07/08/2025

We are so excited to finally announce that Flash is ready for adoption!

Flash’s story began in heartbreak. He was rescued from a livestock auction at just six months old. He was severely underweight, frightened, and unsure if people could be trusted. But from the moment he arrived, he’s been on a remarkable journey of healing.

With time, patience, and gentle training, Flash slowly came out of his shell. After nearly a year of building trust at the rescue, he spent another year and a half in a loving foster home where he got to simply grow, play, and just be a horse.

There was a time when we weren’t sure Flash was meant for domestic life, but when we gave it one last chance, he showed us he was ready. And ever since, he’s been all in.

Today, Flash is curious, affectionate, and one of the cuddliest horses in the barn. He greets his people with a nicker each morning, stands beautifully for the farrier, enjoys his spa days, and even loves going on hand-walks off property.

He’s currently in the early stages of under-saddle training and he’s progressing steadily and showing all the signs that he’s ready to keep learning.

Flash is looking for a calm, experienced home that understands the importance of moving at his pace. He’ll thrive with someone who values connection, consistency, and the quiet joy of earning a horse’s trust.

If you’re ready to meet a horse with a huge heart and a truly special soul, Flash is waiting.

06/08/2025

22/07/2025

Safe to say the horses are feeling extra frisky with the cool temperatures this morning!