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Little Hooves Rescue Incorporated

501c3 nonprofit rescue for miniature horses, donkeys, & mules that has saved 275+ animals since 2019
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05/30/2024

We wanted to pop-in for a minute and share a story and hopefully help a good friend. If you’ve rescued with Little Hooves Rescue, there’s a 95% chance that Jenni hauled your mini, horse or donkey to us cross-country. She was the only person we ever trusted to take care of our animals on that long journey from Oklahoma. What you may not know, is that she also runs her own rescue, Hearts for Hope Horse Haven, that has saved hundreds of horses from slaughter and does amazing work with veterans. In fact a few of our harder to place horses like Dakota & Fallon or Tank, the mini with breathing issues, ended up calling her sanctuary in the Arizona mountains home. Earlier this year Jenni was diagnosed with a very rare cancer which resulted in needing her left lung removed. The surgery was extensive and her road to recovery is long. She primarily hauled horses each month to cover their rescue expenses and now, being out of work, needs a little help. We are asking one last time to donate to someone who was undeniably crucial to us operating Little Hooves and saving as many animals as we did. Jenni is part of our family now and even made sure she could haul my personal horses to Florida for me before scheduling her surgery. She always puts the people and animals she cares about first. If you have anything to donate, it would mean the world for a team that is under a lot of stress right now ❤️ Thank you for taking the time to read this.

PayPal & Zelle: [email protected]
Venmo: Hearts4HopeHorseHaven

They are a 501c3 organization and all donations are tax deductible.

12/28/2023

After several adopters fell through, we are so happy to share that Dallas has a home for the new year and will be adopted by his foster family 🧡

12/27/2023

If anyone is looking to adopt a mini locally in SoCal, So Cal Mini Horse Sanctuary has several!

12/07/2023

Please share!! We thought we had a plan for Dallas, but it seems to have fallen through 😭 Available for adoption: Dallas was one of our orphaned reservation foals that were at the Bowie Kill Pen along with about 15 others. Now a yearling, Dallas has been learning the ropes and hanging out with his foster family. He’s been handled by kids, been around livestock & dogs, and ready to begin more ground work in preparation for being ridden down the road. Dallas will most likely mature around 14h. He has been living with other horses as well. Currently located in Vista, CA. Adoption fee applies, please contact us for more information!

11/30/2023

Ginger living her best life. She lives right down the street from our barn and it’s always so fun seeing her when we go out on trails!

11/10/2023

A lot of love is going to be surrounding these two as they left for their new home today ❤️

11/05/2023

It is with a heavy heart, I reach out to you all today to announce that Little Hooves Rescue will be closing its doors at the end of the 2023 for the foreseeable future. As many of you many know, this organization is run primarily by myself, Savanah, with the help of some amazing people. I have gotten the chance to follow my heart and accept a new opportunity that will relocate us to the east coast for the next few years. With that said, after many long discussions and serious consideration, it was determined the best course moving forward would be to close the rescue at this time as well.

You have probably noticed we haven’t been taking in as many horses, which was intentional as we figured out what our future was going to be. Our primary goal lately has been, and still is, to find homes for our few remaining horses. Currently we have placed all our minis and only have a few full sized horses remaining for adoption. There have been a lot of moving pieces as we get things settled so I will follow up with which animals are still available in the next week or so.

For the time being, I want to keep it simple and just say thank you. Thank you to this community that has supported us in ways I never could have imagined. Thank you to all our incredible rescue partners, fosters, adopters, vets, farriers, and volunteers that have made this all possible. I never would have thought we would have rescued over 350 animals in just over 4 years. It was a whirlwind and an emotional rollercoaster, but at the end of the day, a journey I will always be grateful for.

I will share more as we wind down, but for now, thank you. Truly.

11/02/2023

Chili got to go to his new home today with one of our amazing volunteers! He’s almost unrecognizable from his early photos. His new mom , Amy, fell in love with him during her time at Little Hooves and hopes to share that joy even further by using him for therapy work at a senior home. We sure will miss having his spunky personality at the barn!

11/01/2023

We are so pleased to share that Zeno was adopted within the barn and will be staying with our little rescue family 🥰

10/30/2023

Courtesy post: Velvet is a 26 year old AQHA registered mare looking for a new home as a companion or light trail horse. Currently living in a herd like environment and has been around chickens, goats, dogs, minis, and children. Very friendly and easy going. She is on a pelleted diet, but no other health concerns. Currently located in Fallbrook, CA. Video in comments.

10/29/2023

Finn & Olaf, now Dio and Butters, are doing great in their home in the mountains of Julian 🧡

10/28/2023

Available for adoption: Dallas was one of our orphaned reservation foals that were at the Bowie Kill Pen along with about 15 others. Now a yearling, Dallas has been learning the ropes and hanging out with his foster family. He’s been handled by kids, been around livestock & dogs, and ready to begin more ground work in preparation for being ridden down the road. Dallas will most likely mature around 14h. He has been living with other horses as well. Currently located in Vista, CA. Adoption fee applies, please contact us for more information!

10/22/2023

Available for adoption as a pair 🧡 Eddie & Wesley are two very sweet and easy geldings. They have been around kids and dogs. Eddie has a few more rounds of farrier to correct his feet to be normal, but they are already significantly better. Halter broke, lead well, good for the farrier, easy to groom, and overall just good boys! Please inquire for more information. Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA.

10/19/2023

Available for adoption! Winter is a 10-12 year old gelding around 14.2h. He does have fibrotic myopathy which is a form of mechanical lameness that occurs when abnormal scar (fibrotic) tissue forms in the muscle, but it doesn’t slow him down. With further vet approval, he may be able to do light trails, but currently we are adopting him out as a companion horse. He’s been turned out with other horses, but lives in his own area right now. Winter tends to keep by himself, but is slowly opening up. He is still a little face shy from coming from a rough previous handler, but is very sweet. Small adoption fee applies. Currently located in Imperial Beach San Diego. We have videos as well for anyone that is interested.

10/14/2023

Zeno is looking so good! His coat is beautiful, he’s been putting on weight and his skin is almost 100% healed. This big goof has been so fun to have around the barn 🧡

10/09/2023

The boys, named Eddie & Wesley by their previous rescue, are here and settled into their foster home! Looking forward to continuing to help Eddie’s feet and get some more weight on Wesley. After a couple weeks of continued TLC they will be available for adoption. We will prefer for them to be adopted as a pair!

10/05/2023

Partnering with PAW 4 the Foundation to get these two minis out to CA and into new homes! We are excited to meet them 😍

09/18/2023

Freedom, the retired thoroughbred, enjoying his new life and home 🧡

09/15/2023

We helped get these two minis to their barn after we were asked to step in and help get them out of the Stroud Kill Pen. It’s a stallion with a very crooked, possibly previously broken, leg and his mare who is most likely pregnant. That didn’t stop from stepping up and offering them a spot! They are doing a great job getting them the care they need and looking for some additional help and donations if anyone is able to 🧡

09/08/2023

This is what it’s all about 🧡

08/30/2023

Thankful for our fosters 🧡

08/22/2023

Available for adoption: Gertrude & Marjorie 🧡 Two roughly 15 year old, small standard Jennies (~40” tall) are available for adoption! They are both sweet, but each have their quirks, as donkeys do. Getrude is better about leading & Marjorie is better about her feet. However Marjorie does a decent job just following Gertrude from spot to spot. These girls would do best in a paddock or dry lot as they love to roll in the sand (as you can see by their stained coats). We would ideally find them a home together, however they have done okay being separated and would be allowed to go as singles as long as they have a companion at their new home. Located in Encinitas, CA. Adoption fee applies.

08/18/2023

All shapes and sizes 🥰

08/17/2023

Every little girl’s dream 🥰 LHR almuni Annie is living her best life!

08/15/2023

We’ve been contacted about helping two more horses that are owner surrenders. With the rising costs of hay and supplies, rescues are being overwhelmed with these requests. We are able to move some things around and have fosters to help us take them in. Any donations towards their initial care would be greatly appreciated. One is a large about 18h Percheron and the other a 20 year old retired race horse. They both need their feet done, teeth floated, vaccines and the Percheron has some skin issues and sores that will be seen by the vet.

Tax deductible donations:
Venmo:
PayPal: [email protected]

08/13/2023

Available for adoption in San Diego, CA. Titled 2019 Triple B mustang mare roughly 14h and her 2023 filly. These two were rescued out of an Oklahoma kill pen. Both are halter broke and ready to go any direction. Been used to living in a stall with run situation. Easy to catch and groom. Baby had her first farrier appointment. Mom picks up all 4 feet but still working on farrier and being comfortable. Adoption fee applies. Also available for fostering to continue their training.

08/08/2023

Amara is doing great! She’s been hanging out at a long term fosters and being a buddy to another senior pony that lost his friend earlier this year. Her incision area has healed really nicely and vets were confident she should maintain function of her udder since it was possible she had been bred before or during her time at the kill pen. We will keep an eye on her and test for pregnancy if we start to think she is pregnant.

07/27/2023

Miss Gertrude had surgery today to remove a mass in her sinuses! After her CT and surgery, estimated costs from San Luis Rey was going to be from $4,000-$5,000. They did let us know they were able to do a less invasive approach than they originally thought. She will get to come home on Friday!!! We are hoping our incredible supports can help us cover a portion of this vet bill. We appreciate any and all help!

07/09/2023

Nate & Jeremiah are available for adoption! These two boys are very bonded and must stay together. Both are younger (2-4 years old), gelded, and on the smaller side around 31-32” tall. Please inquire for more information. Currently located in Elfin Forest, CA (north San Diego county)

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Winter is safe!!! Thank you everyone who donated. He will get seen by the vet, farrier, vaccines and dental to kickstart his new life 😍

*GRAPHIC* This poor mare is getting picked up today and going straight to the hospital. We couldn’t let her sit at the lot and were sent her video as soon as she was posted. We have no idea what medical costs will be and will keep everyone posted. Her initial bail was $325 and transport to the hospital will most likely be around $150-200.

We got shared this mini today and have been asked to help. His bail was $325. We do not know what his medical costs will be or if the vets will be able to create a plan to help him. He has to do two weeks of quarantine before he can go to the specialty hospital that has a surgeon who has helped similar cases.

❌Warning - Graphic❌ We picked this guy up today. Not only does he have terrible feet but he has a giant mass on his genitals and what appears to be urine scalding on his legs. He’s off the lot and has an appointment to go into the clinic. We have named him Casper and are hoping for the best outcome for him 😔 pictures in comments

Well, apparently fall is our time of year for big rescue groups. 14 minis, several are heavily pregnant, just came in to the kill pen in Oklahoma. We want to get the young ones out as quickly as possible as well as the mare dripping milk in case she foals. We are looking for help to cover a portion of their bail! Any donations would be extremely appreciated 🙏🏻🧡 (we can’t upload both videos on Facebook so head over to our Instagram to see the other babies) To donate: littlehoovesrescue.com/donate

Happening now at the Bowie livestock auction! 16 orphans foals from reservation ponies that were sent to slaughter. @allseatedinabarn is at the auction now and we have committed to taking in 6 in under Little Hooves. Donations toward their care would be extremely appreciated! These babies are at high risk of infection and illness from being at the auction. They will sell for $200-400 each most likely and then need time in quarantine to make sure they are healthy enough to travel before coming to our barn.

‼️Medical Case‼️ We pulled this senior mini this afternoon. He had extensive swelling on both sides of his face so we got him off the lot and taken straight to the clinic. After the initial exam, vets don’t think he has strangles, but was kicked in the trachea. He was started on fluids after blood work and we are awaiting results from x-rays. Those will let us know if he needs to go to the bigger hospital to get an emergency tracheotomy done. We’ve named him Hero 🧡 Updates to come in our story.

It’s with great sadness that I share this morning that Bunny, the skinny mare we got yesterday, passed away last night. The lot messaged me this morning. They were closed today for pickups because of the holiday. They’ve allowed us to transfer her funds to another horse and we wanted to save another life in her honor so we chose this completely blind gelding. He’s been a ranch horse and gets around well, but no one has wanted him because of his vision problems. I wish we could have been there sooner for Bunny, but I hope she’s found peace now 🧡

We’ve been asked to help get this mare off the lot! We have pick-up heading there on Tuesday morning already and several kind individuals have wanted to give this mare a soft landing. We are looking to fundraise $2,000 to help cover her bail ($450), quarantine (~$450), transport ($600) and farrier. She is so shut down and needs love. We would name her Bunny in honor of Easter weekend. Let’s get this girl to a home! 💕

You are safe girls 🧡

It’s okay sweet girl, we’ve got you and we’ll do everything we can. I’m sorry people have failed you 🧡

Merry Christmas from Little Hooves! We are so thankful for all the love, families, and minis in our lives! 🎄❤️

Swamped with vet/quarantine bills, stressed about our pair of Belgians, trying to figure out what to do with 55 minis, nailing down some final details on an exciting announcement, and also working a full time job has had me wiped out…but this video of Waffles, now Walnut, who was once so shut down, has made my day so much better. I hope he makes yours a little better too. Enjoy the donkey play 🧡 and thank you @kayne_ehrlich for being one of the best homes for not one, but THREE of our LHR minis.

A little loving for my favorite big man today! Mr. Ghost is slowly looking better and skin is getting less irritated 🧡