by HorseMinute.com | May 2, 2026 | Horse Rescue
A large-scale rescue operation is underway at Villa Chardonnay Horses with Wings, a sanctuary near Julian, where hundreds of animals—including over 150 horses, alpacas, donkeys, more than 150 cats, and 30 dogs—are being removed following a criminal investigation...
by HorseMinute.com | May 1, 2026 | Horse Rescue
On May 1, 2026, a large-scale animal welfare intervention took place at Villa Chardonnay, Horses With Wings, Inc., a 20-acre rural sanctuary in Julian, led by the San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) and the County of San Diego Department of Animal Services (DAS)....
by HorseMinute.com | May 1, 2026 | Horse Rescue
In December 2025, Merle and Amy C. adopted Obi-Wan, a severely neglected 10-year-old Andalusian rescued by the Humane Society of North Texas from cruel conditions. After being found emaciated and isolated in a locked stall, Obi-Wan underwent nearly seven months of...
by HorseMinute.com | May 1, 2026 | Horse Rescue
Sean McCarry, a 67-year-old from Coleraine, Northern Ireland, is the founder of Bann River Search and Rescue, a volunteer charity he established over 20 years ago to fill a critical gap in local search and rescue services following the Troubles. Starting with minimal...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 30, 2026 | Horse Rescue
Over the weekend, rescue crews in Florida responded to two separate incidents involving large animals stuck in deep mud in the Bay Lake area. Lake County Fire Rescue and the Sumter County Special Operations Team worked together to free a bull and a horse trapped in...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 30, 2026 | Horse Rescue
The Horses and Ponies Protection Association (HAPPA) is launching the HAPPA Hoof & Hearts Awards 2026 to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary rescued animals and the dedicated individuals who work tirelessly to improve animal welfare across the North of...
