Jim and Karen Owens moved to Waynesville NC in 2005 and fell in love with all it had to offer. They soon learned that Haywood County loved horses, too. In 2005, Jim & Karen Owens opened up their farm for horses and goats to have a place to be until they can be adopted. There just wasn’t room for those in need at the animal shelter! Sometimes a hoofed animal requires a little extra care and this is a place where he/she can find just that until...
If you’ve ever had a horse, wanted to own one, or would like to be ‘in touch’ with one, this is your chance. STAR will keep you updated on ‘YOUR HORSE’ however you choose, email, etc., and let you know how he/she is doing. $25 will buy 5 bales of hay for your horse $50 will buy 2 bags of top quality pelleted feed $100 will provide hay and grain for 1/2 month Some of our horses have ongoing medical needs beyond the normal...
All horses up for adoption at Star Ranch are through their intensive care and ready for homes. Some are quite rideable, needing only to ‘remember when’ they used be happy under saddle. They need to move on to make room for those steadily coming in. Many of our horses that are available for Adoption are also available for Sponsorship. Check the individual listings to find out which are for adoption, which are for sponsorship and which are...
Volunteers Make the STAR Ranch Shine! From community groups to individuals, everyone who volunteers with Star Ranch Rescue helps make the ranch a better place for horses and other animals. We love our volunteers! Picking up hay from a generous farmer requires many hands! ARIELLE Arielle and Lucy connect at the heart. MIKE & JANET Mike and Janet faithfully keeping house at the barn. IVY makes a new friend COMMUNITY GROUPS Upward Bound youth, SOAR,...
Star often has some amazing stories to tell about joyous adoptions, sponsorships and stories the animals want to share with you about their experiences here at Star Ranch – from start to heartwarming finish. Adoption Stories Many happy times at Star Ranch Their Stories About the Animals that Come to STAR...
How You Can Help STAR Ranch Rescue There are many ways you, as an individual or group, can help STAR Ranch Rescue help animals in need. ADOPT SPONSOR VOLUNTEER STAR Ranch Rescue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and all donations are tax deductible according to...
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STAR Recommended Resources Horse Welfare Organizations A data base of horse rescue, welfare, and protection organizations from all over the world. Haywood County Animal Control Learn more about local animal control and our county shelter. Florida’s Carolina Connection This site will link you to your special place in the mountains. Animal Physical Therapy Equine physical therapy, massage, acupressure, chiropractic adjustment. ~ James Funk, CESMT...
These are our most treasured stories – about the adoption of Star Ranch Rescue horses and other animals.
About the Animals That Come to Star Ranch Rescue These are Their Stories
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All horses up for adoption at Star Ranch are through their intensive care and ready for homes. Some are quite rideable, needing only to ‘remember when’ they used be happy under saddle. They need to move on to make room for those steadily coming in.
Many of our horses that are available for Adoption are also available for Sponsorship. Check the individual listings to find out which are for adoption, which are for sponsorship and which are available for either.
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