Senior Dog and Senior Horse Sanctuary

**Meet Our Sanctuary Seniors

Do you know that Fur Ever Yours Animal Rescue also serves as a sanctuary for senior dogs and horses? Introducing our most resilient residents also known as "lifers" who have faced unimaginable hardships but continue to shine with love and hope.

Chulo - This misunderstood Terrier Chi Mix is 14 years old, with limited vision and hearing. Reportedly has multiple bite histories. Chulo also battles dementia and arthritis, which often cause him pain. He spent a year in a physical shelter, waiting for a loving home that never came.

Lady - A 13-year-old with limited hearing, Lady's story is just as heart-wrenching. She was returned twice from a former shelter and once from our care. It broke our hearts, and we decided Lady and Chulo would be our "forever fosters" giving love and receiving love in return.

Big Girl - Off-Track Thoroughbred (OTTB) 24 years old, and dear old Skarner, 23 years old, are two beautiful horses who were surrendered with a body condition score of 1. Their journey has been challenging, especially for Big Girl, as we continue to manage her hoof issues. With the help of Tonasket Vet and our dedicated farrier, we are doing everything we can to provide her with the best care.

We can't imagine how people can discard these wonderful souls. The resilience and love these animals continue to show, despite the neglect and pain they've endured, will heal your heart. But we need your help to continue providing the care they need and deserve.

Please consider donating to our sanctuary. Your support helps us provide veterinary care, food, medicine, and a safe, loving environment for these incredible animals. As a community of compassionate people, we can give them the forever home they deserve.

Donation link on our page header or please mail a check to: Fur Ever Yours Animal Rescue PO Box 484 Tonasket, WA 98855.

Skarner came to us in the spring of 2021 from a White Phantom Horse Rescue. He was surrendered by his former owners who could no longer care for him. Upon arrival, Skarner had a dull coat and was underweight (he looked beautiful to us). Skarner happily dances around his beautiful retirement pasture. In the winter he always has free choice hay within reach.

Today, Skarner roams the acreage in our sanctuary without having to worry about food. He receives farrier and veterinary care as well as senior supplements targeted to his needs. 

Update: Skarner has a new friend. Meet Big Girl. She's a retired thoroughbred mare. Unfortunately, her owner passed. The owner's herd of beautiful horses were left in a small muddy area with very little food and water. Once again, White Phantom Horse Rescue took 2 horses into their care. Unfortunately, it was too late for all of the horses except for Big Girl. Even though she was surrendered with a body condition score of 1, she wintered well and came to join our Arabian gelding in the spring of 2023. She has a lot of hoof issues that we are working through. Our vet has her on antibiotics in an effort to clear up thrush.

Senior Horses
Retired in Okanogan County

Help our rescue care for Skarner, Big Girl and other animals in our care. Donate using this link.

May 2022

Skarner continues to thrive. He is now joined by a Off-Track Thoroughbred (OTTB) mare. Streak came from the same horse rescue Skarner came from. She is about 22 years old. She was surrendered with a body condition of 1 (severely emaciated) with hooves that were not cared for for 2 1/2 years. White Phantom did a superb job of nursing her back to health.

Now that we have assumed care of Streak, equine massage therapy, farrier care and vet care are being scheduled. She is stiff in the hind legs and may have some gut issues. Please donate towards her care using any of the following links:

Via Facebook

Via Go Fund Me

Streak and Skarner in their furever home: