Category Archives: Horses

Left to Die

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Becky Tegze

An “island” in the middle of a black dirt farm, with no grass for grazing, no water to drink except for what fell from the sky, some trees for shade, but electric fencing was holding them prisoners just inches from … Continue reading →

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Back To School: Joey’s Adventure Continues

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Becky Tegze

By Joyce Washnik, Pets Alive Volunteer Since September, our beautiful Bay-colored boy, Joey, has been in training at a Middletown-based facility, where he is learning basic ground manners and groundwork, with the goal for him to become a riding horse. … Continue reading →

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23 farm animals rescued from deplorable conditions

Posted on June 9, 2019 by Mary Ann Bopp

Emaciated, dehydrated, lack of medical care, dirty, living in darkness. No green pasture. No sunbeam of light. Just gloom and loneliness. This is a glimpse of the deplorable and inhumane living conditions of 23 farm animals that arrived at Pets Alive … Continue reading →

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No Horsing Around — It’s Time For School!

Posted on February 24, 2019 by Becky Tegze

Written by: Joyce Washnik, Pets Alive Volunteer Joey came to Pets Alive in 2015, a victim of severe neglect. Sadly, the 8-month-old horse had been living on an abandoned property by himself. Scared and malnourished, Joey was rescued and brought … Continue reading →

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How To Save A Life

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Becky Tegze

Written by: Cindy O’Brien, Barn Manager  In the rescue world, you never know when you will get a call that will change an animal’s world forever. In Sept 2015, Pet’s Alive received a call from a concerned citizen, about an … Continue reading →

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Lone Star walks again

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Mary Ann Bopp

Lone Star, the pony we rescued from possible euthanasia, is making great progress in  recovering from laminitis, but his on-going medical needs continue to very expensive. You can help us continue to treat Lone Star by donating NOW to our … Continue reading →

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Joey One Year Later

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Becky Tegze

We are celebrating the one-year anniversary of a special soul that came into our lives at Pets Alive under very challenging circumstances. In the world of rescue, our entire day can change in an instant by one phone call. That … Continue reading →

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Abuse Knows No Boundaries

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Becky Tegze

Written by: Cindy O’Brien, Farm Manager It seems like our work never stops. So many animals need our help. Pets Alive is one of the oldest no kill animal sanctuaries in New York State. What this has meant for many … Continue reading →

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Rescuing horses after couple arrested

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Mary Ann Bopp

By Mary Ann Bopp, Development Director, Pets Alive Middletown Here at Pets Alive Animal Sanctuary, we never know when we’ll get the next call about an animal in need. It could be any day or night; neglect doesn’t discriminate. Such … Continue reading →

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Partnering to Save Lives – Rescuing Joey

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Audrey Lodato

By Audrey Lodato, Executive Director Pets Alive Middletown We’re always happy when someone from local law enforcement calls and asks us for help because it shows that they are serious about protecting animals. They don’t HAVE to call, but when … Continue reading →

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