For the last 20 years, we have done our best to rescue, care for, and provide sanctuary to as many dogs and horses as we could handle. Many dogs have come to us for just a short time while we search for their forever home, while some have made their forever home with us. Regardless, all the animals become our family, and we do all that we can to treat them as such. Every animal that we’ve cared for has had their own special personality and has left a lasting impression. As you would expect, during the last 20 years we have had dogs and horses who have crossed the rainbow bridge and are no longer with us; but we feel at peace knowing that we did all we could to rescue them from their abusive and neglectful pasts and provide them with the love, care, and sanctuary that they deserved during their final years.
Meet Our Horses
Sunny came to us because his owner sold their property and the new owner planned to take him to auction. He is in his mid-20's and never received any veterinary or dental care. We lovingly call him Snaggletooth. He experienced his first time in a barn when he arrived, and is enjoying the finer things in life here at the sanctuary. We are happy to have him!
Diesel-a 15-year-old draft cross-came to use after narrowly escaping a bad situation. His owners were unable to keep him and planned to give him to a local woman who said she could take him. Their breeder advised them against this as this woman had a reputation for being an irresponsible horse owner, and so as fate would have it, he ended up with us!
Pfortnight is a beautiful 1 1/2-year-old. Pfort injured his leg and could no longer be trained for the high-level dressage he was bred for. His owners reached out to us to provide a loving and caring home for him…for the next 30 years or so. We were thrilled. He will be trained up to the amount of stress his leg can take and then he will enjoy his life here with us and his new buddies.
Glynda was abandoned by her owners and was starving when we found her. She was losing her hair and suffered from nose bleeds. It took several of us to rescue her. She was very scared, but after about a month of antibiotics and TLC she started to turn the corner. She's now living her best life here on the farm!
Alf was not our rescue, but rather rescued by a friend of ours from a kill auction a year or so ago. She was looking for a good home for Alf to go to where she could be entertained and in good company, and we were looking for a horse to take trail riding. It turns out Alf is a registered TN Walker from Texas and one of the best trail horses we've ever been on. She is such a sweetie and we love having her here at the sanctuary!
We rescued Hank after he was found by our farrier. He was starving at the time and nothing but skin and bones. Since arriving to the farm, Hank is doing so much better! He was been a great additional and we are so happy to have him!
Junior and Princess came from the same auction in February 2016. Our neighbor helped us to negotiate their rescue after they were bought (still on the trailer) from a pinhooker outside. Needless to say, his fate would have been sealed, but we knew he was too young and healthy to meet his end. He’s like a young George- a sneaky little trickster- who loves to get into trouble and is very curious, but who is also a sweet and loveable guy who will follow you around like a puppy.
Cheyenne came to Last Chance Farm along with Comanche and Sugar after the man who had originally rescued them became ill. She is a scared girl who seems to have suffered abuse at some point. She's healthy and very sweet and we look forward to her making new friends here.
Comanche, the son of Sugar, is a lovely little Palomino who is very attached to his mom. He had never lived with any other horses, but has started making friends with Princess and JR. He is an incredibly sweet boy and we are happy to have him!
Meet Our Dogs
Charlie made it his mission to become part of Last Chance Farm. Despite several efforts to return him to his home down the road, he always found his way back to us. After neutering, de-worming, and giving him a much-needed clean-up, Charlie seemed to decide this was where he belonged. His owners, who weren’t particularly interested in keeping him, willingly allowed him to stay with us. This is the first time we've had a dog choose us—but we're so glad he did!
Turk was picked up by animal control after being neglected (and abused it seems as his ears were cut off). He lived in foster care for some time before we decided to adopt him. He is a sweet, gentle Kangal who we are so happy to have!
Harvey came to us from a rescue in North Carolina because the home that he had been placed in was not working out. This rescue did not have room for Harvey and asked if we could take him. The poor guy was filthy, skinny, and suffering from a severe case of heartworm. A good bath, lots of food, and two months worth of heartworm treatment fixed him up! He is our big goofy guy and we are happy to have him.
After Lady passed, we went out searching for a new rescue, and found Chester through a German Shepherd rescue group. They had pulled Chester from a kill shelter. He was pretty beat up- broken teeth, a broken toe, and heartworm. The poor guy doesn't even have front teeth! He has become a wonderful edition to our LCF family!
When we got Mia we quickly realized how terrified of people she is. When she arrived, it took four hours to catch her and get her into the house. She loves to play with the animals, but stays away if there are people around. Although she keeps her distance and is always ready to run at any sudden movement, she’s a gentle girl, and she’s learned quickly about the finer things in life (a cozy bed)! She’s fast like a deer, and even resembles on too. As shy as she is, you can tell she’s happy!
Meet Whiskey! Whiskey, who appears to be a Black and Tan Coon Hound, was picked up as a stray. Despite his breed, Whiskey would rather "chill" than follow any scents or do any hunting. He and Mia have hit it off, and our girl is happy to have a playmate! Welcome, Whiskey!
Fosters Past & Present
We found this sweet girl a few miles away with a chain around her neck. After worming, flea prevention, and good care we were able to locate her owners.
We found Loki and Charlie on our property in July. We found their owner, who had good intentions, but needed help and education on how to care for the dogs. We neutered both dogs and got them cleaned up and healthy before returning them to their owner.
We would Loki and Charlie on our property in July. We found their owner, who had good intentions, but needed help and education on how to care for the dogs. We neutered both dogs and got them cleaned up and healthy before returning them to their owner.
Poor Ghost was dumped by someone in our valley. He wandered for a time before falling into the neighbors' pool and almost drowning! The neighbors dried him off and fed him, but already had 2 dogs and couldn't take another one. Ghost is very sweet and gentle and was quickly adopted by his forever family!
Jet was abandoned at a nearby trailer by a local family who moved away and left their three dogs (Larry, Moe, and Jet) behind. The dogs were left without food or water. We walked them back to the sanctuary and quickly got them bathed, fed, up-to-date on shots, and ready to find their new families. Jet was the last to find his family, but it was worth the wait!
Tex came to use from a local man who enlisted into the military and could no longer keep him. We were able to place Tex with a wonderful retired couple from North Carolina who can love him for many years to come!
Moe came to us with Larry and Jet. They were abandoned by their owners who lived near the sanctuary before moving and leaving them behind. We walked them back to the sanctuary where they were bathed, fed, and given updated shots. Moe found his forever family and we couldn't be happier for him!
Larry came to use with Moe and Jet. They were abandoned by their owners who lived near the sanctuary before moving and leaving them behind. We walked them back to the sanctuary where they were bathed, fed, and given updated shots. Larry found his forever family and we couldn't be happier for him!
Gracie came to us through our veterinarian. Gracie's owner dropped Gracie off with our vet asking to have her put down as she did not want to deal with her anymore. When the vet refused, the owner left, leaving Gracie there. We got the call that day and went to pick her up. It took Gracie several days to warm up but she finally did and she turned out to be a doll. Gracie needed an ACL repair and spent several months recovering with us. We are thrilled she has found a forever home!
A kind neighbor found 10-week-old Jackson abandoned and hiding under a mower in the Valley. She brought him to us, and despite the fleas, ticks, lice, worms, and infections, this little fighter is on the mend. He has adopters lined up who are eager to welcome him in to their family!
This girl was one of the three wild females that a neighbor helps to keep fed. He was able to catch her and bring her to LCF to be spayed and looked after post-op. It is important for us that we try to keep the homeless dog population down.
This girl was one of the three wild females that a neighbor helps to keep fed. He was able to catch her and bring her to LCF to be spayed and looked after post-op. It is important for us that we try to keep the homeless dog population down.
This girl was one of the three wild females that a neighbor helps to keep fed. He was able to catch her and bring her to LCF to be spayed and looked after post-op. It is important for us that we try to keep the homeless dog population down.
Sweet little mamma and her three pups we
Molly was our sweet Great Dane puppy foster. She is fun and playful and happy to have found a forever home!
Venus was a foster that we rescued from Mississippi.
Troy was LCF's most challenging foster. He took to our son right away, but he gave us a run for our money. Fortunately, Troy was adopted by a shelter worker.
Rainbow Bridge Dogs & Horses
Blaze arrived in April '16 when his farm was sold and he was being sent to auction. Blaze had been a boy’s riding horse while he grew up. Now Blaze was in his 20’s and his golden years weren’t looking so good. He was so frail and in such bad shape that we weren’t sure if he would make it. After fighting a systemic infection for 6 months he is looking much better and finally putting on weight. He was the sweetest guy you could meet, and was a wonderful horse for our young granddaughters.
We rescued our beautiful George from a NJ trotting track. He was too slow to race, but his personality was quick. He’s was the last of our CT horses, and the farm’s trouble maker and expert escape artist. During his years in TN he became a wonderful riding partner, taking me through rivers, lakes, woods, swamps- you name it and he could handle it. We lost George unexpectedly after 17 years, and his absence will always be felt. He was a beloved companion.
Bogart (Bogie) was rescued from an auction in 2015 with Bacall. He was a lame draft horse with extreme breathing problems, but boy was he a sweetheart. He was a huge guy with a different personality than our race and riding horses. We had to build stocks in order to clean his feet! He suffered from asthma and COPD, but being outside all of the time helped. Bogie settled in to life on the farm and had seven good years with us. He will be missed.
Cain was a 7-year-old Great Dane who suffered from cancer and a prolapsed rectum. He was painfully thin for his size when he came to us. This poor soul was surrendered to a Mississippi shelter, but a friend of ours from Jackson County drove him up to us so that he could live out the rest of his life in comfort and peace. We are happy to have provided him with the care and love he deserved at the end of his life.
Bacall- or as we called her Calli- was an impressively large draft horse with a stubborn streak who fell into the role as one of the bosses of our equestrian herd. Calli was a lame draft horse who we rescued from an auction in 2015. We lost her suddenly to EPM during the summer of 2022. She was a love who is dearly missed.
Princess was rescued with Junior in February 2016. Princess loved people, but she of course was a mare, so her relationship with the herd could sometimes be a bit contentious. She’s was a racking horse – a phrase that was new to us upon moving to TN. Racking horse’s have a pacing gate that is very smooth to ride and they very rarely canter. Princess, however, was allowed to live out her life running around the fields of LCF Sanctuary!
Lady was in pretty rough shape when we rescued and adopted her from our regular Mississippi shelter. She had very bad heartworm, small benign tumors, bad teeth, and she was in heat. We are assuming she was used for breeding and then dumped. She was a friendly and laid-back girl, and learned quickly to play with her new brothers and sister. Lady loved to spread out on the couch for a nap. We are so glad we were able to rescue her and give her life a happy ending!
Sugar came to Last Chance Farm with her son, Comanche, and Cheyenne. She was in her late 20's when we rescued her. She had navicular for years, a blown tendon, had developed a skin disease from laying down so much, and her quality of life was no longer what it needed to be at the end of her life. She enjoyed those last carrots though! She will be missed!
Bumpus was part of a litter of wild pups who survived a flood, tornado, being shot at, and having heartworm. His tragic beginning made him afraid of everything, but the girls (Ophelia, Lily and Madison) welcomed him to the pack and I soon became his “mom.” He was athletic and strong, could jump a 5’ fence with ease, and was a true hunter. Mostly, he was an even-tempered momma’s boy who grabbed me by the arm to lead me where he wanted me to go. He was our dear companion and we will miss him.
Ike came to use from Morristown, TN with the name “King,” which he, unfortunately, was not. He was timid, sneaky, and fearful of boys and workmen. Ike was an OBSESSIVE scent hound who wore his nose raw circling a cold scent for hours. He was as vocal as he was timid, and spent all of his days sniffing and howling up and down the farm. We lost Ike to cancer in March 2017. He had been chasing a scent the whole day before his platelet count crashed and a mass was found on his liver. RIP, Ike.
Molly, a premarin mayor mare, was rescued off the back of a trailer that was going to auction, presumably for slaughter. She was a kind and gentle horse. Even in her old age, she made the move to TN and continued to live at the sanctuary until she passed in 2016 around the age of 30. Molly was a sweetheart!
Angel was adopted with Allegro in 2003, and was LCF’s first horse adoption. She was 19 years old when she was rescued by a group in Connecticut (5 horses were rescued, but only Angel and Allegro survived). Angel was a sweet family horse to ride, and she loved to be with her companions Molly and George. She made the move with LCF to TN, and lived to 31.
Max, or Cujo, as we lovingly referred to his as when he was contained behind a fence or on a lease, was really just a big cuddle bear. He was found running the streets, and when no one would take him in because of his “Cujo-esque” behavior, we agreed to foster him. Ten years later and he had become our family- my son’s buddy and childhood dog, and the best companion to Ophelia and Madison. He had to be put to sleep around age 13 because of myelopathy and has been missed ever since.
Ophelia was our most loveable, yet most difficult, dog. Although she enjoyed playing, she was all business when it came to hunting. More times than we liked, we would find the evidence of her “successful” hunts. She was the leader of the pack and made sure all the new dogs knew it. Despite her “don’t mess with me” attitude, she loved people and made the best cuddle-companion. Eventually, after battling bone cancer, we had to make the heartbreaking decision to put her to sleep. She was so loved!
Sweet Madison was a 145-pound paper towel eating, cord chewing, drooling mess who loved everything about life. She had such personality and LOVED to play and go out on the boat in the summer. In the evenings, she would sit up-right next to you on the couch and watch TV, her favorite of course being animal shows. She constantly followed after her “big sis” Ophelia, often getting into trouble with her. Madison lost her life way too soon to cancer at just 5 ½ years old. She is missed!
"Until we meet again, may you rest in peace on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge."
Waiting For A Home
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