Oh Happy Day!

Not long ago, I watched the movie "Secretariat". One of my favorite parts was towards the end when they played "Oh Happy Day". That song popped into my mind again today after PER was privileged to place another horse from the county impound, saving her from the sale pen and an unknown future.

Thank you Thomas for assisting in delivering Penny to a wonderful home where she will be loved and cared for. We also appreciate Sheriff Morgan for giving us the opportunity to place the horses that for one reason or another end up at the county impound and never get claimed.

This placement has special meaning, since the woman, Jolee Josephs is the one who first went with me back in December 2008 to investigate a neglect case involving this very horse! Jolee remembered it well and was quick to offer up a home after she was picked up as a stray and never claimed. Their first meeting was sweet as these photos show and also very rewarding to see Penny come full circle from a neglectful home, into the impound and finally at Forever Sky Ranch!

Another cool thing about this story is that during that investigation in 2008, there was another horse with Penny that was surrendered to PER since she was older and they no longer wanted to care for her. Lady is currently being fostered at Forever Sky Ranch by Jolee. We are excited that Lady and Penny will finally be reunited.

Horse rescue is very rewarding and I am so glad that I've been able to be a part of it. With the support of our community and the many volunteers, I hope we can have many more "Happy Days" for horses.