Rescue Blog: Saving Wakina
On Father's Day, The Cox family went out for breakfast. Before leaving the house, Bruce told his two girls that he wanted to go on a road trip after breakfast. In spite of the persistent questioning, he would not tell the destination of the trip.
He drove north on Interstate 17 and took the New River exit. The rustic and rugged terrain puzzled the girls and the questioning continued. After a few wrong turns and a long drive down a dirt road, they turned a corner and saw a field with several dozen horses grazing. A sign told them that the ranch was home to Dreamchaser Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation.
"Are we here to see the horses?" Kathy asked.
"No. We are here to adopt one," Bruce replied.
Kathy screamed in disbelief. What she didn't yet know was that Bruce had planned this trip for weeks.
The founder of Dreamchaser welcomed them with the hospitality that only a horse rancher could give. Bruce had a list of horses he wanted to see but the rescue group founder knew that they wouldn't be right for us.
You see, we are novices when it comes to horses. Dreamchaser does not normally allow a novice to adopt one of their rescued family but they made an exception based on our own rescue background and love of animals.
The founder wanted us to see Wakina. When we did, we knew that it was a perfect match. She was now fully saddle trained and ready to go to a loving family. We happily adopted her!
Wakina is now part of our family and we have been back three times since Father's Day to visit and bond with her. Bruce and Kathy have ridden her with ease. She will be delivered to us on July 17. We do not have horse property so she will be boarded at a wonderful facility only a mile from our home. We will be able to see her every day to walk, ride, and care for her like she should have been since her birth. Her rescue and rehabilitation will soon be complete.
Wakina has found her final home!
-Bruce and Kathy
