Animals Available for Adoption

These animals are available for immediate adoption from Deschutes County Sheriff's Office. If you're interested in adopting an animal, please fill out a Livestock Adoption Application. Deschutes County Sheriff's Office does NOT charge an adoption fee for any of these animals, however, potential adopters must complete an adoption application and pass a criminal history background check. In addition, an on-site inspection of a potential adopter's facilities will be completed to ensure that an adopted animal can be adequately cared for. The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office also reserves the right to "spot check" any adopted animals for a period of one (1) year to ensure their continuing health and welfare.  Community members needing more information or interested in adopting one of our animals can contact Technician Mariya Leufven at 541-588-0869 or can email their questions and application to mariya.leufven@deschutes.org

​We also encourage you to view additional horses available for adoption at Equine Outreach, Three Sisters Equine Refuge, the Oregon Humane Society, Humane Society of Central Oregon, or Brightside Animal Center.

 

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Shesa Shiny Olena aka "Molina"

Shesa Shiny Olena or as we call her Molina is 22-23 year old Quarter horse mare that came to us  in March of last year as part of a neglect case. Molina enjoys human attention and will greet us at the gate. Molina is older and due to the long term neglect she experienced, she has some hind quarter weakness. Molina is close to 16 hands and is a dominant mare by nature. She knows her height  and will assert herself over other horses. Molina is looking for a home where she can retire and spend her days grazing in a pasture.  

      

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Strait Docs Frost aka “Atlas”

Strait Docs Frost aka “Atlas” is a 15 year old quarter horse gelding came to us in March of last year as part of a neglect case. Atlas had severe overgrown hooves which caused him pain and discomfort. Over the last few months we worked diligently to rehabilitate Atlas and ensure he won’t have lifelong lameness. Even though Atlas hasn’t had a lot of training or handling in the past, he enjoys being scratched and shows signs of wanting human interaction. We have given Atlas time to decompress and he shows willingness to learn. The world can be a scary thing for a horse but with a patient person, we know Atlas will blossom.

 

​​Bub

Smart HighBrow Chex aka ”Bub” a 14 year old quarter horse gelding who is looking for a loving home where he will learn how to be a horse again. Bub was part of the 15 horse neglect case from March of 2024 and was a stallion until he was gelded in April. Bub’s feet were severely neglected and he is learning how to walk with trimmed hooves. Bub is a very smart horse and has come around exceptionally well in the last few months. Bub had his teeth floated in May and will continue to receive on going hoof care. Bub shows signs of past training and can’t W/T/C in the round pen. Bub is still a bit unsure of new people but tends to gravitate towards human interaction. Bub is on the smaller side and is approx 14 hands. Bub is looking for a home that has experience with neglected horses and will be patient with him. 

 

 

Enzo

6-year-old intact Kunekune boar. He is extremely friendly, gets along with all types of animals and people. Enzo is up to date on deworming and vaccinations.

 

 

Freddie Poo 

Freddie Poo is an adult intact  KuneKune boar and has been with us for the last few months. Freddie has shown interest in hanging out with domestic fowl and goats but he is not a  fan of other male pigs. Freddie likes to test the fence boundaries so a secure pen is a must for him. Freddie can be  shy at first but with some tasty treats, he comes around pretty well.

Shmoo Shmoo

Shmoo Shmoo is an adult La Mancha doe who came to us last year after her owner moved out of the country and left her behind. Shmoo clearly has not received proper foot care prior to coming to Rickard Rescue Ranch and as a result has slightly deformed hooves. Shmoo can still get around and will run circles around people so don’t feel bad for her. Shmoo needs time to adjust to people but with grain and apples, she will be your best friend in no time.  

Easter

Easter is a 17 year old quarter horse mare who came to us in March of last year as part of a neglect case. Easter is a very sweet mare who is halter broke. Since coming to the Rickard Rescue Ranch 9 months ago, Easter has shown great improvement with her mobility where she now picks up her hind feet during our farrier appointments. With proper and balanced nutrition we believe Easter will continue to improve.  Easter is looking for a retirement type home where she will spend her years on large pasture and has freedom to move around. Easter is up to date on vaccinations and had her teeth floated in March 2024. Easter is not a bossy mare and will gladly keep her distance and let other horses run the herd.