Skydog Sanctuary
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Skydog is a non-profit Mustang Sanctuary in Oregon and Malibu, which rescues wild horses, burros, and reunites equine families torn apart during Bureau of Land Management roundups.
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Three new bills in Arizona would undermine the Endangered Species Act and create new pathways to kill one of the most endangered mammals in North America. If you live in Arizona, we need you to read and take action.
Arizona Lawmakers Take Aim at the Mexican Gray Wolf
Three new bills would undermine the Endangered Species Act and create new pathways to kill one of the most endangered mammals in North America.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Three new bills in Arizona would undermine the Endangered Species Act and create new pathways to kill one of the most endangered mammals in North America. If you live in Arizona, we need you to read and take action.
Also fundraising for Rapunzel, 6yrs old from Maverick Medicine NV. She is close to Moonshadow. They are among 25 young mustangs bought SA from a BLM adoption event in OK and dumped six months later in a kill pen. To donate: bit.ly/3I1ucWT
January 20, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Also fundraising for Rapunzel, 6yrs old from Maverick Medicine NV. She is close to Moonshadow. They are among 25 young mustangs bought SA from a BLM adoption event in OK and dumped six months later in a kill pen. To donate: bit.ly/3I1ucWT
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>> Lawmakers are calling for an internal investigation after Public Domain revealed that Karen Budd-Falen, a high-ranking Interior appointee, has financial ties to the massive Thacker Pass lithium mine. <<
Not to mention she is a shill for the livestock industry.
Not to mention she is a shill for the livestock industry.
House Dems Demand Probe Into Top Interior Official, Citing Public Domain’s Reporting
Lawmakers are calling for an internal investigation after Public Domain revealed that Karen Budd-Falen, a high-ranking Interior appointee, has financial ties to the massive Thacker Pass lithium mine.
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January 20, 2026 at 5:50 PM
>> Lawmakers are calling for an internal investigation after Public Domain revealed that Karen Budd-Falen, a high-ranking Interior appointee, has financial ties to the massive Thacker Pass lithium mine. <<
Not to mention she is a shill for the livestock industry.
Not to mention she is a shill for the livestock industry.
Fundraising for Moonshadow. So weak, lethargic, skinny, she’s gone down several times at the kill pen. Born in the Carson City Correctional Facility, she’s never known freedom. 1 of 25 young mustangs sold SA by the BLM for pennies to an owner who dumped them 6 months later: To donate: bit.ly/3I1ucWT
January 20, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Fundraising for Moonshadow. So weak, lethargic, skinny, she’s gone down several times at the kill pen. Born in the Carson City Correctional Facility, she’s never known freedom. 1 of 25 young mustangs sold SA by the BLM for pennies to an owner who dumped them 6 months later: To donate: bit.ly/3I1ucWT
Midnight, Nova, Wren, Lacey & Blossom were turned out together with Priscilla’s smaller #wildhorse #herd, where Blossom has other youngsters - Frost & Shasta - to play with. It could not have gone better, the #mares are just loving it.
January 13, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Midnight, Nova, Wren, Lacey & Blossom were turned out together with Priscilla’s smaller #wildhorse #herd, where Blossom has other youngsters - Frost & Shasta - to play with. It could not have gone better, the #mares are just loving it.
I feel we have enough evidence to announce we are facing the most hideous wipe out of our #wildhorses since the 1971 Wild Free-Roaming Horses & Burros Act was passed unanimously by Congress to protect them. More details soon. For background: www.skydogranch.org/stop-sale-au...
Stop the BLM's New Sale Authority Policy — Skydog Ranch & Sanctuary
Sale Authority allows the Bureau of Land Management to funnel federally protected wild horses to slaughter via middlemen. The rule applies to equines 10+ years of age, and younger animals passed over ...
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January 13, 2026 at 6:13 PM
I feel we have enough evidence to announce we are facing the most hideous wipe out of our #wildhorses since the 1971 Wild Free-Roaming Horses & Burros Act was passed unanimously by Congress to protect them. More details soon. For background: www.skydogranch.org/stop-sale-au...
Goliath was a mighty band #stallion in #SaltWellsCreek, #WY. After 26 years wild & free on the range, he was rounded up by the BLM and lost everything. We brought him to Skydog and reunited him with his #mare, Red Lady, who was pregnant with their last #foal together, Bodhi. Watch: bit.ly/3Zf2K0l
Wild Mustangs reunite at Skydog Sanctuary
Wild horses Goliath and Red Lady reunite after being separated by a BLM roundup. After being apart for six months they see each other for the first time at Skydog Sanctuary and shortly afterwards have a final foal together. This is a call to action for people to get involved in this issue and help fight for these wild horses who are being endlessly rounded up and put in holding facilities in America. Please go to www.skydogranch.org https://www.facebook.com/Skydogsanctuary/ to find out more. Skydog Twitter: https://twitter.com/skydogsanctuary Skydog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skydogsanctuary/
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January 12, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Goliath was a mighty band #stallion in #SaltWellsCreek, #WY. After 26 years wild & free on the range, he was rounded up by the BLM and lost everything. We brought him to Skydog and reunited him with his #mare, Red Lady, who was pregnant with their last #foal together, Bodhi. Watch: bit.ly/3Zf2K0l
Thousands followed Samson’s close-knit #wildhorse family on Pine Nut range, NV. A petition for their freedom after the BLM trapped them was ignored. 4 generations now live free at Skydog: 32yo Ol’ Mama, her daughter Apple, granddaughter Dumplin’, great grandson Sam and 2 of Samson’s brothers.
January 4, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Thousands followed Samson’s close-knit #wildhorse family on Pine Nut range, NV. A petition for their freedom after the BLM trapped them was ignored. 4 generations now live free at Skydog: 32yo Ol’ Mama, her daughter Apple, granddaughter Dumplin’, great grandson Sam and 2 of Samson’s brothers.
Maple, Ladybug, Firefly, and Sedona come in for breakfast. Ladybug surprised us by giving birth to Firefly, a darling #mule, who is funny and curious. His mother and aunties have raised him right, so now he leads this small band. #skydogsanctuary #mule
January 4, 2026 at 3:48 AM
Maple, Ladybug, Firefly, and Sedona come in for breakfast. Ladybug surprised us by giving birth to Firefly, a darling #mule, who is funny and curious. His mother and aunties have raised him right, so now he leads this small band. #skydogsanctuary #mule
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The #KeyBiscayneFilmFestival in Florida will screen #BlueZeus on January 29, 2026. Founder of #skydogsanctuary Clare Staples and producer Jamie Baldanza will be there to answer questions afterwards. For tickets: kbfilmfestival.org/pages/tickets
January 3, 2026 at 2:25 AM
The #KeyBiscayneFilmFestival in Florida will screen #BlueZeus on January 29, 2026. Founder of #skydogsanctuary Clare Staples and producer Jamie Baldanza will be there to answer questions afterwards. For tickets: kbfilmfestival.org/pages/tickets
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Thrilled to announce that #BlueZeus won the Audience #Award for Best Feature #Documentary at the #CulverCityFilmFest. Thank you to everyone who came to see it in LA. We are also honored to be an official selection in the #KeyBiscayneFilmFestival in Florida. #wildhorses
January 2, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Thrilled to announce that #BlueZeus won the Audience #Award for Best Feature #Documentary at the #CulverCityFilmFest. Thank you to everyone who came to see it in LA. We are also honored to be an official selection in the #KeyBiscayneFilmFestival in Florida. #wildhorses
Our 2025 Newsletter just went out. We only send it to subscribers. If you would like to receive it, go to www.skydogranch.org. A pop-up window will appear where you can enter your email address and subscribe. #skydogsanctuary #wildhorses #burros #animalrescue
January 1, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Our 2025 Newsletter just went out. We only send it to subscribers. If you would like to receive it, go to www.skydogranch.org. A pop-up window will appear where you can enter your email address and subscribe. #skydogsanctuary #wildhorses #burros #animalrescue
Mother Majesty’s ears are like reading Braille. They swivel to touch every sound and extract meaning, her other senses honed to a whole other level. Her little #foal Precious is a hero warrior, wise beyond her young age. She nuzzles into her mama, comforting and consoling.
December 25, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Mother Majesty’s ears are like reading Braille. They swivel to touch every sound and extract meaning, her other senses honed to a whole other level. Her little #foal Precious is a hero warrior, wise beyond her young age. She nuzzles into her mama, comforting and consoling.
I held my breath for this entire loading, tears streaming down my face. It was a minute of terror for this fierce, #blind #mare following her guiding #foal, but on the other side awaits a brand new, softer life with care, love and understanding. #christmaseve
December 25, 2025 at 5:26 AM
I held my breath for this entire loading, tears streaming down my face. It was a minute of terror for this fierce, #blind #mare following her guiding #foal, but on the other side awaits a brand new, softer life with care, love and understanding. #christmaseve
It’s hard to know what the coming #storm will bring, so we prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Thanks to staff & volunteers working outside in all #weather, we are absolutely prepared. All the #horses and #donkeys have rain blankets, cover, and roofs to keep them dry tonight.
December 24, 2025 at 5:19 AM
A new band of rescued #wildhorses. Noya, whom we now call Nova, was brought out of the barn to meet some other #mares: Wren, Lacey & Blossom. The introduction went beautifully and the new friends ran with delight. Lacey is protective of her #filly, Blossom, but felt no threat from Nova.
December 21, 2025 at 3:43 AM
A new band of rescued #wildhorses. Noya, whom we now call Nova, was brought out of the barn to meet some other #mares: Wren, Lacey & Blossom. The introduction went beautifully and the new friends ran with delight. Lacey is protective of her #filly, Blossom, but felt no threat from Nova.
Clare Staples discusses the deep spiritual connection she feels with #horses, the challenges of running #skydogsanctuary, and the importance of preserving #wildhorse families. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
Clare Staples of Skydog Sanctuary Found Her Purpose Protecting America's Wild Horses
Podcast Episode · Horse Person · 12/15/2025 · 1h 13m
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December 19, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Clare Staples discusses the deep spiritual connection she feels with #horses, the challenges of running #skydogsanctuary, and the importance of preserving #wildhorse families. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
Commodore & Valor are the last 2 additions to Wild Boy’s band before winter. A beautiful reunion with other #wildhorses from the #SouthSteens in #OR. Shortly after this, they were both looking around in awe, the wind in their manes. Their freedom has been restored on territory near their homeland.
December 19, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Commodore & Valor are the last 2 additions to Wild Boy’s band before winter. A beautiful reunion with other #wildhorses from the #SouthSteens in #OR. Shortly after this, they were both looking around in awe, the wind in their manes. Their freedom has been restored on territory near their homeland.
Cruiser’s #herd is beautiful and plump, ready for winter with the calories they need + fat to burn on cold, snowy nights. Most of the #mares were kill pen saves with shattered spirits. Today they are the strong, fierce #wildhorses they were born to be with pride, confidence, and dignity.
December 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Cruiser’s #herd is beautiful and plump, ready for winter with the calories they need + fat to burn on cold, snowy nights. Most of the #mares were kill pen saves with shattered spirits. Today they are the strong, fierce #wildhorses they were born to be with pride, confidence, and dignity.
Tucker was introduced to Tesoro & Hubbell. These kind, gentle #mustangs are delighted to have a youngster to mentor. So much communication between the three of them in this short video. Tucker shows his feelings in his physiology as he celebrates his new life at #skydogsanctuary. #wildhorses
December 9, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Tucker was introduced to Tesoro & Hubbell. These kind, gentle #mustangs are delighted to have a youngster to mentor. So much communication between the three of them in this short video. Tucker shows his feelings in his physiology as he celebrates his new life at #skydogsanctuary. #wildhorses
Circling back to Bruce at our new #ranch in #SantaYnez. He is rolling for joy with Beau & Mr. Parker, #mustangs and a #drafthorse. Three thrown away #seniors, now friends, bonded by their fates and #rescue. These moments make my heart explode with happiness, relief, and gratitude. #rescuedoneright
December 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Circling back to Bruce at our new #ranch in #SantaYnez. He is rolling for joy with Beau & Mr. Parker, #mustangs and a #drafthorse. Three thrown away #seniors, now friends, bonded by their fates and #rescue. These moments make my heart explode with happiness, relief, and gratitude. #rescuedoneright
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The Culver City Film Festival’s screening of #BlueZeus begins in a few minutes! #bluezeusthemovie #wildhorses #documentary #culvercityfilmfestival
December 8, 2025 at 9:58 PM
The Culver City Film Festival’s screening of #BlueZeus begins in a few minutes! #bluezeusthemovie #wildhorses #documentary #culvercityfilmfestival
A quiet arrival for lovely Joy, a #blind, very wild #Appaloosa #mare who’s honed her other senses to make her way. A surgical procedure to relieve the pain in her eyes will allow her to live a good, meaningful life with the help of a friend to guide her and we’ll be with her every step of the way.
December 7, 2025 at 1:10 PM
A quiet arrival for lovely Joy, a #blind, very wild #Appaloosa #mare who’s honed her other senses to make her way. A surgical procedure to relieve the pain in her eyes will allow her to live a good, meaningful life with the help of a friend to guide her and we’ll be with her every step of the way.