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Sophie gets an afternoon treat of apples and oats Monday afternoon from shelter Director Heather Downs and volunteer Martin Bullion. - Scott Hunter photo
Nella heads off to her new home, guided by new owner Nancy Bishop, right, and volunteer Nancy Baum. - Heather Downes photo
Nella is getting a second chance.
She's an 18-year-old broodmare that now has a new home through the Grand Coulee Animal Rescue and Sanctuary.
Nella is now enjoying a green pasture existence at a Malott location after being "rescued" from neglect and indifference. Her new owners are Dave and Nancy Bishop.
It's the third adoption of a horse where the animals have been rescued and then released to caring and loving new families, , Director Heather Downs stated.
One horse has also moved into a "sanctuary" status and will be at the Delano area rescue location for the rest of its life. That horse, about 20 years old, had been with an owner who died of cancer. It was finally rescued from severe malnutrition.
The rescue operation is on the property that houses the old Green Hut building on Spokane Boulevard in Delano.
In addition to rescuing horses and providing sanctuary, the organization offers "Equine Education," "Animal Therapy" and "Volunteer" programs.
The group also works with the "Juvenile Department of Corrections providing a good place for kids in trouble to work out their community service requirements," Downs stated.
Horses are rescued from a variety of situations and come to the Delano "ranch-style" facility for care and nurture where volunteers provide food and care.
The Grand Coulee Animal Rescue and Sanctuary right now has a hay problem. It is estimated that the program will need five tons of hay for winter feeding. The rescue operation lives off the kindness and gifts it receives, and recently was given a $300 donation.
Downs estimates that with hay, grain, worming, vet care and medications, caring for each horse costs roughly $100 per month.
In addition to hay, the operation accepts gifts of apples, carrots, grain and tack.
Persons interested can contact the rescue operation by calling (509) 631-7072 or emailing grandcouleears@gmail.com. The Grand Coulee Animal Rescue and Sanctuary has a Facebook page, and adoptable animals can be found at gcars.rescueme.org.
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