PorkChop came to IRES in December of 2023 as a 6 month old. He had overgrown feet, an underbite, terrible pyoderma and he was underweight.

PorkChop is the silliest boy and a forever member here at the sanctuary!

 “Penny” came to IRES with Molly in September of 2024. Penny is the sweetest old lady, she is around 28 years old! She has PPID and dental issues. She requires a special diet as well as medication to help keep her healthy.

Penny is a forever member here at the sanctuary!

Cowboy came to retire at IRES in March of 2024.  Meaghan has known him since he was 4, he is now 21! Cowboy enjoys going for trail rides and hanging out with the minis! Cowboy has PPID and requires a special diet as well as medications.

Cowboy is a forever member here at the sanctuary!

Nico came to IRES in December of 2024. He is still settling in to the sanctuary, and we are in the process of diagnostics. He has a spunky attitude and makes us laugh everyday!

Stay tuned for more information on Nico!

Jack came to IRES in October of 2024, he is a 20 year old QH. Jack was extremely emaciated when he arrived. Since arrival he has gained over 300lbs! Jack is the most outgoing loving boy, we are so excited to watch him come out of his shell!

Jack is a forever member here at the sanctuary!

Binx came to IRES in December of 2023 as a 3 year old. Binx was extremely skittish, scared of everyone and everything. After some suspicion we ran some blood work we found out she was was in foal! Tillie is her 2024 Foal and Betty is her 2023 foal.

Binx is a forever member here at the sanctuary!

Tillie was born here at IRES on August 14th, 2024! She definitely keeps us on our toes with her spicy personality.

Tillie is a forever member here at the sanctuary!

Betty came to IRES in December of 2023 as a 6 month old . She was absolutely terrified of us and life in general. But once she figured out we were the treat humans that changed quickly! It takes her a minute to trust people but once she does she’s your best friend!

Betty is a forever member here at the sanctuary!

Carl came to IRES in June of 2024! From the beginning he had slight lameness. After further diagnostics, it was decided the best course of action was to amputate part of his claw. Carl is currently in the rehabilitation process post amputation. He is the absolute personality of the sanctuary!

Carl is currently a forever member here at the sanctuary. Pending Rehabilitation!

Wilma was found roaming the streets in a local town! The local PD picked her up and transferred her to a local shelter! Her owners never showed up for her and she was transferred to an amazing sanctuary in Ely! Miss. Piggy was looking for a friend and we were excited to welcome Wilma to IRES in November of 2024.

Wilma is a forever member here at the sanctuary!

Molly came to IRES with Penelope in September of 2024. Molly had significant knee arthritis and was overweight. While we were able to help her lose weight, we were unable to manage her pain. In the short time that we got to spend with Molly she brought us so much joy, love and so many laughs!

We are so happy that we were able to give her a couple pain free months. Molly was laid to rest peacefully and pain free.