The Animal Rescue Changing the Perception of One of Texas' Most Misunderstood Inhabitants
"Donkeys saved my life.” It is not a sentence you hear often, but for Marjorie Farabee, it’s the truth. Coming out of a prolonged illness, Farabee began working with donkeys in 2006 and was amazed by the empathy and intelligence of the animals, which had an extremely calming effect on her.
Marjorie joined TMR Rescue, Inc. to protect these remarkably adaptable equines (donkeys, horses, mules, wild mustangs and burros), registering TMR Rescue, Inc. 501(c)3 as a non-profit rescue in 2014.
When most people think of animal rescues, they imagine a space mainly dedicated to protecting and rehabilitating cats and dogs. In fact, rescues exist for many animals. Donkeys are used as guard animals for cattle especially during calving, and as companions for horses. However, donkeys and horses are often neglected and/or abused.
In the case of donkeys and horses, the need for rescue is especially critical. This is due to a combination of misconceptions held by many people about donkeys in general, and the nature of the donkeys’ place in modern society. The cliche understanding of donkeys is that they are dumb, stubborn animals. Farabee, who has worked with and researched donkeys and advocates for the misunderstood equine, disputes this erroneous assessment.
Donkeys possess logic and strong self-preservation instinct. These are signs of a donkeys’ intelligence and their natural inclination to bond with humans.
Located outside of Houston in Plantersville, TMR Rescue (also known as Texas Miracle Ranch), is a dedicated rescue for donkeys, horses, mules, wild mustangs and burros. Texas Miracle Ranch is dedicated to providing a place for these important, beautiful creatures to thrive in an environment as close to the wild as possible. Texas Miracle Ranch’s mission is to protect vulnerable donkeys and horses that need a safe place to recover from abuse and neglect.
The abuse and neglect of donkeys and horses happen for a variety of reasons.
Some are the victim of abusive owners. Others are abandoned or left for dead when their owners no longer want or can afford them.
Texas Miracle Ranch accepts donkeys and horses in any condition into their rescue and has rescued equines from coast to coast. Says Kyle Larson, who started working with Texas Miracle Ranch just over a year ago, “This rescue is willing to do the work that others are not.” Texas Miracle Ranch has saved over 120 animals from slaughter and rehomed 280 animals. All this hard work comes at a cost. As a nonprofit, Texas Miracle Ranch relies on donations from people like you to cover annual operating expenses of $897,917 including:
• Feed, Hay and Alfalfa
• Veterinary Care
• Animal Upkeep
Texas Miracle Ranch is currently home to over 420 donkeys, horses, mules, wild mustangs and burros that have been rescued over the years. Please donate to Texas Miracle Ranch to help us continue the rescue, care and rehoming of equines.