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The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign:

We’re back in your inbox with another heartwarming rescue story. This time we bring you the story of Roxy the “spicy tater tot,” a spirited Virginia Range foal whose sheer determination and will to survive are an inspiration to us all! But first, could you please chip in to help refuel our Foal Rescue Fund? We’ve set the ambitious goal of raising $20,000 to ensure we are able to support foal rescues on the Virginia Range.

A few weeks ago, an observer on the Virginia Range in Nevada noticed a young foal being treated strangely by her band of wild horses. The observer noted that some of the horses showed interest — sniffing her curiously — while others were actively attempting to push her away. Our range partner, Wild Horse Connection (WHC), dispatched a rescue team to monitor the foal and assess the situation.

The rescue team confirmed the foal was likely caught in a mixup and separated from her family. So they spent hours searching the area for other bands trying to locate the foal’s mother, but as time passed, the foal grew more and more lethargic. Time was running out.

As a last resort, the rescue team brought the foal to the veterinarian hospital. The name “Roxy” stuck almost immediately. Roxy was treated for severe dehydration. She needed two plasma infusions and constant monitoring.

Lethargic or not, Roxy is a fighter! Volunteers got such a kick out of her spicy attitude that she earned the affectionate nickname “spicy tater tot.”

When she was released to WHC’s foal nursery, a long-time WHC volunteer on duty instantly fell in love and filled out adoption papers on the spot. Roxy was taken home to her new acreage that very afternoon, where she continues to be cared for and live her best life alongside her new family of horses and minis.

Your support has made it possible for us to help offset veterinarian bills for rescued horses and foals like Roxy. Our rescue work would not be possible without generous support from advocates like you. 

With your help, we can reach our $20,000 goal and ensure that we have the funds to help offset the cost of rescuing Virginia Range foals and support their lifesaving veterinary care.  Will you make a contribution toward our $20,000 goal today?

With gratitude,

American Wild Horse Conservation