Our Equines
Only through education and awareness can we all improve the quality of life for all equines. Cruelty and neglect should never be acceptable options. Here you can see all of our amazing Equines...
Anstar
Breed: Thoroughbred Age: 19
Rescued: 2008 - Injured ex-racehorse
ANSTAR, born and raised in Great Britain, had his multi-thousand dollar racing career ended because of a broken seismoid. He arrived at Heaven Can Wait after a year long wait. Read More »
Blossom - Adopted!
Breed: Miniature Donkey Age: 17
Rescued: 2007 - Financial
BLOSSOM had been bought and sold 4 times in less than a year. Not because there is anything wrong with her; she just ended up at the wrong places at the wrong times. Read More »
Beatrice - Adopted!
Breed: Miniature Donkey Age: 20+
Rescued: 2008 - Neglect
All one has to do is to look at her “before†picture to understand why she is here at HCW. Read More »
Carter - Adopted!
Breed: Paint Age: 10
Rescued: 2004 - Severe orthopedic problems
One of the very first rescues taken into the Sanctuary when he was only 7 months old, Carter, named for his surgeon, and also known as "Lil Man," Read More »
Frankie
Breed: Warmblood Age: 28
Frankie was once a dressage show horse who became “too old†to perform any longer. Read More »
Gryphon
Breed: Thoroughbred Age: 15
Rescued: 2007 - Injured ex-jumper
GRYPHON, a 7-year old Thoroughbred, had a bone chip removed from his hock. Read More »
Kahlua - Adopted!
Breed: Arab X Age: 12
Rescued: 2011 - Neglect
Kahlua was rescued with 2 other horses that were both older and skinnier, but all 3 needed their feet done and veterinarian care. Read More »
Lady - Adopted!
Breed: Shetland Age: early teens
Rescued: 2011 - Financial
Lady and Tramp, named by my great niece, were two among 11 that were rescued due to the former owner’s financial hardship. Read More »
Tramp
Breed: Shetland Age: early teens
Rescued: 2011 - Financial
Lady and Tramp, named by my great niece, were two among 11 that were rescued due to the former owner’s financial hardship. Read More »
Legend
Breed: Thoroughbred Age: mid to late 20’s
Rescued: 2011 - Disability and illness of owner
Along with Snickers, they were much loved by their elderly owners, but illness and disability made it impossible for the humans to give them the daily care they needed. Read More »
Ortega
Breed: Miniature Horse Age: early teens
Rescued: 2008 - Financial
Ortega is the son of Chili. Mother and Son could not be separated and needed a new home. Read More »
Pair-O-Docs
Breed: Thoroughbred Age: 25
Rescued: 2004 - Injured ex-racehorse
PAIR O DOCS is a grandson of the legendary champion SECRETARIAT. He ran and lost 3 races before his race track career was ended. Read More »
Singer
Breed: Saddlebred X Age: mid to late 20’s
Rescued: 2009 - Neglect
SINGER, in his 20's, was surrendered to San Luis Obispo County Animal Services after an officer responded to a complaint of 2 underweight and neglected horses. Read More »
Snickers
Breed: Pony Age: early teens
Rescued: 2011 - Laminitis
Snickers is receiving successful treatment for a serious case of founder (laminitis – painful inflammation and tissue breakdown in the hoof). Read More »
Star
Breed: Arabian Age: late 20's
Rescued: 2008 - Financial-too many horses
Star, an Arabian in his mid-20’s, was originally rescued by Heaven Can Wait in August of 2008 because he was the old man in a group of too many horses. Read More »
Summer
Breed: Thoroughbred Age: 24
Rescued: 2005 - Starved through neglect
Summer was found starving in a cramped, garbage ridden backyard in Simi Valley, CA. Read More »
Sunny
Breed: Thoroughbred Age: 16
Rescued: 2004
SUNNY, a Thoroughbred and a daughter of The Wicked North, was bred to race but came up lame during training for the track. Read More »
Tumbleweed - Adopted!
Breed: Miniature Donkey Age: 21
Rescued: 2007 - Neglect
On January 5, 2007, I went to visit a Miniature Donkey who needed a home because the owner was moving out-of-state and could not take Tumbleweed with her. Read More »
Chief Trader
Breed: Thoroughbred Age: 13
Rescued: 2013 - An ex-racehorse being offered on Craig’s List
He was on Craig’s List being offered as a horse that could be ridden. A friend of Heaven Can Wait went to look at him and realized he was not meant to be ridden at all. Read More »
Velvet
Breed: Mammoth donkey Age: 15
Rescued: 2007 - No longer wanted
Velvet came to Heaven Can Wait in 2007 with her best friend Lucy who sadly passed in 2014. Read More »
Flying Trillia (aka Bailey)
Breed: Thoroughbred Age: 13
Rescued: 2015 - Abandoned
She was at a boarding facility in Northern California and was being used as a broodmare. After not receiving board for 3 months and with proper legal notification, the owner of the boarding facility was going to send her to auction. Read More »
Northwest Wine (aka Winnie)
Breed: Thoroughbred Age: 12
Rescued: 2015 - Ex-racehorse
Raced mostly in nondescript claiming races both in northern California and Washington. Total Earnings: $36,404 Read More »