In Memoriam: Press Exclusive

May 6, 1996 – December 16, 2024 Eulogy by Susan Wagner Press Exclusive, or “Press” as we affectionately called her, was a fighter, a survivor, and one of the most remarkable equines I have ever…

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In Memoriam: Dallas

April 7, 1989 – July 15, 2024 Eulogy by Susan Wagner It seems that there was never a time when Dallas was not in my life. I founded Equine Advocates 28 years ago and Dallas…

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In Memoriam: Lisa

1986 – April 14, 2024 Eulogy by Susan Wagner Lisa was our oldest equine at the sanctuary. In fact, she was our oldest equine ever. We rescued Lisa on October 18, 2006, along with six…

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In Memoriam: Zack

2000 – January 9, 2023 Eulogy by Susan Wagner A big horse has just left a giant gap in the hearts of all of us at Equine Advocates. Zack was large on so many levels,…

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In Memoriam: Queen

1993 - March 1, 2022 Eulogy by Susan Wagner It is with great sadness to report the passing of our Clydesdale mare Queen, one of the nicest and kindest equines we have ever known. She…

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In Memoriam: Charlotte

April 21, 2004 – September 9, 2021 Eulogy by Susan Wagner Charlotte, a beloved Pygmy Goat who was part of our family here at Equine Advocates, passed away on Thursday night. She was 17 years…

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In Memoriam: Josephine

Eulogy by Susan WagnerOur beautiful girl Josephine has sadly passed away after spending many years with us at the sanctuary. She was 31 years old.Josephine was a Standardbred mare who had been an Amish buggy…

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In Memoriam: Austin

May 14, 2005 – January 9, 2020Tribute by Susan WagnerIt is with great sadness and a very heavy heart that I inform all of you of the passing of our beloved Standardbred gelding Austin on…

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In Loving Memory of Hank the Tank

1983 (Est.) – November 11, 2016by Susan Wagner, Equine Advocates PresidentI lost a big piece of my heart on Friday, when one of our beloved mules, Hank the Tank, passed away. We never knew exactly…

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In Memoriam: Joan Axelson

Written by Susan Wagner, President & Founder of Equine Advocates.When my sister, Karen, and I were first contacted by Joan Axelson back in 2004, she said she wanted to become a supporter of Equine Advocates…

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In Loving Memory of Ladybelle

by Susan Wagner, President & Founder of Equine Advocates.The Grande Dame of Equine Advocates has PassedFriday, February 13, 2015, will be remembered both as a very sad day but also as a day of reflection…

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In Loving Memory of Max Weintraub

Max was a great friend to Equine Advocates, and we are so saddened by his passing. He loved horses and cared deeply about their well-being. He was a sponsor of our beautiful Dolly, a rescued…

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In Loving Memory of Jilly

Jilly, a Mule, passed away on April 6, 2014. She was one of the sweetest, gentlest equines we ever rescued.In 1999, Susan Wagner went to a special Mule Sale at the New Holland slaughter auction…

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In Loving Memory of Jeremy

Jeremy, a Quarter Horse, passed away on February 21, 2014. He was in his late twenties.Jeremy was one of two severely emaciated and neglected horses that came to the sanctuary after they were seized by…

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In Loving Memory of Mariclare Haggarty

Mariclare Haggarty, a dear friend of Equine Advocates, passed away at the age of 58 on April 9, 2013. For the past 22 years, Clare worked for the National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS), an organization devoted…

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In Loving Memory of Cabbage

Cabbage, a Pony, sadly passed away on March 26, 2013. She was in her mid-twenties.Cabbage was on her way to slaughter when she was rescued by Equine Advocates in 2001, along with two Belgian Draft…

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In Loving Memory of Pat

Pat was a Miniature Donkey who sadly passed away on January 29, 2013.Equine Advocates rescued Pat on October 18, 2006, from an animal auction when a New York animal park closed. Her feet were in…

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