On Golden Rescue

10/29/2026

This is what peace looks like.

Two horses resting in the shade, without a worry in the world. No expectations. No demands. No need to be anything other than exactly who they are.

At On Golden Rescue, we believe every animal deserves the chance to spend their golden years feeling safe, comfortable, and loved.

And sometimes, the most beautiful moments are the quietest ones. Just a little sunshine, a shady spot, and the peace of knowing they're home. 💛

10/24/2026

What’s in a name? For On Golden Rescue, it’s a story of love, compassion, and second chances.

The name On Golden Rescue was born from a simple but meaningful vision: giving older animals a place to spend their golden years surrounded by love, comfort, and kindness. It also carries a personal touch, inspired in part by On Golden Pond, a favorite movie of Executive Director Larry Boxman’s wife, Gayle, who plays an important role in bringing the sanctuary’s mission to life.

For us, the golden years aren’t simply about growing older. They’re about slowing down, feeling safe, being loved, and enjoying all the little things that make life beautiful.

Every animal who finds their way to our sanctuary has a unique story. Some have known hardship, others have lost the homes they’ve always known. But here, they all share one thing in common: the promise of a peaceful, loving place to spend the rest of their days.

Whether those days turn into months or years, our hope is to make every single one count. Because every animal deserves to know love, comfort, and kindness, right up until the very end. That’s the heart behind our name. And it’s the heart of everything we do.

Have you ever loved a senior animal? We’d love to hear what made their golden years so special. 💛

10/18/2026

We just love a happy ending! Congratulations to sweet Liv and Avery on finding their beautiful forever home in Spokane, Washington! Wishing these two girls a lifetime of love and happiness! ❤️🫏

There’s nothing we love more than seeing our rescued donkeys find their happily ever after! ❤️🫏

Our sweet girls, Liv and Avery, have officially settled into their beautiful new forever home in Spokane, Washington. Seeing these two together, surrounded by love and with a wonderful new chapter ahead of them, makes our hearts so happy. Every adoption is a reminder of why we do what we do. These girls now have a lifetime of love, care, and companionship to look forward to, and we couldn’t be more grateful to the family who opened their hearts and home to them.

Happy trails, Liv and Avery!

10/17/2026

Some might call him spoiled. Jethro prefers the term "well cared for." 😂❤️ 🫏

When your days are filled with love, attention, and regular meals from your favorite humans, you develop certain expectations. And apparently, breakfast should be served the SECOND you decide you're hungry. 😂

10/13/2026

Sometimes, a little time with an animal can make a big difference. 🐴❤️

A new study from UC Davis found that spending just three minutes with miniature horses and donkeys helped improve teens’ moods, reducing feelings of sadness, loneliness, and nervousness. Even more interesting? Teens who recognized and responded to the animals’ body language experienced greater emotional benefits. It’s a beautiful reminder that these connections go both ways.

At On Golden Rescue, we see firsthand how special the bond between humans and animals can be. While our mission is to provide rescued animals with the love, care, and peaceful retirement they deserve, they have a pretty amazing way of giving something back to us, too.

Just ask Buckaroo, who recently shared a sweet moment with a teenage visitor! Sometimes, the smallest moments make the biggest difference.

Looking for a little quality animal time with your teen? Come meet our minis and other rescued residents! Schedule a tour and experience the special connection between humans and animals for yourself.

🌐 https://ongoldenrescue.org

🔗 Read more about the UC Davis study:
https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/just-three-minutes-miniature-horses-and-donkeys-improved-teens-mood

10/02/2026

Big ears, big personalities, and so much love to give. Learn more about adoption below!

10/01/2026

Meet Willie ❤️🫏 Those ears. That face. That little tuft of hair. We’re pretty sure he knows exactly how adorable he is.

Willie is a 13-year-old mini donkey who came to On Golden Rescue with three of his longtime companions Dexter, Sabu and Pippin. When they needed a new home, keeping this bonded group together was important. Taking in four new residents at once isn’t something that happens often, but our team took the time to plan, prepare and make sure there was room for all four.
When Willie arrived, he was in rough shape and in need of veterinary and farrier care. After some much-needed TLC and time to settle into his new forever home, we’re happy to say this sweet little guy is thriving.

Safe, healthy, surrounded by friends, and looking pretty darn handsome while doing it. Life is looking good for Willie. 🫏❤️

To learn more about Willie, meet the other animals who call On Golden Rescue home, and find out how you can help support their care, visit us at https://ongoldenrescue.org

04/26/2026

OGR had quite the day giving a tour to 21 students from Jewel School. Nothing like watching young minds light up when they meet our residents and learn what sanctuary life is all about!

04/21/2026

Three bonded souls. One rare chance to keep them together.
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