Hearts of Horse Haven

04/24/2026

04/22/2026

In 2013, while Executive Director at Horse Haven of Tennessee, I made requests to our state leaders to add starvation of an equine to the current bill as a chargeable offence under the animal cruelty law. We titled it Pugsley’s Bill because it was presented after the starvation case of a 15 month old c**t who died a horrible death.

Every year since I have sent this to Nashville for consideration along with over 8,000 signatures on a petition from others requesting change.

Today we were informed that the bill HB2263/SB2133, which proposed making the starvation of livestock leading to death a Class E felony, elevating it from a misdemeanor, has passed both the House and Senate and awaits Governor Lee’s signature.

Thirteen years later but finally a reality. It takes a village!

03/12/2026

Lets make PUGSLEY's law we started years ago a reality! Share and contact your representatives to pass. This has been presented to our state officals for many years to get passed. Proof of starvation is done through an necropsy.

A MOVE TO TOUGHEN PENALTIES FOR STARVING HORSES IN TENNESSEE.
Good.
There is proposed legislation in the House (HB 2263 *Martin G.) and In the Senate (SB 2133 *Haile, Campbell) that will change Starvation of a livestock animal causing its death from a misdemeanor to a Class E felony.
If you support this legislation contact your legislators and let them know you support this action.
If you don’t I would like to know why?
In the next week the House and Senate Judiciary committees will be considering this change.
SHARE.

02/23/2026

UPDATED 2/24/26 - All are now listed

First batch of collector eggs are now posted.

Welcome to our "Hayloft Home Store" 🛍️Items offered have been donated by caring supporters.Shipping will be offered at an additional fee.Every purchase you make directly supports our "Saving Grace - Ms. Patty" program. Browse our selection and find the perfect items for you.By shopping with us,...

02/21/2026

A gracious supporter has donated the following collections of designer eggs to help us raise funds for our programs. We will be posting them individually on our site over the next week. If you know of anyone that may collect them please send them our way.

01/29/2026

01/28/2026

Why are donkeys more prone to hypothermia and frostbite than horses? Donkeys have thick fur coats with no oil. When a donkey gets wet, the fur does not dry quickly; it holds the moisture like a sponge.

Please provide shelter with thick bedding, warm, clean water, salt, and a slow feeder. The Hay Pillow, Inc. tested quality hay (10% or lower in sugar and protein). In wicked weather with winds, the donkey needs a shelter with the door closed at night, possibly a heater above, and hay mash (standlee pellets) made into a warm mash.

Read the blog post in the comments. https://blog.donkeywhisperer.com/senior-donkeys-need-extra-help/

01/01/2026

Tomorrow is a fresh start, a brand new chapter… and if we’re doing this right, it should absolutely include horses on every page. 💛🐴
Here’s to more barn time, fewer worries, and a whole lot of happy hoofbeats in 2026!

12/26/2025

Cisco says thanks to all those who helped with his Christmas dinner. He’ll now have plenty to keep his furnace running as temps get ready to drop.

12/25/2025

12/23/2025

Today we had the honor to help not only a horse but his owner. "C" is the only transportation his owner has. His owner is a veteran of the Gulf War and living on a limited income. "C" and his owner are best friends. Through our Saving Grace program we were able to help with their current need which was the need of hay. It was through our donors continued support that we are able to help those in real need. During this holiday season, and as the year comes to an end, we hope you find us a worthy organization to show your finacial support to. Every dollar raised allows us to be there when the call comes. Thank you! Merry Christmas to all.