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New arrivals at Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue

Kasandra (Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue) (Copyright by WSLS - All rights reserved)

ROANOKE (WSLS 10) - Meet Kasandra! She is 7-years-old and a Franklin County Animal Control owner assisted release case.

Officials say Kasandra and her friend Kast were wandering the streets of Franklin County in search of food.

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She is a Quarter Horse and was previously a barrel racer before her arrival to the Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue.

Kast (RVHR)

Meet Kast, Kasandra's partner in crime. Members say Kast is a gelding who is 17-years-old. Kast is also a Quarter Horse, and previously was a barrel racer as well. He is about 100 pounds under weight.

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Meet Christmas! Christmas was also a Franklin County assisted owner release. Like Kast and Kasandra, Christmas was wandering around looking for something to eat. Memebers say Christmas is a 12-year-old miniature pony gelding with the sweetest personality.

Once again, RVHR is in need of supplies for these three new horses.

The horses are in need of Sentinel Senior and or Sentinel LS feed, which can be purchased at Tractor Supply in Rocky Mount. You can also speak with Trina at 540-334-1109 to help with your donation or from Doc's Feeds Salem Va at 540-380-3433.

In addition to feeds, members say they're in need of Corn Oil, which is added to the horse's diet to help put on weight.

Members say monetary donations are always welcome through online donation partners Givedirect, JustGive and Paypal.


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