SERENGETI FOUNDATION POSITIONS AVAILABLE Full time. Part Time. Seasonal. Immediate Openings Dec. 2018 Infrastructure Team Construction. Repairs. Ranch Maintenance. Odd Jobs The Serengeti Foundation seeks full time, and part-time individuals to join our Infrastructure Team. This position will be based out of Engler Canyon Ranch Mustang Sanctuary in southeast Colorado. About Serengeti Foundation: The Serengeti […]
The Parker Project
Yesterday the world got a little bit darker. We lost a dear friend, Dr. Kerry Parker, though our friendship was younger than we would’ve liked. Dr. Parker, affectionately knowing as “P” left this world yesterday afternoon. She was the lead Veterinarian and spay & neuter master for Soul Dog Rescue. I spent many weekends volunteering […]
Jasmine, Forever in Our Hearts
With a heavy heart and tremendous respect, we solemly share the passing of Jasmine. We debated whether or not to share this story, but ultimately decided that her life and the details of her passing could serve a greater purpose. A little disclaimer: This is a long post and not everyone is going to like it. […]
Our Top 5 Questions
CURIOUS MINDS MUST KNOW Our Mustangs and philosophy can bring a lot of questions. Here are our top 5: Do you train them? We don’t. Once our mustangs arrive they are here for life, so training serves no greater purpose. They’re here to be wild, which is just the way we like them! What about […]
Rescue Is Hard
RESCUE IS HARD * Disclaimer – This post is not directed towards anyone specific, it’s been years in the making. If you have reached out to us in the past, are currently in talks with us, or if you need to connect in the future, please feel comfortable to do so! We will continue to […]
A Ghost No More
Some stories can be hard to believe, Ghost’s is one of them. We first learned of Ghost several months ago when our team at Engler Canyon Ranch was contacted to see if we could make room for a surrender. Those requests are often the hardest part of this job, as the sheer number in need […]
Restoring The Soil, Bag by Bag
The soil is alive, or at least, it should be. Healthy soil can be injured in countless ways; Toxic sprays and runoff, hardpan and erosion are common culprits. With the help of volunteers, our team at Engler Canyon Ranch is continuing the work to repair the soil and restore habitats for our wild friends. Seeing […]
Bone Dry
Well, folks, the dreaded day has come. Actually, it happened last week. Our mustang sanctuary in Disappointment Valley, CO., near the 416 Fire, has gone dry. Our caretaker has been moving the last bit of water with a portable pump, but that too will be coming to an end. We have been given permission to […]
Wildfires
It’s been a stressful June for millions of living creatures. The extreme drought that has stretched across our region coupled with dry winds and unpredictable wind gusts have created forest fires that have yet to be contained. As of this morning, the 416 fire is measured at over 22,000 acres. Twenty-two thousand acres! Our wild […]
Snow Day
When you live in Colorado, you expect snow in the winter, even in the high desert of Southwest Colorado. When you live in the high desert of the Southwest (Colorado), you crave snow in the winter. You NEED snow in the winter. That winter snow is the year’s supply of moisture, even – especially – […]