Shyann and Cowboy have found their forever home together with Beverlee! We could not be happier for them! Humane Officers brought Cowboy and Shyann to the HSVC during separate abuse and neglect cases. Shyann, a 25-year-old miniature horse, arrived in mid-December with severely overgrown hooves and in need of immediate care. Cowboy, a 25-year-old pony, arrived in mid-August with several other animals also in need of immediate vet care. Thanks to Dr. April Armstrong, Farrier Stacy Hyatt, and our dedicated shelter staff, both Shyann and Cowboy were able to make a full recovery and find their happily ever after with Beverlee!

Above: Photos of Shyann when she first arrived at the shelter.

Humane Officers brought Cowboy and Shyann to the HSVC during separate abuse and neglect cases. Shyann, a 25-year-old miniature horse, arrived in mid-December with severely overgrown hooves and in need of immediate care. Cowboy, a 25-year-old pony, arrived in mid-August with several other animals also in need of immediate vet care. Thanks to Dr. April Armstrong, Farrier Stacy Hyatt, and our dedicated shelter staff, both Shyann and Cowboy were able to make a full recovery and find their happily ever after with Beverlee!

On Friday, September 30th, HSVC received a call from long-time supporter and animal advocate Beverlee McGrath inquiring about Shyann and Cowboy. After hearing their story, Beverlee quickly decided she wanted to make the two petite horses a part of her family along with Pepe the sheep. HSVC Equine Specialist Christina Malleck and Senior Humane Officer King arranged to transport the miniature horses to Beverlee’s farm on Saturday, October 1st.

Above: Two of the goats Beverlee took in, now full grown.

In 2017, Beverlee adopted four nursing baby Nubian goats from our shelter. She hand-reared them in her kitchen until they were strong enough to move outside. Our staff got to see the now adult goats when they transported Shyann, Cowboy, and Pepe to their new home. According to Officer King, each goat is happy, healthy, and enjoying a wonderful outside enclosure with their very own treehouse. Thank you for taking such good care of our HSVC alums, Beverlee!

Beverlee also runs a kids program, Crops and Critters, from her home where kids can visit her ranch and learn about farm animals and agriculture in Ventura County. We're so grateful to have community members like Beverlee supporting our shelter and being a friend to the animals!