Residents at the Ranch

Charlie came to Elkdog medicine Ranch on July 13, 2025, with his two half-brothers Tommy and Valient, as an owner/rescue surrender due to their human's medical circumstances. The three of them needed groceries most of all. Tragically, we lost Tommy due to a torsion colic in February 2026. Valient was adopted by his original owner who has agreed to provide him a forever home. Charlie is a 2007 Saddlebred gelding. 

Shiloh has been at Elkdog medicine Ranch since December 6, 2023. Both Shiloh (age 13) and Jackson (age 17) were surrendered when their owner of five years needed to relocate and could not take them with her. It was with heavy hearts that we had to release Jackson on April 19, 2025, during an extended illness from which he was not recovering. Today, Shiloh is an integral member of our main herd and leads the other ladies with a fierce spirit.  

Star has been at Elkdog medicine Ranch since November 29, 2020. Sanctuary was sought for him and his bonded mare Stormy after the passing of their beloved owner of ten years, from cancer. Stormy was released on August 24, 2022, after severe rotation of the coffin bones in her front hooves was discovered during x-rays. This was the final measure of kindness that we could provide for her, for a prolonged lameness that pain medicine was no longer alleviating. Star visually grieved for months. We feared that we would lose him too, but after being treated for EPM here he is today thriving. Star's exact age is unknown but he's estimated to be in his late twenties. 

Sergeant (f.k.a. Crowley) came to Elkdog Medicine, Inc. on May 3, 2021. He was approximately 9, had been ridden extensively, and was one member of an 18 horse law enforcement seizure in Kansas.  His ground manners are superb but he has a chronic limp from what appears to be a tendon injury above his left front knee and arthritis in that knee. He will not be placed for adoption.

Missy gave birth to Rain on April 8, 2017 at the Galena facility. She will never have to worry about where she will find her next meal. Rain has become our Ambassador. She loves people and attention and has several "sweet spots." She was moved with the others to Elkdog medicine Ranch in 2017 when it was first purchased. She is definitely the Belle of the Ranch.

Gloria has been under the care of Elkdog Medicine Inc, since it's inception in 2017. She was most recently owned by the Quapaw Nation of Oklahoma, who covered all of her living expenses until September 20, 2022, when their business committee voted to officially donate her and Sonny to our program. She is the reason Elkdog Medicine Inc. exists and we are honored to protect her and support her through the remainder of her days. 

Sonny has been under the care of Elkdog Medicine Inc, since it's inception in 2017. He was most recently owned by the Quapaw Nation of Oklahoma, who covered all of his living expenses until September 20, 2022, when their business committee voted to officially donate him and Gloria to our program. He is the herd leader, in his mid twenties, a gentle giant, and a favorite of our visitors.