Make some hay for horse rescues with a “Joey’s Home Sundae” at Mojave Freeze 9/14 – 9/28

For Joey’s Home, rescuing an animal can begin with something as simple as letting people know there is somewhere to turn.

Tanya Burns, a committed volunteer who handles operations and finance for the nonprofit, says people sometimes find themselves unable to feed or care for a horse or donkey they love. Surrendering that animal can be an emotional decision.

“Our message is just to inform the community that Joey’s Home is here and is a place where you can retire your horse if you can’t take care of them—or a donkey, for that matter. No judgment, no questions asked.”

Joey’s Home is also looking beyond rescue. The organization hopes to develop programs that connect the community with the animals. One program called Heal Your Heart would invite veterans to spend time with the horses. 

Tanya says something special happens in the relationship between a horse and a person.

“There’s something about a horse when they begin to trust you, sits there and settles and breathes softly…it just allows you to regulate your own body and bring you to a safer, quieter, calmer state.”

And then there’s Neon.

Neon is a 22-year-old miniature horse who will be representing Joey’s Home at the kickoff of a two-week fundraiser at Mojave Freeze.

Come meet Neon at the kickoff on Monday, September 14, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Mojave Freeze, 57533 29 Palms Hwy, in Yucca Valley. Mojave Freeze will offer a special Joey’s Home Sundae, with two dollars from every sundae sold going directly to the rescue.

For Tanya, Joey’s Home is ultimately about second chances—for the animals, and sometimes for the people who spend time with them.

“It’s not only about healing the horses, but it’s also about healing your own heart and communing with animals and understanding how precious these animals are and how they deserve to be treated with respect.”

For more information about the rescue and volunteer opportunities, visit https://www.joeyshomeanimalrescue.com/