Meet Kit Kat and Milky Way! We are a mother-daughter duo who found ourselves surrendered to Longmeadow Rescue Ranch in May 2024 when our owner could no longer care for us. We...

Mary Lou Spellmeyer had been away from the St. Louis area for 20 years and felt disconnected upon moving back. She played tennis and went to lunch with old friends but found...

On Nov. 20, the Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) carried out an emergency rescue of additional six horses from a private barn in Hazelwood, Missouri. The ACT visited...

Have you ever wanted a horse or farm animal of your very own, but one wouldn’t fit in your living room? Sponsor a Barn Buddy from Longmeadow and surprise your loved one...

On Sept. 30, we took in two adult female alpacas from Southeast Llama Rescue. We were in for a big surprise when one of the alpacas gave birth only a few hours...

On Oct. 17, the Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) carried out an emergency rescue of 9 horses from a private barn in Hazelwood, Missouri. The horses are in...

Meet Lauren Curtis, a longtime volunteer at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch! Lauren first found out about the ranch when she sponsored a Barn Buddy for her mom for Mother’s Day. She and her...

Leche and Encanto came to Longmeadow this year when their previous owners could no longer care for them. Although devastated, they knew Longmeadow would find a home for the donkeys they had...

Longmeadow’s Spring 2024 Wagon Days events — March 23, May 11 and June 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — allow children and adults to enjoy an up-close look at rescued...

Riddle is a symbol of resilience and transformation. When Riddle arrived at Longmeadow, it was questionable if he would survive the neglect and abuse he had suffered. The Arabian/Quarter horse mix was...

In September, members from Purina Feed Greatness, Budweiser, and A Home For Every Horse teamed up and came to Longmeadow for a day of volunteering! Over 100 employees from these three organizations...

May is National Adopt a Horse Month – a time to recognize the importance of providing homes to horses in need, encouraging others to consider adopting from a horse rescue, and celebrating...

On May 11, 2023, the Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force conducted a rescue of four starving horses from the rural property of a neglectful owner in Fair Grove, Mo....

Save the date for our exciting 2023 events!...

Our team brought the horses to Longmeadow Rescue Ranch, where they are receiving the nutrition they require to gain weight and the veterinary care they so desperately need to begin to heal....

Longmeadow Rescue Ranch will be closed to the public on Saturday, Dec. 24 and Saturday, Dec. 31 for the Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve holidays, respectively....

Permanent Longmeadow resident Cruiser celebrated his first birthday on Aug. 16, 2022, surrounded by Longmeadow and Humane Society of Missouri staff and volunteers, along with his friend Twister....

On July 19, the Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force traveled to Jasper County to pick up two horses that were being surrendered by their owner....

Longmeadow’s next Wagon Days events are coming up this fall!...

It is hard to believe, but this joyous occasion began as a tragedy. In October of 2020, Longmeadow Rescue Ranch arrived on the scene of a terrible trailer truck accident on I-44....

Looking for the perfect gift for your Valentine? A Barn Buddy Sponsorship is a unique way to show a loved one how much you care! Starting at $50, your gift includes an...

Longmeadow Rescue Ranch welcomed a new member on May 13th as Waffle, a miniature horse from a neglectful home, gave birth to a healthy filly. Waffle went into labor late Wednesday evening...

Beginning Friday, July 16th, we will be open to the public on every Friday from Noon to 3 p.m. and every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. No reservations will be...

In the evening of October 18, 2020, Longmeadow Rescue Ranch, in cooperation with MERS Large Animal Rescue and Franklin County law enforcement arrived on the scene of a terrible trailer truck accident...

The health and safety of our pets, staff, volunteers, and customers always our top priority. We are thrilled to be open to the public once again, and ask that you please review...

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Work with Longmeadow Rescue Ranch horses and improve your natural horsemanship techniques! We are offering FUN and educational groundwork lessons at Longmeadow, and we hope you will join us! 2021 DATES April...

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