Bumble’s Baby

Imagine being starved, having bleach poured into an open wound, and a T-post driven through your leg while tangled in barbed wire. Imagine giving birth only to have your baby taken from you — and then being discarded like you were nothing. That was Bumble’s life before she came to us.

Last December, thanks to the kindness of a friend who refused to look away, Bumble survived long enough for us to reach her. Her journey from Louisiana to Randy’s Rescue Ranch wasn’t just transportation — it was her freedom ride. When she arrived, she was skin and bones, weak from neglect and carrying the physical and emotional scars of everything she had endured. And yet, even after all of that, there was still a spark in her. A softness that hadn’t been broken. She leaned into kindness. She wrapped her head around me in full-body hugs, pressing close as if she was asking us not to leave her again.

We didn’t.

And then we learned something that stopped us in our tracks — Bumble is pregnant. After starvation, after injury, after trauma that no animal should ever have to survive, she is carrying new life. This time, however, her story will be different. This time, her baby will not be taken from her. She will foal in a safe, warm barn surrounded by people who see her value and are committed to protecting her.

But rescuing Bumble was only the beginning. Caring for a pregnant mare — especially one still healing from severe neglect — requires specialized nutrition, consistent veterinary monitoring, farrier care, a secure foaling environment, and emergency preparedness. Her body is rebuilding while also supporting the growth of her baby, and that takes resources.

We are asking our community to rally around Bumble and her baby and help us provide them with the safe start they both deserve. We are hosting Bumble’s Baby Shower to help prepare for her delivery, and with a donation, you can even join in the excitement by guessing the baby’s birth date, time, and gender. Every gift helps ensure that Bumble remains healthy, supported, and protected as she prepares to welcome her foal.

Bumble survived the unimaginable. Now, together, we can make sure she thrives — and that her baby enters this world knowing only safety, warmth, and love.

Bumble's Journey