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Rancho Relaxo We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit rescue in NJ. Our sole mission is to help every animal we possibly can. We will not stop until their voices are heard.
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Mr. Handsome update!!!
10/12/2026

Mr. Handsome update!!!

A quick Mr. Handsome update because I did a candid photoshoot with him last week and I just had to share some of the res...
10/12/2026

A quick Mr. Handsome update because I did a candid photoshoot with him last week and I just had to share some of the results of me snapping away. Thank you all for being here!!! I know we have been quiet — and that’s because we are BUSY. Please forgive me for not posting as much. It has been nonstop here at Rancho Relaxo and with a smaller team than we are used to. This means Len and I are putting in so many more physical hours for the animals. Usually I have some time to sit down and write our thoughtful captions and edit longer videos. We have also had some medical cases arise (which I will update you all on soon) and these particular animals require more monitoring/care/medication and more. 💜 Love you all!!!!

10/07/2026

“Today marks one year since I saw you. it would be silly to try to put into words the complex string of emotions I have felt today, or realistically, most of this year. the little things that people say they miss when they lose someone close are things I have been mourning for years already. it’s been years since she could answer the phone, visit her animal friends at the farm or enjoy some weird culinary concoction I made. Those feelings of wanting to share things, however, do not fade. whenever we were able to facetime, she was always ripe with questions about which animal needed more help, how her buddy Shrimp was doing, or laughing at what stupid thing I did to give myself a fresh injury. there has been so much this year I wish I could share with her, and I almost forget she’s gone until that moment when it sets in, like a reopening of a wound I didn’t think I still had. If I could pierce the veil and ask her one more question, it would probably be “are you proud of me?” I have tried, frequently unsuccessfully, to lead by her example, to treat everyone with kindness, compassion and always a helping hand. and now here, at the door of the new medical barn, Sharon will forever be a part of Rancho Relaxo and we, as stewards of her legacy, will always remember that her determination and kindness despite the circumstances of her condition will forever inspire us. - Len”

Today, we planted a tree in honor of Sharon in front of the medical barn that is being renovated in her honor. 💜

We still have so many supplies that we need to fill this barn. If you would like to purchase something off of the list, click here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2ZOKCWUMRV8AG?ref_=wl_share

Thank you all so much for the love and support. We think Sharon would have absolutely loved this dedication in her name.

09/20/2026

I can always count on Dot to make me laugh. And while watching her beg for treats in her own silly way, it reminds me why I originally started a sanctuary for animals in need. Rancho Relaxo provides a safe space where rescued residents can finally let their guards down. There is nothing more beautiful than watching a once abused/neglected/terrified animal realize they are no longer viewed as a something … but a someone instead. Once they settle into that peace, their true personalities completely shine through. Clearly. 💜😭👅

I can always count on Dot to make me laugh. And while watching her beg for treats in her own silly way, it reminds me wh...
09/20/2026

I can always count on Dot to make me laugh. And while watching her beg for treats in her own silly way, it reminds me why I originally started a sanctuary for animals in need. Rancho Relaxo provides a safe space where rescued residents can finally let their guards down. There is nothing more beautiful than watching a once abused/neglected/terrified animal realize they are no longer viewed as a something … but a someone instead. Once they settle into that peace, their true personalities completely shine through. Clearly. 💜😭👅

09/16/2026

This week, I was watching the baby elephants emerge from an adventure in the tall grass and I was transported back to when the brothers tasted their very first PB&J sammies. I had to share with all of you. Topsy, Tube Sock and Wimp had a rough start in life (especially Wimpy) — but they fought. They fought so hard to be here and I could not be more proud of them! This is what sanctuary can do for animals who are in desperate need of saving. They can live. They can thrive. 😭💜 The quieter I am on social media, the busier it is here at the sanctuary. I promise, at some point, I will post more frequently on all platforms again! We have just been drowning in work (property projects, intense medical care for some of our residents, lack of help so we are forced to do more, emergencies, vet visits, general farm chores, etc.)! Actually, this is the busiest we have EVER been since starting the sanctuary nearly 15 years ago. Please forgive me and PLEASE continue to support our life-saving mission — as we couldn’t do this work without you all.

This week, I was watching the baby elephants emerge from an adventure in the tall grass and I was transported back to wh...
09/16/2026

This week, I was watching the baby elephants emerge from an adventure in the tall grass and I was transported back to when the brothers tasted their very first PB&J sammies. I had to share with all of you. Topsy, Tube Sock and Wimp had a rough start in life (especially Wimpy) — but they fought. They fought so hard to be here and I could not be more proud of them! This is what sanctuary can do for animals who are in desperate need of saving. They can live. They can thrive. 😭💜 The quieter I am on social media, the busier it is here at the sanctuary. I promise, at some point, I will post more frequently on all platforms again! We have just been drowning in work (property projects, intense medical care for some of our residents, lack of help so we are forced to do more, emergencies, vet visits, general farm chores, etc.)! Actually, this is the busiest we have EVER been since starting the sanctuary nearly 15 years ago. Please forgive me and PLEASE continue to support our life-saving mission — as we couldn’t do this work without you all.

Under a video of Mr. Handsome, I noticed some negativity in the comment section. One person was insinuating people shoul...
08/25/2026

Under a video of Mr. Handsome, I noticed some negativity in the comment section. One person was insinuating people should not donate to our nonprofit because we are trying to tell the world that Mr. Handsome is a horse — when in actuality, he is clearly a mule. And the other person was just saying if he is a horse, he is ugly. I will never understand people like this. I did take this opportunity to take some videos of Mr. Handsome munching his hay to share with you all and make a fundraiser in the bullies’ names. Maybe we can raise some funds for the animals in their honor! All donations are tax deductible! PYPL [email protected] / VNMO boochaces 💜💜💜 That being said, Mr. Handsome is doing great! He has befriended one of our other rescued senior geldings, Nick!!! Nick fell through the floor of a hay loft while starving/searching for food. He had to climb barn stairs to get up there. This was many years ago and he has fully recovered from his injuries. Anyway, an adorable bromance I will be sharing more of! Thank you all so much for the love and support. We couldn’t do this work without you.

As most of you know, we are working on renovating an existing building here at the sanctuary! It will act as a medical/s...
08/19/2026

As most of you know, we are working on renovating an existing building here at the sanctuary! It will act as a medical/special needs barn — in honor and memory of Len’s mother, Sharon, who passed away at the end of last year. She was a warrior and fought a long and hard battle against Scleroderma. We raised all the funding needed for the fencing! Now we need your help clearing the wishlist of medical supplies/supplements/miscellaneous items we need to stock the cabinets and more!

Please click the link if you are able to send a much needed item to the animals for this project:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2ZOKCWUMRV8AG?ref_=wl_share

Thank you so much!!!!! We couldn’t do this without your help!!!!!

08/14/2026

The update you’ve all been waiting so patiently for!!!!! 😭💜💜💜 MR. HANDSOME!!!!!!!!! 3 months ago, we rescued a senior horse who was at risk of slaughter. He had collapsed while working — busting his knees and mouth on the pavement. His previous humans could no longer exploit him, as his body was too broken, so they got rid of him. We found out that he lost a qualifier race 20 years ago and was immediately sent to be used as if he was a machine. He never knew love. But since his rescue, he has experienced a lot of joy and firsts. He is still on the road to recovery — as he has more weight to pack on — but he is a happy horse without a worry in the world. The life he deserves. Finally.

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Woodstown, NJ
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