Like many couples nearing retirement, Larry and Peggy Neaves dreamed of traveling the world together. But their life took another turn.
The couple decided to dedicate their time caring for horses and built a sanctuary called Habitat for Horses.
"We don't really have that desire now," Peggy told Texas Country Reporter of traveling. "This seems much more worthwhile for us to spend our money on."
Larry, a former FBI agent, and Peggy, a past inspector with U.S. Customs, have both made it their mission to care for horses that were abused or neglected by past owners.
All the horses they've taken in have a devastating past, just like the one rescued by Vet Ranch. For example, there's Daphne who was abandoned when she couldn't have babies and a young mule named Pixie Dust who was left tied at only 6 weeks old.
"You look in their eyes and you hear their stories," Peggy said. "Their stories are just terrible."
At first, the Neaves thought the horses they brought in wouldn't make it another year because of the abuse they faced. But, through the care the couple gave, many of their horses continue to thrive, much like the starved horse saved after years of abuse.
Wait till you see the work this couple does below and the beautiful bond they share with these horses.
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