ROSCOE
John Mule
Age: c. 30
First arrival: July 26, 2024
Current status: Sanctuary
RECENT SPONSORS: Lorelei N., (Roscoe can use some more
sponsors!)
ASSIGNED VOLUNTEERS: Lorelei N. (Roscoe can use another
volunteer!)
History: Roscoe first came to us when a Good Samaritan bought
him from a person who had offered him for sale as a riding mule
on Craigslist. At the time he was extremely thin and had been kept alone in a tiny pen. We learned a bit more about his history
when a previous owner, with whom we were acquainted, came forward and reported that he had been their daughter's
riding mule and that they had sold him to the person who later posted him on Craigslist. They thought they had done due
diligence, but the new owner began to ghost them not long after the sale. This goes to show how difficult it can be to safely
sell an equine on the free market. If Roscoe's guardian angel hadn't come along at the right moment, we don't know what
would have become of him. He could have easily ended up in the slaughter pipeline.
After gaining weight and resocializing with some of the older donkeys here, Roscoe was adopted out to a home in Artesia in
January 2025 to keep Wyatt, the resident horse, company after Wyatt had lost his horse buddy the previous month. But in late
March his adopter unexpectedly passed away. That's when Roscoe returned to us together with his new friend, Wyatt the
Horse. Roscoe and Wyatt are currently on sanctuary here, although we will let them go for adoption to the right home if it
comes along.
Personality: Roscoe is a sweet old soul who just wants some love and good food. He can be frisky at times, and occasionally loves a good, long run. He seemed hugely happy to be with other equines again after a year or so alone and confined at a home that did not understand his needs. Like all mules, he loves horses and fell in love with Wyatt the moment they first met. (Wyatt felt the same way.) We will make sure that Wyatt and Roscoe can stay together.
Diet: Roscoe gets a little bermuda hay, some leafy alfalfa, and a mash of soaked hay pellets (usually timothy/alfalfa) and senior feed. Sponsor Roscoe here!