Black Beauty Ranch

Black Beauty Ranch Welcome to the official page of Black Beauty Ranch. Black Beauty Ranch is one of America’s largest, most diverse animal sanctuaries.
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Part of Humane World for Animals formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and located in Murchison Texas, the 1,400-acre sanctuary provides a permanent haven to over 600 domestic and exotic animals representing over 40 different species who were rescued from research laboratories, traveling shows, the pet trade, roadside zoos and other circumstances of neglect and cruelty. The highl

y respected sanctuary is accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries and is a member of the Big Cat Sanctuary Alliance and the North American Primate Sanctuary Alliance. Commenting Policy:

Welcome to the Black Beauty Ranch part of the Humane World for Animals page! This is a page for supporters of Black Beauty Ranch. We encourage open discussion and invite you to share your opinion on our issues. By participating on this page, you are agreeing to our commenting policy, outlined below. We reserve the right to delete posts on our page containing any of the following elements:
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- Circulation of photos that depict animal cruelty. Sharing these photos across the internet does more harm than good because it makes it harder to track down the originator. Often times this is a hoax and is being done for attention. If you repeatedly violate this policy, you will be removed from our page. If you become a bother to our supporters, since this is a supporter page first and foremost, you will be removed. Again, we encourage open discussion, which includes disagreement, but we will not tolerate harassment or taunting of our supporters. We appreciate your cooperation and support, and look forward to connecting with each of you, our loyal supporters!

Alex, one of our beloved mini horses, came to us after being rescued alongside more than 200 other animals who had been ...
06/02/2026

Alex, one of our beloved mini horses, came to us after being rescued alongside more than 200 other animals who had been living in heartbreaking conditions without proper medical care. Despite everything she endured, Alex has never allowed her past to dim her spirit or her trust in the people who care for her. She LOVES being brushed and scratched by her care team, and when she’s not soaking up attention, she’s happily spending time with her pasture mates: Spicy Jalapeño, another mini horse, and her four mini mule friends. 🥰
📷Christi Gilbreth/Black Beauty Ranch

05/29/2026

Pasture rotation is an important part of keeping our herd healthy, and the goats always enjoy exploring their fresh grazing spots. Some of them, however, take a little longer to catch on to the big move. 😆 Darcy and Wanda were especially puzzled when they noticed their friends munching away in a different pasture. But the moment they finally spotted the open gate, everything clicked — and as you can see, they were absolutely delighted to dash in and reunite with the rest of the crew.
🎥Chrsiti Gilbreth/Black Beauty Ranch

Meet Dillon — the wise old gentleman of our herd at an incredible 37 years young. Thanks to the devoted care of his care...
05/28/2026

Meet Dillon — the wise old gentleman of our herd at an incredible 37 years young. Thanks to the devoted care of his caregivers, he’s thriving in his golden years. Most days you’ll find him wandering his spacious pasture, happily keeping company with his sweetheart, Atala, soaking up the sunshine and the good life. 💙
📷Christi Gilbreth/Black Beauty Ranch

05/27/2026

Tigers aren’t the only animals who enjoy playing in the water…Truffle LOVES cooling off in his wallow splashing in the muddy water like it’s his own personal spa. 😆 Every pig pasture here has a wallow, and for good reason — they’re essential for the animals’ self-care. The mud acts as a natural sunscreen and bug repellent, and the cool water helps pigs regulate their body temperature. That’s especially important during the brutal Texas summers, since pigs can’t sweat at all due to their lack of functional sweat glands.
🎥Chrsiti Gilbreth/Black Beauty Ranch

Can you spot the lion? 🦁 This may not be the savanna, but Douala is a master of disguise and has no problem blending in ...
05/26/2026

Can you spot the lion? 🦁 This may not be the savanna, but Douala is a master of disguise and has no problem blending in with her environment. You may not see her at first, but you still feel those beautiful eyes watching you. 👀
📷Ashley Manalo/Black Beauty Ranch

Puma is a BLM mustang who was adopted, but his first home couldn’t gentle his wild heart. His spirit still longed to roa...
05/22/2026

Puma is a BLM mustang who was adopted, but his first home couldn’t gentle his wild heart. His spirit still longed to roam. At Black Beauty Ranch, he finally has that freedom once again. He enjoys our 800-acre pasture exploring, wandering and reclaiming the independence that was always meant for him. 💙
📷Christi Gilbreth/Black Beauty Ranch

05/21/2026

🦆Flotsam shows that it doesn’t matter what the weather, rain or shine, cold or warm, nothing is going to keep him from enjoying a dip in his pool!

🎥Chrsiti Gilbreth/Black Beauty Ranch

  As the temperatures climb, our teams are gearing up for a hot Texas summer — and we’d love your help! Our Amazon Wish ...
05/20/2026

As the temperatures climb, our teams are gearing up for a hot Texas summer — and we’d love your help! Our Amazon Wish List is filled with items that make a real difference in the daily care of the animals at Black Beauty Ranch. Every contribution helps us create a safer, happier, more enriching environment for them. Together, we can create a better, brighter life for animals who have already overcome so much. 🥰

https://a.co/07SkihBn

📷Christi Gilbreth/Black Beauty Ranch

If she fits, she sits. At Black Beauty Ranch, the animals enjoy enrichment in various forms, and one thing we always exp...
05/19/2026

If she fits, she sits. At Black Beauty Ranch, the animals enjoy enrichment in various forms, and one thing we always expect is the unexpected. No two animals interact with an enrichment item the same way. Take Eve, for example. The floating disc was designed for pool play, but she had a better idea. Instead of splashing around with it, she proudly uses it as her personal seat. 😆

However they choose to engage, our goal remains the same: to give every animal the chance to explore, express themselves, and enjoy their lives in their own unique way. ❤️

📷Ashley Manalo/Black Beauty Ranch

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12526 County Road 3806
Murchison, TX
75778

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