At Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue, the sound of hooves is now a sound of hope. Cats and dogs aren’t the only pets in need of a home. The Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue gives horses and other farm animals a second chance, too.

Prada is the kind of Quarter Horse mare who knows she’s the boss—and she’s not shy about it.

Ruby Tuesday, a 12-year-old American Paint Horse, is a show stopper who has overcome some of the biggest challenges thrown her way.

ROANOKE, Va. - What happens when a nonprofit loses its most critical tool and feels like everything is about to lock up? That was the reality for the Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue and its heavy-duty truck -- until some special folks stepped in. The sound of a diesel engine that starts right up has never sounded quite this good. "We didn't know a month ago if we were going to have a truck again or what we were going to do," said Brienna Shapiro, the Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue barn manager. The rescue's truck, Bessie, is humming along now, but she came close to the crusher in the sky.