In the early days of January 2024, there was a call received by 1 Horse at A Time Draft Rescue asking if they would take on 17 draft horses and two mules. Of course,  the answer was yes! This is one of the largest rescues for 1H@T and help is needed. The Broken Bandit Wildlife Center Inc. was asked if we could help foster some of these horses or mules.

Eclipse, once known as tag #68 arrived at the rescue on January 16, 2024.

When Eclipse arrived, he was covered in wounds from lice, skinny, his hooves were so overgrown he would trip over himself taking a step forward, his eyes told us he was ready to give up.

Eclipse is in his early twenties.

• He is slowly gaining weight.
• He has had his hooves trimmed which revealed a very large abscess.
• The wounds that covered Eclipsse’s body have healed.
• Eclipse’s eyes, we will let them tell you his story!

Eclipse still has a long road to recovery!

I am now a resident of The Broken Bandit Wildlife Center Inc. I AM SAFE!

December 10, 2023, I was discovered at a kill lot not far from here where I was given moldy hay to eat. I was skinny and my hooves were in horrible condition. I was afraid and unsure of what the future would hold for me! I was discarded for unknown reasons. Did I deserve to be here?

December 15, 2023, I left the kill lot and was taken to The Broken Bandit Wildlife Center Inc. along with 2 of my fellow kill pen friends. We were all nervous about where our journey was taking us, but we never acted out in fear!

December 17, 2023, we were all able to lay down and rest! We all knew we were safe!

On December 19, 2023, I lost one of my kill lot friends, Honor. Honor was tired, he was given the chance to know love and comfort. He peacefully laid his head down and crossed the rainbow bridge. Honor will be missed!

December 20, 2023, I lost my second kill lot friend, Treasure. Treasure fought to live, he fought so hard! The Broken Bandit Wildlife Center Inc. called out for help and received just that! Big Al’s Towing and Recovery brought out their heavy equipment to help get Treasure onto his feet again. Treasure was able to stand tall and proud once more if only for a brief time. Treasure crossed the rainbow bridge later that evening as his body was too weak to fight any longer. Treasure will be missed!

I am now a resident of The Broken Bandit Wildlife Center Inc. I AM SAFE!

The crab-eating raccoon is a species of raccoon native to Central and South America. They resemble their northern cousin, the common raccoon, in having a bushy ringed tail and “bandit mask” of fur around the eyes. Unlike the common raccoon, the hair on the nape of their neck points towards the head, rather than the back. Crab-eating raccoons are well adapted to an arboreal lifestyle having sharp and narrow claws. They are also adapted for a diet of hard-shelled food, having large cheek teeth, with broad, rounded cusps. Their fur is brownish-grey in color, and legs and feet are dark brown and slender. The tail is bushy and has pale and dark rings. Males are usually larger than females.

Crab-eating raccoons are omnivores and eat crab, lobster, crayfish and other crustaceans and shellfish, such as oysters and clams. Their diet also included small amphibians, turtle eggs, and fruits.

South American Crab Eating Raccoons are not legal to own in Wyoming without the proper permitting in place prior to possession.