R.T. Fitch’s life has been anything but ordinary. Straight out of high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force Band during the Vietnam era, and while stationed in Hawaii, he spent weekends at Sea Life Park training penguins, sea lions, and whales. His path through life has taken many unexpected turns—including more than a few lessons in love—until meeting his wife, Terry, brought a lasting partnership and a shared passion for animals.
Over the course of his adult career, R.T. worked internationally in multiple countries, gaining a broad, global perspective that colors both his worldview and his writing. Now rooted in Texas, he and Terry live on a small farm surrounded by four-legged companions with paws, claws, and hooves. Together, they have devoted years to equine rescue and wild horse protection.
An ordained volunteer chaplain and professional Santa Claus for a local historical society—with Terry by his side as Mrs. Claus—R.T. brings warmth, wisdom, and joy to every season. His work reflects a life of service, wonder, and connection to both people and animals.
He is the author of Straight from the Horse’s Heart, a moving collection of true rescue stories and spiritual reflections, and Fangs of Light, a supernatural tale steeped in symbolic and metaphorical storytelling. The first in a planned trilogy, Fangs of Light blends myth and mystery to explore themes of identity, redemption, and the power of empathy—offering readers not only suspense and intrigue but a deeper look at the light and shadow within us all.
By Alisa Manzelli as published on GlobalAnimal.org In a groundbreaking lawsuit, an eight-year-old American Quarter horse named Justice is suing his former abuser for more than $100,000 to recover the costs of his pain and suffering.Upon his rescue, Justice was 300 pounds underweight and suffering from frostbite, lice, rain rot, and […]
By: Randy Travis as published on Atlanta’s Fox 5 Texas authorities have started their own probe in connection to an alleged scam involving more than 50 missing horses from Georgia and across the Southeast. EAGLE PASS, TX – This modest border town may be more than a thousand […]
They’ve reached a new low! Despite ongoing litigation the US Army – Civilian led Environmental Division / Range Control at Fort Polk again has decided to proceed with unethical capture of horses using damaging capture methods. As of 4/30/18 it is reported that approx 37 Horses are in […]
By George Wuerthner as published on The Wildlife News The Idaho BLM is implementing what is sometimes called “targeted grazing” with livestock in an effort to reduce large wildfires. The theory is that if livestock graze enough of the “fuel”, then large wildfires like the 600,000 Murphy Complex […]
“Okay, let’s take a few seconds out and recharge a little bit and nothing will bring a smile to your face quicker than the benevolent actions of our barnyard comedians, donkeys. We all are due a few moments of comic relief so take just a few second and […]
From Wild Horse Freedom Federation The Bureau of Land Management just released its plan to Congress for managing wild horses and burros on our public lands. The options offered in this report would not lead to sustainability but instead would lead directly to the extinction of wild horses […]
by Chris Madson as published on HATCH America’s public domain was saved from the excesses of business by visionaries America’s public domain was saved from the excesses of business by visionaries. It was set aside for all the people. That’s how it should remain. It was the culmination […]
Press Release from Wild Earth Guardians Wildlife Services Slaughters Vulnerable Wildlife and Family Dogs MISSOULA, MT — On April 16, 2018, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s clandestine wildlife killing program announced its shocking death toll of animals killed last year. The ironically-named “Wildlife Services” program failed to disclose […]
By Erik Molvar as published on The Hill Welfare Ranching is EXACTLY that!!! Recently, the Hage family of central Nevada has become the poster boy for ranchers supposedly victimized by federal law enforcement. But far from being victims of a repressive federal bureaucracy, the Hage family demonstrates the […]
by Bryce Miller as published on the San Diego Union-Tribune “When Herrick and Lovely Finish look at each other, they see the fading pink streaks and stubborn patches of flaky skin that show the fire’s lasting imprint..” When the mic ends up in the hands of Joe Herrick […]
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