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 Carol Walker as published on Wild Hoofbeats “…the intention is nakedly obvious – ultimately the complete sterilization of this herd.” The Bureau of Land Management has released an Environmental Assessment for the North Lander Complex in Wyoming. The Complex includes Conant Creek, Dishpan Butte, Muskrat Basin and […]
By William E. Simpson II Catastrophic wildfires are incinerating our forests. Wildlife caught in these infernos are being killed by millions. Post-wildfire erosion is responsible for disastrous debris-flows and the silting-in of critical spawning grounds for migratory fish and trout, devastating fisheries. And even though massive budgets for […]
Source: The Dodo “Walter just can’t get enough of his Peeps.” To learn more about Walter and his family’s adventures, you can follow him here: thedo.do/walterthewonderdonk
Source: The Dodo This woman thought she’d never see the wild horse she rescued again — years later he turned up on Craigslist and was SO happy she found him ❤️️
“Once Again, Wild Horses and Burros just cannot catch a break!!!” A federal judge decided Friday not to rein in the roundup and capture of wild horses in eastern Nevada, rejecting advocates’ claims the federal government was “needlessly and recklessly” killing free-roaming mustangs in violation of U.S. law. […]
A federal judge is considering temporarily suspending the capture of wild horses in Nevada where their advocates say the federal government is “needlessly and recklessly” killing free-roaming mustangs in violation of U.S. laws. U.S. District Judge Miranda Du says she expects to rule by Monday, maybe sooner, on […]
The U.S. government plans to capture more wild horses on federal lands this year than ever before, drawing sharp criticism from mustang advocates who mistakenly hoped the Biden administration would curtail widespread gathers of thousands of horses annually across the American West. Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy […]
The Dodo Heroes Abandoned workhorse gets his hooves trimmed and he’s thrilled to run again — a year later, his mom’s rescued 80 more horses!
The Dodo/Odd Couples These two just can’t get enough of each other!
Source: The Dodo “We have a particular member of our herd that would LOVE to partake of such activities, but for the safety of the horse and the home’s other occupants, such liberties are not permitted. Now coming out into the yard to play when we are working […]
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