February 4, 2006
the family had never even heard of Brunswick, let alone considered retiring here.
That is until last March, when Dave Perry found himself traveling north on Interstate 95 from
Jacksonville to view a house that was for rent on Blythe Island.
"I almost turned around several times on the way up," he said.
But perhaps it was fate that kept pushing him because, as soon as he saw the property's pastures,
stables and view of the Turtle River, Dave Perry knew that this was exactly the type of facility his wife
had been dreaming about.
Triple "L" Horse Rescue " the three Ls stand for love, life and luck" was conceived out of Sherry
Perry's lifelong dream to open a horse clinic.
"I've always wanted to do this because I grew up around horses," she said. "And there are too many
horses that aren't being taken care of. The horses can't speak for themselves, and people don't
realize how much time, work and money it takes to raise them."
The Perrys took in their first horse, Jocko, a 35-year-old Shetland Welsh Pony, last September.
Jocko's previous owners dropped him off at Triple L, Sherry Perry thinks, because they could no
longer care for him.
To date, Jocko is the only horse the Perry's have rescued, although their facilities have the capacity
to hold more than 10 horses at a time.
The rescue farm is designed to take horses who are unwanted, abused or neglected or whose
owners simply can't afford to take care of them anymore. If possible, the horses will be rehabilitated
and placed in adoptive homes. Other horses, like Jocko, will live out the rest of their days at Triple L.
Currently, the couple is soliciting donations to help obtain non-profit status for the farm, an
application process that costs $650.
"Once we can get nonprofit status, we can apply for grants," Sherry Perry explained.
Once the application is processed, which they hope to have ready by summer, the Perrys will
partner with Cowboys and Roses Renegade Ranch Inc., a therapeutic riding center for children
located in Brunswick, to raise money to improve Triple L Horse Rescue's facilities and gather more
supplies.
Janet Carswell, president of Cowboys and Roses, said a rescue clinic like Triple L is long overdue.
"I think (Triple L) is wonderful, and I'm so glad that they're doing it," she said. "There is no rescue
facility in Glynn County, and there are more horses that need rescuing here than there are people to
rescue them."
Sherry Perry's only cause for complaint is that the start-up process has been a rather slow one.
"Of course, everything doesn't happen overnight, but I wish it would," she said.
But regardless of the lag time, Dave Perry is excited that his wife's dream is finally being realized.
"This is what she's been wanting to do for 20 years," Dave Perry said. "It's great to see her this
happy."
Horse Rescue Clinic Fulfills Lifelong Dream
- The Brunswick News
By LAUREN McCALLISTER
Photo BOBBY HAVEN
- Dave and Sherry Perry were looking for a place to establish a horse
rescue clinic, but settling on Blythe Island wasn't the couple's first
choice.
the family had never even heard of Brunswick, let alone considered retiring here.
That is until last March, when Dave Perry found himself traveling north on Interstate 95 from
Jacksonville to view a house that was for rent on Blythe Island.
"I almost turned around several times on the way up," he said.
But perhaps it was fate that kept pushing him because, as soon as he saw the property's pastures,
stables and view of the Turtle River, Dave Perry knew that this was exactly the type of facility his wife
had been dreaming about.
Triple "L" Horse Rescue " the three Ls stand for love, life and luck" was conceived out of Sherry
Perry's lifelong dream to open a horse clinic.
"I've always wanted to do this because I grew up around horses," she said. "And there are too many
horses that aren't being taken care of. The horses can't speak for themselves, and people don't
realize how much time, work and money it takes to raise them."
The Perrys took in their first horse, Jocko, a 35-year-old Shetland Welsh Pony, last September.
Jocko's previous owners dropped him off at Triple L, Sherry Perry thinks, because they could no
longer care for him.
To date, Jocko is the only horse the Perry's have rescued, although their facilities have the capacity
to hold more than 10 horses at a time.
The rescue farm is designed to take horses who are unwanted, abused or neglected or whose
owners simply can't afford to take care of them anymore. If possible, the horses will be rehabilitated
and placed in adoptive homes. Other horses, like Jocko, will live out the rest of their days at Triple L.
Currently, the couple is soliciting donations to help obtain non-profit status for the farm, an
application process that costs $650.
"Once we can get nonprofit status, we can apply for grants," Sherry Perry explained.
Once the application is processed, which they hope to have ready by summer, the Perrys will
partner with Cowboys and Roses Renegade Ranch Inc., a therapeutic riding center for children
located in Brunswick, to raise money to improve Triple L Horse Rescue's facilities and gather more
supplies.
Janet Carswell, president of Cowboys and Roses, said a rescue clinic like Triple L is long overdue.
"I think (Triple L) is wonderful, and I'm so glad that they're doing it," she said. "There is no rescue
facility in Glynn County, and there are more horses that need rescuing here than there are people to
rescue them."
Sherry Perry's only cause for complaint is that the start-up process has been a rather slow one.
"Of course, everything doesn't happen overnight, but I wish it would," she said.
But regardless of the lag time, Dave Perry is excited that his wife's dream is finally being realized.
"This is what she's been wanting to do for 20 years," Dave Perry said. "It's great to see her this
happy."
NEWSPAPER ARTICLES ON TRIPLE "L" HORSE RESCUE
January 18, 2007
Horses Need New Home
By EMILY STRANGER
The Brunswick News
Sherry Perry thought she had finally seen her lifelong dream come true.
Last February, she and her husband, David Perry, found the perfect place to open their Triple L
horse rescue organization, on Blythe Island, at 201 Dell Lane.
In less than a year, they had obtained Internal Revenue Service public charity status and had
provided a home for seven unwanted horses.
But in late November they learned they would have to move by the end of January.
"It is just devastating. Sixty days is not enough time to move. Now the horses are scattered at other
homes throughout the county," said Sherry Perry.
When the Perry's moved to the Blythe Island location, they said they were told they could have up to
three horses.
"But when we asked our landlord if we could have more, he said it was fine, as long as the other
neighbors didn't care," said Sherry Perry.
As soon as Triple L opened its doors, the Perrys received numerous calls from horse owners who
had animals in need of new homes.
Some of the horses came from owners who could no longer take care of them - like Jocko, a
36-year-old Welsh-Shetland pony.
The older equine was being picked on by younger horses in a pasture, and his caretakers were
worried about his welfare.
Luckily, Jocko found a home at Triple L ranch. The Perry's intend on letting the older pony live out
the rest of his days in peace.
That is, if they still have a place for him.
"Older ponies like Jocko can't be ridden, so many horse owners don't have use for them," said
Sherry Perry. "Just like 90,000 horses and ponies last year, they are sent to auction where they are
sold to meat buyers."
Another pony, Charlie, had been abused and beaten.
The 10-year-old-pony wouldn't let either Sherry Perry or David Perry come near him, at first.
But after the love and compassion given to him by the Perrys, he is now comfortable being touched
and groomed.
"He has come a long way, but still has a lot of work ahead of him before he can be adoptable,"
said Sherry Perry.
With prospects uncertain for a new location for Triple L, the Perrys don't know what will become of
Jocko, Charlie, or their other horses and ponies.
And with their horses now at different stables, Sherry Perry can't rehabilitate them as quickly as
she would like.
"We now have three other horses on a waiting list. I never wanted to have to do that, and it breaks
my heart" said Sherry Perry, with tears in her eyes.
Currently, the Perry's are looking for a new place to relocate their charity.
They have been looking at several properties, but have not found an adequate one yet.
"If somebody knows someone with land that they would like to lease or rent, or lease-to-own, we
would be incredibly thankful," said Sherry Perry. "We don't want to see these animals sent away."
Get in touch
To reach Sherry Perry or David Perry at The Triple L Ranch, call 223-6197.
Horses Need New Home
By EMILY STRANGER
The Brunswick News
Sherry Perry thought she had finally seen her lifelong dream come true.
Last February, she and her husband, David Perry, found the perfect place to open their Triple L
horse rescue organization, on Blythe Island, at 201 Dell Lane.
In less than a year, they had obtained Internal Revenue Service public charity status and had
provided a home for seven unwanted horses.
But in late November they learned they would have to move by the end of January.
"It is just devastating. Sixty days is not enough time to move. Now the horses are scattered at other
homes throughout the county," said Sherry Perry.
When the Perry's moved to the Blythe Island location, they said they were told they could have up to
three horses.
"But when we asked our landlord if we could have more, he said it was fine, as long as the other
neighbors didn't care," said Sherry Perry.
As soon as Triple L opened its doors, the Perrys received numerous calls from horse owners who
had animals in need of new homes.
Some of the horses came from owners who could no longer take care of them - like Jocko, a
36-year-old Welsh-Shetland pony.
The older equine was being picked on by younger horses in a pasture, and his caretakers were
worried about his welfare.
Luckily, Jocko found a home at Triple L ranch. The Perry's intend on letting the older pony live out
the rest of his days in peace.
That is, if they still have a place for him.
"Older ponies like Jocko can't be ridden, so many horse owners don't have use for them," said
Sherry Perry. "Just like 90,000 horses and ponies last year, they are sent to auction where they are
sold to meat buyers."
Another pony, Charlie, had been abused and beaten.
The 10-year-old-pony wouldn't let either Sherry Perry or David Perry come near him, at first.
But after the love and compassion given to him by the Perrys, he is now comfortable being touched
and groomed.
"He has come a long way, but still has a lot of work ahead of him before he can be adoptable,"
said Sherry Perry.
With prospects uncertain for a new location for Triple L, the Perrys don't know what will become of
Jocko, Charlie, or their other horses and ponies.
And with their horses now at different stables, Sherry Perry can't rehabilitate them as quickly as
she would like.
"We now have three other horses on a waiting list. I never wanted to have to do that, and it breaks
my heart" said Sherry Perry, with tears in her eyes.
Currently, the Perry's are looking for a new place to relocate their charity.
They have been looking at several properties, but have not found an adequate one yet.
"If somebody knows someone with land that they would like to lease or rent, or lease-to-own, we
would be incredibly thankful," said Sherry Perry. "We don't want to see these animals sent away."
Get in touch
To reach Sherry Perry or David Perry at The Triple L Ranch, call 223-6197.
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