Bandit-Horse Rescued by Priscilla Presley and Elvis Presley

The Story of Bandit


2/16/2009 In April of 2008, Fayette County Animal Rescue (FCAR) cruelty investigators went to a Williston farm in Fayette County, TN to follow up on a complaint from neighbors that there were horses being abused. After a long rescue effort with dozens of FCAR volunteers assisting, the horses were nursed back to health and one by one put up for adoption. Being so young when he was rescued, Bandit was a favorite with a lot of our volunteers. From the terrified baby that wildly jumped over a car when we tried to catch him the first time, he turned into a well mannered boy that is full of life and love.
When we first heard that Priscilla Presley and Graceland Enterprises were interested in Bandit we were in disbelief. This would be the Cinderella story of animal rescue for our young horse to go from the worst conditions to the absolute best a horse could ask for, living like a king at Graceland. But the fairy tale came true and Ms. Presley’s compassion for animals and dedication to continuing on a tradition at Graceland by rescuing horses resulted in a new forever home for Bandit.
Fayette County Animal Rescue is a no-kill, non-profit humane organization dedicated to rescuing the sick, injured, abused, abandoned and neglected animals of Fayette County since 1998. We have horses, dogs and cats available for adoption. Please visit our website at www.fayettefcar.com or call us at (901) 854-2565. Although not all animals can live like a king at Graceland, we can all exhibit the same compassion and commitment to animals as Ms. Presley has done by giving an abused or neglected animal a second chance and offering them a new forever home.
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FCAR Rescue Adopted by Priscilla Presley & Elvis Presley Enterprises
In April 2008 FCAR rescued 17 horses from a situation of extreme cruelty and neglect in Williston, TN. The owner was ultimately convicted of animal cruelty and all of the animals were released to the care of Fayette County Animal Rescue. Well one of those horses has just found a little piece of heaven and was adopted by Priscilla Presley and Elvis Presley Enterprises. The official announcement and welcoming for Bandit will be on January 8, 2009. Media and fans from around the world will focus on Graceland for Elvis' birthday celebration which will include Bandit's introduction as the newest addition to the Graceland family.
Recently quoted in the Commercial Appeal: "Unfortunately several didn't make it," said Presley, who says she is grateful to Fayette County Animal Rescue and the state for rescuing most of the horses.
For additional details go to:
- http://www.elvis.com/news/full_story.asp?id=1685
- http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/jan/08/priscilla-brings-rescued-horses-to-02/
- http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=9639160
For the CNN Larry King Live interview with Priscilla Presley and tour of the horses including Bandit, go to: http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2009/01/08/lkl.presley.graceland.tour.cnn?iref=videosearch
To read additional details about Bandit's rescue, click here and scroll down.
Baby pictures of Bandit when we first rescued him:



Volunteer at FCAR

Pictured above is Bandit with some of Fayette County Animal Rescue's junior volunteers. They spent time during summer vacation learning about horses including grooming, handling and training. Bandit was the perfect teacher and student for the girls!
We need volunteers of all ages to help with our dog, cat and horse rescues. If you can help, contact us at (901) 854-2565.