The Righteous Life Rescue Ranch founder Matt Perella and his horse Buck take a break after trotting up State Highway 371 in Aguanga Thursday, April 13. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo
U.S. Marine Matt Perella and his motley crew of companions have taken to the roads and trails across the United States, walking cross-country to raise awareness for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and to raise funds to build The Righteous Life Rescue Ranch in Asheville, North Carolina.Perella, his quarterhorse gelding Buck and his faithful canine buddy Raffe, an Alaskan Malamute/Australian Shepherd mix, are on a difficult, yet very rewarding mission.“I started this journey last year,” he said. “We set out to set the world record for crossing the country the fastest but with a dog along the way. We are the Three Amigos: Matt, Buck and my dog Raffe who is up in my safety truck right now, he no longer walks with us.”Perella’s focus is to raise awar
