We are very happy to have CaryLou and his momma, Twinkle, back home. He escaped from his stall this morning at the hospital and went on his own adventure! LOL! Pam got them back to the farm, safe and sound.

Arriving back at the rescue. It was so good to see them!

CaryLou’s temperature has stayed in the normal range. The breathing issue with his windpipe, well, it’s still there. He sounds like a little Darth Vader at times and he still coughs now and then. It’s a scary thought to know his windpipe could fail but we’re not going to think that way – we think positive and pray it heals over time – we need another miracle. He’ll be on IV antibiotics for a few days. We still don’t know what caused the high temperatures – at one point it was 104.9. We treasure each minute with him.

I want to share a pictures of a couple of my favorite horses – Beauty and Princess. Both Arabians.

Both are being treated for Equine Metabolic Syndrome. A couple of months ago Beauty had rotated about 15 degrees in her front right and could barely walk for weeks. EquiPride, thyroxine, and lots of TLC. She’s much better which makes me very happy! Even Beauty can do the “cricket dance!”

I’m beat and need to call it a day – it’s going to be a long day tomorrow. I haven’t answered any emails or posts, I’m sorry, there just has been no time. And we’ll be up again at 3:30 am to give CaryLou his meds. Thank you all for your continued prayers and support. Have a wonderful weekend.

Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: www.bhfer.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb

We were happy to find CaryLou’s temp was down this morning but as the day went by it crept back up. I had shaved him, he’d gotten alcohol baths, etc. and temp was up to 104+ and climbing.

I prayed and the little voice said we needed to go to the hospital. So off we went. I followed Pam with our precious cargo and Jenny went to the rescue to take care of everyone there with Bob. Twinkle was a bit worried when they were unloading but I don’t blame her. I was too.

They did x-rays and didn’t find anything. Blood work was normal.

He was so brave – it took my mare, Beauty, quite awhile to step onto something like this!

CaryLou wasn’t very happy about having an IV catheter put in. And I have to admit it – me and his mom were not happy either.

Twinkle was getting more and more upset waiting while they were putting an IV catheter in CaryLou so I talked to her and reassured her it would be ok – she’s a good momma.

CaryLou and his mom are staying at the hospital tonight. Dr. Hughes thinks he may have a condition (with his windpipe) that he was born with combined with something else causing the temperature. He may need surgery. They have to do more tests. He is getting antibiotics. He has never stopped nursing so that is a good thing.

Being in the dusty stall wasn’t doing me very good so I sat outside for a bit to make sure they calmed down and they did. I felt horrible leaving them at the hospital. I hugged them goodbye and promised I’d see them tomorrow. Today’s experiences were all so new to Twinkle – so many people and much commotion. I wasn’t very concerned about how CaryLou would take the adventure – he’s an adventurous little boy. I am very proud of both of them but I will worry until they are home – healthy and happy.

Today’s expenses were estimated by the hospital to be at least $800. I’m too beat at this moment to think about a fundraiser – I feel a migraine coming on so I’m going to try to put it out before it gets worse. Please keep Twinkle and CaryLou in your prayers. If anyone would like to help with the expenses it would be so very much appreciated. Donations can be called in to Peterson & Smith Large Animal Hospital at 352-237-6151 or they can be made via our “Donate” page on our website https://www.bhfer.org/oldsite/donate.html.

I do want to share this picture of Lucy. She is tucked in for the night – we’ve had some rain. Lucy has a friend – there is a tiny little bird that we’ve named Ricky that keeps her company. Ricky came the day Lucy arrived and has stayed. If you look in the right corner of the windowsill you can see him. So cute. Lucy continues to do well.

I’ll update tomorrow when I know more. Thank you all for your support.

Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: www.bhfer.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb

Lucy is doing well – she gets lots of attention which she just soaks right up. Dr. Porter stopped by to drop off some medicine for Sisco and took a look at Lucy. He says he’s seen this condition before and he agrees – she needs time to adjust to changes – she needs to learn how to use her mouth in way that works. But she is doing it and she’s eating and drinking better each day. He says her head will remold some (get smaller) over the next couple of years but likely will never be normal. But that’s ok – Lucy is beautiful!

Lucy did have a major breakthrough today – she made her first real poop since she has been here!!! We are so proud of her and her “I can do this” spirit! We’re still praying for a miracle but feel better each day.

We are waiting on CaryLou’s blood work results. He has been started on antibiotics. Fortunately, he has an appetite. His temp is still up and he’s being monitored closely.

Please keep both CaryLou and Lucy in your prayers. Thank you all so very much. I’ll update again when we get the blood work back.

Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: www.bhfer.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb