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Mollie & Betsy Rose Have Much in Common

November 18th, 2013

I’m very happy to report that Betsy Rose is doing well! No more choke issues. She is simply the cutest little mare I’ve ever met. It’s a true blessing to have her here with us!  You can’t help but to feel a strong, positive, inquisitive, and caring energy when around her.

Betsy Rose told Mollie to not give up!

Regarding Mollie – it was a long night last night. The rain just wouldn’t let up. Well, it would and when we thought it was over, it would rain again. Just a light mist sometimes, but enough that we had to put sandbags around Mollie to keep the rain from running on her. We’d roll her over and help her to go sternum. She’d eat a little, sleep some, and wake up renewed and thrash to get up. It’s so hard to see them when they are like that. Her left eye was swollen by daylight and she had made a couple of “bed sores” worse. She had a sheet under her head, but when she thrashes, the sheet gets moved and there is just no stopping her – it can be dangerous for humans trying to help her. One clip of a hoof can cause injury if you’re within kicking range. She’d toss her head back and if you’re within range that can hurt too – I’m wearing a good size bruise on my leg to prove it. LOL

The vet oiled Mollie again this am. She was pretty tired and didn’t need to be sedated which was good because our plans were to get her up and into the sling after the vet left. Her blood work indicates that her organs appear to be ok but she has a lot of low values that we will be working on. She got more fluids today with some vitamins, B12, etc. After passing poop with sand in it, she is now passing oil.

Mollie’s gut was full of sand.

Mollie took a good rest after the vet left. And then, with the help of many, we encouraged her to stand. We were surprised by a neighbor that brought muffins, biscuits, and coffee for breakfast. It was such a nice thing – totally unexpected.

Mollie is weak but strong in her heart.

We introduced the sling to Mollie and distracted her a little while we got her all hooked up and secured. We walked her just a bit – her back end is starting to come to life.  She has very little muscle.

Mollie got groomed and loved on and her sores were treated.  Like Betsy Rose, she is another “makes you feel really good” little girl. When I think about how she has lived, and almost died, it makes me so sad.

We know about Mollie but, sadly, there are many that we will never know about. But thanks to all of you and your support, like Betsy Rose, Mollie has a chance.  I think she’s going to give it her all and pull through this. I can’t thank everyone enough who came out to help today – it was a true blessing. Bob and I are both beat – I can’t imagine how we would have managed without the extra help.

Mollie is happy to be on her feet.

Mollie was so happy to be up. The Arabian in her just shines! I adore Arabians – I love all breeds but Arabians have my heart. The connection I feel with them is something I can’t explain – it’s very strong and uncomplicated. They speak so loudly without saying a word. It is one of the most wonderful things you could experience, IMO. My mare, Beauty, is an Arabian and it’s because of her that Beauty’s Haven came to be.

Mollie could stand, with assistance.

Mollie is drinking on her own – she likes Horse Quencher in her water. She is passing oil. She has a wonderful appetite – we pretty much use the UC Davis guidelines for a refeeding program, adjusting as necessary. But everything is slow and steady. Her eye is better this evening, but still a bit swollen.

Mollie’s eye is still swollen.

Another surprise – Diane brought us a hot dinner and took care of Mollie this evening so we could sit and enjoy it! She doted on Mollie too – it’s just a natural thing to do.

Mollie getting pampered by Diane.

So proud of this little filly! Thank goodness she’s a believer!  God bless – have a wonderful night everyone!

Mollie believes!

Sincerely,
Theresa

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

 

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Please Pray for Mollie

Theresa went to a farm near Chiefland, Florida this morning to respond to a call that came late last night.  A little Arabian yearling filly had been down since yesterday evening. Her pasture mate, a colt, was rescued by another organization but the filly was left behind as she was down and too weak to stand. A neighbor said the filly was laying in the road after the colt was taken away and he dragged her into the driveway for the night.  Since Chiefland is more than an hour away from Beauty’s Haven, and Betsy Rose was suffering from choke, Theresa had to wait until morning to make the trip. Needless to say, Theresa spent a sleepless night worrying about the little filly.

Theresa checked the filly immediately upon arrival. She is in very bad condition but Theresa believes that there is hope.  She named the filly Mollie.
Mollie

It didn’t take long before Theresa and Kylie had Mollie loaded – time was of the essence.  When they arrived back at Beauty’s Haven, the vet was there waiting.

Mollie was gently pulled out of the trailer.  There wasn’t much life left in her but we don’t give up easily.  Fluids were ran and Mollie was oiled.

The vet had a hard time tubing Mollie because of mud and sand she had ingested.  The poor girl was in bad shape.

Once the fluids got to working we were able to get her sternum.  She’d been down for over 24 hours.

Mollie has light in her eyes – she is trying.

After giving Mollie some time to regroup after receiving fluids, with help from others, they were able to get Mollie up for a short walk to the quarantine paddock. She needs prayers and good thoughts – she’s not out of the woods by far.

Theresa says you can definitely tell that Mollie is an Arabian!  Her spirit is strong even though her body is broken.  Assistance from friends in the community was very much appreciated!

Mollie is down for the night but is now able to go sternum on her own. Someone will be with her through the night and she will be rolled over every couple of hours.  She needs prayers and good thoughts – she’s not out of the woods by far.

Sincerely,
Jeanne

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Cookie & Genesis Update!

A quick update on Cookie. Teri (foster mom) stopped by last week to discuss Cookie. Teri felt Cookie had been a bit sad. I went to visit Divinity and Cookie a few weeks ago and Teri said Cookie perked up and was upbeat for a few days. But then she went back to standing in the corner watching the driveway as if waiting for someone to come for her. When Teri told me that it broke my heart. We have been looking for a safe place for Genesis – he has been doing well but the others have been picking on him. He’s a gentle giant that lost an eye this past year to glaucoma. He is at risk for losing the other over the next 5 years according to the vet’s at UF. The idea of swapping Cookie and Genesis came to us at the same time! Divinity is doing well but she likes having another horse around. Yesterday, Teri brought Cookie back and picked Genesis up. Cookie was whinnying coming in the driveway – she was excited to be back! Genesis got hugs, loaded right up, settled in at Teri’s, and had a good night. Genesis and Divinity each have their own stall, turnout paddocks, humans that are home almost 24/7, grass, and they gets lots of TLC. We truly appreciate Selby and Teri for taking such good care of the horses! And they are only a few miles away! Cookie stays in the barn during sunny days with Ruby – they have been friends for a long time.

Cookie returning – there’s Ruby greeting her out the barn window!

Genesis – a gentle giant!

Genesis going home with Teri Barrach. He’s such a huge teddy bear – we miss him already!

He’s only about 10 miles away so our volunteers/friends can visit with him!

Sincerely,

Theresa

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

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Beauty’s Haven Weekend Update

Jamie Bell and Marie Riordan set up a booth for us at the Berrittini Horsey Tack sale yesterday and raised $600+ much needed dollars! Many thanks to everyone that donated for the sale and helped in any way! We will be setting up another booth at the Tack Shack Yard Sale in December – if anyone has any good used tack they would like to donate please contact Jamie!

Two very sweet visitors we gave shelter and food to last night. They were running down and we were afraid they would get hit. Hunting dogs often end up lost and/or homeless around here. Jamie called the number on their collar and the owner came and got them this am.

Aaleyah Belle was very happy to see Tim and Shelbie Bible today!

Barbara taking a walk with Betsy Rose today. Betsy tends to be too stationary sometimes and walking is good for her. It was a beautiful day!

Sisco after a bath today. Sisco is a very sweet boy that is looking for a forever home.

Bronson kicking up his heels. He’s feeling better!

We currently have two ongoing fundraisers to assist with Baby Ray’s vet bills: one is a bracelet made from Baby Ray’s tail hair and another bracelet made from Betsy Rose’s tail hair! For each $5 donation made, you will be entered for a chance to win one of these bracelets that will be created by Lisa Austin of Crazy4PonyTails. But you must specify when you make your donation, which bracelet you are donating towards – Ray’s or Betsy’s (or both).

Once we have raised/received $500 in donations for Ray’s bracelet, a name will be drawn! Once we have raised/received a separate $500 in donations for Betsy Rose’s bracelet, a name will be drawn!

Donations can be made via our PayPal address: theresa or via our website donate page at: https://www.bhfer.org/oldsite/donate.cfm. Other examples of Lisa’s work may be found at: http://www.crazy4ponytails.com/.

Sincerely,

Theresa

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

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Brief Monday AM Update for Sweet Baby Ray

Baby Ray continues to improve! Dr. Stephens said they are "mystified" by his recovery. They will do another ultrasound tomorrow but if all goes well he should be released on Wednesday. Please keep the prayers coming – they work!

Sincerely,
Theresa

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Baby Ray Update 11/09/13

Baby Ray was a bit better today but he is far from out of the woods. They still don’t know what caused his illness. They discontinued IV fluids and he is drinking on his own – he also passed poop! His condition is still guarded. Please continue to pray for him.

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

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Baby Ray Update Fri pm

I’m going to call it a day soon, at least for a little while. I’m not feeling very good – just plain exhausted I think. Light headed and nauseous. I expect to hear from the hospital tonight after 10 pm. They are going to ultrasound Baby Ray again tomorrow to try to determine what the two lumps are on either side of his abdomen.

We still don’t know the cause of his illness. But the blood work done late this evening was even better than this morning. I really can’t thank all of you enough for your help and for caring. I do believe in the power of prayer – and in miracles. Baby Ray learned when he was just a baby to never give up and we’re very proud of him!

Night everyone. I thought I’d share a photo Ray getting acupuncture today (he’ll get another treatment in the am – it really helped)!

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

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Baby Ray Update Friday 4:45 pm

See the mess on Baby Ray’s face? He ate a mash! His values are better. I hope and pray we are over the hump and he is on the mend! He’s getting ready to go for a walk outside. I can’t tell you how happy I am that the Well-Gel is there!! I don’t know who to thank yet but prayers were answered! They have cut back on his IV fluids. I’ll have another update later! Please continue to pray!

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

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Baby Ray Update Friday afternoon

Baby Ray took a turn for the worse last night around 10 pm. The Dr. opted to go ahead and run plasma. This am found Baby Ray better. His PCV number was down as well as his temp and his HR. His adoptive mom was back at the hospital this am and will be there all day. When I talked to him this am his ears went forward and he lifted his head higher. He had acupuncture and, for the first time in days, he is nibbling on a mash! He received more plasma today.

He is still in critical condition but I think our prayers and good thoughts are helping! Baby Ray is young and I am confident he is giving this his best. We still don’t know what is wrong with him. But for now, he is slowly improving. Please keep praying.

Oh, I did ask if donations could be called into the vet’s office and they said no – they prefer they come through us. If anyone would like to help (the bill is $3000+ so far) we would greatly appreciate it. Donations can be made via PayPal at theresa@beautysequinerescue.org or through the donate page on our website at www.bhfer.org. And if anyone would like to email the equine hospital (through their website) with a kind word of thanks for taking such good care of Baby Ray that would be great – Baby Ray is at Blue Ridge Equine http://www.blueridgeequine.com/. His Dr’s. name is Dr. Stephens.

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

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Baby Ray Update

Hi Everyone,

I just spoke with Theresa. Baby Ray is still at the Equine Hospital where his condition is critical but stable. He has had test after test and some retests, an abdominal tap, ultrasound, etc. Theresa is in close contact with a team of doctors who are working diligently to determine the cause of Baby Ray’s illness but thus far, it remains a mystery. He is producing too many red blood cells which can lead to blood clots and dehydration. And his IV fluids are passing through him as fast as they run them. Toxicology tests reveal no toxins but Baby Ray is demonstrating signs of being toxic. It’s possible he has cancer. They are providing supportive care – we are praying Baby Ray holds on until his system goes back to normal. If it’s cancer, well, we are not thinking that way. The Dr. assures us Baby Ray is not in pain. However, his heart rate has increased this evening. The doctors are also considering running plasma.

The vet bill has already weighed in heavily on Theresa’s mind so if anyone would like to contribute, it would be greatly appreciated. Baby Ray didn’t survive his terrible start in life only to fall victim to something now. I will ask Theresa tomorrow if donations can be called directly into the hospital. But there are many ways to donate via our website at www.bhfer.org/oldsite/donate.cfm.

Please continue to pray for our sweet boy’s recovery.

Thank you all for your Prayers & Support..

Jeanne

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