Update:
Today’s needs that were posted earlier have been met with the exception of $147!!!
Just 15 more people donating $10 and you’ll hear a BIG sigh of relief!
God bless and thank you all so much!
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
I forgot to include that we need a load of shavings – the pregnant mares stay in all night and Twinkle/CaryLou also stay in during the hot part of the day.
A load (60 bags) of shavings is $230.
Would anyone like to help?
We need just 23 people to donate $10 and we can get the shavings – we need them before the 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
April 9th, 2013
Solace has a new snotty nose with an odor to it. He hasn’t run a fever but he’s not as interested in his meals and just seems somewhat “off”. We’d like to have Dr. Ryan examine, scope, him and do a culture to determine if he’s got something new going on. This would be about $150. Would anyone like to help him? Just 15 people donating $15 each would cover this.
Dr. Ryan will be examining Lucy today, checking out her trach, and pulling some bloodwork. This will be about $110. Just 11 people at $10 each will cover it.
Two horses that we had to bring back need vetting and this was not in our budget. One needs an exam and CBC which will cost about $92. The other needs more – I’m guessing $125 with Dr. Ryan and he will also need Dr. Julia Simonson to work on him for about $125. Any and all help with these two would be so greatly appreciated. I’d like to get Dr. Julia out here as soon as possible. She’s our holistic vet.
Donations can be called directly into the vet’s office at 352-237-6151. Please specify if you call how you would like your donation applied – to a specific horse or to our account in general. We truly appreciate your continued support. If anyone would like to help with any of these needs you can donate via PayPal address bhfer@earthlink.net or via our website page at www.bhfer.org/donate. Just indicate what your donation is to be used for. Donations are tax deductible and no amount is too small. We operate totally from donations – your support makes what we do possible. Please share this out. I don’t like asking for help but I have to. Thank you!
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
April 8th, 2013
I hope everyone had a great weekend. The weather here was perfect! Here are a few pictures and updates on a few of the horses.
Sisco yesterday – his cancer site looks good. We are still applying the cream. Dr. Porter says at this time he does not think Sisco will need another treatment. Sisco is so funny – like a big kid!
The other Cisco – he’s looking for a forever home. He is a Haflinger cross.
Little CaryLou is all boy! He keeps his momma on her toes!
Lucy is doing ok. She’s had some tremors Friday and Saturday evenings which caused me a bit of worry. Dr. Ryan will be out tomorrow to examine her and to pull some blood. When she was released from the hospital she had hyperlipemia and hepatic lipidosis – her prognosis was poor and very guarded for survival. She wasn’t eating or drinking, had body tremors, had aspiration pneumonia, and had been running fevers – the odds were against her. Upon arrival, I immediately modified her diet and put her on Well-Gel and other supplements. Giving her IV fluids/meds was very important so you can imagine how we felt when the vein on one side of her neck collapsed – the other had collapsed at the hospital. After the other side collapsed here, the catheter was placed in a remaining good vein in her leg. But then that collapsed. It has been a roller coaster ride but we continue to keep the faith and we have hope. Lucy’s attitude has been bright and positive which helps tremendously. She is monitored closely – her poop, water intake, appetite, attitude, temp. I have to laugh at her – she’s feeling better enough to now run the other way when she seems one of us coming with meds in our hands! LOL! Lucy adores our little tank, CaryLou. This evening Twinkle finally allowed CaryLou to visit with Lucy without her supervision. Lucy isn’t out of the woods, not by far, and her recovery is going to happen over many months. Please continue to pray for her.
Silver Belle has made new friends and is doing really well. She will be starting school soon. I don’t know what Patti and Silver Belle were looking at in this picture but aren’t they beautiful?
Rayo is also doing well and is enjoying school!
Remember Lexi? She is Lacey’s 2 year old and Dora’s full sister. She is also doing great – a very beautiful girl.
We need a load of shavings – the pregnant mares stay in all night and Twinkle/CaryLou also stay in during the hot part of the day. A load (60 bags) of shavings is $230. Would anyone like to help?
Solace has a new snotty nose with an odor to it. He hasn’t run a fever but he’s not as interested in his meals and just seems somewhat “off”. We’d like to have Dr. Ryan examine, scope, him and do a culture to determine if he’s got something new going on. This would be about $150. Would anyone like to help him?
We have had two horses come back in the last week that need vetting – any help with them would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be called directly into the vet’s office at 352-237-6151. Please specify if you call how you would like your donation applied – to a specific horse or to our account in general.
We truly appreciate your continued support. If anyone would like to help with the vet expenses, shavings, hay, etc. you can donate via PayPal address theresa or via our website page at www.bhfer.org/donate. Donations are tax deductible and no amount is too small. We operate totally from donations – your support makes what we do possible. Thank you!
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
What a busy and productive day already! Poop being scooped, big paddocks being dragged, fence repairs being done, meds given, stalls cleaned, and a load of hay just arriving. Laundry done, house somewhat clean, visitors are coming too!
Sunset has gone to Pam’s and will be leaving for her new home with Lisa in Colorado in a few days. What a doll she is – and we are so blessed to know she will never want for anything again! Two horses came back yesterday.
Lisa Stern is hosting a charity benefit for us at The Grape Ape tonight – thank you Melissa Ingram and Lisa and The Grape Ape! Check it out! https://www.facebook.com/events/535991579744343/
New video of CaryLou on Facebook playing this am – hard to believe as good as he looks and plays that he has a somewhat serious condition. We are quickly reminded by his Darth Vader breathing. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10200852684100510&set=vb.1266434164&type=2&theater
Jenny and I will be leaving soon to catalog a herd of Arabians that need homes. And I need to get back home – Katie is going to the prom tonight! Have a wonderful day everyone!
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 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
This morning Dr. Hughes said they decided against scoping CaryLou at this time – he is just so small. She thinks his trachea is the issue – the cartilage rings may be deformed (they may be flattened rather than round) or weak. She hopes that with time the issue will correct itself. If not, he may need surgery. The problem with surgery is that they would have to put a stent in his trachea but it would not expand as he grows. When he makes the funny noises, it is likely when his trachea falters which affects his breathing and makes him a bit anxious which, in turn, increases his heart rate and respiration.
Dr. Hughes wanted to keep him again tonight to see how he does. If he is no worse he will come home tomorrow with his IV meds. I won’t deny that I’m worried. If the area of the trachea affected is within the chest, surgical access is very hard. There could be complications like scar tissue forming around the stent that could cause airway obstruction and aspiration pneumonia. Once he is home we will be monitoring him closely and praying that the issue resolves. I can’t imagine anything happening to him. He’s so full of life and is otherwise healthy – he’s built like a tank with a personality that is just so positive and bright!
This was how I found CaryLou this morning – napping with his mom standing over him.
“I’m proud of my spots mommy Theresa – just look at them!”
He’s cute and he knows it!
Here is a link to a short YouTube video of him and Twinkle this morning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0daDs_U0QY4
Here he is being a brave boy getting his medications. His mom came over and stood by me and watched – she loves her baby! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWk1hNs3HSM
Please keep CaryLou in your thoughts and prayers. I’ll update again tomorrow. Have a good night everyone.
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
CaryLou’s blood work came back normal but his temp is still high (103+). But he is nursing and doing everything a baby should do. His breathing is still up. If he is no better tomorrow we may have to take him to the hospital. I don’t like to do that because it’s stressful and he could pick things up there. We’ll be monitoring him closely. Please pray that his fever breaks tonight and he is better by morning. Thank you.
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
