GivingTuesday 2023

During this most devastating time as we mourn the loss of Beauty, the Arabian mare that was the beginning, as well as the heart and soul, of Beauty’s Haven, we find it difficult to even put one foot in front of the other. We must, nevertheless, dig in our heels and carry on for the sake of the remainder of our equine herd as well as for the other sentient beings in our care. And whilst Beauty is no longer physically here, we know in our hearts that she will forever be watching over me and the rest of her family and friends here at the rescue.

With #GivingTuesday 2023 upon us, we are hoping and praying for your support to assist us with the numerous ongoing expenses involved in running an equine rescue organization.

These expenses that are necessary to ensure the overall safety, health, comfort and well-being of each and every member of our herd, many with special needs:

  • Broken gates and fence boards need to be replaced,
  • repairs to shelters and equipment are needed,
  • the supplement and medication cabinets need to be restocked,
  • Some horses here have no sponsors to even cover their daily expenses, and the list goes on.

As Beauty’s Haven is also actively engaged in TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return), the most effective and humane method for managing and subsequently, reducing the population of the numerous feral and stray cats that frequently find their way to our farm, your donation will also assist greatly with the veterinary and overall care expenses of these precious cats and kittens, who, sadly, find themselves alone and unwanted through no fault of their own.

We currently are in need of a catio which will provide a safe and warm place for the feral cats and kittens that routinely visit. Just last week, a new family of five kittens and their mother showed up – a big catch cage which would enable us to catch multiple cats and kittens at once would be a most necessary and welcome addition to our TNR program.

Lastly, In honor of Beauty, a wonderful supporter has offered a $1000 Match Game to kick off our fundraiser. We would be forever grateful for your support on this #GivingTuesday, 2023.

Sincerely,
Theresa

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Our Beloved Beauty

“When we think of those companions who traveled by our side down life’s road. let us not say with sadness that they left us behind. but rather say with gentle gratitude that they once were with us.”
~ Author Unknown

It is with heavy heart to inform you that our beloved Beauty, the heart and soul of Beauty’s Haven, has sadly transitioned to Rainbow Bridge due to an inoperable tumor. We are all beyond devastated and are grieving deeply.

Please keep the entire Beauty’s Haven family in your prayers.

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Prayers Still Needed for our Beloved Beauty

Beauty is still at EMCO where she was diagnosed with peritonitis and hepatitis. Her bloodwork has thankfully improved daily. She’s still on IV fluids/meds but she does munch on hay now – upon being admitted, she had been refusing food. She is drinking well. Her respiration is good, but there is concern about her heart rate which remains elevated for a yet to be determined reason. The people at EMCO have been truly wonderful.

Beauty hasn’t laid down since the day she was admitted (she’ s picky about her stall) so I know she’s needing REM sleep. She’s tired of being in a stall and wearing ice boots 24/7. This is the first time she’s been in a hospital environment and I know she wants out. I think perhaps the environment can cause her to be anxious (which can contribute to an elevated heart rate), just as it does for me when I have to go to a hospital.

Freckles is holding onto a “Believe” sign in the corner hay feeder, keeping Beauty company.

Yesterday. we took Beauty out of her ice boots to get some exercise which I think did her much good. She is a strong willed mare and she knows that I love her dearly. She’s beat the odds more than once and I have faith she will do so again. I appreciate everyone’s good thoughts and prayers – I believe they are working! Please, please, keep them coming.

Sincerely,
Theresa

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Pray for Beauty

Beauty, the namesake of the rescue, was admitted to the hospital this morning (Equine Medical Center of Ocala). She has been diagnosed with peritonitis and hepatitis. She’s being treated medically, and as of this evening, values in her bloodwork have improved.

I can get into more details at some point, but right now, I’m exhausted and need to finish my chores here and go to bed so I can get to the hospital in the morning.

The next couple of days are truly critical.

I’d truly appreciate, more than ever, if you would include Beauty in your prayers and/or send her good thoughts. She’s a very special mare who means the world to me.

I likely won’t be on here much for a few days but I do want to wish all of you a very blessed Thanksgiving Day.

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Happily Ever After

In 2011, a herd of horses, including minis and several studs, were living in deplorable conditions in a junkyard. As they were not receiving proper care, the authorities became involved and the herd  was relinquished to Beauty’s Haven. One member of this little herd was Nickers, a very sweet stud born in 2008, who was only three years old at the time. Nickers went directly to a foster home where he was gelded soon thereafter and since he was so very much loved, his foster parents decided to adopt him.

Another member of this little herd was a mini mare named Glory who was in foal upon her arrival at Beauty’s Haven, her baby having been sired by Nickers. Glory and. Nicker’s baby, Cloud Dancer. was born here at the rescue in April 2011. Once Cloud Dancer was weaned, he went to reside with Nickers and his adoptive family. After many years of happily residing with their beloved family, they were returned to Beauty’s Haven in 2022, through no fault of their own.

And now, this wonderful little father and son duo is embarking upon a wonderful new journey with Grief on the Go and Tomorrow ‘s Rainbow Coping Academy’s mobile programs as grief and trauma counselors, where they will be bringing joy and healing to children in underserved communities across Broward and Palm Beach counties. Though we miss them dearly, we are so very proud of our sweet boys.

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Gabe, Willow & Aaleyah Updates

After finally winning the war on Gabe‘s abscessed and ulcerated eye, which we have been treating since the end of August, our poor boy was sadly stricken with a bout of colic on Friday. Thankfully, we managed to get him through this episode; within a few hours he passed gas, had a bowel movement and was, once again, drinking. And then a few days ago, Willow, an eighteen year-old Thoroughbred mare we adopted out in 2016, came back to Beauty’s Haven through no fault of her own.

Willow and Gabe are both in need of sponsors to help with their daily ongoing care, so if anyone would like to sponsor either of these precious horses, just click on the ‘DONATE’ button below. Gabe and Willow, who have now become the very best of friends, would most assuredly, be eternally grateful.

We also have a substantial balance remaining on Aaleyah’s veterinary bill following her surgery and subsequent hospitalization a few months ago, so if anyone would like to assist us with this need, it would be truly appreciated. If you would like to help Aaleyah, you may do so, by once again, clicking on the ‘DONATE’ button below. Donations may also be called directly into PetersonSmith Equine Hospital at 352-861-1251 or 352-237-6151, account #95501.

Thank you for your love and support. We most certainly could not do what we do without our amazing village of supporters .

Sincerely,
Theresa

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