It’s Me, Gabi!

“I have a name – it’s Gabi! I was an orphaned baby goat but now I’m part of the Beauty’s Haven family. I was weak and didn’t feel good when I got here – and I was scared. I had been laying on my right side after I was born for what seemed like forever. My mommy had left me there and I didn’t know what to do. So I just laid there. But then I was taken to where I am now. When I got here, I couldn’t even stand up. Mommy Theresa massaged me and worked my legs. I got something called colostrum and milk replacer and then I felt better. And then guess what happened? I started hopping and jumping around! It makes the humans smile and laugh!

I made my first animal friend here. Her name is Kiah. She’s a dog that needed help, too, when she got here. She only has two toes on her front foot because she chewed the others off to free herself from being tied to something. But she gets around just fine and we have started to play together. And I met two orphan kittens, Dash and Dottie, who like to play too!

So… I think I’m going to be okay. I feel better and I’m not scared anymore. Please click on my image above to view how far I’ve come!

Thank you all for caring!”

Love,
Gabi

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Rejected Baby Goat in Dire Need

We never know what will turn up in our driveway next. Today, it’s a baby goat that was born last night but was sadly rejected by her mom.

While Bob went to the feed store to get colostrum / milk replacer, we cleaned her up and treated her umbilical cord. She’s tiny – not quite 2 lbs. – and very weak, so I gave her a little syrup which perked her up a little. When Bob got home, she was ready for her milk. She had trouble standing but there did not appear to be any injuries.

We don’t know how long she had laid on the ground before she got here, but we got her up and started working her legs and rubbing her all over. I guess the nourishment from the milk kicked in and she started to try to stand. And she did! Once she found her legs, she became more and more mobile. Prayers do get answered!

We’ve checked with friends and neighbors for goat milk but haven’t been able to find any, so we’re getting colostrum and milk replacer from the feed store.

Would anyone like to sponsor this precious baby’s needs?

We realize that so many others are in dire need of assistance following hurricanes Helene and Milton, so if you are unable to assist at this time, we truly understand – but you can still help by sharing this with family and friends. If you are in a position to help, please click on the ‘DONATE’ button below.

Sincerely,
Theresa

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Amira Update and Post-Hurricane Support

Amira was so ready to come back to the farm following her procedure at the hospital. She couldn’t wait to get down to her paddock where she hangs out with her dear friend, Shai. Amira is officially receiving all soft meals, now, as she is 30 years old and her teeth are quite worn down.

We are so grateful for all of your good thoughts and prayers for Amira – they worked!

We also have some exciting news! A dear friend and supporter has come forth and has offered to match all donations up to $1000 which will greatly assist us in getting caught up with our veterinary and farrier bills as well as help us restock some very important items in our medicine cabinet.

We realize that so many others are in dire need of assistance following hurricanes Helene and Milton, so if you are unable to assist at this time, we truly understand – but you can still help by sharing this newsletter amongst family and friends. If you are in a position to help our little herd, however, please click on the ‘DONATE’ button below. As always, all donations are greatly appreciated and no amount is ever too small.

Thank you, all, for your love and support!

Sincerely,
Theresa

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Amira Hospitalized While We Weather the Hurricane

Please click on the image above to view a most joyful video of Amira and her dear friend, Waylon.

After Dr. Stolsworth arrived yesterday to examine Amira, it was determined that she needed to go to the hospital where there is a camera which will be better able to scope her. Once at the hospital, Amira’s blockage was successfully cleared but she does have pneumonia. She will be staying at the hospital for a few days and she is now officially, on a soft food diet.

Amira was scoped once again today and everything looks good – no ulcers, polyps, etc., and her esophagus is fine. She has been taken off the IV and she has passed poop. The vet confirmed what we already knew – Amira is a mare with much life still left in her. She feels so good that she was actually making eyes at a colt across the aisle from her!

When Amira came to us over a year ago, she was in very bad shape. It was obvious that her needs had been neglected for quite some time. Even though she’s up there in age, we saw a light in her eyes that clearly said she was grateful for a chance to start a new chapter in her life.

Being an elder horse should not be a death sentence – there simply was no justified reason to euthanize her yesterday.

We were concerned that Amira had lost her ability to swallow, just as Betsy Rose did, and that would have changed the outcome. But that wasn’t the case. We are very grateful for our care team members who take everything into consideration, listen to the horse, and don’t call it too soon. Amira may come home tomorrow – depending on the weather and what is going on here.

A Very Long Night

We’re doing okay though we did lose power for a few hours. Thankfully the generators did come on. Jenny is staying with me at the barn tonight, together with the kittens and littles. We sent Bob home to get some sleep – it’s been a very long day. The winds are pretty bad. The horses out in the paddocks who are all sporting their EquestriSafe ID collars, will be checked at daylight.

Please keep our beloved little herd in your prayers.

Sincerely,
Theresa

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Facing Another Hurricane with Amira in Distress

Here we go, again.

We are currently in the midst of battening down the hatches once again for Hurricane Milton, and repairing the fences damaged by Hurricane Helene. Bob made a run to the feed store this morning, made possible by the most thoughtful generosity of our wonderful little village of supporters, so, thankfully, we now have enough hay to last until Friday. We still have many additional hurricane related needs – we do need to get grain and forage as well as fill up the truck and gas cans now that we have found a source for gas.

Amira, however, could use some good thoughts and prayers. She had issues at breakfast this morning and was treated for choke. Although she seemed somewhat better following a bit of stall rest, I felt it would be in her best interest to call the vet who is en route to the farm as we speak.

If you would like to contribute to our hurricane fundraiser which includes Amira’s emergency vet visit, you may do so by clicking on the “Donate” button below.

Thank you, all, for your love and support!

Sincerely,
Theresa

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