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Kitten Season is upon us!

Kitten season sounds like a magical time of the year, but to animal rescuers and shelters, its mere mention creates a sense of panic as preparations must be immediately put in place to address the multitude of mother cats with their litter of adorable kittens in tow who will soon be appearing on our doorstep. In most places across America, animals mate and give birth in springtime due to longer days, lovely weather and more access to food, which means a higher survival rate. In Florida, however, kitten season is basically, year-round. Cats, many merely kittens themselves, can have litter after litter, throughout the year, making this quite the vicious cycle.

At times, orphaned kittens who are under four weeks old and unable to eat on their own, kittens who must be manually stimulated to urinate and defecate, requiring hands-on care every two to four hours, appear at our farm. With their fragile immune systems and labor-intensive care and socialization needs, these precious babies are, tragically, the most vulnerable of species.

Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Rescue, Inc., is not only dedicated to saving these precious kittens by caring for and nurturing them, but is actively addressing the situation with a trap-neuter-return (TNR) program, a program that has met with great success across communities nationwide.

Beauty’s Haven provides these kittens and cats with shelter, food, toys and “catios” to keep them safe and warm prior to their veterinary care (spay, neuter, vaccines) and subsequential release and many oftentimes return knowing that they will be safe, warmly welcomed and be fed a nutritious meal.

With a herd of thirty horses, mules and donkeys, as well as four dogs and five cats, with little monetary assistance for our TNR program, we would be forever grateful for any contribution or item from our Wishlist, specifically food, which would greatly assist us in this most important and much needed endeavor.

Thank you, in advance, for your love and support.

Sincerely,
Theresa

Nala is just one of the many cats we help through our TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) program. We provide kittens and cats with shelter, food, toys, and catios to keep them safe and warm before their veterinary care, which includes spaying, neutering, and vaccinations. Many of these cats return to us, knowing they will be welcomed with warmth and a nutritious meal. Your support is crucial for us to continue this important work. Please consider donating to our fundraiser—every contribution makes a difference!

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Photo of bay horse with a Memorial Day frame and theme.

Memorial Day

Photo of bay horse with a Memorial Day frame and theme.

Valor

“Valor is stability, not of legs and arms, but of courage and the soul.”
~Michel de Montaigne

Memorial Day . . . This is the day that’s set aside . . . To remember with gratitude and pride . . .
All those who served and died . . . for our country and our freedom.
May your day be filled with memories and peace.

(Please click on the image above.)

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Happenings at the Farm

I thought I would share a brief update regarding the daily happenings at Beauty’s Haven where there is never a dull moment! Elka continues to do well and she truly enjoys getting extra love and attention as she did this past week from Pam and Donna. Elka is such a sweet mule but when breakfast time rolls around, she eagerly waits at the fence with her friends with that “Hurry up with breakfast” look!

And then there are the doggos! Shadow and Benjamin are a constant source of entertainment with their daily shenanigans! Shadow is, of course, the “boss dog” who never fails to remind Benjamin of that fact many times throughout the day!

Thankfully, when you’re having “one of those days,” it helps to just hop on a horse and ride away, if only for a little while.

Wishing everyone a wonderful week!

Sincerely,
Theresa

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Shai Needs Help

Shai needs help. She has no sponsors – not one. When it comes to providing proper care to the horses here, nothing is inexpensive. Grain, hay, farrier work, vetting, deworming, fly spray, fly masks, etc. – it’s all costly. Please, if anyone can help provide for Shai’s needs, it would be so greatly appreciated.

Contributions are tax deductible and please be assured that no amount is ever too small. Just click on the ‘Donate’ button below. We cannot do what we do without your help.

Thank you in advance for your love and support!

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Happy Birthday Aaleyah!

Aaleyah Belle was very excited on Friday morning for today was her birthday! She came running along with her friends, Mo and Walker, as she knew I had birthday carrots awaiting. *Please click on the image above to view a video of Aaleyah’s sheer joy and exuberance on her very special day!

Aaleyah Belle was born in 2008 with a wry nose and was scheduled to die only hours later together with her dam, Momma Sue. As this was the very same day that Eight Belles was euthanized after breaking down while crossing the finish line in 2nd place at the Kentucky Derby, Aaleyah Belle was named in memory of this remarkable race horse. Both fillies were full of heart and very, very brave.

Please join us in wishing Aaleyah Belle a very happy 16th birthday!

And if you would like to make a tax deductible contribution in her honor, I know that she, as well as all of us here at Beauty’s Haven, would be forever grateful. Just click on the donation button below.

Thank you in advance for your love and support!

Sincerely,
Theresa

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Nowhere To Go

Would anyone like to help us help this senior gelding? The property he was living on was foreclosed and he needed a safe place to land. His name is “Cracker.”

Cracker needs a physical examination (including bloodwork, Coggins, fecal, etc.) as well as dental and farrier work. He would also love to have monthly sponsors to help with his ongoing care.

If anyone would like to help this sweet boy, it would be so greatly appreciated.

Contributions are tax deductible, and please be assured that no amount is ever too small. Just click on the donation button below.

Thank you in advance for your love and support!

Sincerely,
Theresa

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Komanchee

This little pony was loved beyond measure. He was up there in age but he still had spunk and was very opinionated at times. He did appreciate the love and care he received from all of us humans here.

Komanchee now runs with his BFF, Mary, a sweet Arabian mare who went to Rainbow Bridge in 2015. He will be missed not just by me and Bob and our family, but also by our wonderful volunteers that also doted on him.

Much gratitude to Sylvie Chiasson Beland for loving and sponsoring Komanchee, always making sure he had everything he needed. She loved him dearly too.

Sincerely,
Theresa

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Rescue horses at Beauty's Haven getting hoof care

Pretty Please?

Rescue horses at Beauty's Haven getting hoof care

We are currently in the midst of our round of hooficures for the month of April. While Shai was a very good girl, Amira simply wanted to photobomb! Waylon was great but we’re still scratching our heads trying to figure out how he let himself back in the barn paddock after I had placed him in the main a few evenings ago. Jazzy was an angel, as always and Bouie was a very good boy! If anyone would like to help Shai, Amira, Waylon, Walker, Ebony, Lily, or any other horse here at the rescue have ‘Happy Feet,’ please click on the ‘DONATE’ button below where you can contribute in a variety of ways.

If you are unable to donate at this time, we truly understand but you can still help by sharing this fundraiser amongst friends and family in hope that they may consider helping the horses as well.

Thank you in advance for your love and support!

Sincerely,
Theresa

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Easter Blessings

With Gratitude

Thank you for being a blessing in our lives, not only at Easter time, but all the year through.

Sincerely,
Theresa, Bob, and the Beauty’s Haven Family

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My Birthday Wishes

I can’t believe it is already that time of the year! While the past year has gone by incredibly fast, my birthday fundraiser this year will, once again, remain the same – to help the horses that comprise our beloved herd.

My Birthday Wishes…

  1. Raise $2500 to help the horses here at the rescue that have little to no sponsorship. Please note that all donations up to $400 will be matched!
  2. Secure at least 20 people to sign up for our “Strive for $5 Club” where you can make an automatic recurring monthly donation of $5 via our website, simply by clicking HERE.
  3. Secure monthly sponsors for Shai (pictured above), a senior Paso Fino mare. Shai came to us in 2021 from a Citrus County seizure. Shai had been “living” in a very small pen with several goats and a steer. Her needs had been neglected for quite some time. She arrived untrusting and afraid of humans – she would literally shake with fear. She found a good home with humans who were patient with her and, with time and patience, gained her trust. Sadly, there was an unexpected life event and Shai had to come back to the rescue this week. Shai has no sponsors but is very deserving. Would anyone like to help with her care costs? If so, you can sign up to make an automatic recurring monthly donation for Shai by clicking on the ‘Donate’ button below. One time donations are also very much appreciated and no amount is ever considered as being too small.




If you are unable to donate at this time, we truly understand but you can still help by sharing this fundraiser amongst friends and family in hope that they may consider helping the horses as well.

Thank you in advance for your love and support!

Sincerely,
Theresa

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