It’s been really busy – as usual. It’s either been very hot or it’s rained. Today it was extremely hot but then it rained and there was a big drop in temperature. So much so that Little E shivered! We brought him in and gave him a warm mash which he loved.
We had extra much needed help over the weekend – especially on Saturday. Saddles got cleaned up – so did horses and pictures were taken in order for us to update the website and adoption ads.
So proud of Magic – he’s much better around most people. He’s not even worried about hats any longer. J
Silver Belle was one of many that got a hooficure on Sunday.
Bella did great and seemed to really appreciate hers.
Little Indy also got a hooficure. We appreciate our podiatrists and the handlers that donate their time to help!
Spirit is doing very well. We did get an answer back from Dr. Porter – there isn’t anything we can do to help her eyesight to improve. The right eye is pretty much history. We don’t know what caused the injury – could be from recurrent Uveitis or other injury. There isn’t anything that can be done with the scarring and damage already done. But we can hopefully prevent the eye from getting any worse. Isn’t she beautiful? She’s soooo trusting. Her injuries are healing nicely – the bone is no longer exposed at her chest injury or on her face. She’s a love bug – always asking for hugs and scratches.
Marilyn with Starbuck – look how much better he is standing!
Melissa getting ready to hop on Lacey with baby Dora watching. Lacey did great, especially considering she is a bit out of shape. George got up on Lady Jane and she did good too. It was dark by then – no pictures. Will have to take some maybe this coming weekend.
Popper likes to get in the middle of everything – including lunch!
Nash is very happy at his new home. He has two mares, lots of shade and grass, and a human that will spoil him rotten! He’s only 10 miles away.
Ruby has some visitors today.
Dr. Ryan was out to pull blood work on a couple of horses, pull coggins on some, and to examine the donkey and her baby.
I have to say that golf carts sure do come in handy here at the farm!
Both mom (Penelope) and baby (Penny) were very cooperative today.
Penelope is very thin except for her low belly. If she didn’t have a baby you’d think she was about to. I was told she’s 13 years old and has had more babies than you can count on both hands. Penny is her last and final.
Little Penny was a wonderful patient!
Finding the vein on a thin baby donkey wasn’t as easy as we’d liked for it to have been.
Penny getting a few kisses on the nose.
“One more kiss… please?”
We are still looking for sponsors to help with Penelope and Penny’s vetting today and with getting several mini’s teeth done tomorrow. Penelope will also be checked by Dr. Bess. Not sure she’s up for dental work yet – I think I’d like to give her some time to get stronger first. We should have blood work back tomorrow morning. If anyone would like to call a donation in directly to the vet’s office the number is 352-237-6151.
I’ve run out of energy and need to get to bed. Lots of work in the office and at the barn tomorrow – more hooficures are being done and the dentist is coming. Have a good night everyone and thank you for continued support.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
BHFER Other Update 07/31/12
It’s been really busy – as usual. It’s either been very hot or it’s rained. Today it was extremely hot but then it rained and there was a big drop in temperature. So much so that Little E shivered! We brought him in and gave him a warm mash which he loved.
We had extra much needed help over the weekend – especially on Saturday. Saddles got cleaned up – so did horses and pictures were taken in order for us to update the website and adoption ads.
So proud of Magic – he’s much better around most people. He’s not even worried about hats any longer. J
Silver Belle was one of many that got a hooficure on Sunday.
Bella did great and seemed to really appreciate hers.
Little Indy also got a hooficure. We appreciate our podiatrists and the handlers that donate their time to help!
Spirit is doing very well. We did get an answer back from Dr. Porter – there isn’t anything we can do to help her eyesight to improve. The right eye is pretty much history. We don’t know what caused the injury – could be from recurrent Uveitis or other injury. There isn’t anything that can be done with the scarring and damage already done. But we can hopefully prevent the eye from getting any worse. Isn’t she beautiful? She’s soooo trusting. Her injuries are healing nicely – the bone is no longer exposed at her chest injury or on her face. She’s a love bug – always asking for hugs and scratches.
Marilyn with Starbuck – look how much better he is standing!
Melissa getting ready to hop on Lacey with baby Dora watching. Lacey did great, especially considering she is a bit out of shape. George got up on Lady Jane and she did good too. It was dark by then – no pictures. Will have to take some maybe this coming weekend.
Popper likes to get in the middle of everything – including lunch!
Nash is very happy at his new home. He has two mares, lots of shade and grass, and a human that will spoil him rotten! He’s only 10 miles away.
Ruby has some visitors today.
Dr. Ryan was out to pull blood work on a couple of horses, pull coggins on some, and to examine the donkey and her baby.
I have to say that golf carts sure do come in handy here at the farm!
Both mom (Penelope) and baby (Penny) were very cooperative today.
Penelope is very thin except for her low belly. If she didn’t have a baby you’d think she was about to. I was told she’s 13 years old and has had more babies than you can count on both hands. Penny is her last and final.
Little Penny was a wonderful patient!
Finding the vein on a thin baby donkey wasn’t as easy as we’d liked for it to have been.
Penny getting a few kisses on the nose.
“One more kiss… please?”
We are still looking for sponsors to help with Penelope and Penny’s vetting today and with getting several mini’s teeth done tomorrow. Penelope will also be checked by Dr. Bess. Not sure she’s up for dental work yet – I think I’d like to give her some time to get stronger first. We should have blood work back tomorrow morning. If anyone would like to call a donation in directly to the vet’s office the number is 352-237-6151.
I’ve run out of energy and need to get to bed. Lots of work in the office and at the barn tomorrow – more hooficures are being done and the dentist is coming. Have a good night everyone and thank you for continued support.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
Mom and baby need help… Update from 7/31/12
A thirteen year old very sweet donkey that is skin on bones except for her hanging low belly – I am told she has had 10 babies. I don’t know if they all survived or not.
And she came with her very own tiny 2+ month old that is also underweight. If I can easily pick her up you know she’s a light weight – maybe 40 lbs. at the most!
The baby’s poor little long ears are missing much of their fur – rain rot is horrible all over. Some on momma too.
They arrived at the rescue last evening. I’ve promised momma – no more babies! Dr. Ryan will be out this morning to examine them and to do some blood work.
They are in the QT paddock and when I went to check on them this am there was a rainbow behind them and they were standing under their shelter – it was beautiful. They looked so content and at peace. If anyone would like to help sponsor their vetting, or help with their monthly costs, it be very much appreciated – no amount is too small. This was unexpected and we couldn’t walk away.
We need their vetting done and coggins also pulled on some of the mini’s here. Tomorrow Dr. Bess will be here for mini dental day – there will be several getting their teeth done. Any help with that would be greatly appreciated too.
Have to run – Dr. Ryan will be here soon.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
BHFER Quick Update 07/27/12
I hate to start the update out with bad news – the paint gelding with the lumps on his face (Brave Heart) crossed Rainbow Bridge today. He had been at UF for various diagnostic tests. He had an aggressive form of cancer which had metastasized. Carrie and Allan were able to be with him at UF today – we appreciate everything they, and others, did for him. We find comfort in knowing that he now runs pain free with the heavenly herd. I do wish his previous owner had of gotten him proper vet care when the lump first appeared. Maybe he would have had a chance – we’ll never know.
We had Dr. Eric out today to pull blood work on Gentleman and Bella. Gentleman has arthritis which we’ve been treating. Some days are better than others but lately he’s seemed to decline. I know that the high temps are taking a toll on him – they take a toll on most of us. GMan stays under or near a sprinkler much of the time. We’d like to see if we can make him more comfortable so he is being started on Adequan to see if it helps. He is getting up there in age and while there isn’t anything we can do about the aging process we do want to keep him comfortable. Dr. Eric commented today on what a true “gentleman” he is – and it’s true!
Bella, Starbuck’s mom, just hasn’t appeared to be feel well. She’s not in pain but sort of seems to be just “there” at times. She’s eating and drinking fine but something just isn’t right. She still doesn’t make enough milk for the little one. He also gets milk replacer pellets.
Starbuck is doing really well. He really enjoys being outside and we enjoy watching him play.
Some good news – the black TB mare, Mia, has settled into her new home. Her new human mom tells me she is doing very well.
If anyone would like to help out with today’s vetting ($192) it would be appreciated. And we’d like to ask for prayers for both Gentleman and Bella.
We hope everyone has a good weekend. It’s going to be extremely busy here. Thank you all for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
BH Update including Spirit’s ultrasound
Spirit was excited yesterday morning – we’d explained to her that Dr. Porter was coming to ultrasound her eyes! She has got to be one of the most sweetest and personable horse I’ve ever met. She will literally greet you with hugs each morning! Look at her – her personality just shines through!
Spirit was a good girl for the ultrasound. Dr. Porter forwarded the images to UF – we’ll see what they say and what is recommended. We were happy to learn that Spirit can see at least a speck of light from her right eye and at least a sliver of light from her left eye. The retinas are intact in both eyes. There appears to be some mineralization of the lens in the right eye. The lens in the left eye looks clear bit the iris may have some scar tissue keeping the pupil closed possibly due to untreated inflammation. So, now we wait and pray for good news. I really have no idea what will come of this but Spirit is young and doing so well – if there is any way we can at least maintain what little she can see it would be a blessing. She trusts those handling her and once she learns what her home is she maneuvers very well. For example – when she steps onto the row of mats in the center aisle of the barn she knows exactly how many steps to her stall.
Dr. Porter wanted to visit with Baby Girl yesterday while he was here. I truly believe that she remembered him! He can’t get over how well she has recovered and how great she looks. Dr. Porter was the one that recommended a CT scan for Baby Girl after her initial surgery and he also recommended the surgeon – Dr. Ali Morton. Another article: http://www.gainesville.com/article/20111218/ARTICLES/111219630. Yes, our Baby Girl made the news around the world.
The picture on the left was taken yesterday. The one on the right was taken on August 17th, 2011 – the day after she arrived here at the rescue. For those that don’t know her story please visit our Daily Blog Archives and read about her. Her injury was incredible and her odds were very grim. But her love for life and the positive energy from within her radiates – she’s truly a miracle!
Dora and Domino at breakfast. Both are getting milk replacer pellets now. They are so funny!
Well, here is the tooth that Starbuck lost in the wee hours of Sunday night/Monday morning. It doesn’t seem to be bothering him at all.
Starbuck had a great time during his first play time outside! He’s standing taller and getting stronger by the day! If you look at his side you can see a few brown hearts (if you use your imagination)! His mom is doing well – she really enjoys their time outside too. I don’t think she’s lifted her head from grazing on the grass since she’s first been out!
Domino, Dora, and Starbuck have become friends over the fence. Domino really likes him. But Domino likes everyone she meets!
One of our wonderful and generous supporters has offered a $1000 match game in memory of our dear sweet Nicky. Funds will be used to purchase and install a much needed fly mister system for the barn! Once donations for the match game in the amount of $1000 have been received the Match Game Donor will donate another $1000! Starting now!! If you make a donation for the match game please mark it as such and send an email to bhfer@earthlink to let us know with “Match Game” in the subject line.
Yesterday we got a call about some horses that were out of food. The owner is in a bad spot right now and needed a little worth of help. We provided grain and salt blocks to get them through a few days. If anyone would like to help us with this it would be appreciated – $55 is still needed to cover these expense. Sometimes animal owners just need a bit of help to get them through a tough time. They love their horses and don’t want to give them up and I can understand that. I respect them for reaching out for help instead of letting the horses go hungry.
Dr. Bess will be coming to do some teeth soon – when we get a date set up we’ll be looking for sponsors to help with this. On Friday, Cindy will be coming to do hooficures on Nikole and Peaches – if anyone would like to help with these it would be appreciated. Peaches is having a tough time with her old shoulder injury – just when we think she is better, she’s worse. The black TB mare, Mia, went home today! Thanks everyone that helped with this and thank you Pam (Double B Equine Transport) for taking the time it took to get her loaded and to her new home.
I have more to update on but I’ve got to get some other things done but I didn’t want to finish the day without getting this update out – I’ll try to do another tomorrow. This weekend is going to be very busy – starting on Friday.
We are in need of a few things – I’m putting together a list but right off the top of my head I know we need Endure flyspray and flymasks – the flies are absolutely horrible this year. Several of the masks we had were old and frayed and were beyond repair. We always need help with vet and hooficure expenses and with feed/hay. As always, we appreciate any and all help – we receive no government assistance. We operate totally from donations and adoption fees (which are very low). No donation amount is too small and any amount is greatly appreciated. Donations are tax deductible. If anyone would like to call a donation in directly to the vet’s office the number is 352-237-6151. Donations for hay can be called into Larson’s at 352-867-8333. If you send funds via PayPal our PayPal address is theresa. Other ways to donate can be found on our “Donate” page. Please make sure to make note on your donation what the funds are to be used for – all donations go 100% to care of the horses. We are all volunteers here – no paid staff! And I have to say we have really awesome volunteers – onsite and from locations as far away as Ireland!
As always – we truly appreciate all of you. God bless and I thank you all for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
Starbuck and Gentleman
Sorry – I thought I posted this here earlier in the day…..
Sorry about that – it’s been a long day and I admit that I need to get some rest. Have a good night everyone.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
Baby Starbuck & Gentleman
The vet is on the way. Starbuck needs prayers again – we found him with a large tooth dangling in his mouth this am. He can’t nurse or eat. I don’t know if he injured himself or what is going on but it looks horrible and painful.
Also, Gentleman has a rear leg injury on the right side. Dr. Adam will be examining him too.
A coggins has been pulled on Mia, the black mare.
What a way to start the day…
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
Nick – Never Forgotten
14 February 1980 – 21 July 2007
Nicky – I love you, always.
Theresa
Mia – Black mare update…
Mia met her new human family today and it was awesome!! Everyone clicked – she’s going to get lots of attention – I’m very happy for her.
When it was time to go Mia wanted to go too! She will make the short trip to her new home on Wednesday. I can’t wait! Thanks everyone – great job!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
TB Mare Update
We received the $100 we needed in donations for her and I went over to the farm and paid her ransom and she has been signed over to us. The vet is scheduled to be there 0830 Monday am to do a coggins that we’ll have in hand 2 pm Tuesday I am told. We need a place for her to go by Tuesday pm – latest Wednesday am BUT we have an appointment with a lady that lives in Ocala in the morning – it sounds promising. If it all works out the mare will be picked up and taken to her new home on Tuesday or Wednesday. Until then – I DID talk to the property owner and he has give me authority to keep the mare there until we can have her picked up which has to be no later than Wednesday. We still need the $30 for her coggins (it may be $35, I’m not sure if it went up).
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
Black TB Mare
To say it’s been very busy here would be an understatement. Here we go again…
This black 7 yr old TB mare needs a safe place to go ASAP. The owner was evicted from the farm and can’t take the mare with her so she said she will call the local rendering company to shoot her and haul her away. A person that works on the farm alerted me to her. I went to visit the mare and she is a baby doll that wants to trust. You can feel it and see it in her eyes. She’s never been raced and has basically been living feral. She hasn’t been treated nicely but doesn’t hold it against you. Her feet need to be done, she’s had no vaccinations, she needs a coggins, etc. She has a horribly matted mane with sticker berries in it. She is of good weight and is about 15.3 hh.
She was very inquisitive with me and I feel she really wants to learn how to have a good relationship with a human. She is fearful yet very curious. You can see in her eyes how beautiful she is – I think the eyes really are a window to the soul. She came over to me and put her head down so I could rub her head between her eyes. I squatted down and we spent a few minutes getting to know each other. I didn’t want to leave without her.
This lovely mare is located near us – Morriston, FL. Now the owner wants $100 for the mare and we need another $30 for a coggins. We can’t bring her here but we are working on finding a home – can anyone help in any way?
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org