Guess what everybody? A special day called Valentine’s Day will soon arrive! It’s is a day when humans show appreciation for loved ones, family and friends by giving them Valentine’s Day cards. It would really make all of us ‘Velvet Nosers’ so very happy to be someone’s very special valentine.
You could choose any one (or more) of us to be your valentine and all you have to do is tell Auntie Jeanne or Mommy Theresa which horse or donkey that you would like to have as your valentine and a heart will be placed next to our name(s).
And, if would like to send a suggested donation of $5 for each valentine (or any amount), we’d really appreciate it! Just click on the ‘Donate’ button below. If you can’t donate at this time, it’s really okay. But we still want each one of you to be our valentine because you’re all so very special to us!
Love,
Aaleyah Belle, Beauty, Belle Star , Bouie, Candace, CaryLou, Chloe, Dancer, Derek, Ebony, Frodo, Gabe, Jazzy, Jo, JoJo, Komanchee, Lady Sophia, Lily, Lennie, Lucy, Luiji, Magic, Mishka, Misti, Mo, Nadia, Oasis, Peaches, Peggy Sue, Ruby, Sassy, Simba, Valley Girl, Venus and Warrior
Traumatized and Lost
Shadow discovered a lost cat in the paddock this morning. He was such a very good boy – he alerted us to her and then just stood watching over her until we arrived. The poor cat appeared to be blind and/or in shock. Since she looks like a little girl, we are referring to her as a “she.”
A few months ago, when she was an older kitten, approximately three months of age, we saw her go under one of the storage buildings, and, being unable to trap her, we have been leaving out food nightly. And then today, not being familiar with her surroundings, she ran into a corner.
One of her ears seems to have been tipped ever so slightly, so she may have very well been a TNR (Trap, Neuter and Release) cat at one time. She is very thin, but thankfully she did eat some wet food. Her ears are full of mites and she has fleas. She’s not comfortable being handled, so we are going to let her rest for now.
We need to take this sweet kitty to the vet in the morning, but need financial help in order to do so. Of course the initial vetting will be quite costly, so any donation, regardless of the amount, would be greatly appreciated. If you are able to donate please mark your donation “for the kitten.”
As always, thank you for your love and support.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Oreo is Featured on CUDDLY
If you wish to assist with our sweet boy’s Ear Canal Ablation surgery or send him a gift from his Wish List, you may do so by clicking on Oreo’s image to the left.
Counting Down
We are more than halfway there in our $5000 Match Game! There are only ten days remaining to reach our goal. If you would like to help our beloved herd while doubling your donation at the same time, you may donate here on our website or via our Facebook fundraiser. Please note that it is for the Match Game. Thank you!
A Perfect Time!
We have some very exciting news to share which comes at a perfect time! A very special friend and supporter has offered a most generous $5000 Match Game, whereby all donations up to $5000 will be matched dollar for dollar, provided we can meet our goal by May 25th, 2022.
As in the past two years, the pandemic continues to play a significant role in our ability to garner donations, and now, coupled with the horrific invasion of Ukraine, many are understandably contributing to the wonderful charities who have boots on the ground in that war-torn nation, to help the brave men, women and children who are so greatly suffering. I so wish that we were in a position to lend assistance to the people of Ukraine as well, but with 35 horses in our care, the majority of which have special needs, and two more returning within the next couple of weeks through no fault of their own, we are simply unable to do so.
Our special needs horses require an abundance of daily care. Some have open tracheas that must be cleaned; horses with respiratory issues and/or who don’t sweat, must be checked multiple times; horses with chronic eye issues must have their eyes cleaned daily, coupled with the constant change of fly masks, and in some cases, medication applied. Boots must be removed and cleaned and feet treated. These are just a few examples of the special attention and care required by our horses, separate from other emergencies which may arise at any time.
What will Match Game Donations Support?
We depend solely upon the generosity of our supporters to enable us to provide for the needs of all the innocent and beloved animals entrusted to our care. We do apply for grants but with so many needs in the world today, we have not been successful with these for quite some time.
We understand that many of you may not be in a position to donate, but you can still help by sharing our needs with others, and perhaps, with a little testimonial, asking friends and family to offer assistance if they are able to do so. Every dollar makes a difference.
Thank you for making a difference in the lives of the horses and other animals at Beauty’s Haven.
Warmly,
Theresa
Such a very good girl!
Peggy Sue has a back leg that she is unable to bend (the humans in her previous home had tried to ‘help’ her deliver her baby years ago and her pelvis fractured in several places), so we have to place her in a sling for her hooficures. As you can see in the above image, she is such a very good girl for the farrier. Peggy Sue is just one member of our little herd who is on the farrier list this week. Others scheduled to receive a hooficure within the next few days, include Bouie, Frodo, Ebony, Lily, CaryLou, Lucy, Luigi, Warrior, Misti, Sassy, Simba, JoJo and Jazzy.
If you wish to contribute to this most important and necessary need, you may do so by clicking on the DONATE button below. All donations are tax deductible and no amount is ever too small. Thank you!
Oreo Needs You
Thank you!
Theresa
Open Wide!
Peggy Sue, Luiji, Cloud, Nickers and Lucy are on the dental treatment list (Dr. Bess Darrow of Tune Ups Veterinary Equine Dentistry). Nadia, Venus, and many other members of our little herd will also be scheduled for their dental examinations in the upcoming week. We estimate each treatment to be approximately $125 to $200 per horse depending upon the work that needs to be performed, coupled with the amount of sedation required. Any donations beyond the amount needed for the upcoming visit will be set aside in our “Happy Teeth Fund,” an escrow account for future dental needs.
If you would like to assist with this need, donations may be forwarded in a variety of ways here on our website, simply CLICK HERE. If donating via PayPal, please designate your contribution for “Happy Teeth Fund.” Thank you all for your love and support!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Our beloved Oreo
Oreo was a kitten when rescued 15 years ago from a taped up cardboard box left in a parking lot. He settled in at our rescue with another rescued kitten, Kitty Cat. Both were barn mousers. Oreo is friends with all 35 of our rescued equines and our volunteers simply adore him.
When we lost Kitty Cat last year to mast cell tumors, Oreo became deeply depressed. Afterwards, he lost much weight due to hyperthyroidism which was successfully treated. He was doing well, but then developed an ear infection which has been treated over many months.
If you wish to donate to assist with Oreo’s surgery you may do so via GivingGrid or here on our website by clicking the button below.
Thank you all, so very much.
Sincerely,
Theresa
BEST BIRTHDAY EVER!
I truly appreciate everyone’s birthday wishes! I apologize for being so late posting this but we’ve been busy getting settled back in at the farm. This birthday was extra special – for the first time in several years we actually left the farm and flew to Arizona to spend a few days with our daughter and son-in-law! My birthday was March 23rd and Katie’s the 25th. Even though I had a bad cold, I enjoyed every minute of it.
This was only made possible by our awesome volunteers! Jenny stayed at the farm 24/7 and had her hands full with the horses, dogs, and cats. Others were here, off and on, the majority of each day we were gone including Pam, Pat, Linda, Cindy, Avi, and Jessica. We truly appreciate each and everyone of them!
Spring Wish: Many Mini Happy Feet!
Bouie, Frodo, Ebony, Lily, CaryLou, Lucy, Peggy Sue, Luigi, Warrior, Misti, Sassy, Simba, JoJo and Jazzy are on the farrier’s list this week, and while their dream to have “happy feet” on St. Patrick’s Day did not come true, they are hoping it will be fulfilled by the first day of spring.
If you would like to fulfill the minis’ wish, please click on the “Donate” button below, or visit our donations page for a variety of options. If donating via PayPal, please designate your donation to the mini or donkey or your choice.
Thank you all for your continued love and support.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Chloe Update
Chloe was having lameness issues that were getting worse over time. Some days she moved pretty slow and on other days she wouldn’t want to even move at all and was depressed. Dr. Lugo came out to examine and evaluate her and to do x-rays and bloodwork (full chemistry panel, CBC, SAA, Cushing’s, T4, and Cortisol levels). He also did a nerve block of her feet to help identify the source of discomfort.
Dr. Lugo took several x-rays of her feet and knees. We learned her feet were good, and her knees weren’t bad, just some very mild arthritis. Andrew, one of our farriers, was also here and we all discussed a plan for Chloe. Dr. Lugo suggested a different shoe and put her on Equioxx and Succeed. She seemed a bit better and was more active, but not by much. She was still somewhat uncomfortable and it was upsetting to see her that way.
We decided to take her off Previcox and put her on aspirin once a day recently, and oh my goodness, what a difference! She also gets Equinety and Succeed.
We need help with Chloe’s vet bill which was just over $1400. And she needs monthly sponsors to help with her medication and farrier needs. Is there anyone who would like to help Chloe?
A dear friend and supporter has also just come forth and has offered to match all donations up to $500, so this is a wonderful way in which to double your contribution! You can forward your donation via the button below. Please note it’s for Chloe. All contributions are tax deductible and no contribution is ever too small. As always, we truly appreciate your support.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Will you be our Valentine?
Guess what everybody? A special day called Valentine’s Day will soon arrive! It’s is a day when humans show appreciation for loved ones, family and friends by giving them Valentine’s Day cards. It would really make all of us ‘Velvet Nosers’ so very happy to be someone’s very special valentine.
You could choose any one (or more) of us to be your valentine and all you have to do is tell Auntie Jeanne or Mommy Theresa which horse or donkey that you would like to have as your valentine and a heart will be placed next to our name(s).
And, if would like to send a suggested donation of $5 for each valentine (or any amount), we’d really appreciate it! Just click on the ‘Donate’ button below. If you can’t donate at this time, it’s really okay. But we still want each one of you to be our valentine because you’re all so very special to us!
Love,
Aaleyah Belle, Beauty, Belle Star , Bouie, Candace, CaryLou, Chloe, Dancer, Derek, Ebony, Frodo, Gabe, Jazzy, Jo, JoJo, Komanchee, Lady Sophia, Lily, Lennie, Lucy, Luiji, Magic, Mishka, Misti, Mo, Nadia, Oasis, Peaches, Peggy Sue, Ruby, Sassy, Simba, Valley Girl, Venus and Warrior
Time for another hay run!
Due to the freezing temperatures of the past week and the upcoming cold nights we must make a hay run tomorrow for six large compressed half pasture bales (each weighs approximately 500 pounds) as well as 8 bags of coastal. The cost of the six half bales and 8 bags of coastal is $830, so if anyone would like to help with this need, it would be so greatly appreciated. This hay should last until Tuesday or Wednesday when another cold front will be moving in. Then we will need to do it all over again.
You can also contribute at PayPal (BHFER@earthlink.net) and Venmo (@bhfers). All donations are tax deductible and no amount is ever too small.
Sincerely,
Theresa