We were happy to learn on Sunday morning that Kiah had a calm night at UF. After we left her at the hospital, she received IV fluids together with pain medication. After evaluating Kiah, we were advised that her left leg would need to be amputated. However, after we received a morning update call, we were informed that our private practice vet could very well perform Kiah’s surgery for less (and that it may be less stressful for her as well) and we were asked if we wished to explore this option.
Dr. Schirmer of West End Animal Hospital in Newberry performed both Max’s and Kitty Cat’s surgeries and did a wonderful job on each. He gave us several more months with them for which we will be forever grateful. We sent Dr. Schirmer photos of Kiah’s injury and he believes it’s possible that he can save her leg! He can’t guarantee it, but he will try. She will lose three toes but still have enough foot left to enable her to have a fully functioning leg. However, if the leg cannot be saved, we are quite confident that she will successfully adapt as a tripod. Either way, she will be having surgery on Tuesday.
Kiah returned to the rescue late Sunday afternoon. Watching her… well, it’s like watching the wonderment of a child experience new things. She’s really warmed up to the human touch. She’s a good girl when taking her meds and we are thrilled with the possibility that she might be able to keep her leg.
Kiah weighs 16 pounds and is about a year old. She’s heart worm negative so that is a plus. She was covered with fleas which have been treated. Her bloodwork results could have been better but she’s getting the medications that she needs at this time. She’s young and has a positive spirit about her, and most importantly, she’s tough. I can’t imagine the pain and neglect that she’s endured in her short life, while being all alone, but she has made it this far without any help from humans.
We believe Kiah will recover and be able to live a happy life with or without her leg. She will never know hunger again – her needs will always be taken care of, and she will be forever loved.
A very dear friend of the rescue recently offered a Match Game in honor of Bonnie Blossom, who sadly passed a few years ago. That match game was completed in a blink of an eye, but yet another very special friend of the rescue has come forth to offer a second Match Game to assist with Kiah’s veterinary needs and all donations up to $500, will be matched dollar for dollar. If you would like to help Kiah while doubling your donation at the same time, simply click on the ‘Donate’ button below.
Thank you for your outpouring of love for sweet Kiah and for making an incredible difference in this precious little girl’s life.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Belle, Ace & Elsa
We hope that everyone had a safe and wonderful holiday weekend. As we batten down the hatches and place safety collars on each member of our beloved herd in preparation for Hurricane Elsa, I just wanted to give you all a quick update about our most recent rescues, Belle Star and Ace.
Belle Star has put on quite a bit of much needed weight and her coat now shines! She was having an issue with her right eye last week but Dr. Giuliana Marie Templeton fixed her right up by flushing her tear duct.
Her temperature was high (103.7) and she refused her breakfast. Blood tests indicated that Belle was fighting an infection (of unknown origin). She’s been started on antibiotics and is also getting non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication. By Sunday, however, I am happy to report that Belle was better. She was not quite 100% yet as she still had a slight temperature but, thankfully, her eye was much better. Belle is truly such a very sweet mare.
While she was at the farm, Dr. Templeton injected Ace‘s knee which is quite bad. We hope and pray that it brings him some relief.
Lastly, we still have a few horses that need sponsors for their “hooficures,” so if anyone would like to donate it will be so greatly appreciated. Thank you, all, and please stay safe!
Sincerely,
Theresa
P.S. We watched a goat across the street give birth to two babies on Friday while we were awaiting the arrival of Dr. Bess. The babies are simply precious!
Let Freedom Ring
“From every mountain side
Let Freedom ring.”
~ Samuel F. Smith
Footsies
We are currently seeking “hooficure” sponsorships for Aaleyah Belle, Mo, Oasis (on the far side of Mo), Bouie and our resident punk ass, CaryLou, as they appear clockwise in the image above. If you would like to sponsor farrier services for one of these precious horses (or contribute toward a portion of such), please click on the donation button below. The average cost of each hooficure is $35. Please designate your donation to the horse of your choice.
Thank you for your continued love and support for our beloved “Velvet Nosers.”
Sincerely,
Theresa
Shop our Chewy Wish List!
Did you know that we maintain a “Wish List” at Chewy.com (it’s really a Needs List)? Currently, some items on our list are “Buy 2, Get 1 Free” including fly spray and liniment! If you would like to help our beloved herd by purchasing any of these items, it would be so greatly appreciated!
You can view our Wish List and place an order by simply clicking on the image above or the button below.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Hello from Kiah! Her little paw is healing nicely. It’s hard to keep her quiet, she just wants to play all day long!
New Place for Ace
A Very Busy Day!
It was a very busy and productive day at Beauty’s Haven on Monday. Dr. Elisabeth D’Agosto spent a good part of the day working on some horses – we appreciate her very much!
Peaches had laser therapy, Ace and Chloe had acupuncture, and Belle, Nicky, Warrior and Frodo also spent some time with her. Warrior’s asthma is sadly, acting up again.
Belle had a hooficure by Stephanie and she feels so much better – her toes were very long. She’s a very nice mare and is truly grateful for all that is being done for her. Peaches and Mishka also had hooficures today by Andrew.
We had really bad storms in the wee hours of Monday morning, the electricity was off for several hours. We are so very grateful to have automatic generators!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Sweet Belle
Our newest arrival, Belle, is a 20 year old Tennessee Walking Horse. She did have a baby last year, but it was her last. Belle had been wearing a halter for the last 18 years and as a result, her hair beneath it has turned gray. After I removed Belle’s halter, she literally hugged me! Belle is significantly underweight and she needs everything – an intake exam, bloodwork, farrier and dental care, deworming, vaccinations, etc. She also needs help with her routine ongoing care, so if anyone would like to sponsor her on a monthly basis, it would be so greatly appreciated.
A very special friend and supporter has come forth to offer a most thoughtful and generous Match Game for Belle, whereby all donations up to $500 will be matched dollar for dollar. If you would like to participate, donations may be forwarded by clicking on the ‘Donate’ button below. If there is a place in which to designate your donation, please note ‘Match Game for Belle.’
Thank you, all, for your love and support which allows us to help horses like sweet Belle.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Home from the Hospital!
Guess what? I’m back from the hospital!
I only have two toes left, and half of my paw is gone, but I still have my leg! My paw looks different but Mommy Theresa says it makes me special and that I’m still cute!
It’s been a long day for us so we’re going to be tucking in soon. We have a very busy day planned for tomorrow but I’ll check in when I can! Have a good night everyone!
Love,
Kiah
Keeping up with Kiah
Kiah is still at the hospital and today, if she is up for it, she will be microchipped, some blood tests will be performed and she may receive her vaccinations. She won’t be spayed, however, until she has fully recovered from her surgery. Dr. Schirmer advised us that getting healthy granulation tissue to grow over the exposed bone is the next step and if this is not possible, Kiah may have to have another surgery.
Keeping Kiah’s foot clean and bandaged and monitoring the healing over the next few weeks is going to be very important. She’s not 100% out of the woods yet from losing her leg, but if it comes to that we will know we did all we could, and she’s one that would keep going and never give up. she would adapt, I’m sure. We don’t know when we will be able to bring her home, but it is very possible it may be today.
She’s precious and is like a little kid experiencing new things. The expressions on her face are priceless. She’s the most photogenic dog I’ve ever known! When I talk to her, she looks at me like she truly understands what I’m saying. While it may be a long healing process (due to the bone healing issue), we believe Kiah will recover and be a happy girl. You all made this possible. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Kiah Update
We were happy to learn on Sunday morning that Kiah had a calm night at UF. After we left her at the hospital, she received IV fluids together with pain medication. After evaluating Kiah, we were advised that her left leg would need to be amputated. However, after we received a morning update call, we were informed that our private practice vet could very well perform Kiah’s surgery for less (and that it may be less stressful for her as well) and we were asked if we wished to explore this option.
Dr. Schirmer of West End Animal Hospital in Newberry performed both Max’s and Kitty Cat’s surgeries and did a wonderful job on each. He gave us several more months with them for which we will be forever grateful. We sent Dr. Schirmer photos of Kiah’s injury and he believes it’s possible that he can save her leg! He can’t guarantee it, but he will try. She will lose three toes but still have enough foot left to enable her to have a fully functioning leg. However, if the leg cannot be saved, we are quite confident that she will successfully adapt as a tripod. Either way, she will be having surgery on Tuesday.
Kiah returned to the rescue late Sunday afternoon. Watching her… well, it’s like watching the wonderment of a child experience new things. She’s really warmed up to the human touch. She’s a good girl when taking her meds and we are thrilled with the possibility that she might be able to keep her leg.
Kiah weighs 16 pounds and is about a year old. She’s heart worm negative so that is a plus. She was covered with fleas which have been treated. Her bloodwork results could have been better but she’s getting the medications that she needs at this time. She’s young and has a positive spirit about her, and most importantly, she’s tough. I can’t imagine the pain and neglect that she’s endured in her short life, while being all alone, but she has made it this far without any help from humans.
A very dear friend of the rescue recently offered a Match Game in honor of Bonnie Blossom, who sadly passed a few years ago. That match game was completed in a blink of an eye, but yet another very special friend of the rescue has come forth to offer a second Match Game to assist with Kiah’s veterinary needs and all donations up to $500, will be matched dollar for dollar. If you would like to help Kiah while doubling your donation at the same time, simply click on the ‘Donate’ button below.
Thank you for your outpouring of love for sweet Kiah and for making an incredible difference in this precious little girl’s life.
Sincerely,
Theresa