Hi Everybody!
I’m a baby cow and I want to tell you my life story. I’m only about four months old but I have a lot to tell and maybe it will help another baby cow! But I’m going to tell just a little at a time, ok?
Being born was a pretty wild adventure, but me and my mommy did it! I wasn’t sure where I was after I was born but there were new smells and noises I’d never heard before. I couldn’t see but I knew my mommy was there because she started licking me all over. Then she nudged me to help me get up, and I eventually did, but it wasn’t easy! She nudged me again and I found out what the breakfast bar was! I got a full tummy before I had to lay down again. After awhile, Mommy nudged me to get back up and I did it, but when I tried to move my legs, my legs would get tangled up and I’d fall. We went through this a lot of times – my legs just wouldn’t work right. My mommy told me to keep trying and to never give up!
My mommy stayed with me for a couple of days, but on the third day, she asked me to try extra hard to walk because she needed to go away to graze. As usual, I’d take a couple of steps and my legs would get tangled up and I’d fall down. She told me not to worry, she’d go without me, but she said she wouldn’t go very far and would be back soon. I did start to worry after she had been gone awhile – I’d never been totally alone before and I was starting to get hungry. But then I heard my mommy and the next thing I knew, she was licking me again! She was happy to be back and nudged me to the milk bar. She told me that she needs to go off to drink water and graze because she couldn’t feed me if she didn’t get nourishment. She said there were other cows that grazed too and sometimes she’d have to go far to find good grass.
I think I can…
Everyday my mommy went to graze and get water, but she’d always come back and nudge me to the milk bar. She knew that while she was gone I’d try to make my legs work – I wasn’t going to give up! But most of the time, I laid on the ground, even when it rained and when the hot sun was out. As the days passed, my mommy seemed to get sad or maybe she was just tired. Maybe it was too hard on her to come and go because it was so hot – even at night it was really hot!
I learned to eat the grass around where I was laying, but it didn’t last long. Each time I tried to walk, I’d move a little before falling down in a different spot. But when I landed, I would find a little bit of new grass! And then guess what? One day I didn’t fall all the way down – I landed on my knees which gave me an idea and I decided to master getting around on my knees! I was excited and couldn’t wait to show my mommy – maybe I’d be able to go with her the next day! That evening, I showed her and she said she was very proud of me and that made me happy! I wanted to go with her the next day but she said it would be too hard for me. She said that I was a very special little girl and she didn’t want the other cows to bother me.
Waiting on Mommy
One day after my mommy left, I heard something that sounded like the owner’s truck and then I heard two different human voices but neither was our owner. I was nervous without my mommy, but I stayed brave! The humans said they were afraid coyotes would get me or I’d get sick from laying on the ground in the storms or I’d overheat because I couldn’t get to water. I wanted to tell them that my mommy wouldn’t let coyotes get me but they didn’t understand baby cow language! The humans must have been watching for a few days because one of them said she was worried that I’d get dehydrated, or something like that, because my mommy was leaving me for longer periods of time. She put something up to my nose and I stuck my tongue out and moved it around to see if I could taste anything and one of the humans laughed – she said I splashed water in her face! I learned what water was! The humans agreed to take turns bringing me water every day which meant I’d have water and visitors!
When my mommy came back that evening, I told her about the humans and when I said they were going to bring me water each day, I could tell it made her happy. She said it made her feel much better knowing I’d get water because I couldn’t live without it and she couldn’t bring it to me. She said when I’m about 6 or 7 months old, I’ll have to be able to graze and get water on my own. I asked her, since I was still little and working on the grazing part and humans were going to bring me water each day, if life was going to be ok. She nuzzled me and reminded me to never give up, or lose hope, and then she nudged me to the milk bar.
When my mommy was gone, I looked forward to getting water each day from the humans. Sometimes, both of them would come. One day, I heard one say that she was going to visit my owner to talk about me. Then the next time they came, I heard them talking and one of them said my owner didn’t want their help because my legs would get better over time. But days and more days went by, and my legs weren’t getting better.
A New Adventure
When the humans came again, I showed them how I could get around on my knees. One of them said I was mostly going around in circles which, I learned later, is why I wasn’t getting anywhere! They said they were going to talk to my owner again to tell him that my mommy was away for longer periods of time and that I needed help. They wanted to take me somewhere so I could get help for my legs! I thought “Wow! They’re going to fix my legs so I’ll be able to walk and go with my mommy every day to graze on good grass instead of going around in circles on my knees!” I got excited at the thought of surprising my mommy someday by running up behind her and then joining her to go graze! When she got back later that evening, I told her what the human said and I could hear a happiness in her voice and that made me feel good!
The next morning, my mommy said that she was proud of me and would always love me. She said I was a determined little girl and she wanted me to promise to keep my “never give up” attitude and to always have hope! She said I’m special and that God isn’t done with me yet. She nuzzled me more than usual, and I sensed something was different when she left, but I didn’t know what it was – maybe it was my imagination. Then the humans came and gave me water and I heard one of them say, “She’s only 5 minutes away.” Then I realized it was happening – I was going to get help for my legs! One of the humans said they’d come back that evening to check on my mommy and that made me feel better, but I still wished she was there to see me off.
Then someone else arrived and guess what? Well, did you know that a baby cow can have TWO mommy’s? That’s right! One of the humans introduced me to another human and said she was “Mommy Theresa!” She hugged me and told me everything would be ok. She stuck her finger in the top of my mouth for some reason – nobody had ever done that before! She said she was checking to see if I had a cleft something but I didn’t and she said that was good. The humans picked me up and airlifted me into the back of what they called a SUV. Mommy Theresa sat beside me for a bit with the back door open and told the other humans that she couldn’t wait to snuggle with me. I didn’t know what that was but it sounded like it might be fun. Mommy Theresa asked one of the humans if they’d be sure to check on my mommy every day and they said they would. I think they care about my mommy too and that made me feel better. I hoped I wouldn’t be gone too very long. They said they hoped I’d be walking in no time and that’s when they decided I should have a name. Can you believe it? My mommy told often, including this morning, to always have hope and now these humans wanted to name me Hope! So, I’m a baby cow named Hope that’s going to get help getting my legs fixed so I can walk!
Did you know that I went on my first car ride that day? It was so cool! Really! The air in the SUV thing was cool and the sun wasn’t frying me! Mommy Theresa talked the whole time. She said we were going to see the vet and explained that he’s a human that helps animals. She said he needed to do tests on me to make sure I’m healthy and that I would feel a sharp sting for a second in my neck and then it would be over and we’d go to the rescue. I had no clue what she was talking about but I was about to find out! When we got to the vet, Mommy Theresa sat next to me and said she couldn’t help it – she just had to snuggle with me. I liked snuggling! When the vet came out, Mommy Theresa had to move so someone else could hold me, but it wasn’t like a snuggle. I found out what a sharp sting was and I didn’t like it!
All Settled In
When we got to the rescue, I heard noises I hadn’t heard before and more humans greeted me. And get this – they airlifted me to a place they said was inside the barn where I had my very own suite! I didn’t know what a barn or suite was but I had my very own suite! And guess what?? After they put me down in my suite, I felt something next to me that was soft. Mommy Theresa said it was Jerry, the stuffed giraffe, and that he’d stay there to keep me company. She said someone named Freckles was there too, but that she was also stuffed, and small, and had to stay up high so the dogs and ponies wouldn’t get her. She said Freckles was wise and very special and would always prove to be a true and loyal friend. So, a stuffed Jerry giraffe, suite, barn, Freckles, horses, dogs, and ponies – this was all so new to me!
I had so many questions but I was tired and that’s when I realized I was laying on something soft and dry and there was a cool breeze and I liked it! Mommy Theresa gave me milk that I didn’t like but I drank some anyway because my tummy felt empty. I drank some water too.
I drifted off to sleep and when I woke up the humans were gone and it was quiet. I thought about my mommy and wondered how she was and if she was thinking about me too. I wanted to go home. Then I heard someone say “You’re right where you’re supposed to be for now and everything will be ok.” It wasn’t mommy Theresa’s voice and how did the voice know what I was thinking? I knew it wasn’t Jerry the Giraffe because he was beside me and he never said anything. Then Freckles introduced herself! After she spoke, Jerry the Giraffe introduced himself! The stuffed thingy’s can talk!
Freckles said stuffed toys don’t talk when humans are around. I didn’t know what a stuffed toy was so I just kept listening. She told me about a special pony named Betsy Rose who, like me, couldn’t walk when she was brought to the rescue. And since she couldn’t walk, she had to depend on humans to give her water and food, just like me! She would try to walk, but she would fall down, just like me! She said Betsy Rose was skin on bones and was so weak that she couldn’t even hold her head up when she came here. That’s so sad! Why would a human let that happen? Freckles said a vet suggested that Betsy Rose be helped to go to Rainbow Bridge because she was in such poor shape and it was unlikely she would recover. But Mommy Theresa told the vet that Betsy Rose wasn’t ready to give up and neither was she! Mommy Theresa made sure that she, or another human, was with Betsy Rose around the clock for many weeks. If Betsy Rose were to go Rainbow Bridge, she wouldn’t be alone when it was time. But Betsy Rose did get better and, after a few weeks, Freckles arrived to always stay with Betsy and be her loyal friend.
I asked Freckles what Rainbow Bridge was and she told me. All of a sudden it hit me – I think I knew why my mommy had been sad before the humans said they would take me to get help! Maybe my legs wouldn’t get better and there wasn’t anything she could do about it and when I’d get too old for the breakfast bar, I wouldn’t be able to graze or get water on my own and our owner would send me to Rainbow Bridge. I REALLY needed help and that’s why my mommy was happy when I told her the humans said they were taking me to get help! She knew what would happen to me – she’s the best mommy in the world!
Sleepy Head
I’m getting sleepy now so I am going to end my story here for now but I’m looking forward to telling more. But next time it won’t be so long, ok? This was my first time doing this and I didn’t know it would take so many words! I hope you’ll like my story and will be on the lookout for the next chapter!
Love,
Hope
When the world says, “Give up.”, Hope whispers “Try it one more time.”
#NeverGiveUp #believe #bhfer #follow #share
#WhereThereIsLoveThereIsHope
#CalfNamedHope
My Story – By Baby Hope
Hi Everybody!
I’m a baby cow and I want to tell you my life story. I’m only about four months old but I have a lot to tell and maybe it will help another baby cow! But I’m going to tell just a little at a time, ok?
Being born was a pretty wild adventure, but me and my mommy did it! I wasn’t sure where I was after I was born but there were new smells and noises I’d never heard before. I couldn’t see but I knew my mommy was there because she started licking me all over. Then she nudged me to help me get up, and I eventually did, but it wasn’t easy! She nudged me again and I found out what the breakfast bar was! I got a full tummy before I had to lay down again. After awhile, Mommy nudged me to get back up and I did it, but when I tried to move my legs, my legs would get tangled up and I’d fall. We went through this a lot of times – my legs just wouldn’t work right. My mommy told me to keep trying and to never give up!
My mommy stayed with me for a couple of days, but on the third day, she asked me to try extra hard to walk because she needed to go away to graze. As usual, I’d take a couple of steps and my legs would get tangled up and I’d fall down. She told me not to worry, she’d go without me, but she said she wouldn’t go very far and would be back soon. I did start to worry after she had been gone awhile – I’d never been totally alone before and I was starting to get hungry. But then I heard my mommy and the next thing I knew, she was licking me again! She was happy to be back and nudged me to the milk bar. She told me that she needs to go off to drink water and graze because she couldn’t feed me if she didn’t get nourishment. She said there were other cows that grazed too and sometimes she’d have to go far to find good grass.
I think I can…
Everyday my mommy went to graze and get water, but she’d always come back and nudge me to the milk bar. She knew that while she was gone I’d try to make my legs work – I wasn’t going to give up! But most of the time, I laid on the ground, even when it rained and when the hot sun was out. As the days passed, my mommy seemed to get sad or maybe she was just tired. Maybe it was too hard on her to come and go because it was so hot – even at night it was really hot!
I learned to eat the grass around where I was laying, but it didn’t last long. Each time I tried to walk, I’d move a little before falling down in a different spot. But when I landed, I would find a little bit of new grass! And then guess what? One day I didn’t fall all the way down – I landed on my knees which gave me an idea and I decided to master getting around on my knees! I was excited and couldn’t wait to show my mommy – maybe I’d be able to go with her the next day! That evening, I showed her and she said she was very proud of me and that made me happy! I wanted to go with her the next day but she said it would be too hard for me. She said that I was a very special little girl and she didn’t want the other cows to bother me.
Waiting on Mommy
One day after my mommy left, I heard something that sounded like the owner’s truck and then I heard two different human voices but neither was our owner. I was nervous without my mommy, but I stayed brave! The humans said they were afraid coyotes would get me or I’d get sick from laying on the ground in the storms or I’d overheat because I couldn’t get to water. I wanted to tell them that my mommy wouldn’t let coyotes get me but they didn’t understand baby cow language! The humans must have been watching for a few days because one of them said she was worried that I’d get dehydrated, or something like that, because my mommy was leaving me for longer periods of time. She put something up to my nose and I stuck my tongue out and moved it around to see if I could taste anything and one of the humans laughed – she said I splashed water in her face! I learned what water was! The humans agreed to take turns bringing me water every day which meant I’d have water and visitors!
When my mommy came back that evening, I told her about the humans and when I said they were going to bring me water each day, I could tell it made her happy. She said it made her feel much better knowing I’d get water because I couldn’t live without it and she couldn’t bring it to me. She said when I’m about 6 or 7 months old, I’ll have to be able to graze and get water on my own. I asked her, since I was still little and working on the grazing part and humans were going to bring me water each day, if life was going to be ok. She nuzzled me and reminded me to never give up, or lose hope, and then she nudged me to the milk bar.
When my mommy was gone, I looked forward to getting water each day from the humans. Sometimes, both of them would come. One day, I heard one say that she was going to visit my owner to talk about me. Then the next time they came, I heard them talking and one of them said my owner didn’t want their help because my legs would get better over time. But days and more days went by, and my legs weren’t getting better.
A New Adventure
When the humans came again, I showed them how I could get around on my knees. One of them said I was mostly going around in circles which, I learned later, is why I wasn’t getting anywhere! They said they were going to talk to my owner again to tell him that my mommy was away for longer periods of time and that I needed help. They wanted to take me somewhere so I could get help for my legs! I thought “Wow! They’re going to fix my legs so I’ll be able to walk and go with my mommy every day to graze on good grass instead of going around in circles on my knees!” I got excited at the thought of surprising my mommy someday by running up behind her and then joining her to go graze! When she got back later that evening, I told her what the human said and I could hear a happiness in her voice and that made me feel good!
The next morning, my mommy said that she was proud of me and would always love me. She said I was a determined little girl and she wanted me to promise to keep my “never give up” attitude and to always have hope! She said I’m special and that God isn’t done with me yet. She nuzzled me more than usual, and I sensed something was different when she left, but I didn’t know what it was – maybe it was my imagination. Then the humans came and gave me water and I heard one of them say, “She’s only 5 minutes away.” Then I realized it was happening – I was going to get help for my legs! One of the humans said they’d come back that evening to check on my mommy and that made me feel better, but I still wished she was there to see me off.
Then someone else arrived and guess what? Well, did you know that a baby cow can have TWO mommy’s? That’s right! One of the humans introduced me to another human and said she was “Mommy Theresa!” She hugged me and told me everything would be ok. She stuck her finger in the top of my mouth for some reason – nobody had ever done that before! She said she was checking to see if I had a cleft something but I didn’t and she said that was good. The humans picked me up and airlifted me into the back of what they called a SUV. Mommy Theresa sat beside me for a bit with the back door open and told the other humans that she couldn’t wait to snuggle with me. I didn’t know what that was but it sounded like it might be fun. Mommy Theresa asked one of the humans if they’d be sure to check on my mommy every day and they said they would. I think they care about my mommy too and that made me feel better. I hoped I wouldn’t be gone too very long. They said they hoped I’d be walking in no time and that’s when they decided I should have a name. Can you believe it? My mommy told often, including this morning, to always have hope and now these humans wanted to name me Hope! So, I’m a baby cow named Hope that’s going to get help getting my legs fixed so I can walk!
Did you know that I went on my first car ride that day? It was so cool! Really! The air in the SUV thing was cool and the sun wasn’t frying me! Mommy Theresa talked the whole time. She said we were going to see the vet and explained that he’s a human that helps animals. She said he needed to do tests on me to make sure I’m healthy and that I would feel a sharp sting for a second in my neck and then it would be over and we’d go to the rescue. I had no clue what she was talking about but I was about to find out! When we got to the vet, Mommy Theresa sat next to me and said she couldn’t help it – she just had to snuggle with me. I liked snuggling! When the vet came out, Mommy Theresa had to move so someone else could hold me, but it wasn’t like a snuggle. I found out what a sharp sting was and I didn’t like it!
All Settled In
When we got to the rescue, I heard noises I hadn’t heard before and more humans greeted me. And get this – they airlifted me to a place they said was inside the barn where I had my very own suite! I didn’t know what a barn or suite was but I had my very own suite! And guess what?? After they put me down in my suite, I felt something next to me that was soft. Mommy Theresa said it was Jerry, the stuffed giraffe, and that he’d stay there to keep me company. She said someone named Freckles was there too, but that she was also stuffed, and small, and had to stay up high so the dogs and ponies wouldn’t get her. She said Freckles was wise and very special and would always prove to be a true and loyal friend. So, a stuffed Jerry giraffe, suite, barn, Freckles, horses, dogs, and ponies – this was all so new to me!
I had so many questions but I was tired and that’s when I realized I was laying on something soft and dry and there was a cool breeze and I liked it! Mommy Theresa gave me milk that I didn’t like but I drank some anyway because my tummy felt empty. I drank some water too.
I drifted off to sleep and when I woke up the humans were gone and it was quiet. I thought about my mommy and wondered how she was and if she was thinking about me too. I wanted to go home. Then I heard someone say “You’re right where you’re supposed to be for now and everything will be ok.” It wasn’t mommy Theresa’s voice and how did the voice know what I was thinking? I knew it wasn’t Jerry the Giraffe because he was beside me and he never said anything. Then Freckles introduced herself! After she spoke, Jerry the Giraffe introduced himself! The stuffed thingy’s can talk!
Freckles said stuffed toys don’t talk when humans are around. I didn’t know what a stuffed toy was so I just kept listening. She told me about a special pony named Betsy Rose who, like me, couldn’t walk when she was brought to the rescue. And since she couldn’t walk, she had to depend on humans to give her water and food, just like me! She would try to walk, but she would fall down, just like me! She said Betsy Rose was skin on bones and was so weak that she couldn’t even hold her head up when she came here. That’s so sad! Why would a human let that happen? Freckles said a vet suggested that Betsy Rose be helped to go to Rainbow Bridge because she was in such poor shape and it was unlikely she would recover. But Mommy Theresa told the vet that Betsy Rose wasn’t ready to give up and neither was she! Mommy Theresa made sure that she, or another human, was with Betsy Rose around the clock for many weeks. If Betsy Rose were to go Rainbow Bridge, she wouldn’t be alone when it was time. But Betsy Rose did get better and, after a few weeks, Freckles arrived to always stay with Betsy and be her loyal friend.
I asked Freckles what Rainbow Bridge was and she told me. All of a sudden it hit me – I think I knew why my mommy had been sad before the humans said they would take me to get help! Maybe my legs wouldn’t get better and there wasn’t anything she could do about it and when I’d get too old for the breakfast bar, I wouldn’t be able to graze or get water on my own and our owner would send me to Rainbow Bridge. I REALLY needed help and that’s why my mommy was happy when I told her the humans said they were taking me to get help! She knew what would happen to me – she’s the best mommy in the world!
Sleepy Head
I’m getting sleepy now so I am going to end my story here for now but I’m looking forward to telling more. But next time it won’t be so long, ok? This was my first time doing this and I didn’t know it would take so many words! I hope you’ll like my story and will be on the lookout for the next chapter!
Love,
Hope
When the world says, “Give up.”, Hope whispers “Try it one more time.”
#NeverGiveUp #believe #bhfer #follow #share
#WhereThereIsLoveThereIsHope
#CalfNamedHope
Mommy’s Little Helper
Hey Everyone!
It’s me, Hope! It’s so, so hot here all I want to do is sleep under the tree in the shade with my friend Jerry! Mommy Theresa is very busy taking care of me, Jasmin, the doggies, the cats, the donkeys and the many horses here at the farm, so I thought I should help her with this week’s Hay Fundraiser! Our hay is almost gone and we need to raise money to help feed my horsey and donkey friends.
A very special Auntie has come forth and is offering a Match Game to assist with this need and all donations up to $500, will be matched dollar for dollar. Contributions can be made via various secure means on our website (CLICK HERE). Please note in the ‘Comments’ section that your donation is for the ‘Hay Match Game.’ All contributions are very much appreciated and no amount is ever too small. Thank you!
Sending love and kisses,
Baby Hope
When the world says, “Give up.”, Hope whispers “Try it one more time.”
#NeverGiveUp #believe #bhfer #follow #share #WhereThereIsLoveThereIsHope
#CalfNamedHope
HAPPY “TAILS!”
Letting these little ones go is hard – it’s so difficult when any animal here gets adopted and leaves for their new home. It’s bittersweet but it’s what we do. They deserve their own human family. We so enjoyed watching the kittens’ antics, especially our Energizer Kitten, Jasper. Please CLICK HERE and your heart will sing with joy!
Jasper has now settled into his new adoptive home – the same home where Velvet lives! Thank you, Peter and Patti, for opening your hearts and home to another Beauty’s Haven family member!
Congratulations Peter, Patti and Jasper!
This precious little girl, Lynx, has found her forever home with someone who has been a friend and supporter of Beauty’s Haven ever since I can remember! Greg Jones has adopted her and she is en-route to her new home in Connecticut!
God really is good – I’ll always believe! Congratulations, Greg and Lynx!
Many thanks to everyone who donated to help our precious kitten family,
Jasper, Jasmin, and Lynx!
SHHH! It’s a Surprise!
07/06/19
Hi Everyone,
I spoke to Theresa this morning and she is quite overwhelmed to say the least! The horrific lightning and extremely strong winds coupled with driving hail, had a devastating effect on the farm. The horses, donkeys, dogs, kittens were all quite terrified throughout the ordeal, but thankfully, all seem to have settled down by this morning.
As Theresa mentioned earlier, one of our custom-built shelters was totally destroyed as you can see in the images above, and boards and debris are strewn throughout the farm. Fences and several of the barn’s large motion sensor security lights and cameras are down (non functioning) as well. Theresa believes that the barn must have received a direct lightning strike as Bob had quite a shock yesterday when turning the door knob to the feed room! There is also a new ‘lake’ on the property which the horses do not seem to mind at all!
I would like to start a fundraiser to help Beauty’s Haven with the cost of repairing and replacing all that was lost or damaged, but presently, I do not have an estimate as to the amount needed. Please keep this a secret, though, as we would like to surprise Theresa!
A dear friend and supporter has also come forth to offer a most generous Match Game whereby, all donations up to $500 will be matched dollar for dollar! If you wish to contribute toward this effort, you may do so via various means here on our website. Please note that your contribution is to be designated for ‘Storm Damages/Match Game.’
Thank you all, so very much for your kind words and prayers as well as to everyone who has contributed thus far. Now, lets ‘rock on’ to help Theresa, Bob and the ‘Velvet Nosers’ recover from the ‘Wrath of Mother Nature.’
Warmly,
Jeanne
Catastrophe at Beauty’s Haven
07/05/19
We had a microburst storm hit us out of the blue yesterday with horrific lightening strikes, very strong winds, and hail. The horses were truly alarmed and are now totally exhausted from this terrifying experience! We lost power, but thankfully, we have generators.
The fairly new arena shelter literally blew apart – it’s in shambles. There were boards with exposed with nails, and metal roofing, strewn throughout the property. We were very blessed that none of the horses were injured but we will be checking them closely again this morning. JoJo is still a bit upset.
We sustained more damage than just losing the shelter – I’ll update later today after we assess the property and get the shelter mess completely cleaned up. As we speak, everything we could gather is in the arena, and to ensure their safety and well being, the horses have no access to this area.
Please keep us in your prayers.
A Match Game For Our Special Needs Horses!
We are in need of a pallet (50 bags) of Fibre-Beet from Emerald Valley as we are down to our last four bags. Buying it by the pallet directly from Emerald Valley is the most economical way in which to purchase this amazing product (even with the cost of shipping.) Elyza Rose, Little E and other special needs horses that comprise our beloved little herd, are fed Fibre-Beet daily. Some are fed multiple times a day (smaller portions). The product is soaked in water and fed as a mash.
When we have colicky horses, this product is a great way in which to keep them hydrated. Fibre-Beet is excellent for horses that have, or are at risk for, laminitis, ulcers, and Cushing’s. A bag retails for $41 but we do receive a discount. We would like to raise $1775 to cover the 50 bags, including the cost of shipping, which will last us about one year. Please CLICK HERE to view a testimonial that we wrote several years ago about the way in which Fibre-Beet made an incredible difference in the lives of our beloved Asiya, Mystical, Itsuko and Baby Girl.
To kick off this fundraiser, two wonderful friends and supporters are offering a Match Game to assist with this effort, and all donations up to $500, will be matched dollar for dollar! If you would like to participate in the Match Game, you may do so via various means on our WEBSITE. Please make certain to note that your donation is for the ‘Fibre-Beet Match Game.’ All donations are so greatly appreciated and no amount is ever considered as being too small.
On behalf of all the ‘Velvet Nosers’ at Beauty’s Haven, thank you so very much for your love and support!
Hope and Her Amazing Silver Whinnys!
06/24/19
I know that we still owe everyone a detailed update on Hope. A lot has happened during the last month and I have been working on an update, but no matter how well we plan our day, something unexpected seems to happen and I am unable to finish it. I promise to do my best to get it done within the next few days.
In the meantime, I want to share how happy we were to receive Silver Whinnys from Sox for Horses for Hope! We use them under her Dynasplints in place of gauze and vet wrap. The Silver Whinnys take less time to put on and they are easy to care for. When Hope isn’t wearing her braces, the socks keep her little legs protected from pesky flies that simply, refuse to go away. When we brought her to the rescue she had a couple of bed sores that are being slow to heal and the socks protect them and speed the healing process.
Thank you Raymond Petterson and Sox for Horses – y’all are amazing – we appreciate your support and wonderful products very much!
When the world says, “Give up,” Hope whispers, “Try it one more time.”
When It Rains, It Pours, And Kittens Galore!
A Surprise at the Store!
When Theresa went to the store on Tuesday to get supplies for the rescue, a kitten approached her and wrapped herself around Theresa’s legs. Theresa picked her up and walked back into the store thinking perhaps someone left their car window open and she had escaped. Store personnel were surprised that Theresa was holding the kitten. Someone said they had been trying to catch her, and her babies, for a few weeks and that sometimes they put cans of food out for them but they hadn’t seen the babies in a few days. Someone had dumped the mother cat some time ago and she had been living under the trash dumpster where she had a litter of five kittens. That’s so sad! Momma Cat is just a kitten herself!
Theresa knew Momma Cat had no milk and that the store personnel were putting food out for the others, so she decided to take Momma Cat to the rescue and return to try to catch her babies. Momma Cat needed to be spayed – she definitely did not need to have another litter of kittens! Theresa put her in the car and went back to the curb to get the shopping bags. While walking back to the car, two little eyes peeked out at her from beneath the bushes after which she heard a tiny ‘Meow’ and another smaller kitten that looked just like Momma Cat walked up to Theresa and looked up at her as if to say “Take me too!”
Theresa scooped the baby up and went back into the store to advise them that she had one of the babies too. Before leaving, she searched the area for the other babies but didn’t see any of them. The manager of the store, however, said they would continue to be on the lookout for the remaining kittens and promised that they would leave out food for them.
Safely Home!
Once back at the rescue, Momma Cat and her baby settled in. Even though Theresa is allergic to cats, she couldn’t help but to hug on both of them. It was nice to watch them come to life after getting proper nourishment. Momma Cat is thin and has no milk whatsoever but baby still tries to nurse. The baby was comfortable enough to start playing with toys, seemingly, without a care in the world. Momma Cat, however, was not feeling as well which is understandable with everything she has been through and trying to sustain her babies. She looks like a baby herself.
Throughout the night, Theresa could not stop thinking about the other kittens. She called the store manager the next morning who stated that they would attempt to catch the four remaining kittens and that three were already spoken for which left one unwanted baby. Beauty’s Haven would, of course, take the remaining kitten if need be. Theresa did not hear back from the manager, so she decided to return to the store, with Momma Cat in hand, to see if the kittens would respond to her ‘Meows.’ Theresa saw and tried to catch three of the kittens – she did not, however, see a fourth. The kittens were playful and in fairly good condition. They came within three feet of Theresa, but did not want to be touched nor were they the slightest bit interested in Momma Cat. They were eating on their own and exploring – just busy, carefree little kittens! If only they could understand that bad things could happen and that they needed to be caught. Not only are they at high risk of being run over by cars entering and leaving the parking lot of the store, the danger that would befall them should they innocently wander into the busy highway is beyond unthinkable.
A Visit to the Vet
Momma Cat and baby were vetted on Wednesday and were found to be underweight and full of parasites and fleas. We, sadly, learned that Momma Cat is likely pregnant again and is only about ten months old – she’s still just a baby herself. Baby Boy is four months old which means his siblings are the same age so if any of the remaining kittens are females, it is possible that they, too, may become pregnant. This is yet another reason why it is imperative that the remaining kittens be caught as soon as possible.
Many thanks to those who are helping us to help these precious little ones. If you would like to sponsor a kitten or contribute to their care, donations can be made on our website. CLICK HERE TO DONATE. Please note in the comments section that your donation is for the ‘Kittens.’ Please be assured that no amount is ever too small and all donations are so greatly appreciated.
If anyone is interested in adopting either or both kittens, please contact us.
Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!
A Hope Raffle, But First Things First!
Hi Everyone!
Mommy Theresa is so busy taking care of me and all my horsey friends that she has not had time to send out an update. She spent a lot of time yesterday setting up my new sling since Betsy’s sling is way too big for me!
We want to share some exciting news about an upcoming raffle which will be loved by all the ‘Hope’ fans out there but before doing so, we have to complete our Hay fundraiser. The hay bags have been filled and will be given out tonight but now, the hay trailer is empty. We still need $145 so if you would like to help with this, it will make all my horsey and donkey friends jump for joy and hopefully, I will soon be able to jump for joy as well!
Contributions can be made via various secure means on our WEBSITE. Please note in the ‘Comments’ section that your donation is for ‘Hay.’ All contributions are so greatly appreciated, and please be assured, that no amount is ever too small. Thank you to all my aunties and uncles who have already contributed! Gotta go now!
Love,
Hope
It’s Me, CaryLou!
Hey Everyone! It’s me, CaryLou!
Mommy Theresa is very busy taking care of Baby Hope so she has asked me to help with this week’s Hay Fundraiser for all the ‘Velvet Nosers.’ We are in need of one large compressed bale of hay ($107) and one ton of three string orchard hay ($640) for a total of $747 so if anyone would like to help with this need, we would be forever grateful!
Contributions can be made via various secure means here on our WEBSITE. Please note in the ‘Comments’ section that your donation is for ‘Hay.’ All contributions are so greatly appreciated, and please be assured, that no amount is ever too small.
Thank you!
Love and Horsey Kisses,
CaryLou