Earlier this year, Cookie appeared to be depressed – she just wasn’t herself. With her history of cancer, well, I was just concerned. Dr. Specht ran some blood work and some values were all over the place. Then Cookie developed chronic imflammation in her left eye and was put on eye medications which didn’t seem to help. Dr. Specht did a biopsy which came back negative (for cancer). We continued treatments but still didn’t see any improvement over the next couple of weeks. In fact, the eye worsened with the development of an an ulcer.
Dr. Mangan repeated the biopsy and it also came back negative for SCC – whew! A lavage was placed, which helped to enable us to continue treatment of the eye around the clock with various medications. Still, the eye didn’t respond. Dr. Mangan examined her a few more times, medications were adjusted, and Dr. Specht did another blood test to see how she was doing overall. Her blood test values are thankfully, much better. Dr. Mangan was out again this past weekend and Cookie’s eye has worsened. Her diagnosis – immune mediated marginal ulcerative keratitis. We regrouped and discussed options.
We truly, want what is best for Cookie. Over the course of the past several weeks she’s been adjusting to losing sight in that eye – and she is still adjusting. Since this issue started, we’ve prayed a lot while doing all we can to help the eye heal, but it’s time – we’ve made the decision to have the eye removed. We want Cookie to be comfortable and there are much worse things than losing an eye. Horses adapt and most do just fine. Dr. Mangan will be removing Cookie’s eye next week.
Please keep Cookie in your prayers – good thoughts would also be greatly appreciated.
With just one week remaining until our 8th Annual Celebration of Life/ASPCA Help A Horse Day event on April 22nd, we are hoping that our Village will come forth once again to help us meet our goal of raising $8000. These funds will be used to help pay for Cookie’s surgical/vet fees, spring vaccinations and other needs of our rescue herd, while competing for a chance to win up to $10,000 in grant prizes.
Donations are tax deductible and can be made via our website. Our PayPal address: bhfer@earthlink.net. If donating via PayPal, please designate your donation for ‘Help A Horse Day.’ If you select the tab for ‘Friends or Family,’ no fees will be deducted from your contribution.
We currently have a $2000 MATCH GAME in progress with $875 still available in matching funds. Once we raise $875, our $2000 Match Game will be complete and will instantly morph into $4000 which is halfway to our targeted goal of $8000! Can we do it? We BELIEVE we can!
As always, thank you all so very much for your love and support.
#helpahorse #bhfer #cookie #donate #matchgame #aspca #believe #ittakesavillage #wecandothis
AROUND THE FARM – MAKE A SPLASH
06/02/17, Friday
Betsy Rose can make my heart smile just by being in her presence. She reminds me, often, that we can overcome. She’s a true blessing. Believe..
Sisco is doing well. He’d love to have his own home and human family for his sunset years. He makes a great pasture pal.
“Kitty Cat, have you seen Jazzy since he got a haircut? He looks like he’s lost a bazillion pounds! He even looks CLEAN!” Kitty Cat loves to talk to anyone – he’s the most social cat I’ve ever met. He likes to give high five’s too!
Many of you have asked about the little lamb, Noah. Thankfully, his leg continues to improve and he’s made new friends that simply adore him!
Pease vote for Beauty’s Haven in the ‘Pet Paradise Life is Short, Make a Splash’ contest which began on June 1st. You may vote once daily through June 30th. Please share amongst family and friends and ask them to also share and vote every day as well. Just click here to cast your vote!
We won 2nd place last year and $3K for the horses! We can do this! BELIEVE! Thank you!
#makeasplash #bhfer #vote #forthehorses #wecandothis #equinerescue #nonprofit #charity
I HEARD THE DOORKNOB JIGGLE – GUESS WHO?
05/18/17
I heard it. The sound of the door knob jiggling which really caught my attention – Sawyer used to do this often. But then I remembered – Sawyer is gone. The jiggling continues. I open the door and what do I see? A precious little donkey face looking at me!
“It’s me, Mommy Theresa! I used to see Sawyer do this so I thought I’d try it and see what happens. A few little jiggles and there you are! Am I in trouble?” I don’t think I could ever get upset with this little one – JoJo makes my heart smile!
Our Kami Comet has gained some weight and is looking like herself again!
05/24/17
Tinsel usually wears a fly mask, but since it was a rainy day and she did not need it, I took a few pictures so everyone could see her beautiful face. Tinsel is also ready for a new home!
Our most senior horse – a much loved Arabian gelding named Little E.
Emma managed to go on a field trip! Please click here to see a her explore the main paddock for the first time – it’s a link to a video that will make your heart truly sing!
Emma never gave up after being shot multiple times. Her knee took a bullet but it’s doing well. However, she is still trying to work through some neurological issues. There is a $7000 reward offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) that shot Emma. Contact Deputy Wells at the Levy County Sheriff’s Office if you have any information. 352-486-5111.
CaryLou and Lucy heading to the barn for breakfast. CaryLou always has to be first!
Please consider a donation for CaryLou, Lucy and the other members of the Beauty’s Haven herd. We are in need of donations for veterinary care, farrier services, hay and grain, dental work, equipment maintenance, and so much more. All donations are tax deductible and can be forwarded via PayPal at bhfer@earthlink.net or by clicking on the ‘Donate Now‘ button below. If donating via PayPal, please select the tab for ‘Friends or Family,’ and no fees will be deducted from your contribution. Thank you!
SAWYER HAS JOINED OUR HEAVENLY HERD – 05/05/17
May 5th, 2017
FLY WITH ANGELS SWEET PENNY
May 4th, 2017
There’s a new bright shining star in the sky tonight. Penny has joined our heavenly herd. She was blessed with so many humans who loved her. All three of her mom’s were with her when she went to Rainbow Bridge – Penelope, Theresa, and Elizabeth. And her human big sister, Bri, was there too. Penny was surrounded by love. But our hearts are broken.
I came home and looked at some old photos. So many wonderful memories. Watching her as a baby and the five short years she had with us was a true blessing. I want to share some photos of her when she was a baby with her mom, Penelope. And one taken on a recent visit I had with her. She always made me smile.
Penny wasn’t a very healthy baby when she came to us in 2012. But with TLC and proper care, she grew strong and came to be loved by so many.
Penny would imitate her mom – it was a wonderful experience watching her grow up.
Like mother, like daughter.
Penny has her wings now. I can’t help but to keep asking why did this happen? Why our little Penny? The dreaded disease she had (pemphigus foliaceus) I would never wish on any other. I’m so thankful that I got to tell her how much I loved her before she went to the Bridge tonight. I’m very thankful she’s no longer in pain. I’m very sad she’s gone – my heart is broken. I hugged on Penelope for awhile before heading back to the rescue – she was such a good mom. Whenever I see Penelope, I’ll still see our little Penny.
Fly with the angels sweet Penny – until we meet again. We love you, always.
BABY NOAH – OUR HELP A HORSE DAY RESCUE
04/18/17
Our 8th Annual Celebration of Life/ASPCA Help a Horse Day is on Saturday, April 22nd, and almost every year, a horse in need finds its way to Beauty’s Haven just before the event. Well, this year, it’s not a horse, but a baby lamb with an injured leg!
The baby will be arriving this evening and will be going to the vet tomorrow. We are praying that his leg can be fixed. If not, we will address our options then, based on information learned from the vet.
At this point in time, we are only asking for pledges to help this sweet baby boy.
Later Monday Evening ~
Meet Noah – a month old lamb with a fractured leg. He’s a happy little one. We are praying that the vet can set and cast his leg and that Noah will have many years ahead of him.
04/19/17
Baby Noah has the cutest “baaaa!” Anyone with his milk bottle is “mom.” He’s off to the vet’s office and we’re getting ready for Cookie’s surgery this morning. It is going to be a very busy day!
Please keep Noah and Cookie in your prayers.
I’ll update on both as I soon as I can.
#helpahorse#helpalamb#aspca#bhfer#believe#wecandothisforthisbaby#pledgesneeded
Happy Easter!
Cookie’s Eye – Not Good News
Earlier this year, Cookie appeared to be depressed – she just wasn’t herself. With her history of cancer, well, I was just concerned. Dr. Specht ran some blood work and some values were all over the place. Then Cookie developed chronic imflammation in her left eye and was put on eye medications which didn’t seem to help. Dr. Specht did a biopsy which came back negative (for cancer). We continued treatments but still didn’t see any improvement over the next couple of weeks. In fact, the eye worsened with the development of an an ulcer.
Dr. Mangan repeated the biopsy and it also came back negative for SCC – whew! A lavage was placed, which helped to enable us to continue treatment of the eye around the clock with various medications. Still, the eye didn’t respond. Dr. Mangan examined her a few more times, medications were adjusted, and Dr. Specht did another blood test to see how she was doing overall. Her blood test values are thankfully, much better. Dr. Mangan was out again this past weekend and Cookie’s eye has worsened. Her diagnosis – immune mediated marginal ulcerative keratitis. We regrouped and discussed options.
We truly, want what is best for Cookie. Over the course of the past several weeks she’s been adjusting to losing sight in that eye – and she is still adjusting. Since this issue started, we’ve prayed a lot while doing all we can to help the eye heal, but it’s time – we’ve made the decision to have the eye removed. We want Cookie to be comfortable and there are much worse things than losing an eye. Horses adapt and most do just fine. Dr. Mangan will be removing Cookie’s eye next week.
Please keep Cookie in your prayers – good thoughts would also be greatly appreciated.
With just one week remaining until our 8th Annual Celebration of Life/ASPCA Help A Horse Day event on April 22nd, we are hoping that our Village will come forth once again to help us meet our goal of raising $8000. These funds will be used to help pay for Cookie’s surgical/vet fees, spring vaccinations and other needs of our rescue herd, while competing for a chance to win up to $10,000 in grant prizes.
Donations are tax deductible and can be made via our website. Our PayPal address: bhfer@earthlink.net. If donating via PayPal, please designate your donation for ‘Help A Horse Day.’ If you select the tab for ‘Friends or Family,’ no fees will be deducted from your contribution.
We currently have a $2000 MATCH GAME in progress with $875 still available in matching funds. Once we raise $875, our $2000 Match Game will be complete and will instantly morph into $4000 which is halfway to our targeted goal of $8000! Can we do it? We BELIEVE we can!
As always, thank you all so very much for your love and support.
#helpahorse #bhfer #cookie #donate #matchgame #aspca #believe #ittakesavillage #wecandothis
The Odd Couple
03/16/17
Little E has been quite the gentleman – he’s been letting Emma borrow his blanket for this cold spell. She’s still having issues in her neck but she is a happy little girl.
Magic absolutely loves his blue flymasks!
Senior citizen Sawyer and little Lucy. The odd couple.
03/17/17
JoJo and Jazzy patiently waiting at the bottom of the stairs on this cold morning, to wish everyone a “Happy St. Patrick’s Day!”
#jojo #jazzy #minidonks #bhfer #magic #emma #sawyer #lucy #donate #charity
COOKIE’S EYE – IS IT CANCER?
Cookie needs help with her vet bills. Her eye is still being treated. The healing is slow but at least her eye is no worse and we are very relieved that it’s not SCC!
BH 1ST ANNUAL RIDE FOR THE HORSES
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