June 14th, 2013
I got a call from someone about their pony mare that is down and can’t get up – they don’t know what to do and they can’t afford to have a vet out. When I started asking questions, I didn’t like the answers. When I asked how old the mare is the owner said they didn’t know but they’ve had her a long time and a little girl has been riding the pony, but without a saddle. I asked for a photo and was appalled. This mare has been laying there on the ground, like trash, for days. It’s June in Florida and it doesn’t even appear that anyone has even taken the time, or cared enough, to brush out her winter coat. Even with the coat, you can clearly see she’s skin on bones. There is no excuse to allow an animal to suffer – and this mare has obviously been suffering for awhile.
We have a vet on the way to her but we need help. I am asking for pledges at this point – I don’t know if this girl can be saved or not but a vet will be there soon to assess and advise. If the mare is too far gone she will be humanely euthanized – she won’t be left to linger and die and she will not die alone. If she can has a chance, we have a transporter on standby with MMC Eventing, and we will give her our all. One way or another, this pony will know that she matters.
The vet arrived and the pony is being run fluids now. Her HR is very high – please pray that it comes down and that the fluids will help and that she will be able to get up. We have someone enroute to transport her to us if she can make it. She doesn’t deserve to die like this. The vet recommends the pony be helped to Rainbow Bridge but I feel a very strong need to give the mare a chance.
After receiving fluids, and with assistance, she was able to get up! She’ll be loaded and brought to the rescue where we will do everything possible to help her to recover. Please keep the good thoughts and prayers coming! This one is tugging hard at my heartstrings – there’s just something about her….
To everyone that offered a pledge to help her – thank you! Please send when you can. I’ll update once she’s here and settled in. We’ll be awaiting blood work results too. Let’s pray it isn’t too late.
The pony has arrived and it doesn’t look good for her. She’s too weak to stand or to even hold her head up. I’m amazed that she is alive. But this says something about her will – we’re going to give her all of the help we can until she tells us she’s had enough. She has a determined look in her eyes that says she’s not ready to give up. We will see what the blood work results are to see how badly her organs have been effected and then regroup.
We got her up and into the sling which will be a key tool to her recovery. It’s going to be a long ride but we’re in it for as long as she is willing and wanting to heal. She doesn’t seem like a mare that is going to give up easily. There’s still light in her eyes.
We can’t leave her in the sling – the amount of time that the pressure the sling puts on her body has to be limited since she can’t even stand. We will take her out periodically in order for her to lay flat to get good rest which her body needs.
We will turn her every couple of hours to help prevent damage to her organs. She drinks and munches on her mash and when she is awake she is alert. But she tires easily – she is in very bad shape. We really do need a miracle. I’m going to call her Betsy Rose.
#betsyrose #believe #wecandothis #prayersneeded #bhfer
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Betsy Rose Update 3 pm 06/15/13
The vet will be coming out to x-ray/ultrasound Betsy Rose’s left front leg today. She has not put full weight on it again since she first got up and into the sling this morning and went for a short walk.
Other than this concern, she is doing well. She is still eating, drinking, etc. She still whinnies when she thinks she’s going to get a carrot.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: www.bhfer.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb
Betsy Rose this am…
Good morning! One of our many prayers was answered this morning – Betsy Rose went poop!
And she has put weight on all four, stood on her own with supporters next to her, taken a few steps on her own (it was shaky though), and she is happy to be able to graze in the sling! Go Betsy Rose!
Betsy Rose has been started on antibiotics. We don’t know if she’s going to make it or not but I’ll tell you that today, so far, she’s a happy girl. And her whinnies are adorable! She tried to get up through the night but was too weak and we didn’t want her to wear herself out. So we rolled her and made sure she was comfortable. She has an injury to her front left leg and is pretty lame. We were told she was kicked by a big horse a month ago. She is far from being out of the woods but at least she seems to feel pretty good and she is trying. And she knows we’re trying. I’ll update later – need to run some fluids. Thank you all for caring and helping!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: www.bhfer.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb
Betsy Rose Update
I apologize for not updating sooner. My cell phone is broken – dropped it in water a few days ago – it works sporadically. Betsy Rose LOVES carrots! She sparks up at the sound of one breaking and she gets excited! She even lets out a whinny when she knows she’s about to get one! She drinks and tries munching on hay but her teeth are pretty bad. Her heart rate is quite a bit better than it was earlier today and her temperature is normal. She hasn’t gone poop but has gut sounds.
Dr. Natalie just called with some good news – blood work shows that organs haven’t yet been damaged. The bad news – there is infection going on somewhere. Dr. Natalie is running another test and we’ll have that result in the morning and then we’ll be advised what medications she needs. Betsy Rose can’t get up without assistance and she can’t stay up without the sling. But she does go sternum and we roll her every couple of hours. We won’t be able to get her in the sling again until tomorrow. She’s currently napping.
We truly appreciate your prayers, good thoughts, and donations to help her. I don’t know what her future holds but for now, she is comfortable, and she knows she matters. Be assured we won’t let her suffer but we aren’t ready to give up – she isn’t ready to give up. It’s really sad she’s had to endure this. With help from others, we can make sure her future is everything her past should have been. God bless and have a good night. Going to take a quick much needed shower.
Betsy Rose – she has light in her eyes…
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: www.bhfer.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb
Pony Mare in Dire Need
June 14th, 2013
I got a call from someone about their pony mare that is down and can’t get up – they don’t know what to do and they can’t afford to have a vet out. When I started asking questions, I didn’t like the answers. When I asked how old the mare is the owner said they didn’t know but they’ve had her a long time and a little girl has been riding the pony, but without a saddle. I asked for a photo and was appalled. This mare has been laying there on the ground, like trash, for days. It’s June in Florida and it doesn’t even appear that anyone has even taken the time, or cared enough, to brush out her winter coat. Even with the coat, you can clearly see she’s skin on bones. There is no excuse to allow an animal to suffer – and this mare has obviously been suffering for awhile.
We have a vet on the way to her but we need help. I am asking for pledges at this point – I don’t know if this girl can be saved or not but a vet will be there soon to assess and advise. If the mare is too far gone she will be humanely euthanized – she won’t be left to linger and die and she will not die alone. If she can has a chance, we have a transporter on standby with MMC Eventing, and we will give her our all. One way or another, this pony will know that she matters.
The vet arrived and the pony is being run fluids now. Her HR is very high – please pray that it comes down and that the fluids will help and that she will be able to get up. We have someone enroute to transport her to us if she can make it. She doesn’t deserve to die like this. The vet recommends the pony be helped to Rainbow Bridge but I feel a very strong need to give the mare a chance.
After receiving fluids, and with assistance, she was able to get up! She’ll be loaded and brought to the rescue where we will do everything possible to help her to recover. Please keep the good thoughts and prayers coming! This one is tugging hard at my heartstrings – there’s just something about her….
To everyone that offered a pledge to help her – thank you! Please send when you can. I’ll update once she’s here and settled in. We’ll be awaiting blood work results too. Let’s pray it isn’t too late.
The pony has arrived and it doesn’t look good for her. She’s too weak to stand or to even hold her head up. I’m amazed that she is alive. But this says something about her will – we’re going to give her all of the help we can until she tells us she’s had enough. She has a determined look in her eyes that says she’s not ready to give up. We will see what the blood work results are to see how badly her organs have been effected and then regroup.
We got her up and into the sling which will be a key tool to her recovery. It’s going to be a long ride but we’re in it for as long as she is willing and wanting to heal. She doesn’t seem like a mare that is going to give up easily. There’s still light in her eyes.
We can’t leave her in the sling – the amount of time that the pressure the sling puts on her body has to be limited since she can’t even stand. We will take her out periodically in order for her to lay flat to get good rest which her body needs.
We will turn her every couple of hours to help prevent damage to her organs. She drinks and munches on her mash and when she is awake she is alert. But she tires easily – she is in very bad shape. We really do need a miracle. I’m going to call her Betsy Rose.
#betsyrose #believe #wecandothis #prayersneeded #bhfer
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Babies and Story
Celesta is about the same – no more temperature so that is a very good thing. Harvey, well, he’s doing fine and wants to get out of his stall! The heat is taking a toll on everyone – including little CaryLou! Everyone is moving a bit slower. LOL! Celesta is not liking getting poked with a needle 3 times a day and I don’t like poking her! Hopefully, Harvey’s remaining stitches will come out tomorrow and Celesta’s blood work will show improvement.
Have a good night everyone. And thank you for your prayers and thoughtful comments/emails/posts about Story’s crossing. My prayers are with his foster mom and dad tonight.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: www.bhfer.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb
Story
Jenny gave Story lemonade and I gave him a banana (he loves them!). He got lots of hugs and kisses from both of us. Story knows he was loved.
There will be a new bright and shining star in the sky tonight. Story is running pain free on the other side of the Bridge.
We love you Story, always.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: www.bhfer.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb
Story and Rainbow Bridge
I would like to ask everyone to take a few seconds to think of Story tomorrow at 3 pm as he crosses Rainbow Bridge. Story is a pony that was found wandering the streets in a rural community a couple of years ago. He has severe arthritis in both front knees. We have been able to keep him comfortable (until recently) and he has been a happy pony. He managed to get around and to quickly move out of the way of other horses, if necessary. But we felt it would be best for him to live where he didn’t have to worry about being chased by other horses and potentially being hurt. He went to live at a foster home not far from the rescue.
His foster family loves him dearly and this isn’t easy for them – it isn’t easy for any of us. I try to picture Story running pain free with a new, restored healthy body, on the other side of the Bridge. We were blessed to be able to give Story a couple of years of being loved, and well cared for, and he truly appreciates everything that has been done for him. We have also been blessed with a foster mom and dad that adore him, volunteers that have helped care for him, and donors to help with his care cost. He’s loved by many. But it’s time to let him go.
We love you Story – always.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: www.bhfer.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb
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Celesta Update 06/11/13 PM
We will keep praying & thx for the positive update:)
Celesta Update 06/11/13 PM
Celesta had a fever of 105+ this morning. We gave her alcohol baths and she got Banamine after I spoke with Dr. Lugo. Then she stood in front of the Port-A-Cool. Her temperature went down but I noticed when I tried to give her meds via IV catheter that something appeared to be wrong with the catheter so I contacted Dr. Lugo again and asked that someone come out. Dr. Martinez came out and found the catheter had been compromised – some of the meds could have been leaking when I’d give them to her through a tiny hole at the skin level which was covered with tape. The catheter was removed and a new one was inserted another on the other side of Celesta’s neck. Blood tests were done. Tomorrow Dr. Martinez will be back to x-ray and inject antibiotics into the infected area. Depending on what is learned tomorrow her medications may be changed.
Dr. Julia Simonson (holistic vet) was also here and discussed Celesta’s case with Dr. Martinez. A couple of things have been added to what Celesta is being given and we will all regroup tomorrow after the x-rays. I’m wondering about hyperbaric therapy which I’ll discuss with the Dr. tomorrow. I hope all of this makes sense – I’m tired. It’s been a long day. I’m really looking forward to going to bed tonight. I’m happy to report that Harvey is doing well. CaryLou and Wally, well, when I came up for this update they were running around playing.
Please keep Celesta in your prayers. If anyone would like to donate to help us to help this beautiful baby you can do so via our website (www.bhfer.org) or PayPal at theresa@beautysequineerscue.org. Donations are tax deductible and no amount is too small. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: www.bhfer.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb
Baby Celesta
I just came in the office for the first time today to pickup something. I opened my email and there it was – this beautiful artwork with a note from Greg that assured me that angels are watching over our little Celesta. Please keep her in your prayers. I believe…
Thank you Greg – this came at a good time.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: www.bhfer.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bhfer.tb