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NEWBORN ALPACA IN DIRE NEED

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April 20th, 2018

Friday Morning
We have a 24 hour baby alpaca coming in. His mother rejected him. If so, his only hope will be for us to take him to UF. He needs colostrum and vet care ASAP.
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The little one is trying. Please click here to see me trying to comfort him on our way to the hospital.
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We need a miracle.
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We named him Ashton.

Ashton is receiving plasma and is trying so hard. His initial blood work is not good but we’re not giving up. They have given him a 50-50 chance.

Believe…
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Theresa has put down a $1,000 deposit at UF for Baby Ashton’s care. The estimated cost at UF for the plasma with the antibodies he needs, along with blood work, antibiotics, fluids, etc. is $800 to $1200.

If you would like to help this very special little boy, contributions may be made via various means on our website at www.bhfer.org or via our PayPal address: bhfer@earthlink.net. If donating via PayPal, please designate your donation to: ‘Baby Ashton’ If you select the tab, ‘Send Money to Friends or Family,’ no fees will be deducted from your contribution.

Please keep little Ashton in your prayers.

#ashton #alpaca #believe #betsyrosestrong #bhfer
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04/20/2018/by Theresa Batchelor

Betsy Rose, Intake, Rescue

ELYZA ROSE

It’s been a long day but I just have to update about the little pony mare. My selfie skills are no better but I wanted you all to see this precious face. She unloaded and has settled in. I’ll do a detailed update with photos as soon as I can – I’m eager to share!

I can’t explain what I felt today when I met her but I will say that I feel blessed and very much at peace. I named her Elyza Rose (Elyza is of Hebrew origin and means “Promised by God”). I don’t have to explain the “Rose” part.

I think that what we choose to believe can become our world. I choose to believe in miracles. I believe some things happen that we may never be able to explain. But I’m okay with that.

#BetsyRoseStrong #believe #bhfer #ElyzaRose

02/23/2018/by Theresa Batchelor

Betsy Rose, Farm Updates, Intake, Rainbow Bridge

BETSY ROSE’S LEGACY

It seems like forever since I hugged Betsy Rose. I’ve asked myself many times – what could we have done differently? But I know there was nothing more that we could have done. Betsy wasn’t a “normal” pony. She was angelic with a divine presence and there are just no words to describe her essence. This may not make sense to some, but when Betsy left, I felt lost and abandoned. Why did she have to go so soon? Why our Betsy Rose? How do I keep going? How will things ever get back to normal? I know Betsy is still here with us in spirit, but it’s not the same – I can’t touch and hug her. I miss her whinnies. I miss everything about her. When she went to the Rainbow Bridge, I wanted to melt into nowhere or go anywhere where the sense of overwhelming loss and hurt wouldn’t follow me. But there is nowhere.

As we announced at the end of December, we made the decision to downsize until we relocate closer to Gainesville where we would get more volunteers which are desperately needed. But then, I received a message – “Please can you take her? Some of her pasture mates didn’t make it – she needs your special care.” And then came a photo which knocked me to my knees and took my breath away. I went into a panic – emotional overload hit me like a freight train.

I put my phone away, ignoring the message and hoping it had been my imagination. But, later, when I checked my phone, she was still there and I just lost it.

I prayed about the request and at first the answer didn’t come. Well, when the answer finally came, I’m ashamed to say, I tried to bury it. But I couldn’t.

Betsy Rose and I had a very strong connection and before Dr. Specht helped her to the Bridge, I promised Betsy that her legacy would live on. I know Betsy Rose would want us to help this little mare – perhaps she even had a hand in this. I do believe, sometimes, that God puts people, and animals, in our lives just when we need them (or they need us) the most. Bob will be returning with this mare in a couple of hours. My emotions will be all over the place but I’m going to be #BetsyRoseStrong. Just like the promise we made and kept with Betsy Rose – we will make all of this mare’s tomorrows everything her past should have been.

We need help from our amazing village of supporters. The vet will be coming this evening to do a full physical on this little mare. She needs both her teeth and feet taken care of, etc. We still have a Match Game in progress for other needs, but now we have an additional need to help this mare. Donations are tax deductible and no amount is ever too small. Donations can be made through PayPal at bhfer@earthlink.net and there are various ways to contribute via our website at bhfer.org. Please mark your donations for “Pony Mare” and know that we appreciate your help. And I’d appreciate some good thoughts and prayers for all of us as well. Thank you.

#BetsyRoseStrong #believe #bhfer

02/22/2018/by Theresa Batchelor

Contest, Horse Updates, Horses, Intake, Rescue, Veterinary Care

Our Rescue of “Misfits”

This is how our day started on Friday. Peggy Sue was down on her bad side and couldn’t get up. When this happens, Peggy Sue doesn’t panic – she just lays there and waits for us to help her. We roll her over and she usually rests for a few minutes and then gets up on her own and runs off. She can’t bend her back leg – it’s stiff – much like a peg leg.

Before Peggy Sue came to us, she was giving birth and her humans tried to pull her baby out. Peggy Sue’s pelvis fractured in three places. She’s a happy little mare that rules the others and she reminds them of that often. We have to put her in a sling to have her feet done, but she doesn’t mind at all.

Peggy Sue is a prime example of why we insist that there is a human on the farm at all times.

We are the “rescue of misfits” but that’s perfectly fine with us – they are all deserving and precious.

#therescueofmisfits #welovethemall #peggysue #bhfer #makeadifference #theyarealldeserving #ponyrescue #votedaily #eaglerarelife #ittakesavillage

Aaleyah Belle’s infamous tongue.

Jiminy and Cricket continue to improve each day. Dr. Mangan (DVM, DACVO) from AVS in Gainesville checked out their eyes and all is good! Cricket’s old eyelid injury is doing great! Dr. Mangan has been part of our awesome care team for years – even before he went to AVS – when he worked at UF. You can learn more about him by clicking here.

Dr. Specht was also at the farm last week to examine Waylon.

CaryLou and Lucy sporting their new fly masks!

Please remember to cast your daily vote in the Eagle Rare Life contest and please share amongst family and friends as well. Just click on this link or the photo of Beauty and cast your vote.

“Life is about determination. Don’t give up just because of the obstacles. Regardless of what obstacles face you, just keep going! Go through, go around, or go over – but never give up!”

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Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue Inc. is a 501(c)(3) grassroots Non-Profit Organization registered in the state of Florida (EIN: 20-4783950). We are not funded by Local, State, or Federal funds. We operate totally from donations from the public. Please consider making a one time or recurring donation to help the horses. No amount is too small and all donations are very much appreciated. Donations are tax deductible.

Beauty’s Haven was awarded Verified status by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) in 2012. GFAS is the only globally recognized organization that provides standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries. Awarded November 2014 Equine Hero and 2017 Eagle Rare Life Award for Heroism. A Guidestar Exchange Silver Participant and a GreatNonprofits Top Rated Non-Profit in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

10/22/2017/by Theresa Batchelor

Contest, Horse Updates, Intake, Veterinary Care

A New Chapter for Two Older Mini’s

On Thursday, we picked up the mini’s – a new chapter in their lives has begun! When it was time to transport them to the rescue, I told Jiminy and Cricket that they were going on an adventure. They walked right onto the trailer. I felt a bit of sadness – they were leaving behind the only home they’d ever known. But their humans did the right thing in reaching out for help – they needed to concentrate on their own well-being as they each were having health issues.

When we received the call asking if we could take in the minis, we knew that we had no available paddocks. However, even if we can’t take in a horse, we try to help by networking in an effort to find a good home.

After visiting with Jiminy and Cricket, and speaking with the owner, we knew we had to find a way as we felt a sense of urgency. Cricket is 32 years young and Jiminy is 29. We came up with an idea. We knew Cookie would be proud to help in this endeavor so we set up Cookie’s Corral for them! I miss Cookie so much – there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think of her.

A portable shelter was procured by a supporter and others have promised to help cover the cost of Cricket’s and Jiminy’s needs. The initial costs will be significant (vetting, dental, farrier, etc.) It takes a village!

The little ones unloaded and settled right into their area.

On Friday, Jiminy and Cricket had a full physical by Dr. Simonson. Both were underweight, dehydrated, and had low body temps. Jiminy’s heart rate was also low. Of the two minis, Cricket is more lively.

Dr. Julia double checked Jiminy’s heart and confirmed that his heart rate was low but the rhythm was okay. We will be monitoring this and are currently awaiting blood test results.

We truly appreciate any and all help for these sweet Minis and we cannot do this without assistance from others. Our village makes this possible!

If you would like to contribute to the ongoing care of Jiminy and Cricket, you may do so by clicking on the ‘DONATE NOW’ button below or via PayPal: bhfer@earthlink.net. Please designate your donation to ‘Minis.’

Thank you all, for your love and support.

Please also remember to cast your daily vote for Theresa in the Eagle Rare Life contest and please share amongst family and friends as well. Just click on this link and cast your vote.

‘Life is about determination. Don’t give up just because of the obstacles. Regardless of what obstacles face you, just keep going! Go through, go around, or go over – but never give up!’

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Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue Inc. is a 501(c)(3) grassroots Non-Profit Organization registered in the state of Florida (EIN: 20-4783950). We are not funded by Local, State, or Federal funds. We operate totally from donations from the public. Please consider making a one time or recurring donation to help the horses. No amount is too small and all donations are very much appreciated. Donations are tax deductible. Beauty’s Haven was awarded Verified status by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) in 2012. GFAS is the only globally recognized organization that provides standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries. Awarded November 2014 Equine Hero and 2017 Eagle Rare Life Award for Heroism. A Guidestar Exchange Silver Participant and a GreatNonprofits Top Rated Non-Profit in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

10/09/2017/by Theresa Batchelor

Intake, Rescue

PREMATURE KITTENS NEED HELP

August 25th, 2017

We found these two precious newborn kittens at the barn this morning – they appear to be premature. One was under the golf cart and the other was by the gate on the concrete baking in the sun. Both still had the placenta attached.

The kittens are warm and comfy and close to where we found them so I am hoping that momma will return. Maybe their mom was a first time mom and didn’t know what to do or something scared her away. She may have been in the process of moving them because they were several feet apart when we found them. We’re going to look around in case there are others. Please pray that they will be okayed that we can find their momma – we will be searching.

I cut the babies’ cords and cleaned them up. They will be monitored and cared for 24/7. Newborns, especially premies, can be a challenge. The little boy’s name is Aiden and his sister’s name is Alana. Alana is the bigger (but weaker) of the two.

Bob made a very quick trip to the store to purchase milk replacer. They both had a little milk and went to sleep in a warm and comfy bed.

I feel bad for their momma. I hope our cats or dogs didn’t run her away. And I’m glad the donkeys were not around the house last night – they may have hurt the mom or babies. Hopefully, mom will return.

Please keep these sweet little kittens and their mom in your thoughts and prayers.

08/25/2017/by Theresa Batchelor

#HelpaHorse, Events, Fundraising, Intake, Veterinary Care

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

04/19/2017/by Theresa Batchelor

Horse Updates, Intake, Rescue

EMMA – FILLY SHOT MULTIPLE TIMES – 02/06/17

February 6th, 2017

Our attempt to pick up the filly yesterday evening was unsuccessful. She wasn’t bearing weight on her left front and when we were told that she had not received her pain medication for the past two days. We made sure that she received it before we left. Since she was too uncomfortable to load onto the trailer, and we ran out of daylight, we decided that it would be in the filly’s best interest to try again in the morning. When we returned on Sunday morning, this sweet girl loaded, with a little support and encouragement, in less than ten minutes. Believe…..

Finally home! Upon our arrival at Beauty’s Haven, Emma unloaded, looked around, walked to her stall, and proceeded to introduce herself to everyone. She’s a talker and is absolutely precious!

February 7th

Our sleeping beauty this morning. We are getting ready to go to the hospital.

For those who don’t know her story – Emma, was shot with a shotgun while out grazing and sustained multiple injuries. A pellet hit her upper jaw. She took a pellet to the cheek that shattered inside and lodged in the roots/sinus area. There’s a pellet behind her right ear that is right on top of the spinal column. A pellet grazed her just below the eye. A pellet lodged in her distal cannon just above the fetlock on her left hind and there are others in the front. Her front left splint bone is fractured. Her left front knee joint has an infection along with fractures from a pellet that is still lodged in the joint. I know it sounds bad, but her vet, Dr. Sausville, and the surgeon, Dr. Lugo, both feel she has a really good chance of recovering from her multiple wounds. She is bright eyed and sweet. She’s not running a temperature and her appetite is great.

We are taking her to Ocala Equine Hospital today where Dr. Lugo will perform her surgery on Tuesday. We’ll keep everyone updated as we can. We’re still very busy here – Magic is still getting eye meds several times a day and, now, Cookie has an ulcer in her left eye. With so many special needs horses here, well, there’s just never a planned day – but we love them all anyway!

We would like everyone to give a big shout out to Dr. Sausville for all he’s done for Emma – we appreciate him very much! We would also like to give a huge shout out to our amazing village of supporters for joining together to help us, help Emma! Thank you, all, for sharing Emma’s story and offering kind words of encouragement. Thank you, too, to our wonderful Match Game sponsors and to everyone who contributed to our fundraiser, making it a complete success.

Please continue to send Emma good thoughts and keep her in your prayers. We believe that she will be okay. We invite you, to ‘Believe,’ too.

UPDATE 02/07/17: It was learned during surgery that Emma was shot with bullets, not buckshot.

02/06/2017/by Theresa Batchelor

Horse Updates, Intake, Rescue, Veterinary Care

INJURED MARE IN DIRE NEED – 11/12/16

11/27/16

Sunday evening…
URGENT: Lots going on, but right now, we need help for this mare!

The mare has an eye injury and other issues. Can anyone help sponsor her with a onetime and/or monthly donation? We can’t do this alone. We need at least six months of monthly commitments to cover her needs. I’m with her right now and want to transport her to the rescue and get a vet out ASAP.

We named her Tinsel. She did well for the vet – she was examined and a CBC and chemistry panel were pulled. Her eye has a pretty horrible ulcer. The vet will be back tomorrow to put a lavage/catheter system in the eye – there are different meds that we need to administer around the clock as well. The eye and the area around it are pretty swollen and painful. Tinsel is also being treated for stomach ulcers. The vet rated her body condition score as a ‘one.’

11/28/16 MONDAY MORNING…

Tinsel had a pretty good night. She does not seem to be uncomfortable. She’s a total sweetheart. Seeing her, and the eye injury during daylight, shows her condition as being a bit better but her eye does not look good at all. I’m not even sure it can be saved, but we will do our best. It’s going to take extensive treatment. Medication will be administered every couple of hours around the clock. The vet will be back out soon to assess it and potentially, put in a lavage system or perhaps make another recommendation.

Please keep Tinsel in your prayers. We still need help with her financially – this is not going to be an inexpensive rehab.

Donations can be made via our website. Our PayPal is: bhfer@earthlink.net. No amount is too small and all donations are tax deductible.

Thank you all so very much.

Please remember to cast your daily vote in the Eagle Rare Life contest. It could help to win $5K to $50K for the horses! We made it to the Top 30! Only a few more weeks to go. Just click on this link and cast your vote!

Wishing everyone a wonderful day!

#eaglerare #horsesareheros #bhfer #betsyrose #vote #helphorses #charity #nonprofit #ittakesavillage #equinerescue #tinsel

11/28/2016/by Theresa Batchelor

Horses, Intake, Rescue

An Orphan Baby Girl Arrives

May 20th, 2014

We would like to introduce our newest arrival in memory of Wally – it’s an orphan baby girl that arrived last night. This little filly had a very rough start in life. Her mom’s needs went neglected. Mom gave her baby everything she had until she had nothing left and she went to Rainbow Bridge. Left to fend for herself, she tried to nurse from another mare that had a baby on her side. But the mare rejected her and charged and bit her instead – she has a wound at her withers. I just can’t imagine what was going on in this precious one’s mind.

She’s exhausted and weak. She’s got bite marks on her, she’s sore in some areas, and she is a bit thin. But she’s safe. Dr. Julia will be here in the morning. Now we pray for a calm night.

Baby needs aunties and uncles. She requires milk replacer which is not inexpensive and she also needs to be vetted. Would anyone like to be an Angel for this sweet baby?

We are an all volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit equine rescue organization that operates totally off of donations from the public. We are not funded by County, State, or Federal funds. Please consider making a one time or monthly donation to help us to continue what we do – we can’t do it alone.

There are various ways you can donate if you visit our “Donate” page on our website www.bhfer.org/donate. All donations are tax deductible and no amount is too small. Please share us with friends, family, and co-workers – it takes a village! Thank you all for your continued love and support!

Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Website: https://www.bhfer.org

05/21/2014/by Theresa Batchelor