Belle Star finally got out of quarantine! She enjoyed venturing out in the main paddock and meeting others. Enjoy the video above of Belle on her very first adventure, which will truly make your heart sing!
Sincerely,
Theresa
P.S. A dose of cuteness for you – I hope you love watching watching these kids as much as I do. They’re like little jumping beans! Remi would be very entertained too, I’m sure!
Just prior to Christmas, our beloved Kitty Cat went to Rainbow Bridge. He had sadly, been fighting cancer for quite some time. Although Kitty Cat had a number of surgeries, his quality of life was not what it should have been and we just couldn’t ask anymore of our beautiful boy. We thereby, made the decision that it was time to let him go to a place where he would once again, become young and forever free from pain, a place where he could chase butterflies throughout the verdant fields of heaven with all of his beloved friends who have gone before him.
We loved Kitty Cat so very much and the farm has just not been the same without him.
It has been particularly hard, however, on his best friend, Oreo, who has been quite depressed since Kitty Cat’s passing. We recently, decided that it was time to find a new friend and companion for Oreo to help heal his broken heart. And then, we discovered Allie.
We’ve had way too many losses in 2020 and I hope and pray that 2021 will bring about good things. I don’t know how much more my heart can take before it just shatters into a million pieces.
Allie arrived at Beauty’s Haven on Wednesday, however Oreo will have to wait just a few more days to meet his new friend. Since Allie presented with signs of respiratory infection, we immediately took her to the vet. The poor girl is missing quite a few teeth in her left jaw and she recently recovered from a terrible case of scabies. She is now on antibiotics and will have to return to the vet in two weeks. Hopefully she will be able to meet Oreo after the visit.
Prior to her rescue, Allie had been living on the streets, trying desperately to survive. As per the vet, she is about four years old.
Please keep Oreo and Allie in your prayers.
Sincerely,
Theresa
I’d like to ask for good thoughts and prayers for our beloved Max who peacefully, transitioned to Rainbow Bridge yesterday morning.
Max was committed to watching over the farm and the animals at Beauty’s Haven for the past fourteen years. Many times he’d alert us that something was amiss and we’d go out and discover that he was gently pinning down another dog that had wandered onto the property while being so very careful not to hurt the frightened pup. He was, truly, the absolute best.
We love Max so very much and he will forever remain in our hearts. The farm just won’t be the same without him.
Sincerely,
Theresa
This little kitten became an orphan at just two weeks old when her mom was hit by a car while carrying her sister across the road during a thunderstorm. A caring human found this very frightened, hungry and flea infested baby huddled nearby and brought her to Beauty’s Haven where she was lovingly cared for. We named her Zoie.
The next day, we took Zoie to the vet for an exam and bloodwork and thankfully, she was just fine. Only a few days later, we received a call from a long time friend and supporter who was looking for a kitten to adopt! It was a match made in Heaven!
I’m happy to report that Zoie is now all settled in her new home and is doing great! She has a big sister (cat) and a human who loves her to pieces.
Zoie’s vetting is all taken care of (vaccines, microchip, spaying, etc.) thanks to our wonderful village of supporters who have helped us help this precious baby girl. Thank you all! And thank you, Lynda, for opening your heart and home to Zoie.
Please enjoy this heartwarming video featuring our precious kitten, Zoie, who never gave up!
Did you know I’m a baby Tortie kitten that lives at the rescue now?
Yesterday there was lots of rain and thunder and lightning. Me, my sister, and my mommy were soaking wet and us kittens were cold. Mommy told us she had found a safe, dry place for us to go to but that she needed to carry us, one by one, across a road to get there. She nuzzled me and told me to stay put while she carried my sister across first and then she would be back to get me. It was raining sooooo hard.
I was a good girl and I waited and waited. I heard something – I thought it was mommy coming back but it was a human! He was holding my mommy – she looked like she was sleeping. He put her under a tree near me and he walked away.
I called for her but she didn’t answer so I crawled over and snuggled against her but she didn’t snuggle back. I didn’t hear a beating noise like I hear when we snuggle and that worried me. The man came back with my sister and did you know she looked like she was sleeping too? He laid her by my mommy and went away again. I cried for them but they didn’t answer and they looked different, something was wrong. The man came back, put something over them, and then picked me up and took me away and I just didn’t understand what was happening.
The next thing I knew, after a short time, the man gave me to a lady. He told her that my mommy and sister had been hit by a car and that I needed help.
I’m not sure what that meant but I didn’t think it was a good thing. The lady held me close and I heard a beating noise like I would hear when I snuggled with my mommy! The lady kissed me on my nose and told me I’d be ok and took me in a house and put me in a nice dry bed. She gave me milk – it wasn’t as good as my mommy’s but I was hungry. She also gave me a new friend named Snuggles – I like that name – it makes me think of my mommy and sister.
I heard someone say, “Uh oh, Mommy Theresa has a new baby!”
Did you know that for the first time in my life I went to bed without my mommy and sister last night? I thought about them a lot but I slept almost all night long. I did have my new friend, Snuggles, and I like her. She’s soft and cuddly and, sometimes when she’s near, I hear a beating noise like I heard when I’d snuggle with my mommy. I woke up this morning hungry and drank more milk. I think we are going on what mommy Theresa called an “adventure” to a vet’s office. I don’t know what that is but I’ll report back!
Oh, did you know that I have a name now? It’s Zoie!
I have some very sad news to share. I was alerted by a neighbor earlier this evening, that a feral Mama cat, together with one of her babies, was tragically hit by a car and sadly, both did not survive. The neighbor informed me that another kitten was found near her deceased Mama and sibling and asked if I could please come and get the baby. Once the baby was settled in, Bob and I returned to the place where she was found to make certain that no other kittens were left behind. After searching for nearly an hour, no additional kittens were found.
Baby appears to be a Tortie, and if so, she most undoubtedly is a female. She is snuggling in her cozy new blankets as we speak, and thanks to Bob who made a quick run to the store, she is all set with her milk replacer. I will be taking her to the vet in the morning for a complete examination and tests, so if anyone would like to make a pledge to assist with the baby’s forthcoming veterinary fees, we would be forever grateful. If you would prefer to make a donation at this time, you may do so by clicking on the ‘Donate’ button below.
Thank you so very much for your love and support and please keep this precious little orphan kitten in your prayers.
Sincerely,
Theresa
I’ve been meaning to share an update about Max for over a week now, but we’ve been super busy. Max had surgery a few days ago to have a large tumor removed from his right hip. He was supposed to have surgery weeks ago but it was rescheduled to a date TBD by UF. The tumor was getting larger and Max was becoming pretty uncomfortable – we felt that Max simply couldn’t wait any longer. Thankfully, Dr. Schirmer at West End Animal Hospital in Newberry, took on Max’s case.
Surgery lasted almost two hours, but Dr. Schirmer and his staff did a great job. Max stayed at the hospital for a couple of days and came home this past Friday.
He wasn’t able to get up or walk at first, but he’s gradually getting better. We help him get up by supporting him with a sling in order to put him into Hope’s wheelchair.
His eyes are bright again and today, he barked at someone going down the road for the first time since he’s been home!
Max has watched over this herd for the last 10+ years and deserves to stick around as long as he is comfortable. He’s more comfortable now than he was before surgery and he should have many more years with us. He watches over the farm every night and alerts us to anything amiss. He’s awesome and we all love him dearly. I’ll update more about his progress whenever I can.
If you would like to forward a donation to assist with the cost of Max’s surgery, please click the button below and be sure to designate your donation to ‘Max.’ All donations are tax deductible and no amount is ever too small.
Thank you, all, so very much!
I’m very happy to report that Beauty is better! An abscess finally worked its way out of the bottom of her foot and thankfully, this morning, another blew out from her coronet band so hopefully, she is now, well on the road to recovery.
We also discovered Frodo camped out in Beauty’s stall this morning. Beauty was standing at the feed room door – something she hasn’t done in days. It’s great to see her feeling better.
Kitty Cat was given approximately 2 months to live several months ago due to a mast cell tumor that had metastasized. I love that he’s doing well and still greets me at the golf cart every morning. Do I believe in miracles? Always.
“Wishing everyone a Good Night! We hope you have a terrific Thursday!”
Love,
JoJo
12/31/19
Meet the latest addition to the Beauty’s Haven family! This is Shadow. He’s not even a year old and had been living on the streets. Animal control tried to catch him for weeks but he was afraid of humans so they ended up darting him.
Shepherds Beyond Borders stepped up to take him into their program. One of our volunteers saw Shadow on Facebook the day after Duke passed away so unexpectedly and the rest is history! We picked up Shadow yesterday and we love him beyond measure! He’s awesome!
Thanks to the amazing generosity of another dear friend and supporter, our $2K Match Game has been increased to $3K! We thereby, now have a $3K Match Game on the table with $1715 still available in matching funds.
Won’t you please help us achieve our Campaign goal? If you are unable to donate at this time, we truly understand, but you can still help by sharing our campaign amongst family and friends! Your donation will enable us to continue our most important mission of helping horses and other animals in need.
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We are so truly blessed by the generosity, love and support that you have extended to Beauty’s Haven throughout 2019 as well as in years past.
Wishing You Peace, Love & Joy in 2020!
Hey Everyone!
It’s me, Hope! Mommy Theresa is very busy taking care of me and all my horsey and donkey friends so I thought it would be nice to help her raise funds for our weekly Hay Run. Since we have just enough hay to last the night, Daddy Bob needs to go to the store tomorrow to purchase a ton of three string orchard hay which costs $610. If anyone would like to help with this need, we would be forever grateful!
Contributions can be made via various secure means on our website, CLICK HERE. 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 kisses,
Baby Hope
When the world says, “Give up.”, Hope whispers “Try it one more time.”
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