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Room for One More – Meet Zoie the Tortie

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!

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Rescued: Orphan Kitten

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.

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Thank you so very much for your love and support and please keep this precious little orphan kitten in your prayers.

Sincerely,
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She Was Down and Needed Help

We have an emergency and we need to ask for assistance once again. We have been feeding three horses for about a week now – it is a very sad situation. We were hoping to find a good place for them to go versus coming here as we have no extra paddocks at this time.

But one of the horses, a mare, went down today. She is colicky with welts all over her body.

We had the vet out to treat her, but the vet stated that it would be in the mare’s best interest to bring her to Beauty’s Haven today – she needs to be monitored/treated 24/7.

We need assistance with today’s vet bill for this mare (and she needs sponsors for dental, farrier, etc.). She will also need a follow-up vet appointment (including bloodwork) within the next few days provided she doesn’t require a vet sooner. We also need immediate assistance to provide several days worth of hay for the other two horses as well as for future vetting needs, etc. At this moment, however, our focus is upon helping this precious mare.

If you would like to help, please click the donate button below, and you’ll have the option of making a one time contribution or signing up to become a recurring monthly donor. Please note that you can cancel a recurring donation at any time. Please indicate that your donation is for the ‘Chestnut Mare.’ If you’re not in a position to donate at this time, we completely understand but you can still help by sharing this need amongst family and friends!

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A Lonely Life

We were contacted about a mare that has lived alone for many, many years. She needs everything – an initial vet exam with bloodwork, dental and farrier work, as well as assistance with her aftercare. Bringing a horse in is just the beginning. Dr. Julia is scheduled for Monday to pull Coggins on some of the horses and I’d like to get this mare here before then so she can be vetted. If anyone would like to assist in helping with the initial and ongoing expenses of this sweet mare or contribute toward the Coggins tests (total $395) on our other ‘Velvet Nosers,’ it would be so greatly appreciated.

Donations may be forwarded via various means here on our secure website. If you wish, you can also sign up to make an automatic monthly donation of any amount which may be discontinued at any time.

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You can also forward a donation via PayPalMe. If donating via PayPal, please designate your contribution to ‘Lonely Mare’ and/or ‘Coggins.’ If you select the tab, ‘Send Money to Friends or Family,’ no fees will be deducted from your contribution. All donations are tax deductible and no amount is ever too small. If you’re not in a position to donate at this time, we completely understand, but you can still help by sharing this need via social media or amongst family and friends (see links at the bottom of this post).

Thank you!

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Tilly & Warrior

Tilly settled right in upon her arrival, almost like she’s been here before. She’s just as sweet as she can be and very vocal. She has a rather large lump on her right side – likely a hernia. Her feet needed attention, so on Sunday, she got a hooficure by Laura while Judy and Millie lovingly, pampered her.

Tilly has a great appetite, but she does quid – she wants to eat, but it must be very uncomfortable to chew because as she starts to eat, she then suddenly, just stops. Her teeth have likely been neglected. Tilly’s very thin which will change, I’m sure, once her teeth issues are addressed. Dr. Bess Darrow, our Equine Dentist, will work Tilly into her schedule as soon as she can.

Yesterday, Tilly was examined by Dr. Julia Simonson. The lump on Tilly’s side is believed to be a hernia but additional diagnostics are needed. She’s emaciated with a Body Condition Score of ‘2.’ Her respiration and heart rates were normal, but there is an issue with her lungs which also requires additional diagnostics. We hope to have her blood test results by the end of the day.

If anyone would like to become a sponsor for this little girl or help with her initial expenses and ongoing needs, which will not be inexpensive, it would be so greatly appreciated. Donations are tax deductible and can be made here on our website’s secure donation form, where you can also sign up to make an automatic monthly donation of any amount which may be discontinued at any time. You can also forward a donation via PayPalMe. If donating via PayPal, please designate your donation to ‘Mini Mare.’ If you select the tab, ‘Send Money to Friends or Family,’ no fees will be deducted from your contribution. All donations are tax deductible and no amount is ever too small. And please share this need amongst family and friends – perhaps others would like to help as well. Without your assistance, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do.

While Dr. Julia was here to examine Tilly, we asked her to look at Warrior’s eyes as well. Warrior’s right eye has been weepy – I thought perhaps, that his tear duct may be clogged, but at times, there’s a yellowish/greenish discharge which makes me think the issue may be allergies. Dr. Julia also listened to Warrior’s lungs and detected something which requires additional diagnostics. He is an on and off non-sweater and at times, he experiences breathing issues during the spring/summer months. Warrior has allergies to no-see-ums and flies and had a terrible time with sores in his ears two summers ago. It took us quite awhile to get the sores to heal, so since then, he wears a mask with ears to help prevent further issues.

Dr. Julia believes that Warrior’s current issue could very well be summer sores in the corners of both eyes. She will be consulting with Dr. Mangan, our Equine Ophthalmologist, who is scheduled to come out later in the week. In the meantime, Warrior’s eyes will be stained to rule out possible ulceration and, if there is no stain uptake, we will be applying neo-poly-dex ointment to his eyes 3x’s a day. I’m hoping the issue is not summer sores but something else that can be treated and healed much more quickly.

I love to schedule the vet whenever we have volunteers here who are learning about the way in which to care for horses. Education combined with hands-on experience can prove to be very valuable for future horse owners. I am so very grateful to our experienced volunteers who are always happy and willing to guide them each step of the way!

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A New Intake


We received a call from someone who recently went to look at a 12 year-old mini mare that was offered for sale. What they discovered, was a mini mare that desperately needed help. While they were not in a position to take the mare, they knew that they could not just simply stand by and do nothing, so they reached out to see if we could help. We are at capacity, but after hearing more details about the condition of the mare as well as her situation, we decided, ‘She’s just a little thing – surely we can squeeze her in somewhere.’

The little mare arrived last evening – many thanks to Pam at Double B Equine Transport! It was dark when the she arrived, so I don’t have good pictures. She had a warm mash which she loved, and was soon tucked in for the night with some hay. She isn’t 12 years old – she’s likely 20+. She is quite thin and has a sizable lump on her side. Supposedly, she was fat about three years ago, but has since developed breathing issues, lost a lot of weight and now has a diminished appetite. We’ll get good photos today and give her a couple of days to settle in. A vet is scheduled to come on Monday to do a thorough exam to include blood work. X-rays or some sort of diagnostics may also be needed to assess the lump on her side. She definitely needs a dental appointment as well.

If anyone would like to become a sponsor for this little girl or help with her initial expenses and ongoing needs, which will not be inexpensive, it would be so greatly appreciated. Donations are tax deductible and can be made via our secure donation page on our website, where you can also sign up to make an automatic monthly donation of any amount which may be discontinued at any time. You can also forward a donation via PayPalMe. If donating via PayPal, please designate your donation to ‘Mini Mare.’ If you select the tab, ‘Send Money to Friends or Family,’ no fees will be deducted from your contribution. All donations are tax deductible and no amount is ever too small. And please share this need amongst family and friends – perhaps others would like to help as well. Without your assistance, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do.

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Three Beautiful Souls Rescued

It continues to be crazy busy here – it really never stops. These three beautiful souls were abandoned on foreclosed property. They arrived in the nick of time yesterday, as it was the first night that temperatures dipped down into the 40’s, accompanied by horrific winds.

I am most certain that these sweet horses were so very thankful when we tucked them into the shelter for the night and provided them with plenty of hay.

Please stay tuned for an update with further details.

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Another Sweet Mare in Dire Need

It just never stops. This mare is Jo’s friend – they lived together for many years, but she also needs to come to the rescue. Bloodwork was done and the results aren’t great. The mare may not look too bad on the outside, but she has a number of issues and the vet suggested we get her here sooner than later. Cooler temps and rain is predicted, so we’re trying to bring her here today. She needs help with everything: dental, vetting, farrier, supplements, etc.

A dear friend and supporter of the rescue has offered a $300 Match Game whereby every dollar donated to help this mare will be matched until we reach $300. At that time, the $300 in donations will morph into $600! All donations are tax deductible and no amount is ever too small. The mare also needs monthly sponsors to help with her ongoing needs. Automatic monthly sponsorship donations can also be set up via our website.

Would anyone like to make a one time donation or sign up to be a monthly sponsor for Jo’s friend? There are many ways in which to donate. You may forward your donation via various means here on our website or via PayPalMe. Please note that your donation is for “Jo’s Friend Match Game.” If you donate via PayPal, please select the tab “Send Money to Friends or Family,” and no fees will be deducted from your contribution.

Thank you, all, so very much, for your love & support.

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Welcome Home, Jo!

Jo loaded like a champion and unloaded just fine too. She’s a 35 years young QH mare that’s likely, a “been there, done that,” type of horse. I don’t know how much longer she would have lasted and yes, reaching out for help should have come sooner, but she’s here now and she has a chance. Please keep Jo in your prayers. She’s truly a very sweet and kind old soul.

Jo’s First Meal

It’s always very gratifying to watch a horse enjoy their first meal here. The look on their face is priceless and it reassures us that we are making a difference. And we are only able to do what we do because of help from others – we operate totally from donations. So, know that all of you are making an incredible difference in Jo’s life. We don’t know if Jo has days, weeks, months, or hopefully, many years left on this earth, but we do know that she will get the best of care in her sunset years.

We have had many calls about horses that need help lately and the cold season isn’t even upon us yet. Hay is expensive here and the calls for help always increase when the grass goes dormant – many people just can’t afford needed hay and the horses suffer. Sadly, we expect the number of calls will only increase over the next couple of months.

Skin on Bones

Jo’s vetting will soon be done (including bloodwork), to identify issues, including if there is damage to her organs. Weight loss can be due to dental issues, chronic infection, parasites, cancer, or other issues or a combination of issues. When a body starves, it feeds off its own fat, then muscle, then organs and once a horse reaches a body condition score (BCS) of 1, its prognosis for recovery is very poor – Jo’s BCS is 1. Other than being skin on bones, her skin is unhealthy with open sores, and she needs to see the dentist and the farrier.

The “Other Two” Horses

We weren’t planning on taking in any horses for awhile, our paddocks are full and resources are very tight, but this mare needed help and it was obvious that time was of the essence. There are two other horses where Jo came from – a mare that is somewhat underweight and a gelding that is slightly underweight. We need to find a good home for the other mare – we’ll be working on that. We’re not 100% sure if this will change, but the gelding isn’t looking for a home at this time. However, in the meantime, we want to take 2 salt blocks and 2 large compressed bales (est. 800 lbs each) of hay to the 2 horses on Monday. They live in separate paddocks and can’t share a bale. This will cost at least $210 but the hay should last at least 2 to 3 weeks. If anyone can help with hay for the other 2 horses, please designate your donation for “The Other 2.”

Also, the farrier is coming on Monday to do several horses and we need help with that as well. If you would like to help any of the horses with their hooficures, please note that your donation is for “hooficures.”

Jo is also in need of sponsors so it you would like to help Jo, please note “Jo” on your donation. You may forward your donation via various means here on our website or via PayPalMe. Donations are tax-deductible and no amount is ever too small.

Many thanks to everyone – you are all amazing and we truly appreciate you!

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SWEET MARE IN DIRE NEED

We posted on Facebook earlier this afternoon that we were seeking sponsors to help us help a sweet Quarter Horse mare. Although we did not garner a sufficient number of sponsors, time was of the essence and she was transported to Beauty’s Haven earlier this evening. Her name is Jo and she is still in need of sponsors. Jo will need a complete exam including bloodwork, as well as have her teeth and feet done. When she is strong enough, she will then need vaccinations etc. Jo’s initial expenses will be great, and we will need assistance with her ongoing and long term care expenses as well, however long that may be. Ideally, we would like to receive enough commitments from our supporters to sponsor her care for several months. Lots of little bits add up!

Would anyone like to make a one time donation or sign up to be a monthly sponsor for Jo’s care? Donations are tax-deductible and no amount is ever too small. There are many ways in which to donate. You may donate via various means here on our website or via PayPalMe. Please note that your donation is for “Jo.”

Thank you, all, for your love & support. Please keep sweet Jo in your prayers.

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