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Jeanne
Some much needed good news – Warrior’s previous owner has been arrested! Here is a link to the story.
In the few days that Warrior was with he won over all of our hearts. This one of our volunteers, Janis, sitting with Warrior while he spent a few minutes in his sling.
Now, we pray justice is served.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
Dr. Ryan examined Starbuck and the diagnosis is Patent Urachus. We will stay on top of this – we don’t want there to be any infection. Starbuck has been on antibiotics and his blood work is ok. Here is a link so you can read about it – treatment, prognosis, etc. http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/LargeAnimalEquineTopics/PatentUrachusinFoals/.
Dr. Ryan also stained Starbuck’s eye today – it’s been itching him and it’s been teary – we don’t want to take any chances. There are no ulcerations – whew! Starbuck seems to be standing taller – his legs a bit stronger. He’s eating milk replacer pellets and drinking water – he still nurses some off of his momma but she just isn’t making much milk.
I’m feeling better with Starbuck’s progress – today he was more animated. And him and his momma are both more vocal each day.
Thank you all for caring. I’m sorry the update is so short but I’m beat. Please continue to keep them in your prayers.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
I have some bittersweet news to share. Our Legacy has found his own human – Jan B.!! Jan has been a supporter of the rescue for a long, long time. She’s kept up with Legacy since the day he arrived. She’s visited with him and it felt really good – for both of them.
For everyone that has kept up with this wonderful horse – thank you for caring. For those that don’t know his story – we picked him up on November 16th, 2009. His mom had died the day before from untreated cancer. He was only a couple of weeks old. He had some serious health issues for several weeks. There were 3 distinct times we thought we were going to lose him. But he never gave up. He beat the odds – his story starts here in our Daily Blog. Once on the Daily Blog page you’ll have to start at the bottom of the page and scroll up to follow his story. He’s our miracle boy.
Legacy was a very sick baby.
But with lots of TLC he’s grown to be a strong young horse and he is ready for his own family. We’ve always been proud of him – we always will be!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
Starbuck has had a little set back – his urine is leaking into his abdomen. We have been concerned about infection in the umbilical stump which we have been treating since the day he arrived. Infection can weaken the urachal wall and cause leakage of urine into the abdomen. Prematurity, failure of passive transfer, and sepsis may predispose a foal to bladder rupture. Sometimes this condition requires surgery. The vet will be out tomorrow or sooner.
The effects of improper diet and care can be long lasting and may not be known for some time – neither Bella or Starbuck are out of the woods yet. Bella isn’t feeling well herself but she is very patient with Starbuck when he tries to nurse. He isn’t getting much milk so we’re supplementing with milk replacer. Lacey isn’t cooperating in donating any – she’s ready for Dora to be weaned. The baby does have little spurts of energy now and then but it doesn’t last long.
Please continue to keep these two in your prayers. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
Our little Starbuck…
Bella Update
Thankfully, after Theresa administered medication, Bella had a bowel movement and has been passing gas, so hopefully, the crisis has passed!
Little Starbuck had a ‘waterfall’ type bowel movement so he is feeling much better to say the least – the oil has finally made its way through!
He feels better – he even attempted to kick up his heels, but alas, his little legs are not quite ready for that and he wiped out.
It’s hard to discourage a baby that apparently feels better to not run around and to follow doctor’s orders. Running around is not good for his front legs.
Thank you all for your good thoughts and prayers. Theresa will update again tomorrow.
Wishing everyone a great weekend!
Jeanne
I gave Starbuck his meds and noticed momma’s breathing was up. I took her temp and it is also up. Bella started to paw and wanted lay down – I was on the phone with the vet right away. I administered meds as prescribed and we are waiting to see how she responds. She seems more comfortable but if she shows any signs of discomfort I’m to call the vet back. She is currently standing and seems to be better but dear Lord we don’t need anything at all to happen to her. She’s such a good momma.
Dr. Ryan was out this am and x-rays were taken of Starbuck’s knees. It’s thought the baby was born a bit premature – it’s amazing he is doing as well as he is considering…
X-rays showed issues of the common digital extensor tendons in both front knees. He’s confined to the stall for the near future.
Please pray for Bella and Starbuck – thank you all.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
The baby’s name is Starbuck. It’s been on the tip of my tongue since I first saw him – I don’t know why. I waited for another name to come to me but it didn’t – Starbuck is it!
Starbuck was still having a tough time going poop again today. I was going to run him some fluids after his mom got a bath but that’s when he got his catheter out.
Dr. Tanya came back out and oiled him and put in another catheter – he’ll be getting antibiotics and other meds for a few more days. It is possible he has a meconium impaction which would not be a good thing. He may have gone without needed care after he was born for too long. I hope and pray that isn’t the case.
Starbuck’s legs deviate outwards and he is knees are actually bending backwards – more than he was yesterday. We don’t know if he was born early, late, etc. We do know that Dr. Ryan will be out tomorrow – we’ll likely get x-rays done.
Bella looks better – even if she didn’t get a very good bath.
The other horses that were at the same place that Bella and Starbuck came from were all picked up today – I didn’t want any of them to be left behind alone – they were family. The mini with the ruptured eye was picked up from the hospital this evening and is doing better. She tried to colic at the hospital after the surgery. She’s gone to her new home – thank you Leisha! The stud was picked up by Pam this evening and delivered to his new home (thank you Marilyn!). At the same time he was picked up, Dawn (Faith Equine Rescue) picked up the coming 3 yr old filly – this filly may be pregnant by her sire – a vet will be examining her tomorrow.
God bless everyone that helped us to pull this all together and that has helped in any way. Please – keep all of them in your prayers.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
Sorry I didn’t get this out last night – I had it about done and got the blue screen of death and was too tired to start over.
Mom and baby arrived and unloaded ok last evening. The mare dropped her head immediately and started grazing. She has the kindest eyes. And her baby is adorable.
Welcome to Beauty’s Haven little one…
You can see he has issues with his front legs – he does break over with his front right at times but he catches himself.
His mom, Bella, really loves the grass but for now they will have to be confined to a stall. We’ll do a small amount of hand walking but not much. The baby’s immune system is not what it needs to be. He is susceptible to infection/disease related to failure of passive transfer – he didn’t get the antibodies from momma’s milk in the first few critical hours after he was born. He could develop infected joints, pneumonia, diarrhea, etc. He is on antibiotics and we are monitoring him closely. Babies can crash pretty quickly but he seems to be feeling better this morning. He sleeps a lot.
The baby is pretty small. Bella is very careful around him and she loves him dearly. She will get a bath today, I hope.
Bella needs to put quite a bit of weight on and get stronger – she’s given baby her all. She has very little milk to offer but this should improve – she’s been started on some meds to help with this.
Dr. Tanya examined the baby and drew blood yesterday. Blood tests were also done on momma. The baby still had some retained meconium which is of some concern. At 3 or 4 days old the meconium should be gone.
The little guy was very good for his exam.
He got fluids and the catheter was left in so that we can run fluids and administer meds. We monitor his temp, HR, etc. His temp was up last night, 102.7. It’s down a bit this morning. It will take time but he’s getting what he needs and Bella is getting a good diet and supplements.
We are now getting their new stall ready – he’ll be on the camera so we can have more eyes on him. They will be stall bound for quite awhile.
These two need sponsors – would anyone like to sign up to help with their care by sending a monthly amount (i.e. $10, $20, etc.)? They will be using a lot of shavings which are $4 a bag. The dentist will be out over the weekend to do Bella’s teeth – they are pretty bad. We will have more to do on the baby’s front legs – time will tell.
Thank you all for caring and for helping. They have a long way to go – please keep them in your prayers.
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org
Good morning from Beauty’s Haven!
I will publish an update later this am but here is a picture of mom standing over her baby – she loves him so much!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
www.bhfer.org