Narissa Update 03/17/12

Narissa had a good day today – Pam body clipped her and then she got another bath. She’s being terribly spoiled and everyone loves her!

Her feet were trimmed yesterday. She seems to be walking better but is ouchy. We put booties on her back feet – they were pretty infected and they are being treated. Here are pics of before and after of her front feet.

Her body needs time to adjust to changes in her feet, environment, feed, etc. We take is slow with new arrivals. She’s not drinking as much as I’d like but she is getting electrolytes. She seemed very happy today in her stall munching on her hay and when she’d get walked outside.

Her eyes were brighter this evening – she seems very much at home here already. It’s raining so she is in the barn tucked in for the night. What a doll she is! She really appreciates every bit of affection and everyone loves giving it to her!

If everyone would keep her in prayers we’d greatly appreciate it. For those helping with her needs – thank you so much! We have enough for her initial vetting, farrier, and possibly her dental needs. She will need some supplements. If anyone would like to help (https://www.bhfer.org/donate.html) please remember that no amount is too small and any amount is appreciated. We’ll let her settle in for a couple of days and then have her examined and some blood work done on her. Dr. Bess will be out at the end of the month to do her teeth. Hopefully her feet will get better, she’ll start putting on weight in a healthy way, and she’ll feel more comfortable each the day. It is a blessing to have her here with us.

I have more good news (with pictures) to share with everyone but really need to call it a day. It was my first full day outside since coming home sick on Wednesday. I’m exhausted and my back is seriously wanting a hot shower. Have a wonderful night everyone – thanks again and God bless!