Adoption – Beauty's Haven Farm and Equine Rescue Inc.

Adoption, Follow-Ups, Other Animals, Stories

Zoie’s Happy “Tail!”

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!

07/22/2020/by Theresa Batchelor

Fundraising, Horse Updates

Bolero Horse Adoption Network Helps Emma!

02/24/17

Bolero Horse Adoption Network, sponsored by SpanishHorseTack.com, is composed of Bolero Gaited Horse Adoption Network and Bolero Appaloosa and Spotted Horse Adoption Network. Their members network gaited and spotted horses that are in kill pens destined for slaughter, as well as those that are currently, in horse rescues. The groups were named for Summer’s Bolero, a registered Paso Fino, who ended up in a kill lot in Pennsylvania where he would soon depart for Canada to be slaughtered for human consumption. Because of the efforts of Omega Horse Rescue and over 200 Paso Fino lovers, Bolero was saved from a horrifying death and Bolero Gaited Horse Adoption Network was born.

We are so very grateful to Tracy Stevens, the owner of SpanishHorseTack.com, for bringing Emma’s story to the attention of Bolero Gaited Horse Adoption Network and Bolero Appaloosa and Spotted Horse Adoption Network, whereupon the members, subsequently, voted to select Emma as one of their monthly donation recipients. Beauty’s Haven is so very honored and blessed by Bolero Horse Adoption Network’s most thoughtful and extremely generous support of Emma, our precious little filly who was so cruelly shot, multiple times, while grazing.

To learn more about this amazing network, please click on the following links:

Bolero Gaited Horse Adoption Network:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/bolerogaitedhorseadoptionnetwork/

Bolero Appaloosa and Spotted Horse Adoption Network:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/BoleroAppaloosaHorseAdoptionNetwork

DAISY AND MOCHA ARE HOME! HAPPY LONGEARS!

August 27th…

I never say good-bye when a member of our little herd gets adopted – it’s just a new chapter in their lives. We love to see the smiles they bring to others! Daisy and Mocha are loved so very much.

I’m sure going to miss Daisy’s 6:00 am serenade outside our bedroom window each morning, however!

Kylie with the girls just before transporting them to their adoptive family.

Daisy never gave up in her battle with the tumors that invaded the areas around both of her eyes. And we never gave up on her. She’s had a great care team and she has overcome every obstacle that has crossed her path. We believe….

I promised Daisy and Mocha that they would always have each other and they will. Only now they’ll have a human family of their own as well.

I’ve asked their adoptive mom, Emily, to hug them and love them every day for me and she promises she will.

All aboard! The girls will soon be on their way! This is what we’ve prayed for – it’s bittersweet but this is what we do and Daisy and Mocha deserve this.

The BFFs have arrived at their new forever home! Our Beauty’s Haven family keeps getting bigger! We knew that the perfect home would come along. Good things come to those who wait.

Just love those smiles! And Daisy is just beaming with delight!

Mocha is just loving it!

A family of their own – it’s what they all deserve.

I’d say everyone is happy!

Many thanks to everyone that supported our helping Daisy and Mocha. It’s only because of your support that we are able to do what we do.

08/27/2016/by Theresa Batchelor

Donkey, Horse Updates, Veterinary Care

Blind Mares Update, Donkeys Galore, & the Inimitable CaryLou!

August 20th…

Spirit was great for Dr. Mangan! She’s such a sweet mare. She can’t see anything out of her right eye. Her left eye can distinguish light from dark. Spirit was one of our rescues that was adopted out a couple of years ago. She went to live with another blind horse. Sadly, the adopter recently passed away and both mares came here.

Penny was also really good for Dr. Mangan – she is definitely blind in both eyes

Penny is a 29 year old Belgian that came to us because her owner passed away. She needs sponsors to help with her daily care. If anyone would like to help with her please let us know. Even a one time donation of any amount would help – click on the “Donate” button below. Thank you.

August 21st…

“Good morning everybody! I’m baby Whiskers but I’m growing up! Did you know that I heard the volunteers talking about changing my name to Gator? I think it’s because I like to go around and “chomp, chomp” on just about anything I can put in my mouth! But no worries – mommy Theresa says we won’t change it!”

August 22nd…

“Hi everyone! It’s me – JoJo! How do you like my smile? I’m smiling because it’s a brand-new day! We have to go now because we want to say, ‘Hi’ to Daisy and Mocha. They are going to be leaving one day soon.”

August 23rd…

Spirit gets dirtier than any horse I’ve ever known. lol

At times, Whiskers is like the Energizer bunny that doesn’t slow down – long ears and all!

It seems that Whiskers legs grow inches overnight!

It’s not unusual to find CaryLou on the porch of the storage building. He’s been coughing a bit more lately as he has a collapsing trachea. It is better though – I haven’t seen him fall over like a fainting goat in quite sometime!.

08/23/2016/by Theresa Batchelor

Donkey, Horse Updates, Veterinary Care

MOCHA & DAISY – THEY’RE GETTING READY!

August 17th…

Daisy and Mocha are getting ready to go to their adoptive home. Dr. Julia did a new coggins on the girls today and they also received their scheduled vaccinations. Tomorrow, they will get a hooficure. I’m going to miss these girls tremendously. Daisy’s story is nothing short of a miracle. I’ll post a short story in the next few days about Daisy and her tumors – from the day we met her to the present. You’ll be amazed!

I gave Betsy Rose a much needed bath today. She had a treatment by Dr. Julia yesterday. Betsy is getting stronger again, thankfully. She has laid down twice in the past week and was able to get up on her own and when she had her hooficure, she did not need the sling!

Betsy Rose was doing well but sustained an injury this past December when a vet who was not familiar with her, tried to sedate her while I went to the tack room to get something. At the time, he was treating Betsy for choke. Betsy almost flipped over backwards when she felt the needle and ended up tearing a muscle and re-injuring an old pelvic fracture. It was so unavoidable – all you have to do is stand behind her and put a hand on each of her hips and she’s fine for needles. I’ll never leave her alone again with anyone not familiar with her history.

Whiskers is so helpful – he loves to dust everything! And he loves to pull the flymaks out of the soaking tub and spread them all over the place. He also loves to play with hoses, ropes, and sponges. My little helper is also getting quite tall! I also want to share some very good news! Whiskers likely has an adoptive home!

I’m really happy to report that Sisco is doing well! He usually can be found hanging out with Mishka.

“Mommy Theresa are you going to post a picture of me in this long nose mask? It’s got pink on it! I’m not going to look up. That way people won’t know it’s me!”

Poor JoJo.

Little E is has a few more gray areas. This aging thing catches up to all of us. He’s still very handsome and quite opinionated.

Please remember to cast your daily vote in the Eagle Rare Life contest. Just click on this link and cast your vote!

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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. A Guidestar Exchange Silver Participant and a GreatNonprofits Top Rated Non-Profit 2014, 2015, and 2016.

08/17/2016/by Theresa Batchelor

Adoption, Horses, Veterinary Care

Timmie’s Mother’s Day Present!

I hope everyone had a great Mother’s Day! It’s been a pretty busy day here. But we do have some wonderful news to share – it was a super great Mother’s Day for Timmie and Foxy! They have been adopted and have settled into their forever home with Judy and Bill today!

It’s really exciting – they will be doing some horse agility which I know they will love – especially Foxy!

The girls are less than 15 minutes from the rescue – I love it when they are close by! We’ll post pictures and updates – no worries there! It’s always bittersweet when they leave and I never say good-bye. They are family, always. When they land here, it’s a new start for them. When they leave here for their new home, it’s never ‘The end’ of the story – it’s only a new chapter in their lives!

We are so happy for Timmie and Foxy! I bet they think they are in heaven! No, they don’t live on beautiful grass like this 24/7, although I’m sure they would like to. They do, however, enjoy exploring their new home including the play area.

Timmie’s right eye sustained an injury a couple of days before they went home, but Judy and Bill have been super about taking care of it and keeping us updated. I truly feel the girls are more comfortable in a home of their own where they get more one on one attention. Please send good thoughts to help Timmie’s eye heal quickly.

05/10/2016/by Theresa Batchelor

Fundraising

ASPCA Offers Beauty’s Haven $5000 Grant to help the horses following the heart attack!

[dropcaps]B[/dropcaps]eauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc. is the culmination of a lifelong dream come true for Theresa Batchelor, president and co-founder. As a child, Theresa grew up with horses and wanted to help those that were less fortunate.

In 1997, Theresa experienced a life threatening injury and was informed by her doctors that she would never walk again. But Theresa felt otherwise – she was not about to give up. She and her husband, Bob, who had recently retired from the Air Force, had two small children at the time and an entire lifetime ahead of them. Through sheer determination, hard work, faith, and support from her family, Theresa did regain use of her limbs although she is now, an incomplete quadriplegic and subsequently, has no feeling or sensation below her neck. As she was going through a very dark period of adjusting to her physical limitations, Theresa met a neglected and abused Arabian filly that was petrified of humans. It was as if fate had brought them together at the perfect moment in time as they set upon a path of healing one another. In 2006, Beauty’s Haven was established and was named after that beautiful little filly.

Bob recently suffered a heart attack and needs cardio physical therapy. Normally, Theresa manages the daily care of the 40+ equines while Bob oversees all maintenance requirements of the barn, shelters, farm equipment, and almost 18 acres of fencing, etc. Both also work in the office and take care of the horses 24/7/365. Although Beauty’s Haven has wonderful volunteers who care for the horses on most mornings and one afternoon each week, the majority of the horses’ care and maintenance tasks rests upon Theresa and Bob. Since Bob’s heart attack, Theresa’s time in the office has been limited, preventing her from posting daily updates which subsequently, has caused donations to decline. In addition, six equines have recently returned to the rescue due to their adopters’ own medical and/or personal issues. Grass has gone dormant which means the rescue must purchase a ton of hay every four days at the cost of $565 (avg) per ton. All of these events, combined, has truly taken a toll on the rescues’ finances and manpower. Manpower is needed to assist us during this trying time and homes are needed for our many adoptable horses which would greatly help in freeing up financial resources.

Most horses that make their way to the rescue are those that others have given up on, horses like our sweet Betsy Rose, a little mare that was tossed aside, like garbage, and left to die. Betsy was skin on bones – too weak to stand or even to hold up her head. It was suggested that she be humanely euthanized but when Theresa looked in the eyes of this little mare, she knew that Betsy was not ready to give up. At Beauty’s Haven, we do believe in miracles as we have experienced them firsthand. It took months of around the clock intensive care and rehab, but Betsy Rose is a survivor and is doing remarkably well. Her story is an inspiration for many to believe in themselves and their inner strength and to never, ever, give up. So, you see, through helping horses, Beauty’s Haven helps people, too. Like some of our other Sanctuary horses, Betsy Rose has special needs and will live out her sunset years at the rescue. However, there are many horses at the rescue that have completed their rehabilitation and are looking for forever homes. (Visit our Adoption Gallery.)

The ASPCA has most graciously offered $5,000 in matching funds to help us during this challenging time! All donations made and marked for the “ASPCA Match Game” will be matched once we reach the $5000 mark. That’s right – once we receive $5000 in donations, it will be matched by a $5000 grant from the ASPCA!

Please consider helping us to reach our goal to secure, as an end result, $10,000 in this effort. And please share this with family and friends and ask them to consider helping us as well, and perhaps, they will, in turn, share amongst others as well! Every donation makes a difference and no amount is too small.

Donations made in support of this match game must be identified in a note, email, or other documentation, that the donation is for the “ASPCA Match Game” in order to be included. The $5000 in donations must be received by midnight, December 23, 2015, in order for us to receive the matching grant from the ASPCA.

DONATE NOW!

The ASPCA was the first animal welfare organization to be established in North America and is one of the largest in the world. They were founded in 1866 on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment at the hands of humans, and must be protected under the law. Their mission is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States and they serve as a national leader in the areas of anti-cruelty, community outreach and animal health services.

Beauty’s Haven is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization registered in the state of Florida (CH-21245). We are not funded by Local, State, or Federal funds. We operate totally from donations from the public.

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.
Guidestar Exchange Silver Participant
GreatNonprofits Top Rated Non-Profit 2014 & 2015
Awarded November 2014 Equine Hero

11/04/2015/by Theresa Batchelor

Farm Updates, Horse Updates, Veterinary Care

BH December 31, 2013 – January 3, 2014

New Years Eve 2013

The vet was called out this evening as Betsy Rose was experiencing an episode of Choke. The choke was cleared and Betsy Rose is now on antibiotics but she is ok – although, she’s not happy that she won’t get her midnight mash. Betsy has a history of choke and gets a soft watery mash, but unless we muzzle her, she will pick at the grass. I’ll never forget the first time, 2 months after her arrival here in June 2013,when she was able to finally stand on her own and graze (she had to live in a sling – it truly is a miracle that she survived) – it was glorious to watch! Dr. Bess ( Tune Ups Veterinary Equine Dentistry and Services) checks Betsy often and works on her as needed – she’ll be back again in a week or so to work on others and Betsy is on the list.

Betsy Rose is the strongest little mare I know – yet she is still so fragile. She always will be. For those that don’t know her story here is her beginning with us: and here is a video – she’s the little mare that believes… .

Please keep Betsy Rose in your prayers. Thank you.

January 1st

Betsy Rose is recovering from her choke. She’s still getting soup for meals but hopefully, by tomorrow, she will be able to get a mash vs soup.

As we welcomed in the New Year, little Betsy Rose welcomed in a new friend. A distant relative of Freckles arrived – a cute little donkey named Mani! Freckles and Mani hung out in Betsy’s food dish quite a bit to try to keep her mind off of not being able to eat much yet. Betsy Rose enjoyed listening to them catch up on family stories. Freckles had quite a few stories to tell Mani about life with Betsy Rose too!

Betsy Rose is not allowed to graze but we took turns taking her for walks today.

We have two farriers coming tomorrow so we’re calling it a day here soon. We’ll be setting up the sling in the morning for Peggy Sue’s hooficure. Have a good night everyone and, again, thank you for your continued support! Thank you Eva!

JoJo – my loyal little helper…

Donovan playing with his drum this morning. He started before daylight. LOL

We are so blessed to have wonderful friends and volunteers – including ones with 4 legs! The donkeys were all trying to help with am chores while Duke oversaw everything.

Handsome really is handsome.

Please click on the link below to view our Beauty’s Haven 2014 Smilebox slideshow.

January 2nd

Thank you all so much for voting for me! This is a wonderful way to start the New Year! Sponsored by http://www.alltech.com/equine

“Congratulations to our November Equine Hero Theresa Batchelor!” Alltech

Lizanne Quinn from the United States of America, has nominated Theresa Batchelor as her Equine Hero! Lizanne explains that “I have been a horse owner for my entire life and I have never met anyone like Theresa. Her tireless dedication to the horses starved, abused left for dead has truly amazed me. Theresa is a true equine hero!”

Lizanne goes on to say that “I see a lot of people who say that they rescue horses, but Theresa’s rescue is actually a Heaven on Earth and a last stop for many. For the ones that survive, it is only because of her intervention, love and prayers.” Theresa makes sure that every horse that comes through her door is completely rehabilitated and adoptable or else she won’t let them go.

Sadly, Theresa’s rescue is the last stop for a lot of horses that arrive there. However as upsetting as it is to see the horses arrive so broken, Theresa gives them hope and they know on their last days that they are truly loved. Sometimes it’s too late, but the horses have beautiful surroundings, the best care that can be found and a beautiful heart by their side until they pass away or pull through.

Theresa is truly amazing. I can only imagine what the other horses say to the new ones on their way in. Perhaps they say “don’t worry” or “you are safe now” or “thank goodness you made it here in time” or “we love you and we will see you on the other side”.

Lizanne finishes by saying “thank you Theresa Batchelor and Beauty’s Haven Equine Rescue. I nominate you to as my Equine Hero!”

Memories warm the heart…

January 3rd

The year is starting out absolutely wonderful for Attagirl – she left today for her forever home! She’s not far from the rescue and she will be totally loved and spoiled at Heaven Can Wait Farm! Congratulations Attagirl and Suzy!

Love the view from my desk.

“Mommy Theresa no worries about those big horses next door coming over here. I’ve told them I’m boss over here and they would have to get my permission. So no worries, ok? I got this!” CaryLou is a hoot!

Mishka really is a big teddy bear.

Simply stunning.

Wishing everyone a very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!

Sincerely,
Theresa

Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
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01/20/2015/by Theresa Batchelor

Donkey, Farrier, Horse Updates, Veterinary Care

November 30th – December 5th 2014 Update

11/30/14

Hooficure Day! Daisy was being a very good girl while getting her feet done!

Betsy Rose was also a very good girl!

December 2nd

Betsy Rose shares her meal with Freckles on GivingTuesday. Little does she know the joy that she gives 24/7/365. What a blessing it is to have her here with us! Betsy Rose Believes!

Daisy waiting at the bottom of the stairs outside of the office. If its not one donk, it’s another. Or two or three!

Guess what broke again? Yep. One of the golf carts. Hauled away to the repair shop. And this is the GOOD golf cart.

Bryce and Serenity are still looking for their forever home. Please spread the word about them. We don’t want to have to split them up – they are mother/son and have been through so much together. We may have to split them up for Bryce to go to a trainer soon. We are turning horses away that need our help. These are two wonderful and healthy horses. More information about them can be found on our Beauty’s Haven Equine Rescue Adoptions page.

December 3rd

While on my way home from Physical Therapy this morning, I stopped just in time to see this beautiful mommy giving birth!

December 4th

Ginny changing flymasks on Sisco and Athena yesterday. Both of these very sweet horses are looking for forever homes as well.

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JoJo stood there and stared at the new ramp, like he was pouting, for a good 10 minutes. Then he walked away looking totally confused.

December 5th

I still find myself looking out the window each morning to see if Gentleman is ok – it’s just habit (and wishful thinking). Instead, I find Little E and Mishka hanging out together. Little E is the senior horse here now.

Matilda is one of 13 that got hooficures today. She’s such a sweet girl – she just makes you feel good! If anyone would like to help with the expense of this we would greatly appreciate it. The average cost is $35 but the draft horses now cost over double that ($75). The total came to about $500.

We are very happy to report that Ginger will be going to her new adoptive family on Monday! She won’t be very far – it’s a perfect situation!

It was so good to see Lynda yesterday! I took her for a trip around the farm so she could visit with all of the horses. Handsome, like all of the others, enjoyed the extra attention. As soon as Handsome’s front foot issue is resolved he will be ready for a home!

Peaches is always willing to come in to help fix feed. She’s still unsound on her front right. Dr. Julia recently did nerve blocks and the issue is in her foot. X-rays were done and nothing unusual was found. Dr. Specht believes there may be a bone fragment in the navicular area that we just couldn’t see on the x-ray. Dr. Porter will be here next week to address issues with Peaches, Donovan, and Daisy. If anyone would like to help with the upcoming expense of the x-rays and exams it would be greatly appreciated. It’s not going to be inexpensive.

Donovan has some issues we’ve been working on over the last few months. He stopped sweating in early summer. He had quite a bit of abscessing in his feet and had some rotation in his front left. The “summer sore” he arrived with healed fine. But there are two sores that simply refuse to heal at the coronet band where he blew abscesses – one on the outside front right and the other on the inside back left. I do not believe they are summer sores – I think they are related to sidebone – irregular bony growth he’s had from years of improper foot care. We’ve done a lot to try to get them taken care of but just when we think we’re there he blows another and we start over. Dr. Porter will be checking it out next week. Again, this won’t be inexpensive – x-rays are needed of both front and back feet. Any amount of a donation would be greatly appreciated. This is an issue that must be resolved. We’ve done everything the vets have advised but there is something more to this – there is a reason he keeps abscessing and we need to get to the bottom of it. He’s very good about the hands on treatment of the areas, thankfully.

Mishka always looks like he’s smiling. Always. He’s like a big teddy bear.

Do you remember Spirit? She is a blind mare that we picked up in June 2012. She had endured years of neglect. It was a horrible situation. I’m happy to report that Spirit is doing well in her adoptive home! She lives with another blind mare. Spirit lived in a large herd of horses, including studs, on several acres where there were many trees with low branches, fallen trees, barb wire, debris, etc. I can’t imagine how terrified she must have been on a routine basis. She has got to be one of the bravest horses I’ve ever met. Despite the life she had been living, and her horrid condition, she never lost her spirit. Spirit seemed like the appropriate name for this beautiful but very neglected mare. Here is a link to her story, in more detail, from the beginning.

Lastly, please be sure to check out our latest fundraiser on CrowdRise. There are a few tools we need to help us do our job and to help keep the horses feed healthy.

We are an all volunteer non-profit organization that operates totally off of donations from the public. We are not funded by any local, state, or federal funding. Donations are tax deductible and no amount is too small. Donations can be made to PayPal address bhfer or via various ways on our website at www.bhfer.org. We have had quite a few things hit us at once and I know the upcoming visit by Dr. Porter isn’t going to be inexpensive. Peaches and Donovan are going to need x-rays. Also, Cookie goes back to UF next week for a follow-up. The farrier will be back today for several more. Yesterday was at about $500 and today will be another $150 – $175. If you make a donation please note what the funds are to be applied towards. Thank you for your support!

Lastly – we are switching over to a new email service. In order to ensure you continue to get our updates please go to our website homepage and sign up to receive them. www.bhfer.org. On the home page scroll down until you see this graphic on the left side and sign up!

Emails will only be going out in the current format for another week so please sign up today!

Sincerely,

Theresa

Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
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12/06/2014/by Theresa Batchelor

Adoption, Horse Updates, Veterinary Care

BH November 19th – 22nd, 2014 Update

November 19th, 2012

Princess has been having some issues so she had an acupuncture treatment today by Dr. Julia Simonson. Princess, a 26 yrs young Arabian, has had Equine Metabolic Syndrome for a few years and may have also developed Cushings Disease – several tests were done on her today. Princess was a Top Ten Working Cow horse in Canada in her younger years! Since she has been with us, she’s had 3 adoptive homes lined up. Each time, just before leaving, something would happen – an eye injury, laminitis, another eye injury – so we decided that Beauty’s Haven will be her forever home.

Princess needs help with her vetting and monthly supplements. Would anyone like to help her? Donations can be made via PayPal to bhfer or directly to Dr. Julia at PayPal jksdvm (please note it for Princess). Dr. Julia’s website, for those of you that don’t know her, is http://juliasimonsondvm.com. Donations can also be made through our “Donate” page on our website at www.bhfer.org. No amount is too small. Her bill for today was $297. This grand mare needs some sponsors.

This volunteer holding Princess while Dr. Julia does acupuncture on her is Audrey Rice.

I came across a photo of Princess with Gentleman this evening – I sure do miss him!

Attagirl came to us in August, a bit underweight and we were told that her coffin bone had penetrated the sole of her front foot. Her feet were a wreck. She had horrible thrush – the corium was exposed and it was a bloody mess. This issue has gotten better. Dr. Ryan Meeks did x-rays just to be sure there were no other issues. She also had a sarcoid on her ear that was successfully treated. Her immune system was just weak and stressed. But she put on weight and was doing well. Attagirl was examined today by Dr. Julia. Attagirl has had diarrhea off and on – just when we think everything is good, it’s not. More lab work was done today. Attagirl also needs sponsors to help her with vetting and supplements. Would anyone like to help her? Donations can be made by clicking on the links posted above.

Peaches napping in the sun and out of the wind this morning. She is going to need additional tests done to determine why she is intermittently lame in her front right foot.

For those of you who remember Domino, here’s a recent picture of her! Domino came to us only hours old in May 2012. She had been rejected by her mom. Yes, we spoiled her rotten – she’s another donkey that thinks she’s 1/2 human. LOL! She’s happy and doing well. Thank you Tania for giving Domino a great home and job that she enjoys!