Rescue Updates:

I'll start with the rescue mare. . .which I suppose I need to start calling something.
Her condition has been and remains so poor, I think it makes it hard to give her a name.

These photos are from today.
She has taken to standing as little as possible. She can get up and down, and she does.
She gets up to eat her pelleted feed 2x daily and drinks around 10 gallons of water every 24 hour period; however, most of the day she lays and eats hay.

She does this hay eating quite happily, at least. As long as she is eating, drinking and able to get up and down, I am going to let her be. I cannot put a horse down that is willing to try to live this hard.

Her weight gain seems stalled, so maybe we are dealing with some ulcers, which would be expected, really.

(photos taken with a wide angle lens, and that makes her head seem smaller than it actually is)

Some people have mentioned the eyes telling you when it is time to put the suffering to an end, and truly, this mare's eyes tell a tale that is sadder than anything I've seen in the eyes of another rescue, but she is fighting, so I will continue to help her try to overcome the suffering and healing process and actually "live."

We can still use and do need sponsors for this mare's care. PLEASE consider, if you have it to spare, helping with the financial end of this mare's recovery.

Thanks to HSUS's Summer Wyatt, David S. and fostor "mom" Laura W. of Ona for helping to rescue and caring for this stallion out of Lincoln county. This horse was picked up by Laura yesterday with the help of the Sheriff's Department (the owner was arrested)

This stallion is beautiful! He just needs gelded, groceries and

some recoup time with hoof trims and correction!

Stay tuned for updates on both.