"Saving a Life Means the World to the Life You Saved"
"Saving a Life Means the World to the Life You Saved"
"Minnie" a 10-month old filly weighing barely 200 lbs , 48" tall, was brought to our rescue on 1-30-2012 . Her owners sought our help realizing they could not meet her medical needs and released her into our care. Under her thick coat of hair her body score placed her about a 1.5
*Parasitic (lice present, most likely encysted strongyles as well)
*Lethargic & Weak
*Anemic
*Dehydrated
9 weeks later, Minnie weighed in at 311 lbs! That's a 116 lb increase! She made positive steps but had some issues getting up consistently. She laid down a lot to rest but could also be seen playing in her paddock!
It is with deep sadness that we must inform you, "Minnie" was humanely euthanized. Though we only had her for 6 months we are pleased to say that through those months and her will to live she was able to enjoy LIFE! Recently, even with several veterinarians and special farrier care, helping to keep her going her body just couldn't handle the changes it was going through. She was again having difficulties getting up, was laying down a lot, her joints were causing issues and then her respiratory system was compromised.
She took a turn for the worse and was in a lot of discomfort and pain; it was in her best interest we be able to free her from the bonds this earth held her to. Minnie is now free to play as much as her heart desires in the pastures of Heaven with a healthy and pain-free body! Run wild baby girl, run wild!
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