We received a phone call from a lady who was moving and she said she could not take Missy with her.  She had several other dogs and they were going along.  I explained to her that Missy would truly miss her at this age. And I asked why she could not take Missy. She said, I have not had Missy that long. She said she wanted to share how she got Missy. 

She saw a truck driver at a truck stop that she went by each day on her way to work throw Missy out of the cab of his (18) wheeler and beat & kick her.  He was screaming at Missy because she had gone to the bathroom in his semi.  She said the man then picked Missy back up and tossed her back in the semi and drove off screaming at her.  I asked her why she did not report this?  She said she did not really know why. She said never forgot about this and finally located the man from the name on the truck that he was driving. She got in touch with the man and asked how Missy was.  She said he was a very loud and mean man and kept screaming about Missy and everything she did wrong including why she got beat that day at the truck stop.  The lady asked him if she could have Missy if he did not want her.  He said yes.  They agreed to meet at the truck stop.  When she pulled in to the truck stop to pick Missy up there he was again beating her in the cab of the semi.  The lady screamed at him and he tossed Missy out of the semi.  Missy was very scared and she ran down the interstate.  She said she chased her so she would not get hit.  She said she could not catch her.  She was almost ready to give up but just kept yelling for Missy to come back.  Finally Missy limped back down the interstate almost getting hit several times.  Missy came to the lady.  She took her right away to the Vet.  The Vet confirmed Missy had been beat several times and there were several old injuries and now some new ones.  She had Missy for a very short time and found out she had to move out of state.  Her thought was that Missy was so old and in such bad shape that she would not be able to make the trip. I did not ask any more questions.  I took the leash and Missy and I left to go home to the rescue.  Missy will live her life out at the rescue in a safe, loving environment.  We are very happy she is with us at the rescue.  She is a perfect girl!
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A new rescue horse has arrived. We picked him up 10/18/07.  He was an Owner Surrender. His name is "Fever".  He is in very bad shape and it will take several months for him to heal.  Our Vet was out to examine him and he said this poor horse is only (10) to (12) years old.  He has parasites, worms, swelling in his legs and as you can see he needs to gain several hundred lbs. We will not be running any further test as he is very weak and we did not want to draw blood at this time.  We will be doing a blood draw in a couple weeks if he does not start to gain weight. We feel he has a good chance to make it.  This is what we are all praying for. Please click here to read the article from October 16th Non Pareil

Fever is the horse of the month at Horse Welfare Organizations click here
Several people have contacted us regarding Fever and have asked how he is doing and if we have found a Vet to donate services for his care.  We would like to update everyone on Fever and how he is doing. Fever is eating well, gaining weight and doing well at this point. He is still very thin but it will take a while to get him going in the right direction. He has several hundred pounds to gain.  He has a lot of spirit and he is starting to move around much better than when he came in.  We have been lucky enough to have our Vet services donated to Fever during his recovery. The Vet saw Fever today, November 14, 2007 for the second time since his arrival and he said he is pleased with Fever's progress.  He feels he is gaining weight, has clear eyes, is very alert and seems to be content at the rescue.  Of course he is spoiled like all the rescues, but that is part of the healing process.  Love and attention along with good food works wonders.

Update on Fever - 11-25-07  He is looking much better each day and he is moving around a lot better also. We are very proud of him.

Fever is starting to look really good.  He was bucking today and playing across the fence with Joker.  They were playing "Who can buck the highest"

 

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Gordy
Thursday, September 20th--We are very sad to report that we were informed by our Vet today that Gordy is in the advanced stages of testicle cancer and he also has several spots that are also advanced skin cancer. He will be made as comfortable as possible for the time that he has left.   If anyone would like to visit Gordy please call us to do so as he loves attention and also kisses & hugs.  We have only had Gordy for a few weeks, he was an Owner Surrender to our rescue.  He is one of the most gentle horses we have ever met. Gordy was a Roping Horse in his younger days. I think when Gordy passes over to Rainbow's Bridge he will take first place in every event.
 

 

He is slowing down more each day.  He is still eating though.  He loves his grain and apple treats. But I know it is not long before we have to let him go.  I brushed him and put oil and cream all over his sore spots today.  He closed his eyes and just stood there with his head in my hands as if to say, Thank you. He knows he is close to the end.  I can see it in his old eyes.  His legs are getting weaker when he walks.  But his spirt is strong.  When I call him he walks right up to me.  He has been here such a short time it just does not seem fair.  I wanted to be able to show him how pretty it is at the rescue during the winter.  The trees with snow on them, the horses running and playing in the snow.  I had hoped we could stand together in the barn and look out the door and watch the snow fall. But we were told it would be best to put him to rest before the winter as the winter would be to hard on him. I believe he will let me know when the time is right and he is ready.  I will wait for that day and I will let him go when he tells me it is time.

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On April 2, 2007 we rescued 3 abused and neglected Percheron Horses at a Council Bluffs, IA residence and brought them to our rescue facility.  Action 3 News KMTV followed us in for coverage of the rescue and aired it that evening. There is Joy a 10 year old Mare, River a five year old Gelding and Walter a one year old stud colt. These horses had not had medical care of any type it appears for a very long time.  Their hooves are very overgrown, cracked and in terrible shape.  The mama mare is 250 – 300 lbs underweight. We have had a Vet out to examine the horses.  The horses were given their shots, however, since these horses were not touched and loved as they should have been they are very hard to handle and still need more medical care once they settle in and understand that they will never again suffer, be hungry, alone or abused.  That is the promise we make to each animal that we rescue.
 

We are in desperate need for sponsorship for "Walter".  Walter is the (1) year old rescued Percheron that was brought in April 2, 2007. We noticed he favored his right rear leg when he we brought into our rescue.  We recently had him examined again and found that the tendons in his right rear knee is detached causing the knee cap to move in an unnatural position when he walks.  We were advised after speaking with our Vet that he must be operated on ASAP or he may suffer permanent damage which could shorten his life span and cause him considerable pain.  This is a major operation that this little guy will undergo and he will have many months of recovery. We will also need a volunteer during the day to help us with Walter's care.  If you are available anytime during the daytime Monday through Friday please contact us.  We were very sad to hear this news about Walter as he is a sweetheart. Please consider sponsoring Walter!

Update on Walter
Walter has had his operation.  He was a brave boy during the whole operation. He was put under just enough to keep him still.  He is doing very well. The Vet is very pleased with his progress.  We are, needless to say, very relieved that the operation is over and that it went so well.

We would like to thank everyone who sent donations for Walter's operation. We would also like to thank our Vet for doing such a wonderful job and caring so much about our Walter.
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"Ted", formerly known as "Brownie", is a registered Morgan  that was donated to our lesson program from a wonderful family who own Carriage Hill Farms.  We hope to use Ted for children's therapy and lessons.  He is a "6" year old with a lot of love to give.

We are asking for donations for the medical care of "Ted".  At a recent Vet visit we learned that his pelvis may have been previously broken.  Previous to Ted being donated to our rescue he did have an incidence when he was at the trainer and he somehow caught his back hoof in his halter while scratching his head.  He was found in that position.  >From that point forward Ted had a slight limp.  We were not concerned as we felt we may be able to give him some time with a physical therapist that has donated her time to our rescue.  However, after a few sessions it appears that it may take some other actions. So we would like to take this special guy to get some x-rays and have a specialist look at him. Iowa State was recommended to us by our Vet for this type of injury.  The cost to have Ted put under for the X-Rays, the actual X-Rays and the Vet cost will run in the neighborhood of $900.00.  Any donations toward his medical care and rehabilitation would be greatly appreciated.  We want Ted to feel as healthy as possible and as pain free as possible.  We have a little girl that has fallen in love with Ted that volunteers at our rescue and she plans on showing him in a halter class.  So his recovery is very important to the rescue as well a this special little girl as someday she would love to ride Ted.  But for now she is content to just walk him on a lend which tells you just how special Ted is to this little girl.  If you would like to sponsor Ted please note that on your donation.
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Sophia, 1 year old St. Bernard
My Owners surrendered me as they thought I was to big and to much work. I was kept on a chain my whole life.  Now I have a tall fence and "no more chain around my neck". I had a eye infection that was not taken care of.  My new parents at the rescue are getting my eye operated on to fix it.  I may need two surgery's and the vet is not sure that I will not be blind due to this. 

We are sad to report that Sophia has had a set back.  She will have another surgery Tuesday February 6, 2007. Her stitches did not hold as we had hoped in her eye.  Sophia will need to be boarded at the Vet so that they can closely watch her eye after the surgery and try to control the bleeding in the area.  

Sophia after her surgery. We are asking for donations at this time to help with the medical bills which will include the cost of another more complicated surgery and the cost to board Sophia for (10) days. Please sponsor me to help pay for my vet bills. I am just (1) year old and I have my whole life ahead of me.

We want to thank the Glenwood Vet Clinic for the for trying so hard to save Sophia's eye.
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Miracle,13 month old St. Bernard
My abusers poured acid on my head when I was naughty and chewed things.  Then they kicked me until the fur was gone on my side.  I still don't like to be petted on my side as it scares me.  I did not know what a toy was till I came to the rescue.  Now I have a toy box with lots of toys.

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Madison, 10 Year Old Boxer
I came from a kill shelter. My abusers used me for a breeding dog and I was a throw in (bait) for dog fights. I had my collar embedded in my neck and I was full of hook worms.

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Shooter, 19 year old Quarter Horse Palomino
My abusers did not take me to the vet when my eye became infected.  They put medicine that was to be used for people in my eye and covered it with a patch.  They forgot "they said" to remove it for several months.  Then, one day they pulled the patch off and the coating of my eye came off with the bandage.  So today, I am blind in my eye and I have frequent eye infections due to this.  Before I came to the rescue I was also very skinny and my hooves were sore because they were not taken care of.

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Annabelle, 13 year old Leopard Appaloosa
Read my story on our Home Page  "I Dream"

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Joker, 4 year old Quarter Horse

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