This past weekend the sheep were sheared! This is an ordeal that takes just a few minutes for each sheep, but definitely requires a skilled sheep shearer with the appropriate equipment. We are very lucky that Daryll Ruffolo comes out to shear the sheep every year, because he understands the special needs of the Babydoll sheep! We started with Robert Bruce, who was a very naughty sheep and kept trying to kick Daryll while he was being sheared. We discovered that he had a little skin issue, but … [Read more...]
Abe the Orphan Mule Gets a Home!
We are so pleased to report that Abe the mule has a new home! Abe came to us last year when we rescued him and four foals from a feedlot that directly ships horses to slaughterhouses. The adult horses had already been shipped for slaughter, but the trader was hoping to get some money for the foals. Auction Horses Rescue facilitated their rescue, and with the help of generous people who offered to pay their bail, we were able to rescue these five little lives from the literal jaws of … [Read more...]
Rylee’s Journey with DSLD and Recent Improvements
A few weeks ago we noticed that Rylee was having some issues and seemed to be uncomfortable and in pain. Rylee is a Peruvian Paso who we rescued in January 2023, and she came to us because she suffers from a congenital issue called Degenerative suspensory ligament desmitis (DSLD), which can cause chronic pain when not managed effectively. We immediately started her on a daily dose of Equioxx and she's been doing fine until recently. We have continued Rylee on a daily Equioxx pill, and few … [Read more...]
Ulysses’ Cellulitis and His Road to Recovery
Ulysses has had a few difficult weeks. On Tuesday, April 9th, we received a call from one of our team members, Logan, who told us that Ulysses' leg was swollen, and immediately one of our board members, Eric, went down to see him. Eric determined that Ulysses definitely needed veterinary care and gave him some Banamine to help alleviate his discomfort. It was just about two years ago that Ulysses had a terrible cellulitis infection that was so aggressive we were concerned we would lose him, so … [Read more...]
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