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2007 Rainbow Bridge Equines
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Rainbow Bridge January 2007
Brown, grade gelding
Brownie was seized by law enforcement officers and awarded to BEHS. Unfortunately he had suffered from starvation for so long that his body gave up. The same day he came to BEHS, we sent him across the Rainbow Bridge – it wasn’t fair to make him keep fighting.
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Rainbow Bridge 10/22/2007
Approx 2001, Tennessee Walker stallion
Captain Hook was a one on the body scale and also still a stud. He
was doing well I thought. Sat. while at the expo my husband called to let
me know he was sitting like a dog and couldn't get up on his rear legs. I
called every vet I had in my phone and almost a dozen young men came over to
help try to get him up. He ate, drank and munched hay but couldn't stand.
After falling apart with worry and finally getting home he was still there
but not hold his head up from the exhaustion of struggling to rise. He
nickered at me and still ate and drank.
We were able to move him into the barn so that I could get him out of the
weather coming in and he was propped up eating when we went to bed. This
morning early after checking on him, he seemed tired but still ate. I went
to check on him at 10:00 am and he had passed over the bridge.
Tina S. Faulkner Co. Sheriff’s office AR State Police Janet R.
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Rainbow Bridge 2/4/2007
1978 Gray Arab Cross Mare
Fancy was a wonderful old lady when she was donated to the rescue. She and her pasture mate Magic were the first horses in Ar in BEHS. Fancy was 28 years old when she came and a beautiful Arabian. The gentleman that I rent pasture from saw her and fell in love. He adopted her right away and took care of her. We found out last year that she had cancer in her
uterus and that her time would be short but Robert was determined to help her stay her best as long as he could. He knew her time was coming to cross the bridge and was planning that for the spring. She caught pneumonia and went down today. The vet said it was her time. Fancy chose her own time. Her 30 year old body already with disease just couldn’t take any more.
Tina S. Robert P. Kenna G.
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Rainbow Bridge 2/18/2007
17-18 year old, gray, Quarter Horse stallion
Ghost was a stunning, 12 year old, Quarter Horse stallion. He came to BEHS with twenty-four others, all victims of long-term neglect and starvation. Ghost was the weakest of the group, and everyone worried he could not survive. He held on, though, until his entire herd was moved to safety. That night, he laid down and did not rise again. Perhaps he just wanted to be safe before he left. Perhaps he did not want to die on the property that had already claimed so many other lives.
Floe C. and Family Denise C. and Family Pam A. Cathi W. Sheril S. Darla G. Cat B. Jackie and Leon E. Sharon M.H. Audra R. Ricke W. Darianne O. Spencer and Jennifer W. Laura S. Dixie and Marcus Dr. Wagner
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Rainbow Bridge 3/3/2007
1989, gray, Paint/Appaloosa cross mare
From Lady's foster "mom":
Friday Feb. 23rd I went a picked up a mare that was so torn up from trauma from a birthing experience that she couldn't walk on her back legs. Massive infection and high fever. I padded my trailer because I couldn't imagine she would still be standing when I got to the vet. To my surprise and the vet's she was. She was taken into intensive care and given over 50 liters of fluids to re=hydrate her. 3 days later her fever broke and she was solidly improving, little did we know that it
was just temporary.
This last weekend I said goodbye to my Lady. She started a discharge of rank infection and could no longer fight off everything that was happening to her. She was ready to cross the bridge. She laid down and was in her forever sleep before the vet administered the final euthanazia.
At least Lady had a week of feeling better, less pain, eating again and loved.
This breaks my heart each and every time it happens. Lady, we will miss you, I will miss you. Goodbye.
Tina S. Dr. Teresa Miller
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Rainbow Bridge 2/4/2007
1983 Dun Grade Mare
I met Peggy on a Thursday. It was drizzling icy rain when I arrived. I was met by two ACO's and a police officer. There was no shelter and too many horses in too little space. Peggy was in a body condition around 1.0. It was all she could do to walk into the trailer. I slowly drove her straight to the vet, fearing she wouldn't be able to stand up during travel. He told me she was about 23yrs
and severely malnourished. An hour later, the vet said he thought she could travel the 30min to my house. Once we got home, I put a warm blanket on her and gave her a clean stall. I thought to myself that might be the first time she has been warm in weeks. I made a mesh of warm water and a handful of Purina equine senior.
It wasn't much, but she was so happy to eat. I gave her a little hay. She made it through her first full day and four small feedings. Late on her second day, I went down to feed her for the four time and she was down...too tired and too weak. I was too late. Soon, she was gone. How can you fall in love in 48hrs? How can you fall in love after only 10 feedings? I promise you Peggy, I will try to get your other three friends out of there before it is too late. I will do my best. Just like you did your best. You were loved.
Cat B.
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Rainbow Bridge 5/26/2007
1979, grade Appaloosa mare
Pepper was the seventh horse to come into BEHS, and the first one to
come in as a result of neglect. An animal control officer had been
called about Pepper and after seeing her suggested her owner find her a
new home. Her owner agreed to let BEHS take her, and she became a part
of our family. Pepper was underweight and shaggy when she came to BEHS,
but her foster home worked to help her gain weight and under her shaggy
coat we found a cute Appaloosa mare with a gentle disposition.
Pepper had several foster homes while with BEHS - Leslie Y., Annette B.,
Sharon M.H., Linda R. and briefly Denise C. Pepper didn't seem to mind
the moves, and each person who fostered her thought she was a sweet and
kind gal. And each one loved her, cared for her and spoiled her.
Then almost a year ago, Tonya joined BEHS, looking for a horse to adopt.
She ended up fostering Pepper and fell in love. Tonya made Pepper's
last year the best she could have hoped for: she had a comfortable
stall and lovely pasture and all the love and kindness she could want.
Pepper suffered health problems related to her old age, and Tonya nursed
her through each one.
But this fine old lady war nearly 30 years old, and she had had a hard
life before coming to Bluebonnet. although she was happy in her home
with Tonya, she also was tired. One day about a month ago, Pepper laid
down and told Tonya it was time.
I know Tonya still misses Pepper - and I know everyone whose life she
touched while with BEHS will miss her. As long as we remember her and
honor her, she will live on.
Dottie C. Leslie Y. Annette B. Wendy T. Sharon M-H. Linda R. Julie B. Denise C. Gaye P. Toni J. Tonya D. Cheryl S.
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Rainbow Bridge 9/2007
1978 Red roan appaloosa gelding
Rusty came to BEHS in terrible shape: he had badly foundered and was
underweight. He gained his weight quickly but recovered from founder
much more slowly. We discovered he was an old man - nearly 30 years old
- but still just a wonderful, loving horse. He was placed in a home
just about a month ago who could provide for all of his special needs.
He was walking sound and seemed to be in great health, so it was very
surprising when they discovered him laying down, already gone, one
morning recently. He was living with a veterinarian who feels it was
just his time to go and that he died of old age.
It is hard to lose a horse - but perhaps even harder when they seem to
have finally gotten all of their various health problems under control.
Our sympathies go out to his adopter and his former foster home (who
loved him).
Leslie D. Denise C.
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Rainbow Bridge 1/31/2007
1981 Sorrel Quarter Horse Mare
Speedy came to BEHS underweight – surrendered when her owner could no longer keep her. She was blind in one eye and had a bad leg, but we hoped she could recover and be pasture sound. Unfortunately as Speedy gained weight, her leg could not support her weight and she became very lame. We tried to medicate her and keep her comfortable, but she gave up and the only humane thing to do was to let her go. Sometimes the only thing we can give them is rest and relief.
Joanne T. Floe C.
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