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Post by Tockita on May 19, 2009 0:11:54 GMT -5
There is a lady near us who had brain surgury last fall and is not doing well, still very tired/weak. She got some minis dumped on her last year and they need new homes. 2 are normal sized minis (pinto and a light palomino?) One is a teeney sorrel. She wants $300 for because she got them for money someone owed her. One other teeny tiny mini, (pinto) has horrible front feet! Her coronet bands are straight but her hoofs go in and she is walking on the side instead of the bottoms. I talked to the vet who saw them and he said she needs lots of feet trims and will only be a pet of course. The lady that has them is probably going to euthanize her if she doesn't get a home. She is willing to give her to me if I have a place for her to go. I'm sort of hoping someone may be able to help her.. perhaps if we help them?  She's really sweet.... I took a few pics I'll try to upload tonight. |
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Post by Tockita on May 19, 2009 9:57:59 GMT -5
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Post by halfwayhome on May 19, 2009 10:21:30 GMT -5
Are they located by you Tock?
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Post by Tockita on May 19, 2009 10:29:51 GMT -5
Yes. I will pick them up and meet someone if we can find them homes.
I can even arrange coggins and such with the vet if they are going out of state.
They are all pretty cute (even the mutants ;D) but I am most concerned about the tiny one, as the lady can not physically take care of them beyond having them fed at this point. Her husband is very concerned about her health. She still has not recovered completely after having tumors removed from her brain last fall.
Beth loves the pinto but we have plenty, (Symphony, Chester, Rose, Dyna, Tryst, Dandy, ancient Sassy, Delite and Dodge) Especially since I left Verizon after almost 30 years and am looking for a new gig.
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Post by Tockita on May 19, 2009 10:43:40 GMT -5
Umm and I think they are all close in age 2 1/2? I think the larger pinto may be older then that but the other 3 are pretty young. Beths friend bought a sorrel stud (just barely visible behind the pinto) He held a gelding party yesterday, but that little guy turned out to be gaited! I don't know if they are related, but the lady thinks the two tiny ones are probably overly inbred.
The one with bad feet comes right up to you, well they all do but the pali and sorrel are a bit more skitish, but none have had much handling in their lives. They are curious and young so should do well.
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Post by gypsyrn on May 19, 2009 11:09:08 GMT -5
where are they located? are there 3 that need homes or 4?
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Post by gypsyrn on May 19, 2009 11:58:57 GMT -5
Tockita, you have a PM
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Post by Tockita on May 19, 2009 14:01:48 GMT -5
where are they located? are there 3 that need homes or 4? sorry I was out tormenting dirty horses with the water hose, and fly masks.. lol oh and I scrubbed water tubs, tossed out new salt blocksl, and hung fly traps. (Tis the season LOL) There are 4 altogether. The biggest is the dark pinto. One is a medium sized light pali, one is a small sorrel/pinto, and the tiny pinto with bad feet oops adding they are in Palmdale (Lancaster) CA so about 50 miles northeast of LA. |
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Post by gypsyrn on May 19, 2009 15:31:00 GMT -5
I am located 5 hours from there where could you drive to? also have the one's feet always been like this? are they the result of neglected care or is there a structural problem? the hind feet look more normal
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Post by barbpurple on May 19, 2009 20:50:43 GMT -5
ahh what little cuties..wish i had my own place already..i would take that little itty bitty pal in a heartbeat!!! i get on getting my own place faster!!
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Post by gypsyrn on May 20, 2009 1:14:36 GMT -5
Tockita,
please call me tomorrow with the info on and prices and other general info. I can make the trip thursday as I said, but need to know the sexes, I set up a corral for them, not sure if I needed 2 separate. I have 2 sponsors in line , so can take all 4.
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Post by kidznhorses on May 20, 2009 11:37:41 GMT -5
You are awesome, gypsyrn! Thank goodness there is hope for that little, twisted foot mare.
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Post by swissgrl on May 20, 2009 12:06:53 GMT -5
those poor little feet. Thank you guys for stepping in and helping those little ones
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Post by gypsyrn on May 21, 2009 0:57:54 GMT -5
I have a great farrier who I work with, he is due to come next week so hope to have them here by then, waiting to hear from Tockita to coordinate things
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Post by gypsyrn on May 21, 2009 16:20:43 GMT -5
Tockita, I left you a couple of messages, Have you had a chance to talk to the lady and her husband about the minis? I have set up a corral for them, I need to know whats up before I invest time and money into mini sized shelters. I have a couple more days off ,please contact me so we can make arrangements thanks
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Post by gypsyrn on May 23, 2009 23:10:39 GMT -5
Does anyone know Tockita? I am not sure if everything is ok with her, maybe someone can check? I messaged her here and called a couple of times and left messages about these minis. I spoke to her 3 days ago and she was going to get back to me the next day. I do not know if other arrangements have been made or if there is something wrong. I need to know so I will keep the spot open for them. I do not have endless space, but want to help and wanted to give a forever home to one or two. (as senior gals company). I am going to go and see another horse tomorrow that needs a home, so really need to know what the situation is with these minis, and want to make sure Tockita is okay...... can someone close check with her please?
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Post by swissgrl on May 24, 2009 11:10:08 GMT -5
I'm not sure if Tockita is at the Lifesaver's clinic, which is a 4-day clinic, or if she's had family in town, but I know she had something going on this weekend.
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Post by gypsyrn on May 24, 2009 19:48:59 GMT -5
ok, thanks. I was just not sure whats happening. I expect she will be in touch soon then...unfortunately I work tuesday through sunday nights so it will be hit and miss with myself this week
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Post by gypsyrn on May 27, 2009 12:20:20 GMT -5
Tockita, could you post an update on these guys please? I am still willing to take the little one with the bad feet and one other for sure. I can transport and hold the other 2 as well if anyone else knows of an open home.I am back to work this week but next week but thursday is open.Our farrier is out for trims that day so would be nice to have that little one here for when he comes down. so we can start on those feet!!
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Post by gypsyrn on May 30, 2009 12:10:55 GMT -5
does anyone know what happened to these guys? I offered to help almost 2 weeks ago but have no idea whats going on now. Did the little one get help? are the others sold/placed?
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Post by gypsyrn on Jun 5, 2009 1:20:52 GMT -5
Could we get an update on these guys, I would call but have no contact info other than through the posting here...... I have heard nothing in over 2 weeks
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She's really sweet....
