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Post by cutiepiepmu on Jul 29, 2008 23:09:45 GMT -5
I just got a call from oregon that our little filly that came in has had to be put down. Over the last few hours her nerological symptoms started getting worse by the minute - to the point that she could not rise and was drewling horribly. She was taken into the clinic where they did a quick x-ray of her head and found an ENORMOUS tumor on her brain. She was humanely euthenized and the vet has requested permission to send out a sample of the tumor so we know what it is. I agreed - so that will be done. I do think that neglect led to part of the problem - but this is a sad sad thing. Her new mom is now frantic and has been put with a bottle calf in the mean time to help her still have something to mother.
The little boy is doing outstanding and has a bright future!!!
Thought I would post for all that had followed their initial drop off ot me up here.
Sara
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Post by Admin on Jul 29, 2008 23:27:48 GMT -5
I am so sorry. Thank God she was in your care. Hugs and Prayers  |
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Post by cutiepiepmu on Jul 29, 2008 23:35:29 GMT -5
I knew something was not right - looking back an x-ray maybe should have been done sooner - but all involved felt like it would resolve with food and care. I am happy knowing that she had a momma and alot of love before she left the earth - unlike where she came from. I will be anxious to know what kind of tumor/mass this was. It is NOT common for a youngster of this age to have a mass this big. Talked to the vet and she said she has never seen anything quite like it.
Sara
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Post by pnp4kidz on Jul 30, 2008 0:04:29 GMT -5
Bless you for taking her, loving her and finding her a new Momma to love her until her time.
She knew love.
fly free baby girl,
play with our baby DJ over the rainbow...
some leave us much too soon...
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Post by countrygirl on Jul 30, 2008 1:42:28 GMT -5
Sara, Any chance you could post a couple pictures of them. Pretty Please
Thank you for making her short life a lot better. RIP sweet girl.
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Post by cutiepiepmu on Jul 30, 2008 4:59:16 GMT -5
I apologize - I need to get pictures uploaded and posted of the kids. I am on dial up at home because we have no other options out here - so uploading anything can take HOURS!
Sara
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Post by swissgrl on Jul 30, 2008 6:51:31 GMT -5
Sara, so sorry you lost that little girl, you fought so hard to help her, thank you for that.
RIP sweet little face!
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Post by frr2 on Jul 30, 2008 9:45:11 GMT -5
So sorry to hear, but bless her heart.... something very odd to have a tumor like that. We will all be awaiting news of what type of tumor. She certainly left the world knowing love Thanks for taking her in.
Peg
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Post by mtangel on Jul 30, 2008 10:42:40 GMT -5
Aww, I'm so sorry to hear this news, Sara.  She knew love, kindness and mothering before she left. Prayers for "momma" horse to grieve quickly and love another when it is needed. Run free little one..you will be missed. |
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Post by sassiedogtk on Jul 30, 2008 10:50:08 GMT -5
So very sorry. She was a very lucky girl to have had so much love from you.
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Post by beckybee on Jul 30, 2008 10:51:17 GMT -5
Poor little girl - at least she was given a chance and love for her remaining time on earth. Thank you Sara!
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Post by stormlady on Jul 30, 2008 14:26:01 GMT -5
Oh, I'm sorry Sara. You are and angel for giving her all that time, work and attention to give her a chance.
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Post by cutiepiepmu on Jul 30, 2008 15:09:25 GMT -5
We wo'nt kno for a while yet about the tumor - samples were sent off this morning. i will post info once I get it. I knew something was "off" about her from the begining - just couldn't quite figure it out. I had figured, as had the vets, that it was from starvation/lack of care, ect. Which- I think ADDED and increased symptoms - but it is possible she was born with problems - which makes me worry for how the mare was cared for(not that allfoal problems haev to due with mare care)
I am happy she is not suffering any longer though.
On a POSITIVE note - this little boy is running the roost at the ranch. He pushes EVERYONE around. Babies, moms, even the 2 yearling geldings put out there for him to play ith lol. He is a total spaz. I get stories about him daily. I guess yesterday he managed to get a branch in his mouth(small around - but LONG) and was running wildly with it - beating the snot out of anything in his way. LOL My ranch managers said that anytime he gets near any of the other mares they pinn their ears at him lolol. I think he is going to be a great horse - smart, funny, and a total spaz. Thank GOD his new mom is one of the most tolerant horses I have ever had! LOL
Sara
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Post by MustangAppy on Jul 30, 2008 15:32:40 GMT -5
I'm sorry, Sara. Regardless of how it comes about, saying good bye is always so very hard. For the youngsters, it's harder yet, because you have such aspirations for their future. Please know that I am thinking of you. I am so happy the little guy is doing well, he will no doubt give someone great joy in his companionship.
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Post by cutiepiepmu on Jul 30, 2008 15:42:21 GMT -5
Umm ya - the someone he will give happiness??? ME! He isn't going anywhere lol. The original plan was to find a wonderful home - but his personality is perfect for me  I love the nuts! Sara |
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Post by MustangAppy on Jul 30, 2008 17:46:08 GMT -5
Heh. Good for you! Spirit. You should call him Spirit.
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Post by earlybp on Jul 30, 2008 19:29:13 GMT -5
Sara-
So Sorry that you lost that little girl, yet I'm really happy that she got a bunch of love there at the end. Really sorry for her new mama.
Love to hear about your wild boy!
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Post by gratefulknits on Jul 30, 2008 19:34:49 GMT -5
Sara, I'm so sorry that your hours of care and boundless love ended this way for you and for the baby girl. Thank heaven you had attentive people on hand to help her on her way quickly when things got so bad. You are in my thoughts during this time of grief.
Hope
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Post by mickeyfan3 on Jul 31, 2008 13:47:51 GMT -5
Sara - I'm so sorry about your little girl.......thank you for loving her.
Need pics of the wild boy!
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She knew love, kindness and mothering before she left. Prayers for "momma" horse to grieve quickly and love another when it is needed.
I love the nuts! 