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We planned on rescuing two
horses when the Saved From Death Campaign started, we had no idea what
was about to happen. In our hearts we thought that there was no way that
we would be able to rescue more. We really wanted to but the funds where
just not there. It was so hard to pick out two horses and know that the
other ones would surely die. We sent the e-news hoping that the
funds would come in, and they began to pour in! Soon we had raised the
needed $1,500 for the two geldings and the funds kept coming in! Since we
where getting so much support to save these two horses, we decided that
we would press on to save the other five horses that where waiting to go
to slaughter too. We could find a boarding stable for the others to
stay in until we had more room at our ranch. It would cost about
$5,000.00 to save all of them, the transporting, brand inspection, vet
bills, boarding, etc.
We raised the
thermometer to $5,000.00 and prayed that God would bless the efforts to
save these horses. We are very happy to inform you that ALL the needed
funds are raised and all SEVEN horses have been saved!
We
have paid for the horses and made arrangements for the horses to be kept
at the feedlot until the snowy pass over the mountains clears so we can bring
them safely to our ranch and to the boarding stable. The horses have
been at the feedlot for awhile being fattened up and they feel
comfortable there. We feel it will be less stressful if they
stayed
there together until we can go get them, then to move them to temporary
foster home. We hope to get them on Tuesday, weather permitting.
The Horses Are: ~ Paint gelding, with papers, age 6. ~ Sorrel gelding, age 7 +
or - ~ Sorrel gelding, age 2. ~ Sorrel stud colt, age 1 ~ 2 Sorrel
fillies, age 1 ~ Palomino Mare, age 12 + or -
We are just so thankful for all
those who did what they could to help save these beautiful horses. You
are these horse's heroes! Every dollar that was donated helped saved
each one of these horses. |
