Melody was down when we arrived to pick up the kids. She had been down through the night, and by the time the tractor arrived to pick her up, it was almost noon.
The more times a horse goes down, and the longer each time, the more damage is caused, and can lead to death. She obviously was in very critical condition prior to us even rescuing her, and had marks/injuries on her underside from being lifted improperly with straps.
She was transported into her stall at the vet on the glide shown. She sat up like a princess and just rode on in while all of the rest of us puffed and huffed and pulled with all our might.
She is in critical condition, but her blood work showed a very good chance of her surviving and Doc said she was worth fighting for, as she was obviously fighting to be here.
I had a choice of euthanasia, or committing to the costs of giving her a chance. It was $1500 in the door, as this type of care is extremely expensive and time consuming. These Docs are beyond amazing. She said it would be anywhere from $1500 to $3500.
As of today, she is still in the ICU. She is moving around more, but doing worse as far as standing.
I will keep you posted, but as of right this minute, she needs massive prayers and we need the funds to try to save her. We need a miracle, but I could not just give up on her, as she has been failed by people for who knows how long. These last 2 days have been the best she has had in a long time. She and Bunbun, the clinic bunny, have formed a friendship. She is being spoiled and loved on and if we do lose her, she will have 2 of her best days ever.
We never even raised nearly enough to pay for the haul, and I am sorry but when my leg is too fragile, I simply have to hire help. We HAVE to cover her vet bill, and I am praying we do not have to pay for her to be buried if we can’t save her. This has been one of the hardest rescues, and it has been devastating emotionally. The other kids are home safe and I will update later.
Anyone who wants to help is much appreciated.
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THANK YOU, MY CHILLY PEPPER FAMILY, FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE! YOU ROCK!!!
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