Vet Day!

Weds was Vet Day. Dr. Little from Desert Pines worked on the horses who were on the list.

First, on a sad note, we had Gato peacefully euthanized. Her cancerous sores had gotten much worse in just the last few weeks, and we could not keep her comfortable anymore. They were going to get even worse, so we had to make the difficult decision to have her put down before she began to suffer. She went to sleep standing right next to her best friend, Meadow. It was very quick and quiet. Please take a moment to read her story in Greener Pastures.

On a happier note- Breezie IS PREGNANT! Dr. Little performed a rectal exam and felt the foal's foot! He thinks with in the next few weeks, possibly with in the next week. He also looked at Apache and he does think she is pregnant also, but since she is not easy to handle, we could not completely confirm it but she is getting bigger everyday. So, two more Shiloh babies on the way! (NOTE: Shiloh is a no breeding facility, both mares were rescued from slaughter already pregnant.)

Tattoo was gelded, poor little guy! He was a good boy for the vet and is now looking for his new home.

Down...

Out of it!

Oh, the humanity...

Oscar Meyer, the pig, was o the list for castration, but has only one descended testical, so for now he is still intact (we are sure he is happy about that!). He was sedated though and his teeth were cut down, which will help him eat better, and his hooves were trimmed. He snored his way through the whole procedure.

We also had Alamo, an older Sanctuary horse, checked as he has started to lose some weight and really show his age. All his vital signs were good, but we are keeping a close eye on him.

New video of Will playing with Wanderer Charlie and Inspirada! Check it out on his Video Page!

Two of our Boarder Horses, owned by Lynne gave birth to healthy foals yesterday and Thursday morning at Shiloh. Moms and babies are doing good, congratulations to Lynne!