|
What's Happening
These two gems are seeking their perfect match!
Born 2 days apart, both 17 years young, Quinn is a black/white Paint
mare, 14.2 hh, and Ripley is her bestie, bay QH mare, 15hh, same sire.
They are super sweet and easy to get along with. They’ve traveled to AZ,
ridden in the desert, as well as trail riding in the Bitterroot Valley.
Quinn prefers walk/trot, and both prefer trail riding tho neither have
been ridden for a year due to their owners non horse related accident.
Hooves have been trimmed, vet exam and dental on Wednesday 9/18.
These two must go together. $1200/ea Adoption Fee. Application can be
found here on our website.
Hi, my name is Ben, aka Hollywood. I'm 21 years old and a handsome fella
if I do say so myself. My people that take such good care of me say that
I'm a good boy. I enjoy being groomed. I enjoy deep tissue massage from
that nice lady, I think her name is Erika? My teeth were checked and
floated this year and my feet are much better. I used to be ridden a
LOT, and sometimes my back would hurt really bad. I haven't been ridden
for a long time now, and I don't want to be. I'm not mean, and I enjoy
people, but when my back shoots extreme pain and I just about lose my
mind, I have no control over what I do, which means I could hurt someone
if they were on my back and I never want to do that!
Soooo, I'm wanting a place to live out
my days in peace. A gal pal or two would be ideal. I like them better
than boys. I think green grass all the time isn't good for me, though of
course I LOVE it! I eat grass hay and a little soaked alfalfa pellets.
Pretty simple really don't you think?
If you would like to offer me a home, my people said for you to fill out
an Adoption Application at:
Adoption Aplication. My adoption fee is
$500. Thank you in advance!
If you can't adopt, sponsor! If you can't sponsor, donate.
3 1/2 years ago, we received a call from a gentleman who's sister was
having serious health issues and could no longer take care of her
horses. He had already contacted 6 other rescue organizations, none with
available room. So of course we said absolutely! In advance of their
arrival, he was able to have their teeth checked and floated, get them
de-wormed and any necessary vaccinations, which was so appreciated as it
saved us from using our funds.
While they have not been adopted, Scarlet and Cheyenne are in a very
loving assisted foster home, so well cared for and happy! Scarlett is
approximately 24 and Cheyenne is approaching 28. They would appreciate a
monthly sponsor.
ISO TRAILER: Have you
retired from riding and no longer in need of your trailer? We are
urgently in need of a stock type trailer, bumper pull or gooseneck. Tax
deductible receipt, value not over $5,000.00 but must be in good, SAFE,
usable condition. Please email us at
wmerescue@gmail.com. Thank You in
advance!
FOSTER HOMES NEEDED: If you
would like to help us help a horse, on a temporary basis, we are seeking
10 foster homes in our LOCAL area, or within 250 miles of the Bitterroot
Valley of western Montana. You might be needed for one or more horses,
for two days or up to a maximum of three months. All needs are provided
unless you are in a position to provide something. Safe fencing (no
barbed wire), shelter, dry lot and/or pasture (depending on the needs of
the horse and time of year), time and attention are a must. Foster
information can be found on our website under the ADOPT/FOSTER page.
Thank you!
Education and
Programs
Helping Old
Horses Gain Weight Before Winter: Article on "The Horse"
https://thehorse.com/136633/helping-old-horses-gain-weight-before-winter/
Making Winter Manageable on the Farm
Article by Alayne Bickle and featured on "The Horse".
These
preparations can help carry you and your horses through the cold, dark and
wet months ahead.
Read more
Four-Legged Friends and Your Estate
What if You Cross the Rainbow Bridge First?
What
would happen to your animals if you suddenly died? An accident or sudden
illness can take us when we think we still have plenty of time to "get our
affairs in order". While our spouses and children are able to eventually
re-adjust their lives without us, our pets and livestock
cannot.......without some aforethought and a bit of our planning on their
behalf.
As a
horse rescue volunteer, I have received many heartbreaking calls for help
with what to do with the horses of a spouse or family member who has passed
away. While that owner was alive, they loved their horses dearly. Now that
they are gone, it is almost as if the horses are in limbo. This would be
devastating to the owner, and yet they never took the time to plan for their
pets or horses. It causes a great deal of stress for the surviving spouse,
family members and friends as they scramble to find a solution.
Spouses
and grown children often do not have the means, living situation, desire or
patience to adopt your animals. Dogs and cats often end up in shelters.
Like their owners, they may be elderly and in need of special care. They
may have quirks that you are aware of, yet would make them hard to place
with another owner, such as fear of men or aggression toward children or
other animals. They might have special dietary or medical needs. They
might have hearing loss, which can be misunderstood as disobedience. These
"problems", if not known beforehand, might lead to the animal being returned
to a shelter, which is in itself traumatic. Dogs, and sometimes cats, form
strong bonds with their owners and are known to grieve for them when they
pass away. They need kind and safe homes to live out their lives.
Horses
are put in an even more precarious position when an owner dies without
planning for their welfare. Horse rescues and sanctuaries receive many
heartbreaking requests to take or "re-home" horses after an owner has died.
The surviving spouse or grown children of an elderly decedent who leaves
horses behind are often at a total loss as to what to do with them. They do
not have the desire, health, knowledge or means to carry on with the care of
the horses. They often do not know the age, history or training of the
horse. Many times, these left-behind horses have not been ridden or even
worked with for years or ever, yet they were beloved and cared-for until the
owner died. Not only does this make it more difficult to place the horses,
but it could put rescue personnel in danger if a horse is not amenable to
being caught or handled.
Livestock such as sheep, goats, cattle and such are a little bit easier to
deal with, since they generally are not pets. Yet their outcomes deserve
planning, too. Your local 4-H or FFA can be contacted for advice.
Planning
for the fate and future of your much-loved pets and horses is not
difficult. It just takes sitting down and writing-out the following:
-- The
animal's name and description (colorings, markings). Be sure to include the
year it was born, or the age on such and such a date. For dogs, a copy of
the license is helpful. For horses, a bill of sale or brand inspection
paper is essential for transport and transfer of ownership. Any pedigree or
registration papers should be included.
-- Give
a brief description of the personality of the animal - is it friendly, shy,
aggressive, etc. Be sure to include any red flags or "Do's and Don'ts".
The more honest you are, the better. You want your animal to be loved and
understood. If it has bad habits, it is better for the new or prospective
owner to be aware.
--
Describe any training or activity that the animal has had, and how recently
it occurred. If, say, a horse has not been ridden in 10 years, that is an
important thing to note. In our horse rescue, homeless horses have run the
gamut from wild and unbroken to pedigreed past champion.
-- Give
a brief run-down of the animal's daily routine and feeding. What brand of
dog/cat food? Is the dog okay alone in the home? What and how often is the
horse fed? Does it go out into pasture, or has it foundered in the past and
needs a dry corral?
-- Be
sure to list your veterinarian's information and also any medications your
animal takes. With horses, it is important to note the hoof care routine,
de-worming and vaccination schedules. The horse's farrier (one who shoes
and trims horses' hooves) can be helpful in adding information, so list
their name and number.
-- Most
important, describe how, where and by whom you want your animal to be
provided-for if you should pass before they do. It is imperative to talk to
your family and/or friends and make SURE they are aware of your wishes.
Think about and research who might be approached to take the animal(s).
Then, talk with that person so that it is not a big surprise to them if the
time comes. Make sure this is someone you can entirely trust to follow your
wishes. If they are at all unsure, don't leave the matter unsettled!
Horses are expensive to care for, even if you have left some money in your
estate to care for them. And horses can live well into their thirties, so
the ages of the horse and caregiver are of concern, too.
-- As
with any important papers, all of this information should be included and
stored with your important personal papers such as your will. Your lawyer,
if you have one, should be informed of your wishes in order to settle your
estate. With horses, it is very helpful to designate funds for their care
in the disbursement of your estate, naming the person or organization that
will take possession and providing contact information. Horses are very
expensive to feed and maintain, and for this reason, horses are often
"discarded" by those who cannot or will not care for them and end up at the
livestock auction where they will most likely go to slaughter in Mexico or
Canada. This is not the fate you want for your horse.
-- Go
back and review and update the information from time to time.
If you
love your animals, as we all do, you will take the time to plan for their
care. They are totally dependent on you, and in return, give unconditional
love. Planning is key!
Peg
Brownlee: 8/26/20
WMERR Mission
To rescue, rehabilitate and retrain
equines facing neglect or abuse and provide them with the best opportunity
for a permanent home. Offer support to the equine community through
education and our outreach programs.
|
