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BETTER LATE THAN NEVER POST! Drifter had an MRI this week so we can figure out what the cause of his seizures is and if ...
12/15/2024

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER POST!

Drifter had an MRI this week so we can figure out what the cause of his seizures is and if there is anything we can do about it.

In order to help cover the costs - I am having a quilt raffle for this insanely big and beautiful quilt. Please consider helping out and getting a chance to win this exquisite prize that was donated by my talented friend .

It’s a peice of art and a quilt to last@multiple generations! 1 ticket is $25 and 5 is $100! You can enter by sending an e-transfer (with contact info) to [email protected] or going to the donate page on the website (www.thekindbarn.ca) and selecting an amount to donate. Every $ helps!

Quilt Raffle for The Kind Barn! - https://mailchi.mp/e9ce5c63026a/quilt-raffle-for-the-kind-barnOne of my rescue kitties...
12/09/2024

Quilt Raffle for The Kind Barn! - https://mailchi.mp/e9ce5c63026a/quilt-raffle-for-the-kind-barn

One of my rescue kitties is getting an MRI on Wednesday because he's been having some violent seizures.

A friend of mine donated this beautiful, queen sized quilt to me for this raffle (designed by the late Jan Kittle from The Pickle Dish). Value estimated $3500 - $4000.

Tickets are $25 or 5 for $100 !

Enter 2 ways:
1. Send an e-transfer with your contact info to [email protected]

2. Go to the DONATE page on the website (www.thekindbarn.ca)

10/04/2024

It’s been a long while since I posted an update! I’m sorry! It’s been really busy but all the animals are ok. I will be updating the website soon because a few kitties have passed away and a few more have moved in. I also got a new horse a couple years ago (Abby) whom Apple loves very much (two blind girls bonding ❤️). Thank you all so much for your patience and interest and I will endeavour to post more and let you all know what’s going on here! Love you all!

Yay! In the winter storm - the run-in and row barn are actually being used! They’re filled with hay so that all the kids...
12/24/2022

Yay! In the winter storm - the run-in and row barn are actually being used! They’re filled with hay so that all the kids can eat away from the blowing wind! Thank you to everyone who has helped me pay for these building! The horses and I really, really appreciate it!!!!

12/21/2022

Quilt Raffle Winner! Again - sorry this post is delayed! Every time I try posting a video it takes days and days to load … so I have aborted that mission. But anyway … the winners are as follows:

#1 - Quilt winner - Jessie Lee
#2 - Savannah Oram
#3 - Alina Carter

I will be contacting you all individually to figure out delivery!

Thank you again to everyone who participated! I literally couldn’t do this without you!! Merry Christmas!!

CHRISTMAS QUILT RAFFLE! So in order to help pay for Apple’s recent eye surgery (and hopefully some winter hay) I am havi...
12/12/2022

CHRISTMAS QUILT RAFFLE! So in order to help pay for Apple’s recent eye surgery (and hopefully some winter hay) I am having a last minute Christmas quilt raffle. As usual - the tickets are $25 each and you’ll be entered to win a handmade quilt valued at $800-$1000! There will also be prizes for the second and third place winners (I’ll post picks of those soon).

I will draw a winner on the evening of Monday, December 19th so I’ll still have time to get the quilt and prizes to the winners before Christmas

The quilt is a pattern by Suzy Quilts and I used Rifle Paper Co. fabrics from their Holiday Classics collection. And I quilted it with a “Scandi Snowflakes” quilting pattern. The quilt is throw sized (about 58 inches x 65 inches) and super snuggly!

You can enter 2 ways:

Send an e-transfer to [email protected]

Go to www.thekindbarn.ca and click to donate via credit card!

IMPORTANT: If you are sending an e-transfer - make sure you leave your contact information (phone number, email, address, full name I can track down on Facebook, anything)! I just need a way to reach you to tell you if you won!

Thank you all in advance for your love and support! All the animals and I truly appreciate it!!

So I took a lot of videos and pictures today and my internet will only load so many at a time … so here is Part 1 (of 2 ...
12/10/2022

So I took a lot of videos and pictures today and my internet will only load so many at a time … so here is Part 1 (of 2 or 3 posts) of Apple’s surprisingly successful enucleation surgery today!

It’s out! Everything went well! I am so relieved! I will post an update with pics and videos tonight! I am heading to th...
12/09/2022

It’s out! Everything went well! I am so relieved! I will post an update with pics and videos tonight! I am heading to the liquor store right now cause I need a drink first!

12/09/2022

Just a quick note. And an apology for not responding to each and every lovely message and email I get. I’ve been a little overwhelmed and worried this week. I keep having surgery dreams (they all go well … so hopefully that’s a good omen). But once Apple is settled I will take some time to reply to everyone post something official about the Christmas quilt raffle. Thank you all for your support and well wishes and I’ll be in touch soon with an update. Fingers and toes crossed for tomorrow!

12/08/2022

Never a dull moment! Apple came to us essentially blind after years of chronic uveitis (inflammation of the eye). Although she can’t see, as long as her eyes aren’t bothering her the plan was to keep them in her head. Unfortunately, her right eye has been quite painful for the past month and despite me best efforts to treat it medically, it is not responding. So it needs to come out. The problem with Apple is that she is such an anxious and spazzy horse so it is very difficult to sedate her. She fights sedation like a champion and she definitely needs to be super calm and sleepy for a surgery. So I have to scenarios for her:@

1. On Friday the ambulatory vet is coming out to ty to sedate her and remove the eye on farm (holy f**k I hope this works).

2. On Monday we trailer her to another clinic where she can be put under full anesthesia for “proper” surgery on Tuesday.

If this was another horse I wouldn’t be so worried - but Apple is such an anxious horse and so difficult to sedate …. I’m worried we won’t be able to do the surgery on site OR trailer her to the surgical centre. I just can’t wait for this all to be over and for her to be healed! Wish us luck!

PS: I will be having another quilt raffle in the coming days to try to raise money for the surgery. I’m not sure exactly how much it is going to be but I’m estimating $2000-$3000. Merry Christmas!

11/22/2022

A very sh*tty week as a veterinarian working in animal rescue. Don’t get into this profession if there is anything else at all you would be happy doing.

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