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Phoenix Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation LLC, Almond, Almond, WI (2025)

07/04/2025

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Apology in advance for the long 💨'd post
Phoenix Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation has had a very trying last 4 weeks. Emotionally trying above all else. The loss of three truly amazing horses has left a feeling of emptiness and numbness that I really can't describe. The sudden, and very unexpected, loss of Delta is something I'm struggling with and still trying to wrap my mind around and it's made me question many things. But it's also made think about the future and the changes that are in the works here at the rescue. That however is a discussion for another day.
Right now my primary focus is trying to heal from losses, picking myself up out of the dirt and dusting myself off, and the realignment of the goals and missions that are the foundation of Phoenix.
Delta's vet bill and end of life costs were something that was unplanned. To be realistic, and unfortunately blunt, it was the end of life (body removal & burial) costs that were not planned for. Vet bills are to be expected, especially with size of the herd that calls Phoenix home. Things really spiraled downwards with the series of unfortunate events that happened in a very short amount of time, and left no room to take a quick breath before the next situation unfolded.
I've got to ask for help and I hate having to do it. Currently, balanced owed are just shy of 7💔0💔0. That's a combination of vet, medications, and end of life costs for Delta over the last few weeks. Our vet, Dr Barb from Country Vet, has been an amazing and invaluable asset to us over the last several years and has been understanding of what we do here and has been easy to work with as far as billing, payments, etc. But I seldom, and very rarely, carry balances with our vet.
Friends, family, and supporters of our rescue, please help if you can. The smallest amounts can make a big difference and are truly appreciated as I try to navigate putting things back together here, mentally, emotionally, and financially. Changes are coming and decisions have been made already to bring a brighter future to Phoenix but again, that's a topic for another day as I have to resolve the current issue at hand. The link below is specifically for help with Delta. If PayPal isn't something you do, please consider sending help to the alternative Cash App or Venmo link and please specify " For Delta". If you're not in a position to be able to help, please share. The quicker we can bounce back here, the faster we can resume making Phoenix Rescue & Rehab the future for other at risk horses that are in need.
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06/26/2025

A heartfelt Thank You goes out to everyone who sent kind words and their condolences regarding Delta. This outcome was certainly not something that was expected nor was I prepared for it mentally or emotionally. There's a sense of peace I have knowing she's no longer in pain, that her struggle is over, and she's in a better place now. A place where there is no neglect, no abuse, no more pain, sadness, or disappointments but only love, kindness, and compassion.
After Delta had crossed that beautiful rainbow bridge, I decided to do something a bit different with her remains. Her soul and spirit had left her physical body and are now forever free. I asked that my neighbor please come get Delta and do a private burial for her involving organically composting her remains. To some this may seem morbid so I ask that you please research this before passing judgement. The reason I chose to do this is because in the spring time next year Delta will return to Phoenix Rescue but not in the form she left in. She'll be coming back as organically composed material and with that material, a tree will be planted in her memory. She will forever remain here at Phoenix just as I had promised her she would. Delta's tree will be the beginning of our forever sanctuary that sits at the top of the hill against a backdrop of oak trees. She'll see the sun rise and set and be able to look out over the pastures and the herd. She will be there to welcome those who follow in years to come that were also made the promise of forever here at Phoenix.
I det up a memorial fund for Delta for anyone who is willing to contribute.
https://www.paypal.com/pool/9g3m8pLhpC?sr=accr
These funds will be used to finish paying the costs associated with her end of life expenses ($228 vet & $300 pickup and burial) and I also have a few emails out to local nurseries regarding the tree I will be ordering for spring planting. A plaque or stepping stone will also be placed in memory of Delta beside her tree. I want to make this area a special and peaceful place, a forever sanctuary.
Please help me continue to honor and cherish Delta now just as we did before she left this earth.
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06/25/2025

Bless your heart my sweet girl. Your struggle is over and you'll forever be free from pain. Your hoof prints here on this ground will fade over time but the hoof prints you left on my heart never will. You were loved so much and will be missed until the day we meet again. Rest easy my sweet Delta, you are forever free now.

Many of you know the story of Delta and have followed her journey in the short time she'd been here at Phoenix. The severity of her condition was unknown prior to her arrival but what little information that was given was said to be slight lameness due to founder. Upon her arrival, it was very clear there was nothing "slight" about her disabilities. It was an uphill battle for Delta for the first month of her being here. Not only were the issues of her hooves being addressed but treatments were being administered to address a horrid case of pneumonia at the same time. Her health improved in time but the issues with her lameness and mobility did not. She had ok days but then she also had really bad days. Over the last 2 weeks there were more bad days then just ok days despite the daily pain management regimen our vet placed her on. Something always seemed a bit off in her back end but it was thought to be due to the over compensation for the issues on her front from the founder and chronic laminitis. The weekend temps of 103 did her no favors and a plan was in the works to try and get her in for x-rays at Wisconsin Equine Hospital to see what exactly the issue was in her backend. Unfortunately that appointment will never come. Delta went down yesterday. She'd wandered over to a shady spot in the hard, played down, and there would be no getting up for her. The vet arrived at 7:30 and what I assumed would be the outcome was. It was time to say goodbye. Her eyes were filled with pain but they were also very tired. The pain Delta was dealing with was not coming from her feet, but upon the vet doing a pretty hands on eval while Delta was sedated (and after she had passed), Delta's pain was due to a fractured pelvis. It was a heartbreaking moment and all that we could do was give her that last act of kindness and to be quite honest... This kindness should have been given to her well before this poor horse even left Oklahoma bound for Wisconsin. Had I known then what I know now and putting things together with her condition the moment she stepped off the trailer the day she arrived... Things for Delta would have gone much different and to her best interest.

She's going to missed dearly. My morning routine is so off kilter and that started with losing Cisco a very short time ago. Now I'm having to adjust again and it's not easy mentally or emotionally. I'm going to miss my Mean Mare good morning face and her low whispering knicker reminding me I'm not moving fast enough with her feed dish. The sun rose and set on Delta due to the continuous cares and catering she required. And I was perfectly fine with that. It's what I signed up for when the choice was made to offer her safety and sanctuary with me at Phoenix. She was a pleasant distraction and a shoulder to cry on while I went through the emotions of losing Cisco.

I just want to say thank you to everyone who's followed Delta's story, who have reached out and checked in throughout her time she'd been here, and to the ones who've offered support, suggestions, knowledge, well wishes, and prayers. I'm putting something together, a memorial, to honor our spicy little mare Delta and details will follow in a later post.

05/24/2025

This is not going to be a post I would typically make on the rescue's page. Howerever, the last few weeks there's been more downs than ups, mentally, emotionally, and physically.
🚫 I'll warn you in advance that some of the photos are graphic 🚫 But it will put into perspective why updates have been lagging but also why I'm reaching out to Phoenix Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation LLC community for help.
This is a difficult post to make but even more difficult finding words to describe the mental, emotional, and physical toll it's taking on me on a daily basis to keep things balanced out and moving in a forward direction.
Some of you know me on a personal level and are aware of the situation I've been going through with one of my own horses, Cisco, and also the struggles and set backs I've been going through with the newest addition to the rescue family, Delta. It's been a balancing act between the 2 and neither situation is good. My priorities and main focus have shifted greatly in the last few weeks and I'm reaching out to all of you for help in hopes of balancing out the scale to be able to move forward in a positive direction. My main focus at the present time has shifted to Cisco due to the urgency of the situation. To be clear, this does NOT mean Delta is receiving less care, love, or support. The promise I made to her will not be broken and she will continue to receive the best of the best on all levels. However, Cisco has moved into the #1 priority spot.
Some of you know that just shy of a year ago Cisco was diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma that presented itself as a large mass on his upper left eyelid. Wisconsin Equine Clinic & Hospital removed the mass and Cisco received chemo following that surgery. They were able to save the eye when removing the mass and some of the surrounding tissues of his outer eyelid. All was well for a time but over the winter months a small mass began to form and would come and go. In early spring this year it came again but this time did not go and continued to grow and change at an alarming rate.
Cisco has been by my side for 20 years. He's been my go to for everything and my rock. When God made this horse he designed him differently and he's shown his loyalty and value on so many levels and not just on a personal level. For me he's been a therapist, a bestfriend, and my sunshine on very dark days. But also he is the reason how Phoenix Rescue came to be. He's played a huge role in every single horse that has come through the gates at Phoenix by becoming a first friend, a protector, a confidence builder, and a mentor. Especially for the babies that came in over the years. Each horse and each baby that has called phoenix their home have always seemed to gravitate towards Cisco and he's taken so many under his wing and helped them transition into their new life here at the rescue. His value with that alone is immeasurable. To say I was devistated and more heartbroken than one could imagine doesn't even begin to sum it up. Due to aggressive behavior of the tumor I had made a decision that I thought was in the best interest of my sweet boy so I placed a call to the vet and scheduled and appointment for Cisco to be put to rest. It was the most difficult decision I've had to make and I questioned that decision heavily. The day came where the vet was on her way to address Cisco but to also evaluate Delta. It was a double whammy and I was emotionally coming unglued. Delta did not receive a good prognosis so there were alot if tears and then the tears became uncontrollable when we moved over to Cisco. The silence was nothing but pain while the vet examined the mass and the vet knew I was NOT ready to say goodbye. My heart stopped beating when she said "let's hold off and I'm going to touch base with his vet at WI Equine". She wanted to send photos of the tumor and relay to them she believes there may be another option that would allow Cisco to remain with the herd and by my side for a few more years. His condition and health seemed to be uneffected by this growth, other than the fact of it being unsightly and yes, cancerous, she felt as though this is very localized and there may be hope for him.
I received a call the following week from Wisconsin Equine and they explained their thoughts based on the photos and the vet assessment. They said they wanted to see him as, soon as possible for a CT Scan and based on what the scan shows they would take him into surgery right away the next morning. I'd this cancer has not spread, Cisco will have the mass removed along with the surrounding effected tissues and infortunaly since the inner and putter eye lids will need to be removed Cisco will also lose the eye itself even though it still appears vital. The vet was confident he will adjust perfectly fine post surgery and will have many years left. However, there is that possibility that the cancer has spread to areas that woukd make Cisco untreatable and a decision woukd again have to be made at that time. I don't want to think of that but I have to remain realistic in this situation.
I know this has been a long winded post but to try and sum this all up in short could really be done and I do apologize for that.
Wisconsin Equine Clinic & Hospital wants to see Cisco for his scan on Wednesday 5/28/25 and surgery will follow the next morning, God willing. I'm asking for the Phoenix Rescue family to please come together to help make this possible. To put it bluntly I'm spread to thin right now between Delta's ongoing cares and now to add Cisco's upcoming appointments. I honestly did not see this coming and I'm not entirely sure how I'm going to balance out the financials. I'm in need of help and asking for this kind of help and support did not come easy for me. The estimate for Cisco from begining to end is around 4🙏0🙏0🙏0.
I've tried to figure than one out in the short amount of time given and I can't. Simply put, I can't and this is why I'm reaching out to all of you for help. Any amount is truly a blessing and makes the world of difference. It's literally life changing.
2 links have been listed below. One link is for his PayPal Money Pool and the other link is for his Spot.fund fundraiser. These 2 options keep things as transparent as possible and I've also posted photos of the estimates received from his vet.
Cisco is not only my heart but he's also the heart of this rescue. Please help if you can. Prayers, shares, and help is needed and more appreciated than what words can describe.

https://www.paypal.com/pool/9f2DV6hIKq?sr=ancr

http://spot.fund/r66vsxcsc

05/17/2025

I'm very behind on posting updates in regards to how the visit with our vet went on Friday the 9th. There was alot to consider and alot to mentally and emotionally digest regarding Delta.
I've taken a bit of time to do some research on my own, in addition to the information and professional recommendations given.
Updates will follow as to what direction things will go that are in Delta's best interest.
Thank you all for hanging in there and for reaching out to check in and also for keeping Miss Delta in your thoughts and prayers.

05/04/2025

Delta spent most of her day Friday and Saturday down (hence her being horribly dirty). Saturday she chose to lay outside in the sun because the last few days prior to, it was miserable and raining. Again, excuse her being dirty but, she chose to flop down in the mud and nap yesterday afternoon.
Today is very warm and sunny with a nice breeze and Delta is just gonna enjoy being a yard horse. She's got free reign and that seems to give her some incentive to move around. She needs to move around and if her body is able to let her and her mind says go for it, then I'm all for it.
Friday the 9th the vet will be here as I say Good Bye to my life long best friend Cisco 😢 but she will also address Delta's issues that day as well and try to determine what else could be going on with her.
It's going to be a tough day mentally and emotionally already so I'm praying something positive comes from Delta's visit. 2 heartbreaks in one day is something I'm not prepared for. I'm not a real spiritual person but been talking alot to the man upstairs lately and asking him to help me be at peace with the situations I'm faced with and choices that may have to be made.
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.

04/29/2025

Farrier day wasn't a total bust for Delta. A little more work was done on her fronts. She's seeing the Farrier at 2 week intervals but it's going to take time and attention to get her hooves back to a more "normal" and functional condition. Her back hooves still need alot of attention but the last 2 attempts made proved that Delta is still feeling alot of discomfort and can not balance well enough to allow the farrier to do what he needs to do. Sedation at this time is not an option because of her balance issue.
From watching Delta move and function, there may be other contributing factors to her instability and discomfort. This goes well beyond the condition of her feet and I believe having the vet do a blood draw and runs labs could paint a better picture of what could be going on and hopefully confirm my suspicions. X-rays are also not out of the question at this point either.
Id like to give Delta every benefit of the doubt and do what is needed to try and figure out what else coukd possibly be going on with her. I'm going to be very honest, Delta is in pain and very uncomfortable. With that said, her pleasant mood and loving personality has shown bright since the day she arrived. She spent the day all day Sunday an a lawn ornament laying in the sun. She had no urge though to get up and wander around. It took about 20 minutes to get her up, get her land legs working, and to walk about 50 ft back to her paddock. Mobility is something she has ZERO urge for. 80%, if not more, of her day is spent laying down.
I will be reaching out to the vet today to get her appointment scheduled. Once it's scheduled I'm going to be creating a medical fundraiser for her if need be. I know I may be saying that a bit premature but I feel it's owed to Delta to find out what is causing her conditions and pain and to treat it, if that's an option. I'm going to try and remain positive that we can get her turned around but I'm also not going to set extremely high expections and I'll try to prepare myself for the possibility of bad news.
Again, I want Delta to have every benefit of the doubt and be able to try and fix the human failures of her past. She's got the "try" in her and is doing her absolute best. She just needs some helping hands right now.
Prayer go out for you Miss Delta. I hope we can move past this and on to brighter days.

04/23/2025

Still more bad days than good ones for this poor girl. Farrier comes back again this weekend to again address the back hooves.
The severity of her hooves and the tendon and joint issues that stemmed from it was not something that happened over night. They'd been neglected for quite some time and that's in addition to the neglect of other basic cares that go along with being a horse owner. A RESPONSIBLE horse owner! Her teeth are in horrid condition which is most likely a contributing factor to her poor body condition and I can only assume she was not receiving anything close to the proper or substatial feed and nutrition that older horses require.
I don't know the mind set that people have or their justifications for watching a horse decline. Lack of money to afford cares, loss of interest in the animal, higher priorities.... I don't really know. But everyone has choices and the free will to make those choices. Homing the animal to someone else BEFORE it reaches the worst of the worst point is a good one. Contacting a rescue is another good option. Euthanasia in some cases is best and kindest decision to make. But dumping your poor emaciated, crippled, and sick horse off at an auction to become someone else's "problem" or leaving it's fate in the hands of a kill buyer for a few hundred dollars is NOT a good or humane option.
I say this to Delta's former owner, whether you give a s**t or not, I have your horse. She's being loved and cared for. She's getting everything you chose to deprive her of. She will continue to have every need and want met because that's what she deserves. She's found her forever home and has been given sanctuary until she's called to the never ending fields of green across that rainbow bridge. It's a promise that was made to Delta that the broken pieces will be put back together to the very very best of my ability and try to right the wrongs and burdens placed on her shoulders, and do what is in HER best interest despite the challenges that have presented themselves.
Well wishes and prayers to this sweet girl. Hopefully we are going to turn a corner soon and be headed in a forward direction.

04/13/2025

She's not angry! She likes to keep you guessing her mood though. Lol! 95% she's just pretending and all she really wants is snuggles and neck scratches.
Today marks 3 weeks since Delta arrived at Phoenix Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation LLC. She was very lame and very sick. And to be quite honest, I lost alot of sleep and chewed my nails down to stubbles all the while saying my prayers daily that she turn a corner and start heading in the right direction. She spent more time down, physically, than she did up right. After a course of antibiotic and additional assistance from Herbs of the World (awesome company BTW) Delta finally started to show signs of improvement. Yesterday I felt she was physically stable enough and up right to have the farrier address her feet at a pretty in depth level. Delta has foundered in the past unfortunately and initially it was thought she was going through a pretty horrific episode of laminitis, which indeed could have been a contributing factor of her lameness. However... During her pedicure yesterday the farrier spent a significant amount of time removing layers of fungus that had worked it's way into places in both front hooves. Due to lack of attention and inadequate/improper farrier care the fungus festered as it just sat there. Her feet were a huge concern even prior to her arrival here and they were addressed in Oklahoma, but not to the extent that we were finally able to accomplish yesterday. She was NOT happy with us yesterday but today I can say she trotted up to the gate for her her breakfast instead of not moving at all or walking with almost locked joints.
She's got a long ways to go yet but I'll take this win as there's light at the end of the tunnel. She's got alot of weight to gain yet and her feeding regimen has got to be tailored to not only being pretty underweight, a senior, BUT also the fact she's foundered. It's a balancing act.
All good things take time though. She has a beautiful heart and true grit. She's determined and that's all I can expect from her. But her determination is what will aid in her rehabilitation tremendously. I can only do so much for her and she is certainly doing her part. Sometimes these horses are so mentally and emotionally shut down when they get here and it makes the rehab process a difficult road when there isn't alot if "try" from the horse. Delta is different and her mind was trying even when her body couldn't. Now, the mind and body are working in unison and BIG progress is being made.
A promise was made to Delta before she even got here, that no matter what, she'd get through this even if the "try" was one sided in the begining. It was never one sided with her. She met me half way right from the get go.
Bless your sweet heart Delta and welcome to the family.

04/06/2025

No need to set the alarm clock when the alarm clock is right outside the window letting you know, very vocally, you're late with breakfast.
Thank you Delta ⏰⏰⏰

03/23/2025

At 6 am this morning our Delta girl arrived safely in Wisconsin. Despite the obsticle she's faced and the bouncing around she's done, she's calm, collected, and a genuine kind and loving soul.
With that said, she's got a long road ahead of her. I'm not a vet and certainly not farrier, but I will say for certain that Delta is considered a founder case. Currently she's far from sound on all 4's, very uncomfortable and tender but despite all of that she's is an affectionate girl who craves one on one human interaction. She has kind, soft eyes and I don't think she's got a mean bone in her body.
She's been started immediately on a pain management regimen and once she's settled, the founder/laminitis will be addressed and she'll be started on a regular routine in hopes we can bring her out of it quick and then begin maintenance regimen moving forward.
Right now things are touch and go for her but with her outstanding demeanor and easy going attitude in addition to the treatments being administered, I truly believe we'll be headed in a forward direction in no time.
Welcome home Delta. Better days for you start today and it's my promise to you that your future is nothing but the very best.

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