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Phoenix Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation LLC

Equine rescue, rehabilitation, and sanctuary. Quarentine and short term boarding available.
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09/29/2024

I've been a little laxed with my posting lately but I've been meaning to get this sweet little gem formally introduced.
Everyone, please say hello to our newest resident, Cheyenne ❤️
Little Miss Cheyenne has only been with us for about a month but has settled in nicely. The first week was pretty rough for her mentally and emotionally but she's made such amazing progress in the short time she's been here.
As much as I'd love to go into details regarding Cheyenne's story and how she found her way to us, I'm going to refrain from the details as a courtesy to the former individuals that were responsible for this horse. Which to be quite honest, really don't deserve any courtesy in my opinion especially knowing now what I know to be true as far as the physical and mental treatment of this horse.
Moving forward, leaving the past in the past and looking towards a brighter future, Cheyenne does have some emotional hurdles we're helping her overcome. She's a tough little girl with a heart of gold and so much love to give and we're showing it's ok to let herself be loved, it's ok to make mistakes, and it's ok to have an "off" kind of day.
Cheyenne had gone from being a step up horse for a child, yes.... a child and a previous owner trusted this horse with a child (I'm just putting things into perspective here) but she was a little too forward moving. That was her only flaw and really it isn't a flaw at all. She was then sold to a home where her expectation was to be a safe trail horse. Her story should have ended there with a future full of adventures and bliss. In less than 2 weeks the horse must have transformed into a fire breathing dragon that resulted in her arriving here a cowering, trembling, mess due to physical pain and fear. Enough said on that note before my mouth gets me into trouble.
Our promise to Cheyenne is help her overcome her trauma. The physical pain is gone, the mental and emotion pain is not but every day she she improves with showing more trust with human touch and she's regaining the confidence in herself that was lost. She's not being forced, or expected, to be something she's not ready to be. But the signs are there daily that she's letting her guard down and is ready to put her best foot forward. She has a beautiful mind and a beautiful heart and I have zero doubts that this little horse will bounce back and shine brighter than she ever has before. She shows the NEED to be loved on, to interact with people, and to be useful. Her personality is sweet, soft and gentle, and she truly aims to please.
Cheyenne is going make a wonderful addition to the life of someone with a gentle hand and heart made just for her. She deserves that and nothing less.
She will remain at Phoenix until her person comes along. She has a safe place here and a place to call home until her time is right.
Welcome to the family Little Miss Cheyenne. We are honored to have you join our herd. ❤️

09/21/2024

The Fall Generosity Campaign is underway here at Phoenix Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation LLC!

Our ultimate goal here at the rescue is making sure that the horses that come into the facility can one day find their forever home after a successful rehabilitation, mind and body.

We are merely a stepping stone between the situation they come from to a better place and loving family that every horse deserves.

Some horses do not recover from past experiences and trauma. Here at Phoenix, they are provided with the resources, understanding, and love to help them along their road of recovery but the fact of the matter is some horses reach a point where whete they have no more try left in them. They are a shell of a horse with a broken spirit, battle scars on their bodies and their hearts, and no emotions left to give. At Phoenix Rescue, this is acceptable. This is a judgement free environment. We have zero expectations of the horses that come here except 1,and that is to do the best THEY can.

A handful of horses here will remain until their end and endless green pastures call them home. These are our sanctuary horses. Their needs and maintenance increase as time goes on but their worries never will. And that is the promise that was made to them the day they stepped off that trailer and walked through our gate.

We don't flip horses here. We don't take in horses that seem to have a "quick turn around time" and can be pushed out the door after their recovery. Each horse that comes in is it's own unique situation and it takes time, encouragement, and understanding throughout their rehabilitation in hopes they find their place with someone who deserves and appreciates their and companionship.

As 1 horse leaves to continue their best life with a new family another will take its place. The uncertainty is always there as to whether or not this new horse will be able to overcome their past and heal. Again, that is our goal here at the rescue.

We ask for assistance and generosity here and there to help with the necessities for the sanctuary horses. When assistance is given it enables us to keep our open door policy available to another equine in need and provide the cares and attention necessary to get that horse back on its feet and headed in the right direction. Without the love and support of our friends and family throughout the years we would not have been able to continue doing what we do. We couldn't offer a soft landing to horses that are put in compromising situations. It's not the space that is limited here at the rescue but it's the resources that are.

No, we are not a nonprofit and nor will we be in the future. We are a small, privately ran and mostly self funded facility try to change the lives of at risk equines. We certainly don't do this for the money because there is no financial gain in what we do here. It's really a financial loss with each horse and that is the reality of it so there's no point in trying to sugar coat it or jazz it up. We do what we do for the love of the HORSE. The rewards are not measured in monetary gains, they are measured in seeing something that was once so very broken rise up out of those ashes and become something magnificent and stronger than it ever was. Even if that means they remain on the farm here or find their place with their forever heart human.

Please find it in your hearts to help us keep doing what we do. A little goes a very very long way and despite what some folks say about it never being enough, or saving 1 horse won't make a difference... The herd here at Phoenix Rescue is proof they're wrong. Each life here and for each horse that has come through our door was given a 2nd chance and it changed that horses life and did make a difference to each and every one of them.

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09/13/2024

Vet Day Today!
Chance, Ember, and Cheyenne are coming unglued with excitement 🤣 Not so much...
Chance is our Super Senior sanctuary resident. Poor boy has to have another extraction today. His diet has been primarily mash for over a year now. He hates it but tolerates it as it's his forever normal now.
Mr Ember will also be having his teeth checked again. He's not an oldie but when Ember came to Phoenix he had a number of issues going on with his mouth so a re-eval is on the books for him today.
And then we have the newest member, Little Miss Cheyenne. She's only been here a few weeks and didn't come from the pens but unfortunately for this girl, she sustained some physical and mental trauma that warrants an eval. I will not go into detail on that at this time but she's been getting alot of love and attention with only 1 expectation... Take a breath and enjoy just being a horse ❤️
*** Updates will follow in regards to Cheyenne and what her future may hold for her. Once she's been thoroughly evaluated it will be decided then what she is best suited for. If a rest and reprieve is all that's needed, this little tank of a horse will be available for homing. Intermediate rider with a SOFT & GENTLE hand, trail riding home would be best for her.

09/07/2024

What puts a horse in the category of being considered a sanctuary horse? I've seen this debate being bounced back and forth quite a bit lately. Of course everyone has their own thoughts and opinions and each rescue or private owner has different standards.
Phoenix Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation LLC evaluates each horse that comes under our care. Each horse poses it's own unique situation and challenges and we don't have a standard/generic check list that puts a horse in the category of "sanctuary". After a horse goes through the rehabilitation process, whether is physical rehabilitation for being emeciated, injuries that need vetting and time to heal... Or it may be mental and emotional rehabilitation because the horse was previously handled harshly or kept in isolation and forgotten about. Our goal here is to fix the broken, give them a solid foundation for a new future and help make a connection between that horse and a family who can offer a second chance of being loved and appreciated. We are only a stepping stone that helps bring an unwanted and forgotten horse back into the light of a brighter future.
The harsh reality is not all horses can be fixed. With some horses we reach a plateau because the damage and trauma was just too much to overcome so now we must maintain what the end result is. Sometimes the end result is chronic lameness due to old injuries, possibly a debilitating disease that wasn't diagnosed initially due to the horses poor condition upon intake, or the horse has been deemed dangerous or aggressive towards humans despite our efforts with emotional therapy.
What then is to be done in these types of situations? Send the horse down the road to first taker, pass this horse off to someone under false representations, perhaps take it to the next auction and run it through the loose horse sale. These are all options and honestly easy ones with minimal effort and cost effective too since it would decrease my feed bill and my physical demands. However, these are NOT good options and my personal opinion is they are lazy options and it would make me no better than the person that put the horse in jeopardy to begin with. When we make the commitment to a horse, it's 100% commitment. Our expections of that horse are only to do the best they can with the help and resources we provide them. Miracles do happen yes, but we never expect that. Is there that special person out there for each and every horse that was once battered, abused, and forgotten. Absolutly there is! But in reality some horses just don't find that person who's willing to take on the life long commitment of a high maintenance or special needs horse. It can be labor intensive and extremely exspensive, not to mention emotionally draining. Maybe it's just me and maybe I'm warped in my way of thinking but once upon a time I was broken, in heart and mind, and a horse took a chance on me, put the broken pieces of my life and heart back together, and changed me for the better. I owe a debt to the horse. Not just 1 horse in particular but to all horses. And if sanctuary, kindness, and understanding is what is needed then they will receive it here with no judgement for as long as they need it.
Please consider supporting our efforts in continuing to provide for our sanctuary residents. Your generosity goes towards the basic needs of our super senior gelding and and the few others that call Phoenix their home. Chance, Onyx, Denali, and Misty Blue have a place to call home until the end. Will there be others? It's very possible and we want to be able to be an option for any horse that needs that stepping stone or for that horse that just can't quit win the battle. We can't continue to do this on our own without the support. Your kindness and generosity means more than you know and helps in more ways than you can imagine.

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08/31/2024

All I can say is... Where did the summer go?! It's seems like just a short time ago I was pulling on my winter boots and dressing in layers to go out and do horse chores. Now here I am prepping and planning to do just that again.
As we head into the season of leaves changing to beautiful colors, pumpkin spice, and crisp autumn mornings, it's indeed a reminder why I love Wisconsin and it's also a reminder of what is to come. 🥶🥶🥶
Our Sanctuary residents, most of which are seniors, have taken another trip around the sun. With age comes increased needs and with the colder months creeping up, comes changes to their dietary needs. This summer we were blessed with abundant pastures and a hay supplier that has a love for horses. I'm happy to say that our winter hay needs have been met and I can take a breath in regards to that. The next hurdle in our path is obtaining the supplemental feeds that take the place of lush green pastures for some of our harder keepers and special needs horses.
This generosity campaign is put in place specifically for them. The residents here at Phoenix Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation, myself included, would be so blessed and appreciative to anyone that is willing to assist us in getting our winter feed supply ball rolling. Please consider sending a gift to help us out.
Honestly we are not choosey on brands and order our feeds from Chewy, Tractor Supply, and Fleet Farm as these retailers either offer discounts when orders are placed online or when purchasing in quantity. Most often the store brands are purchased as these do meet the nutritional needs of the horses and really don't very much from you big name brands but it also keeps costs low which in turn helps financially with the necessary cares such as vetting, farrier work, and routine dental and deworming.
Please consider making a gift and know that it helps tremendously and helps keeps our "open door" policy available to horses in need.

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08/22/2024

ATTN: TEXAS FRIENDS & FAMILY
Share! Share! Share!
I know this pup is a long way from our home base here in Wisco but I'm asking everyone to SHARE this post in hopes of this being seen far and wide. Dear friend down in TEXAS is giving this boy a safe place to rest until his owner can be located.
Young male Pit was found wandering in Sugarland Texas on 8/19/24. He's been checked for a chip and unfortunately no such luck. This boy is very well mannered, friendly, looked to have been well taken care of and wearing a grey collar but with no tags.
Someone has got to be missing this sweet boy very much.
My friend can NOT keep this dog but can only offer a safe place for him temporarily.
Please call the number listed if you recognize him or msg us with any information regarding who he may belong to.

07/24/2024

The reasons why we do what we do. The reasons why we keep putting our best foot forward. At the end of the day, despite the blood, sweat, and tears, if it means we changed the life of a horse and filled the hearts of a family who absolutly adores and appreciates him... It makes everything worth the efforts and struggles.
Joey, formally Apollo, came to us in September 2022 as an unhandled yearling stud c**t. Sick and underweight, he spent some time in Oklahoma recovering and adjusting to life as a gelding. He made his way up to Wisconsin the following spring and immediately started his journey through a 90 day training program. Many took an interest when it came time to start looking at potential homes but Apollo took an special interest to a family, more specifically an interest Kinsley, who Apollo decided was to be his little heart human. There was an instant bond that was formed and the rest is history ❤️
Kinsley and Joey are certainly going places and their future is so bright and my heart could not have any fuller when I received an update this past saturday. Joey and Kinsley entered into their first event together, pole bending, and it was the very first time Joey had been introduced to this event, let alone the visual of poles. Both horse and rider did an amazing job and there was zero hesitation from Joey under Kinsley guiding him through the pattern. The bond and level of trust is very strong between the 2 and I truly believe this horse would do anything asked of him by his human.
Moments like this and the happiness that comes with them outweigh the darker days that come with rescue. Every day there's challenges and mountains to climb. In the end it's worth it.
Wholeheartedly I want to say Thank You to Kinsley and her mother Patti for taking a chance on the little wonky c**t. With their love, kindness and understanding, and dedication they continue to transform Joey and help him reach his full potential. Your future is bright and I can't wait to see where the road takes you. ♥️

07/24/2024

Before I email the company to see if I can return this, anyone interested? Brand new, unopened bag of Immune System Builder /Chinese herbal solution powder. (for dogs)
I would 100% recommended this product as I use a similar solution for the horses out here, specifically for my boy diagnosed with cancer.
This company is absolutly amazing and their products are unmatched my any.
If interested, please let me know and I can ship it to you for what I paid. Please visit the website to learn more about this specific product or about others offered for horse and canine health.
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06/16/2024

We don't just rehab horses here... 😳
These little buggers tick me off to no end! They tunnel through my yard, they leave holes everywhere, and lordy forbid the chewy delivery and horse feed doesn't get put away almost immediately it becomes a buffet for these little undesirables. BUT... I have a heart and soft spot for all living creatures big or small, especially babies. Pretty sure the community cat found mamma and these guys were scattered all over the driveway and it was the blind leading the blind. Literally. Wildlife rehab is nothing new at Phoenix but feedings every 2 hours for 5 Littles wasn't really something I planned on this weekend but I guess there's been a change in plans. 🤷🏼‍♀️

05/20/2024

Moving right along to our 4th sanctuary resident. He's made many appearances on our page previously and most of you will recognize this charming gentleman.
Say hello to Denali ❤️
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Denali became a resident of Phoenix Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation LLC on December 7, 2020 and prior to, was a temporary resident at a ship to slaughter facility in Oklahoma. They say everything happens for a reason and at the time, most always, we don't know the reasoning and sometime we never will. I was contacted by a dear friend a she shared with me photos of a group of horses that come into the lot that were emergency medical cases and in very poor condition. A community of rescuers rallied together to assist in getting these horses to a safe place so their needs and conditions could be addressed and tended to. I was scrolling through the photos after the dust settled and noticed a gray horse in the background. I asked a friend about the horse and was informed that he was sitting in the direct ship pen and part of a load going out the next morning. Nothing was known about him other than he was just a number that fills the trailer heading south. Through some connections the friend was able to reach out to the lot owner and long story short, we were able to send someone to pick up Denali the very next morning and take him to a quarentine facility to reprieve before coming to Wisconsin. ❤️
Upon his evaluation, Denali was estimated to be about 6 or 7 years old. Calm, quiet, and well manbered but his physical condition made it very clear as to why he was marked for direct ship. He was underweight but still made the weight requirement to ship. But he had injuries to him, some new and some old, that had not been addressed leaving his appearance and mobility far from ideal or visually appealing. His hooves were crumbling and had the appearance of sun baked mud. A huge quarter crack on his front righy hoof extending from his toe up to and past the soft tissue of the coronet bad. It resembled the hoof structure of a cow. And yes, it was infected and he was very lame. Even after extensive farrier work Denali's prognosis was not good and as we all know, if a horses hooves are poor and damages, the long term outlook for any quality of life is poor as that is their lifeline and lively hood. He also had an overwhelming amount of scar tissue built up in his left rear leg between the cannon bone and fetlock causing the joint to not flex as it should and most likely never would. Lame on 2 of his 4 legs with irreversible damage was a tough pill to swollow but a promise was made to Denali that he'd be given every opertunity available to have a second chance at a normal life for as long as he was physically able to.
Well.... Here we are just shy of 4 years later. He runs, he plays with the babies, and bounces around the pastures without a care in the world. His trimming schedule is more frequent than most horses but if too much prussure is put on his toe the hoof will flex causing the crack to again separate. With his high energy and flying around the pasture this happens often even being on a strict trim routine. We have explored the option of adding clips to his hoof, putting him in boots, and even reconstructing the hoof. Unfortunately none of the options would be a permanent fix because of the extensive damage to the tissues around the coronet band. The scar tissue buildup in his rear fetlock joint have not posed an issue so far. Surgery was an option but that was not a guarenteed fix and the vet suggested if it's not causing him pain, lameness, and limited mobility then to let it be. He is able to now flex at the joint and after his rehabilitation therapies he's not been lame on the leg since. Someday yes, this will pose an issue, mobility and soundness will be compromised but if we continue being proactive and provide cares and therapy that help to maintain the quality of life he has now we expect that Denali will continue to live his best life for many many years to come.
I've been blessed with his farrier and his skills and by having to treat and maintain Denali physical condition I've educated myself on alternative, holistic, and integrative forms of treatment to better care for Denali's unique needs.
Throughout my years of providing rehabilitation to the once at risk equine, I've learned how to incorporate alternative forms of treatment that fall within the realm of natural and holistic. Most often these treatments prove to be more effective and less costly but most importantly by understanding and treating the equine body as a whole has helped greatly in treating the root cause of most issues. I'm not saying that there's not a need to use traditional vet medicine and this is sometimes used in combination with alternative treatments. With each horse, based on the issue at hand, receives specific cares that address their individual needs and unique situation. The time and physical efforts involved are never an issue here. The horse's needs and cares are addressed before our needs and often my dinner comes well after the sun goes down. And that's quite alright. In addition to the time and effort, financial needs for the horses must be met. Even with taking a more natural approach in treatment and maintaining the health and wellbeing of the horses, it does still cost money. Luckily, there is no need at this time to to have staff member on hand to assist in the daily cares and in turn more financials are directed towards the needs of the horses. I think when I say this though, and most rescues and sanctuaries will agree, we are often faced with an overwhelming number of requests to take in animals but our space is limited and donations, gift, and resources are limited. We know our limits physically and financially and we can't compromise the needs of the animals that are currently under our care, especially the sanctuary animals that need special care for the duration of their life.
Without assistance from our community, friends, family, and individuals that are the voices of the voiceless, rescues can not continue their efforts and must decrease the number of intakes they can accept. And we can all agree that there has been an increase for the need of facilities accepting intakes due to the overwhelming issue of over breeding and neglect, whether its unintentional or intentional.
We can all play a small part in helping at risk animals and by putting together all the small pieces the end result makes a big difference.
It does truly take a village to keep rescue efforts rolling in a forward direction. There is no such thing as too little of help or too small of a monetary gift. Not in the world of rescue. I can personally tell you the smallest bit of help makes a world of difference.

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05/15/2024

⚠️ PSA and early morning rant ⚠️
This may be an unpopular topic for some, others may strongly disagree, and a handful may not care. But I'm gonna say it... And for those in the back, I'll break it down for you in a way your brain can comprehend.
🛑STOP RIDING YOUR 1 AND 2 YEAR OLDS HORSES! 🛑
Tiss the season where many of us are rolling up our sleeves and getting our young ones going. I'm all for that so don't get me wrong. But when you're consistantly riding your baby and expecting them to carry you bare back or under saddle, which is even worse, you should be slapped right off your high horse! I know I'm gonna get a nay say'er here stating it's fine to put weight on them at that age for short periods of time. Well yes, it's ok however in MY OPINION, it's not ideal to get your 150 lb plus self on a baby and cowboy up it. Sure, get your 2 year old started under saddle but for the sake of that baby do not expect that horse to carry you and it's tack around for extended periods of time. The long term damage caused by your ignorance can be career ending for that horse.
Most of know, or should know, you should not expect a horse to carry more than 15%-20% of its body weight and that includes their tack. And really that's a rule of thumb in general for any age horse but for horses that are still physically growing and developing you should be taking that into consideration above anything else.
To put it into perspective for those that are still raising an eyebrow or shaking their head... Go grab your 4,5,6 year old kiddo, fill their backpack with some decent size rocks you picked outta the neighbors field and MAKE THEM backpack that around consistantly on a daily basis. Or maybe have them give mom or dad a piggy back ride across the lawn, up the drive, ect... First thought may be "oh my god, that's abuse!" Second though may be "oh jeeze that's physically not safe." Ding! Ding! Ding! Your correct! Congrats! That is NO different than riding your BABY horse who is still growing and developing. The fact of the matter is, and I do say fact because the studies and evidence are out there should you take the time to educate yourself, that your causing damage to your growing horse. You may not see it that day, that week, or month but as that horse continues to grow and develop the signs will be there. Chronic lameness, an arched or weak back, a wonky stride or gait, and abnormal limb mechanics may/will become noticeable down the road. You're causing permanent damage to your horse and your short changing them of their potential and quality of life either because of your own selfishness or ignorance. You've limited the horse on its partnership between you and your horse as riding companions and should you choose to sell the horse in the future you best be damn honest with the buyer that you broke that horse out as a 1-2 year old and it's been being ridden under saddle consistantly since. At least the buyer will be aware that they're buying something that's broken down and will potentially be a pasture puff by age 8 or 9.
Again, this may be an unpopular rant, some are gonna disagree and argue about this and say "Oh it depends on the breed" "The horse has been conditioned and can handle it" "We give her the best vitamins and supplements" Blah, blah, blah... You're an ignorant fool! Justify it as you will. That's fine... We are going to agree to disagree. My rant is stemming from what I know to be true through EDUCATION and what I've seen first hand being boots on the ground in equine rescue and rehabilitation.
Folks.... Just do your home work, educate yourselves. I know it's exciting to get those young ones started and the feeling of anticipation and accomplishment of that first ride is pulling at you. BUT... Please practice good and ethical horsemanship. Know what you're doing instead of just thinking you know what you're doing. Quit being selfish and narrow minded. Learn patience and understanding. Set some REALISTIC goals and expectations not only for the sake of your horse but also for your own sake. There's no worse feeling than wondering "what could I have done differently" when it's too late, the damage has already been done but was very preventable at one point. Unless you're just a horrid human being and no sh*ts are given, let's hope you do your damn best to make sure you never have to have that feeling.

05/12/2024

Celebrating our seniors and sanctuary residents on this Mother's Day ♥️

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Sanctuary resident and super senior Chance!
Chance's exact age and date of birth is unknown. We brought this sweet boy up from North Texas January 4, 2020. At that time he was said to be 20 but our vet estimated him to be into his 20's.
Chance was acquired from a horse trader and not necessarily a killpen. But with that said he was 1 or 2 remaining horses left that was shipping back out to another auction the next day if someone didn't speak up for him. Already being a senior, underweight, and unkept the odds were not in his favor of landing in a good spot getting run through at auction. With assistance from an amazing group of people we were able to secure Chance and the other last remaining horse. Upon arrival in Texas I was informed both horses were a little under the weather but cleared for transport. Trying to beat the weather that was rolling through we headed back up to WI immediately. The 2 horses traveled quietly and very calm despite the ice storms we hit in Iowa and into Minnesota. White knuckled most of the way we arrived at home base!
Over the next few months Chance settled in nicely and was a model citizen. Respectful on the ground and under saddle. He respected his herd mates but would much rather have human interaction than socialize with the herd.
The reason why I chose to feature Chance on Mother's Day is because Chance has been an amazing mentor for the Littles that have come into the rescue over the years. Lakota, Aries, Star, Ava, and Echo all gravititated towards Chance as babies and he took them in under his wings and showed them the ropes. He disciplined them when it was needed and protected them when each was introduced into the herd. He assumed the role of Mom in almost every way a mamma could with their foal. Still today Chance and Lakota are rarely seen without one another.
Chance of course has aged over the last few years and the roles between Chance and Lakota have reversed. Lakota has assumed the role of Chance's guardian. Last summer we almost lost Chance due to medical issues and Lakota's senses and awareness have heightened for his old friend. It's really something to see such a bond and how they have grown together over the years.
As we all know, with age comes a bit more maintenance. Chance has continued to lose teeth over the last 12 months and with his dental visit coming up the vet is certain 1 to 2 more teeth will likely be lost. Chance has been on a special diet since last June. Mash in the morning and mash at night. Alfalfa cubes and beet pulp make up the majority of his diet with a low sugar/starch senior feed and added vitamins and minerals. He grazes during the day still and soft, short cut hay is offered to him as well. Bless his heart he does the best he can but spitting out hay balls and rinsing his mouth out in the water tank is a regular occurance. Chance will be on a primarily mash diet for the remainder of his days. The quantity of chopped hay, beet pulp pellets, and alfalfa cubes will continue to increase and eventually chopped hay and pasture grasses will not be able to be consumed as he continues to loose molar teeth.
Seeing a horse through into their seniors years isn't for the faint of heart in many ways. Their needs increase and so do the frequency of these needs. Many horses seen at auctions or in killpens seem to be seniors. They are still useful so please don't get me wrong. Many can still be ridden or used for driving but they have baggage and that baggage is the cost of maintaining their senior needs. They are no longer the easy keepers they once use to be. To be quite honest, if the financial assistance was available, we'd have an open door policy to all senior equines in need. There is no greater love or affection than that given by a senior horse. There's something about those oldies that just steel my heart and make it melt. The reality of it is though... costs to maintain a senior and seniors with special needs is only going to contue to rise just as the costs are with everything. Rescues and sanctuaries are feeling the domino effect. The need for intake availability is high and space is limited and funding and donations is to a slow trickle.
The help from our community, friends, family, and animal advocates is always greatly appreciated and even the smallest amount really does go a very long way. Honestly it's life changing to sanctuary animals that are already here and also for ones that are in dire need of it and in limbo. The ultimate goal of Phoenix Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation LLC is to rehabilitate at risk horses and get them into their forever homes with the perfect family. BUT, the reality with senior horses and special needs horses is it's not fair to bounce them around, and to find them that special person that's willing to take on the tailored cares is far and few between. The kindest thing to do for them is to let Phoenix Rescue be their forever safe haven until the end. We will continue to do that as long as we have the resource and support to do it.
They have given their best years to their former owners, physically. Here at Phoenix they will be given the best years of their lives with no expectations and unconditional love until they are called up that final forever home.

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Happy Gotcha Day Lakota! Sweet Baby Boy, who's not really a baby anymore but will forever be called that, was sitting orphaned at H&S Facilities in Stillwater Oklahoma 4 years ago today. He'd come into the pens with a group of weanlings that were really far too young to be separated from their mamma's. There were 4 total, 2 of which survived and unfortunately the other 2 did not survive and never made it out of the pen. Lakota was one of the lucky ones because so many people came together to make sure this baby had a chance and a future. The years that followed for Lakota were rough, mentally. Not at all physically despite the diagnosis the vet gave him due to him being very "cow hocked". Lakota's personality was not at all what a babies should be. He did not play as a, baby should and didn't interact with the other horses. Chance took Lakota under his wing and was a wonderful mentor but Lakota chose to cling to Chance and him only. As time went on Lakota developed some very bad habits and a bit of a dominance issue with humans, never with the other horses. He was a sweet, friendly little yearling but without reason or warning he would have tantrums and turning his butt and sending out a violent kick was a far too regular occurance. His poor behavior escalated and as much as I hate to say this but he was deemed a "danger horse" after I had spoken to veterinary and training professional and received mixed responses regarding how to go about handling Lakota. The only suggestion made that didn't make my jaw hit the floor was to get him into training with someone who specializes with behavioral issues to see if he would be receptive to the methods and techniques used to assist and aid Lakota in his mental growth and development and try to determine the underlying issue for the violent bahavior. Lakota remained in training from January 2022 until June of 2022 and his behavior only worsened and that was at no fault of the trainers or methods used as this is a trainer all

Snow day (really a snow storm) hype yesterday afternoon. I wish my level of fun and excitement matched theirs. 😕 I'll just sit here an panic about having someone slide through a fence. Ya'll just keep horse'in around and having a grand ol time as my ulcer kicks it into overdrive. 😖

This little gem of a pony will be ready for meet and greets going into spring. Looking back on where he started and seeing how far he's come brought me to tears. From a tiny little unhandled, terrified colt to a confident, social little gentleman. Oh sweet boy, the sky is the limit for you.

These 2 munchkins got their freedom ride this afternoon. Yes, we sent the freedom trailer for 1 baby but it returned with with 2. It hurts my heart to see young ones in the pen. The conditions are harsh for any horse but the babies don't fair well and decline fast. A lightening fast decision had to be made quickly as the first wee one was being loaded. A little lame bay filly decided she wanted a freedom ride too so she was welcomed aboard. Freedom rides aren't meant to be lonely. Quarentine isn't either. Especially for a baby. So together here they are and their new journey of healing and growing can begin together. These little girls need a boost to get them going on the right track and the physical road to recovery starts now by making sure they are provided with good grain, vitamins, minerals, and worming. Our little bay baby needs to have those hooves addressed so we can find out the cause of her lameness. Quarentine fees are one thing but costs of extra cares add up fast and we've got to make sure they are getting the best of the best throughout their stay with Ms Linda in Oklahoma. We've set up a Welcome Home/Baby Shower account for the 2 Littles if anyone would like to contribute a little. And a little does go an extremely long way and it's appreciated more than you know. Every 🥕 that ends up in their account makes for a brighter future. A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone for helping in setting these ladies up for success. https://www.paypal.me/NicoleD223

Baby Phoenix ♥️

Here's an update on Baby Phoenix. I'm sure most of you remember that horror story. Poor boy gets dumped on a killpen only to end up being part of a seizure case in Brazoria, Texas and then ended up on the Houston Humane Society's euthanasia list. An amazing angel, Diana Caswell, that I'm honored to call my friend jumped on my crazy train and ventured into this rescue with me. Between all of our amazing donors, Ms Diana, Waller Equine Hospital's vet and staff, and hopes and prayers from people far and wide this once crippled baby is able to live his life to the fullest. June 16th, 2021 and today. Run free and fast baby boy and may you live your life and experience it to the fullest. ❤️