NightCheck Bob
Bob enjoying his evening nightcheck soup. It’s a mix of soaked Speedi-Beet and Cavalor Mash & Mix, with a couple scoops of MSM. The dry pan is a mix of Max-E-Glow Rice Bran Pellets, Alfalfa pellets and (currently) Purina Senior.
Up until his holiday malaise it all got mashed together into a big nightly stew. To get him back to eating I separated out the components to keep track of what he didn’t want and I’ve kept it that way. I don’t want him not eating because he doesn’t want one of the ingredients. I also make the mash more “brothy” now because he loves drinking up the flavored water first, and it ensures he stays hydrated.
What too many don’t realize is that their retired seniors don’t need Less care, they often need More. Tossing the once coddled riding/show horse out into a field too often isn’t retirement, it’s just surviving.
🎶YOU AND I TRAVEL TO THE BEAT OF A DIFFERENT DRUM🎶 - Max
AJ playing with his buddy Ben, owned by @Debbie Pfau. These incredible photos were taken by Rigoberto Arias
WE HAVE A WINNER!!!!
The Random Number Pick is #19 - Julie Stern!!!
Congrats!!!!!! 🎉🍾
BOB protecting AJ, (just in case!), from the newcomers to the field, Galileo & Noah.
Don’t mess with Bob or his buddy!! 💞
#ThrowbackThursday
Keller. 🥰This little old gentleman spent the last 5 years of his life with us. Abandoned at a small private barn at the age of 45, he had a long life, probably starting out West as he was covered in various ranch brands. The last years before arriving here he was loved by a little girl (I have some adorable photos on my computer that the barn owner shared with me). The phone call looking for help delineated his issues: 45’ish, blind in one eye, arthritic, missing a chunk of ear. We headed out. As I was loading him up she added “Oh, did I mention he’s kind of deaf?” Like that might have been the detail that broke the deal. 😋
We got this little sweet-heart home and he and our aged throwaway Amish draft, Simon, bonded immediately. The Odd Couple. BFF’s Forever. 💕
When we lost Simon, Keller had a stroke 3 weeks later. I like to think they’re grazing side by side up there ☁️☁️☁️.
MAX!!!!!!!
“The Long-Eared Drummer Boy”
We Have a Winner for the Beverly Zimmer Horsehead Hook!!!!
Congratulations to #14 - Liz Klem!! 💞
THANK YOU to All of our participants!! The funds raised will be applied to the daily care of our residents. 😊
(Scammers: I’ve already contacted Liz, so don’t even try.)
Gordon trekking over for treats. I didn’t have any. 😏
Casey & Dante. A nice match! 🥰
Casey Sends Morning Salutations!! 💞
Casey sends Morning Salutations. 😃👋💞