12/29/2025
My heart aches so much to share that we lost Pooh Bear. I can’t think about it, wrap my head around it or understand WHY.
I can’t stop crying and I feel just awful.
I share because my last story was showing his sweet face in the doorway on our way out for some walking to increase blood flow in hopes of decreasing the swelling that had returned. When I returned from a quick Christmas away with family, I immediately checked on Pooh. I picked up more meds from my vet & picked up shavings to help ensure his comfort. The next day I put his buddy Stitch in with him to help get him moving but also for companionship.
We both knew there was something wrong. One day I will share their last moments together & Stitch’s reaction to his friend who wasn’t well.
It was over 3 weeks of observation, meds, & consult from my vet. In the end he didn’t want to eat, he had a glaze in his eye, he laid in pain. By the time my other vet came out we could only conclude that he must have had internal bleeding. Something we couldn’t see & hoped was not the case from the beginning.
Pooh Bear was the sweetest boy. I believe he was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. I have to remind myself that animals are animals. This was an accident.
My vet gave me just a touch of peace when he told me it wasn’t my fault and that it wasn’t something I did or didn’t do.
Owning horses is not easy. Rescue is not easy. It’s not easy to say goodbye.
The only thing keeping me going are my other animals. The herd that needs me no matter what the day brings. They give me peace, a purpose, & a smile.
I have to thank my daughter Addy who stayed with me all day. She held Pooh’s head as 3 of us helped him into the barn. She cried with me as I stayed with him til the end & sat with him after. My new friend drove from afar with meds to ease his pain and a helping hand during a hard time. I called her just to talk, and she came without hesitation. (We’ve met one time)
Thank you to my vets who are amazing, kind & patient. They give me just as much comfort as the animals they treat.
Pooh Bear was buried on our land & we will love him always. 💜