01/01/2026
Starved and abandoned, Akira's future looked very grim until a small family that was struggling to survive moved into the old farm and began to try to care for him. They didn't know anything about horses but were animal lovers with 9 dogs of their own who did their best to provide for the old gelding until they were given notice the property was sold and they needed to leave by the end of the month. Most of the rescues they contacted wanted to help but couldn't. We decided to squeeze 1 more horse in and take him. One of our smaller horses would have to give up its big stall for the small stall. Their local horse rescue kindly provided transport to Midnight's Promise. It truly renews my faith in people when we can join together to help a creature in need.
Akira is improving daily. He has been treated for diarrhea and had the old dried manure washed off his tail and hind end. His manure was filled with parasites and that has been treated, too. Today, our wonderful farrier, Kathryn Nelson trimmed his hooves and an abscess broke open. I have given his hoof a good epsom salt soak to pull out the infection. Akira now has a bright future and is well on his way to recovery. Thank you to everyone that has contributed to his care and to that of the other 9 residents of Midnight's Promise. If you would like to help by volunteering please call me at 704-798-6641 or if you can help with a few dollars you can PayPal on at link at www.midnightspromise.org
or checks can be made to Midnight's Promise 405 Ross St China Grove NC 28023.