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POCO, the brave little burro & friends Poco is a little b***o who survived for 11 years in the wild, despite a badly deformed hoof. He no lives at Equine WellBeing Rescue in Snowflake AZ

07/01/2023

The two of them together in 2021. They are together again now in heaven. Love you both to pieces...forever in our hearta.

We really weren't ready for this though we have been very worried about Teddy for the past few weeks as he seemed to rea...
05/01/2023

We really weren't ready for this though we have been very worried about Teddy for the past few weeks as he seemed to really slow down. We thought the cold weather was making him ache.

Over the last few days, he was hardly moving at all and felt cool so we kept him blanketed constantly. Dr Helzer saw him this afternoon and said he was suffering from heart failure. At age 39, his old ticker just wasn't pumping blood through his body like it should have. Standing outside, basking in the sun, there seemed to be no more appropriate time to ease the pain she said his body was feeling.

We firmly believe it is kinder to let them go on a good day than wait and have them suffer a minute longer than needed.

Our hearts are shattered.

Tonight, Teddy is with his friend Poco, girlfriend Rosy and other friends that had gone before him. The General passed peacefully and now enjoys the pastures of heaven, no doubt telling everyone what to do.

We will miss his huge personality, sweet curmudgeon face and the laughter he brought us all.

How truly blessed we are for every minute we had with him and the multitude of memories we can share.

Run In Paradise
Forever in our hearts 💕

25/09/2022

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22/09/2022

From Feb. 21, 2021. While I have tried to keep this page current with posts of Poco's friends and horses from JERAS, it was pointed out to me that this was Poco's page. Please understand my history with him was short and we tried very hard to help him and it was very emotional for us trying to help his body which was failing badly when his mind wasn't. We did not have the years when he was healthier nor the videos and pictures of those day. For those who want to re-live those days of Poco you can scroll back through the pictures on here and historically reminisce.

I leave you with a song from Poco. I cry as I post this because while he was here I was the one daily caring for him and I miss him more than you will ever know. I know others miss him too but you didn't have to make the decision to let him go and I am still devastated I, we could not do more. I don't want to have to re-live that pain to keep the page current so here we are. Run In Paradise POCO. You are missed.

The general is out grazing this morning. Teddy was Poco's companion when they arrived 2 years ago..he runs the place no...
12/09/2022

The general is out grazing this morning. Teddy was Poco's companion when they arrived 2 years ago..he runs the place now.

It rained so hard earlier today that it was coming in through the venting in the roof. I had to put the General's rain c...
20/08/2022

It rained so hard earlier today that it was coming in through the venting in the roof. I had to put the General's rain coat on so he wouldn't get wet. How do you think he looks in blue?

Happy Fribray!!!
19/08/2022

Happy Fribray!!!

King of the hill. Willie is checkingnout his domain from the top of our compost manure hill.
19/08/2022

King of the hill. Willie is checkingnout his domain from the top of our compost manure hill.

18/08/2022

Introducing Dave and his mom, Jelly to the herd went very smooth after they shared a fenceline for a few weeks. This makes us happy.

The General was nibbling away at the grass but started to walk away before I got the camera out. We have some really nic...
18/08/2022

The General was nibbling away at the grass but started to walk away before I got the camera out. We have some really nice grass patches with the monsoon rains.

18/08/2022

The minis that come back a few weeks ago are now back in the pasture they shared before being adopted. It was as though they never left, even though it has been several years.

Milestone!!! Baby Maisie has gained over 100 pounds AND her feet are doing so well we are going to let her go barefoot t...
18/08/2022

Milestone!!! Baby Maisie has gained over 100 pounds AND her feet are doing so well we are going to let her go barefoot to see how she does. We are SO excited and she has been in such a good mood. She says, HI, to everyone.

Jan from Rainbow Masks came to visit the General today with a gift of 2 custom made, camo fleece fly masks that fit him ...
05/08/2022

Jan from Rainbow Masks came to visit the General today with a gift of 2 custom made, camo fleece fly masks that fit him perfectly and protect his elderly eyes from flies. She also got the love on Maisie, Kitty and the others. Please ck out their FB page, Rainbow Masks. And thank you Jan so very much.

Maisie hit a milestone, she has doubled her weight in juat less than 5 months. When rescued she was emaciated and only w...
04/08/2022

Maisie hit a milestone, she has doubled her weight in juat less than 5 months. When rescued she was emaciated and only weighed 94 pounds. She has more to go as she should weigh about 225, but we want her to gain slow and consistently to not stress her joints. We are SO EXCITED!!!

Teddy got his feet trimmed, then inspected Sonny's feet to be sure Michele did it perfect. The general is such a stickle...
04/08/2022

Teddy got his feet trimmed, then inspected Sonny's feet to be sure Michele did it perfect. The general is such a stickler....

Shade, wonderful shade. Carmen is enjoying the break from the heat, are you getting a break????
04/08/2022

Shade, wonderful shade. Carmen is enjoying the break from the heat, are you getting a break????

Maisie is doing SO good. She is up.to 185 pounds, almost double what she weighed when she arrived, emaciated, in March.
28/07/2022

Maisie is doing SO good. She is up.to 185 pounds, almost double what she weighed when she arrived, emaciated, in March.

So shiny..... The rain has cleaned them nicely, especially Windy (far right).
28/07/2022

So shiny..... The rain has cleaned them nicely, especially Windy (far right).

The girls are looking at the storm in the mountains. We will be looking for names for these two jennies.
13/07/2022

The girls are looking at the storm in the mountains. We will be looking for names for these two jennies.

Happy Birthday America....
04/07/2022

Happy Birthday America....

Teddy loved massage-grooming day with Gracia. Sable may get jealous.
30/06/2022

Teddy loved massage-grooming day with Gracia. Sable may get jealous.

Miss Kitty needs this sign.
30/06/2022

Miss Kitty needs this sign.

Pony tails, pig tails...I'm a donkey. Still she puts my bangs up in rubberband. This time in pink!!!!
28/06/2022

Pony tails, pig tails...I'm a donkey. Still she puts my bangs up in rubberband. This time in pink!!!!

23/06/2022

Rain dance by baby Maisie. Her first play date today with Miss Kitty in the stall with her AND is rained!!!!

Carmen and Cumari enjoying the shade of their tree.
22/06/2022

Carmen and Cumari enjoying the shade of their tree.

The six pack all lined up for a drink at the water fountain.
22/06/2022

The six pack all lined up for a drink at the water fountain.

16/06/2022

Miss Kitty is just the cutest. Kisses for all.

Teddy totally ignores Maisie. Here we hoped they'd be good friends.
15/06/2022

Teddy totally ignores Maisie. Here we hoped they'd be good friends.

AMAZING MAISIE!!! Thank you all for your prayers and God for answering them. Xrays show new sole growth!!!! Last wee...
15/06/2022

AMAZING MAISIE!!! Thank you all for your prayers and God for answering them. Xrays show new sole growth!!!! Last week her right foal hoof shed leaving exposed hoof tissue and today we removed the partially loose left foal hoof. She has good hoof growth that just needs to finish to completely cover the underlying tissue and bone. Our homemade orthotics make it easier for her to walk and walking she is. We are SO JOYFUL. Can I hear an AMEN????? She weighed 159 today!!!

Maisie by the light of a silvery moon.
13/06/2022

Maisie by the light of a silvery moon.

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From Feb. 21, 2021. While I have tried to keep this page current with posts of Poco's friends and horses from JERAS, it was pointed out to me that this was Poco's page. Please understand my history with him was short and we tried very hard to help him and it was very emotional for us trying to help his body which was failing badly when his mind wasn't. We did not have the years when he was healthier nor the videos and pictures of those day. For those who want to re-live those days of Poco you can scroll back through the pictures on here and historically reminisce. I leave you with a song from Poco. I cry as I post this because while he was here I was the one daily caring for him and I miss him more than you will ever know. I know others miss him too but you didn't have to make the decision to let him go and I am still devastated I, we could not do more. I don't want to have to re-live that pain to keep the page current so here we are. Run In Paradise POCO. You are missed.

Introducing Dave and his mom, Jelly to the herd went very smooth after they shared a fenceline for a few weeks. This makes us happy.

The minis that come back a few weeks ago are now back in the pasture they shared before being adopted. It was as though they never left, even though it has been several years.

Rain dance by baby Maisie. Her first play date today with Miss Kitty in the stall with her AND is rained!!!!

Miss Kitty is just the cutest. Kisses for all.

Good morning all. Have a great day.

As baby Maisie works through the trauma to her hooves from her malnourishment and illness she had last January we are pleased with the progress she is make and feel Poco's presence with us watching over her.

I have to be quick to catch Maisie's song....lol.

Apologies this has been a crazy week. Baby Maisie is out of the hospital and back at her foster moms. She has firm wraps on her knees to help support them as the bed sores health. She was buckling over at the knees when she was surrendered to us on 3-11-22. More physical therapy is needed and she has a follow up dr appt Monday. For now we are all very happy with how much better she can get up and down and walk around.

Breakfast.....I want my breakfast!

Maise came to us a week ago, unable to stand on her own because she lacks muscles from being so underweight. She had been seen by the prior owners vet the end of January and was doing no better when seen again approximately 10 days ago. We agreed to take her into the rescue and our friend Rachel had room and the ability to care for her at her ranch in Cave Creek. Kelly picked her up for us and transported her directly to Chaparral Medical Center where Rachel, our vet and several interns and externs from Midwestern Veterinary University were waiting her arrival. Numerous tests were run and xrays taken on her knees to be there was no infection in the joints where she had bedsores from laying down so much. While she looks fluffy, there is nothing but bone under her fur, she is malnourished with a body condition score of 1 out of 9. Her hind legs wobble as she walks and her hocks rub on each other because she has no upper body muscle to sustain proper conformation. We put her on our refeeding program and are slowly increasing the amount of food she gets throughout the day/night. After a week she is now able to stand on her own and slowly walk around. The wounds on her knees are starting to heal and the swelling is way down. In a few weeks she will be coming up to Snowflake to keep Teddy company as she goes through the months of rehab ahead. We can hardly wait.

Teddy's water trough...almost white caps. He is tucked the barn with Rosie tonight.

Dinner time in 35mph winds....

We are getting ready to have a FUNdraising auction in March and this is one of the few items we have. Do you think this is a good item?

Teddy, you are so cute!!!

Have a great day. Orders from the General.

Snow day in Snowflake.

I am tired of the cold nights, but love seeing him happy to see me coming with food and blanket.

Eat, Teddy....eat!

Rain, turning to freezing temps overnight. Keep them dry and they will stay warm. The horses and donkeys all have shelters they can go in to stay dry. Hopefully NO snow.

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