06/06/2020
1st off- let me just thank everyone...a HUGE THANK YOU- because of everyone's generosity, we are able to allow the vets to do all the extra treatments & exams to both horses, mainly Arthur who needs so much extra right now to fight through this & have a chance at life, he is still fighting hard, but his outcome is unknown, with not much overall improvement today, but a few positives ๐ We got to visit with our babies this evening!! ๐ Chips is doing really good so far, still very swollen, but her large shoulder wounds are draining well, & she's more alert today. Arthur is still not putting weight on his leg, the vet was able to pull some joint fluid & sent it off to test for infection, she also pulled blood to test for internal infection. We will know the results tomorrow. She is most likely going to splint his leg tomorrow to try & help it. His front leg is still very swollen, so he got another compression wrap. His leg had an ultrasound, which looked good, & they did a direct flush of antibiotics through his wounds, this will be repeated again tomorrow. The giant hole is still open, but being rebandaged by the vets daily. Talked more about a longer term treatment plan, both will be staying at Oakhurst for a while. I see a light at the end of the tunnel with Chips, if she keeps improving like she is & dodges infections. She may never be rideable again, but I think she will come home eventually โค Arthur, I'm still extremely worried about. Hopefully tomorrow there will be more answers & positives, but for now, both are stable! Our initial costs for day 1 were triple what we had anticipated, but with everyone's generous donations, we were able to pay their bill down again. Today's costs & extensive treatments haven't even been totalled up yet, & tomorrow they will need the same all over again, along with many more to come. After speaking with the vets today, & paying their bill again after our 1st payment, for just day 1- We are anticipating at least $10,000+ before they're ready to go home, & lots in aftercare, rehab & follow up. For that reason we have increased their fundraiser, and honestly cannot thank everyone enough, you all are literally saving their lives ๐ญ๐๐๐
Positive note, both perked up so much seeing Chris & I!!! ๐ I brushed them lightly with my softest brush- it was gut wrenching trying to avoid all their wounds & scratches, but they seemed to love the few spots I could brush! Chips was an absolute love, she groaned in pain when she shifted weight on her legs- that was hard watching- but refused to leave the door with Chris & I โค Arthur immediately melted in my arms, his whole face changed. They got lots of cookies & hugs for everyone who has supported them & their journey! The vets called them "Celebrities" & "the most famous horses in Oregon" lol, to us, they're just our babies, & Chips, our Hero โคโคโค Thank you everyone, from the bottom of our hearts! Chips & Arthur send their love & thanks, please continue to share their journey, their fundraiser, & keep them in your prayers. It's going to be a long road, but I hope it ends at our property again, with all 3 horses ๐
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Our Precious Horses, Chips & Arthur, were attacked on our property this morning, by a Cougaโฆ Chris Ott needs your support for Chips & Arthur Cougar Attack