Nor Cal Equine will be taking legal possession of this horse at 5 p.m. today if the owner does as he said he would. Nor Cal paid for Taylor vet to access the horses condition. One of the vets said "This is one of the worst cases of horse starvation I've seen where the horse is still alive". Taylor vet is going to try and take the horse to it's clinic today at five when the owner signs it over. I want to personally thank Nor Cal Equine for helping this horse.
While waiting for the vets to arrive I walked around talking to neighbors who have been asking what's going on with the horse. They have all been calling animal control for over a month now and seemed to really care about his situation. I told one of them that I needed a picture for my blog and along came Eric. Eager to have his picture taken. Thank you Eric.
Foot Note: the story about this horse on my blog is scattered and a little difficult to understand. I was communicating on another blog and through e-mails to NorCal Equine Rescue. They did acquire possession of the horse who is now named Phoenix. They ran the entire story on their blog http://savethehorse.blogspot.com/2009/05/5-5-09.html The story was also picked up by the Modesto Bee. The articles title is "Former Racehorse Saved From Starving to Death". Published May 17, 2009. Phoenix is recovering and occasionally NorCal Equine Runs updates.
This blog is for my own personal growth as a photographer, however I am also discovering the significance of photographs in our everyday lives. I'm grateful for the ability to post pictures, which then can get others involved and in this case that ability played a major roll in saving a life. In fact without pictures and a place to share them, Phoenix would have died in that field.
Thank you for taking time to care that this poor horse gets the attention he needs. I truly hope it isn't too late for him!!!! How awful that people can be so cruel! You did a great thing....the world needs more people like you!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm tearing up as I write this, but God bless you for at least showing him that there are people that care, thank you!
ReplyDeleteThankyou so much, since 2006 when a horse died in a paddock right near our house i have followed rescue stories throughout the world. Thankyou for at least stepping in before it was too late. Even if he doesnt make it at least people tried and his last hours were filled with the TLC he always deserved. Like Alla (i have attempted to tell her story but i've been turned down. For his sake i hope he lives on because he has the chance. Thankyou again!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping and saving a beating heart and valued life.
ReplyDeleteWe have a Phoenix too. He was starved within an inch of his life, but made a full recovery and is very loved, not just by me, by by an old mare and scads of children.
ReplyDeleteBless you for taking the time and having the heart to step in and act, before it was too late.
Thank you so much for doing the right thing and standing up for this horse. So many people would have just driven by. What a lucky and strong boy to have survived this far. He has a good team careing for him now. Between you and Norcal he is in good hands.
ReplyDeleteThank you for being the one to start the ball rolling on saving this horses's life!
ReplyDeleteHome At Last Sanctuary in Yankee Hill thanks you for your kindness and bravery in rescuing Phoenix. You are the true spirit of rescue. Stepping in and acting where other do not make you a hero. Thank you and Tawnee for saving one more life. Donna Kyle
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for helping this poor horse. I so hope he makes it. I will follow his progress on Nor-Cal's daily blog. God bless you.
ReplyDeleteMaggie from Oklahoma
It is with tears in my eyes and a heavy heart that I send you this thank you. I can't believe that a person could look at him and live with themselves. It's good to know that there are people like you.
ReplyDeleteDiane, thank you so much for caring, you are a real angel!
ReplyDeleteMany blessings to you Diane for saving his life!You will be stunned by the beauty of his recovery!
ReplyDeletediane- excellent job. we can all say thanks, but the real thanks for you is when you get to visit the horse as its gaining weight and recovering! any way to post of of the pictures in your local feed store for donations towards vet bills? good thing the news crew arrived!
ReplyDeleteDiane I cant thank you enough for being on the wrong road at the right time, for stopping, for taking pictures,for feeding for following through and for caring.
ReplyDeleteThank you again!!!
You are a horse Angel! Your way to heaven will be paved in gold- horses!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for actually doing something when you saw this poor animal. God bless you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for saving this poor TB's life. After giving his all, he gets dumped in a field to die, then you find him! You are truly an angel!! Thank you!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, Dianne, thank you so much for being so persistent on the FHOTD blog site in regard to this horse.
ReplyDeleteI am absolutely stunned by your pictures of him.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
Animal control has MUCH to answer for.
You and NorCal are the BEST.
Diane, thank you so much for all your effort. I know how annoying and frustrating this sort of thing can be, and blessings upon you for carrying on to a positive conclusion for this guy. And any time you want to come a bit farther north, I'd love to have you come and take pictures at my place! Chrisanne G., Oroville CA
ReplyDeletethe world needs more people like you.
ReplyDeleteBless you for stopping....I've done that many times for dogs, and a couple of horses - taking a chance on being fired for being late to work, but have never seen such an obvious, horrible case. AC should be prosecuted for being an enabler and not stepping in sooner and seizing this poor boy. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteStacie from Livermore...
so many people do not want to get involved now. thank you so much for taking time out of your life to try to make this animals life a little better. good karma to you!
ReplyDeleteThank you for caring and being persistent. It would have been easy to not do anything.
ReplyDeleteThank you for doing what many people don't. And, thank you NorCal Equine Rescue for all the rest.
ReplyDeleteWords are not enough to praise the efforts you put out to save a horse. You listened to your gut and took the time to act upon it even though I am sure you are very busy! May the universe reward you and your efforts...and all the efforts of those that stop and take the time to do the right thing:) There is one happy horse right now because of your thoughtfulness:)
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say that it's good to see that people are willing to try and help an abused animal!! I've also rescued a horse from the same situation by offering $300 for him. Most people that were told about my latest horse always asked why I bothered. I never know what to say to that! Especially when it turned out that he was only 2yr's old.
ReplyDeleteSO I JUST WANTED TO SAY THANK YOU FOR STOPPING!!!
Courtney
Sometimes cruelty knows no bounds. Thank God for you. Thank you so much for saving the life of this poor animal. How can this happen? Thank you for being the person to put a stop to such horrifying abuse.
ReplyDeleteI'm deeply touched by all your thoughts. Not exactly sure what to say except I am so glad Nor Cal Equine stepped up to take possession of him. I'm also looking forward to seeing him happy and in good condition.
ReplyDeleteWay to go Diane!
ReplyDeleteI would like to know what county this Animal Control officer was from? I am simply shocked that the horse wasn't seized. I understand they have difficult jobs but this just seems to surpass all common sense that they were monitoring this animal and didn't realize the severity of his situation. Where can I write my letter of complaint?
ReplyDelete2846 Finch Rd
ReplyDeleteModesto, CA 95354
(209) 558-7387
I was shocked when he told me that it had rained and grass would grow. As if the horse could wait until then. Even more shocked when I told him this horse needed immediate medical help and he told me While raising his voice the he couldn't force this guy to have an unwanted veterinary bill.
mustangboy: Bless your heart. I, obviously, missed this before I asked if the horse was assisted by NorCal.
ReplyDeleteI have written what I consider to be a very stern letter demanding to know what will happen regarding this Animal Control employee. I do not live in the county and will likely be ignored but I will continue to communicate until I get satisfaction. This employee should be terminated if you ask me - doubt that will happen. I encourage everyone to contact them and tell them how ridiculous this officer's disregard for Phoenix was.
ReplyDeleteYou will be blessed for doing such an amazing thing and when you stand before the Lord, He will be proud to let you through those wonderful gates. God bless you the rest of your life and I will pray for you always.
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