Heaven Help Us Animal Refuge
Sharing Jesus Love Through The Hearts of Animals
Jan 26th,2012
Lance has his "cool weather coat" on
Update March 16th 2013
Update March 16th 2013
Lance Found his Forever Home!!
Lance Found his Forever Home!!
Lance, Now "Nikan" ,(Neekan)
owns Alexis Clevenger of Venice Florida.
It was love at first sight for both of them.
Lance, Now "Nikan" ,(Neekan)
owns Alexis Clevenger of Venice Florida.
It was love at first sight for both of them.
They connected right away& will make an amazing team.
He loves his new home and friends already.
Alexis welcomed us to come visit them anytime and is going to keep us updated on his progress and send pictures.
"Nikan" is a wonderful boy and deserves the wonderful, spoiled life he will have.
UPDATE May 2013
Just wanted to share some recent photos of "Nikan", (former Lance) and his mom & the progress they are making! What an amazing team!!
They connected right away& will make an amazing team.
He loves his new home and friends already.
Alexis welcomed us to come visit them anytime and is going to keep us updated on his progress and send pictures.
"Nikan" is a wonderful boy and deserves the wonderful, spoiled life he will have.
UPDATE May 2013
Just wanted to share some recent photos of "Nikan", (former Lance) and his mom & the progress they are making! What an amazing team!!
LOVE
LOVE
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"Buddy & Boomer" (4/2012)
"Buddy & Boomer" (4/2012)
"Buddy" is a 1 yr old mini-Donkey & " Boomer" is a 6 yr old Mini-Horse. These two are the best of budds.
These two came from some great friends that wanted them to have a great home, where they could still visit and keep close contact.
So..here they are!
Both boys settled in right away and have been a huge hit to all whom meet them.
They attended our 1st Fund Raiser and made quite the immpresion. We just love them and are blessed that they are part of our programs.
Update: Oct 2013
Update: Oct 2013
Boomer, Buddy, & GTO all went to live with our new friends the Palmer family!
Boomer, Buddy, & GTO all went to live with our new friends the Palmer family!
When a hard summer took a toll on the refuge, as well as did many other things, I had to make some tough choices.
Choices that were very hard for me, but in the best interest of the animals.
I feel blessed to have met the Palmer family. They have given a wonderful forever home to 5 of my wonderful equine friends.
They will not only live a spoiled and loved life, but will be used for therapy and enjoyment for autistic children.
When a hard summer took a toll on the refuge, as well as did many other things, I had to make some tough choices.
Choices that were very hard for me, but in the best interest of the animals.
I feel blessed to have met the Palmer family. They have given a wonderful forever home to 5 of my wonderful equine friends.
They will not only live a spoiled and loved life, but will be used for therapy and enjoyment for autistic children.
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6/13/12..
"Wilbur"
"Wilbur"
Wilbur is a male Brown Lemur.
He was born may 5th, 2012. He came to visit here in hopes of becoming part of the "Heaven Help US" family. We are very blessed to have him here. So far he appears to be healthy lil guy and is settled in comfortably. All the critter here act like he has been here forever and he's one of the "gang"...lol. We just love him and are looking forward to watching him grow. Check back for updates.
Sept. 20,2012
Sept. 20,2012
Wilbur Is almost 5 months old, and growing like a weed!
He is very active & plays great with all the other furry family members. He still has lots of growing to do
Update oct 2012
Wilbur adopted new human!
He now lives in La belle Fl with Daddy-Orlando and his house
of spoiled creatures!
Orlando owns & runs "Second Chance Primate Sanctuary"
"Where's Wilbur?" lol
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7/13/2012
"Willow"
7/13/2012
"Willow"
Willow is a little Ringtail Lemur. She was born on June 22nd, 2012.
Her enclosure was flooded and during trying to do repairs, she ended up being pulled from mommy.
She came to us for some love and spoiling. She craves attention and gets along great with all the critters.
She loves to observe all thats going on around her, as she sits and sucks her thumb. Just to cute!!
We had hopes of keeping willow here for educational purposes at the refuge.
She is an amazing little girl.
Sept 20th, 2012
Sept 20th, 2012
Willow adopted her new daddy "Adam" today!
It was very hard letting go, but knowing she was going to someone local & with Lemur experience was a big help..not to mention she seemed very comfortable w/him right away & his deep love for animals was obvious.
We will be keeping in touch, and posting new pics soon.
Update:
Update:
"Nala" Former Willow is doing great with her new family!
She loves her food and her new cage with all the bells & whistles.
She has a huge indoor cage with all kinds of toys & swings and even a tree. She even seems to like her doggy sibling. So happy to hear she is doing so great!
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8/18/2012
8/18/2012
"Squirt"
"Squirt"
Squirt is a baby common grey squirrel.
A friend called to inform us he saw something running around in the parking lot at work. When he bent down to see...this little squirrel ran right up his arm and snuggled in the bend of his arm.
When I arrived to pick him up, he was damp, cold, thin, tired & very hungry!
We got him home, got him dry, warm and fed him some special "Heaven Help US milk"...lol
He is doing great!
We figure with the rain storms passing thru..he lost his home and family. Guess we'll never really know.
Right now were glad he is thriving & were taking it day by day until he is ready for release.
Update: Sept 20,2012
Update: Sept 20,2012
2 little squirrels went to their release program. They are doing wonderful and will be released into the wild in a few short weeks. We will miss them, but are happy that they are alive, well and doing what squirrels do!
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2 little squirrels went to their release program. They are doing wonderful and will be released into the wild in a few short weeks. We will miss them, but are happy that they are alive, well and doing what squirrels do!
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7/15/2012
d'artagnan (AKA DART)
Remember....?
7/15/2012
d'artagnan (AKA DART)
Remember....?
Dart Is our Handsome Paint-Draft.
We adopted him 3 yrs ago, & a few short months later, REAL hard times hit & he went to live with an amazing young lady, Caroline just a few hours north of us.
We kept in close contact over the last 3 yrs.
Recently, some hard times & life changes forced Caroline to contact me about taking Dart back.
was ecstatic about having him home, but felt awful for her letting go.
I knew she loved him just as I did.
He has a way with stealing your heart.
Long Story short Dart is home, and doing great.
Caroline & will continue to keep in touch and hopefully visit.
As for Dart, we are hoping her will be helping in Special Olympics this year =)
He is one very special Horse!
UPDATE: March 31st, 2013
UPDATE: March 31st, 2013
During a time of complete struggle, I received a phone call from a very good friend Kim, informing me that she had a friend Barrie who had been dreaming of being owned by a "Big Paint horse"
before the sentence finished coming from her mouth, I firmly stated that "D'art" was never going anywhere.
Well my friends, be careful what you pray for!!
Just the night before I had been praying about what to do. Things were becoming more tight, no support coming in, more calls for animals in need & a few other major issues had evolved.
That night I laid awake all night thinking about all the wonderful things I was informed about barrie, pondered over things going on around me, and questioned what was the right thing to do for D'art.
Long story short, next day I sent the message for Barrie to come meet w/me and D'art.
Unexplainable, but as we talked, the right thing to do, became very evident.
So, D'art went just down the road to take care of Barrie.
We agreed if for ANY reason she has to let him go..he comes back here.
So, as selfishly as I wanted to keep him here,
I feel God placed it on my heart for him to go take care of Barrie's dreams.
Dar't will get constant attention & probably be loved as much ..as he was by me ;)
I can visit him anytime & was invited to come ride as well.
I have to Thank God for Blessing me with so many wonderful friends. We will be keeping in touch w/their new adventures & keeping you updated.
Update May 2013
Update May 2013
Dart came back home!
A few weeks after dart arrived at his new home he started to display some lameness. After a visit from the vet and some x-rays, the vet determined that he was lame in both front feet and that both coffin bones are counter-rotated. No sign of founder..but still :(
The vet was concerned that he may never be ride-able and quite possibly struggle to be pasture sound.
This came as a big surprise and a huge one for me!
After a 2nd farrier opinion it appears that his feet were trimmed a little short which could have been the cause of lameness. Hey..it happens!!
Anyway, he has displayed no discomfort here, other then a little arthritis. He is now on MSM 2x's a day which appears to be helping. We are going to try a little "corrective trimming"a few times and are having one more opinion done.
At this point he appears to be doing well thank God!
One day at a time...
A few weeks after dart arrived at his new home he started to display some lameness. After a visit from the vet and some x-rays, the vet determined that he was lame in both front feet and that both coffin bones are counter-rotated. No sign of founder..but still :(
The vet was concerned that he may never be ride-able and quite possibly struggle to be pasture sound.
This came as a big surprise and a huge one for me!
After a 2nd farrier opinion it appears that his feet were trimmed a little short which could have been the cause of lameness. Hey..it happens!!
Anyway, he has displayed no discomfort here, other then a little arthritis. He is now on MSM 2x's a day which appears to be helping. We are going to try a little "corrective trimming"a few times and are having one more opinion done.
At this point he appears to be doing well thank God!
One day at a time...
Update:
Update:
Dart was adopted by Michelle Martinez & her family!
After several opinions from various vets and farriers, and reviews of the x-rays, We discovered as I suspected that Dart is in fact not lame nor is his cannon bone counter rotated.
His temporary lameness was due to his feet being trimmed to short. which also made it appear as though there was counter rotation.
Anyway, Dart it Thriving! He is gaining weight, Loves his new family and friends, and is spoiled rotten. :)
He gallops full speed to the gate every morning for breakfast.
We are excited to hear about his continuing progress.
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The Girls have arrived! 8/15/2012
The Girls have arrived! 8/15/2012
Annie & Fate
2 yr old Mustang Fillys
From Fallon NV
Wild Horse Round-up
late 2012
Welcome Annie & Fate!
A few days after seqouia was taken from me, I was in contact with Diane Delano from "Wild Horse Rescue Center" in Mims, Fl.
This is where I went and picked seqouia up (my first mustang)
The day I went to adopt her, there were a few other foals that pulled my heart strings. Long story short, two of them are now known as Annie & Fate.
When the word got out about seqouias death..I was informed about the need for Annie & Fate to be adopted. Two weeks later I made the 3.5 hr trip to adopt Annie & Fate.
Although there will never be another horse that compares to Seqouia, Annie & Fate sure have helped fill the hole in my heart that she left behind. Both Annie & Fate are from the same herd as seqouia, which makes them very special to me.
We have big plans for them in our programs here at the refuge.
Welcome Annie & Fate!
A few days after seqouia was taken from me, I was in contact with Diane Delano from "Wild Horse Rescue Center" in Mims, Fl.
This is where I went and picked seqouia up (my first mustang)
The day I went to adopt her, there were a few other foals that pulled my heart strings. Long story short, two of them are now known as Annie & Fate.
When the word got out about seqouias death..I was informed about the need for Annie & Fate to be adopted. Two weeks later I made the 3.5 hr trip to adopt Annie & Fate.
Although there will never be another horse that compares to Seqouia, Annie & Fate sure have helped fill the hole in my heart that she left behind. Both Annie & Fate are from the same herd as seqouia, which makes them very special to me.
We have big plans for them in our programs here at the refuge.
Update 1/30/2013
Update 1/30/2013
Annie & Fate are doing Amazing!
They have been out with the rest of the herd for about 3 weeks now.
Fate is definatley more outgoing and wants to be center of attention, where as annie is a little more unsure. Annie is coming along well though and is a sweet little girl.
"It's ok Annie..I got ya covered"
Annie Went Back to live with her former care taker who missed her dearly. She is doing wonderful and blossomed into a sweet lady.
Faith was adopted a wonderful family down the road and is just as sweet as can be. She has grown to be one beautiful horse inside and out. She is absolutely adored by her family
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"Wilbur" 10/3/2012
Wilbur is a
6 yr old
Percheron/
Quarter Horse
Wilbur is one Stocky Boy!
Wilbur came to us from Parrish Florida area.
He lived with his human daddy "Ron" since he was 2 yrs old.
Wilbur had a ruff start, but spent his last 4 years loved beyond words. Ron explained how he really didn't know anything about horses and felt Wilbur deserved so much more.
I have to say I was impressed!
First for Rons up front ,bold honesty!
2nd, for the incredible condition of this horse!
So..with that being said..I know Wilbur lived a great life while in Ron's care, because it is reflected in the disposition of this horse.
Just because a horse is not "Worked" daily, or the person they own doesn't know "Proper Riding etiquite" or how to "Train"..reveals nothing about their quality of ownership or love. Wilbur was fed well, groomed well, his vet care, & feet were maintained...& he was loved beyond many's understanding.
Wilbur is going to be a huge asset to our program and the heart of many. As for Ron, he knows he is welcome to visit anytime, and we will be in contact.
Update 12/2013
Totally unexpected..Wilbur, now known has "Hemi" found the perfect partner in this world!!
Wilbur took a liking to Nykol..and the feeling was more then mutual!
I asked her why Hemie? She replied.."cause he's built like a truck and he's full of gas"...lol
Over the last 2 months, the transformation & relationship between these two has been amazing!
Wilbur was green in just about every way. Nykol had lost her best horse friend and was searching or the perfect fit.
Wilbur to her surprise, was the one.
Im not sure who's teaching who..but through the shared laughter and tears, I can tell you it is a match made from Heaven!! Im excited to see the horizons these to explore together!
UPDATE 5/2013
Here are a few recent pictures sent to us of "Hemi" (former wilbur) and his best friend Nykol. He was even her "Senior picture prop ;)
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"Bandit"
"Bandit"
Bandit is a stunning 7 year old Mustang Gelding, with an amazing disposition. He is so sweet and loves attention.
He is halter trained & will be starting under saddle very soon.
We are very excited to see what this amazing boy can do!
Bandit is a stunning 7 year old Mustang Gelding, with an amazing disposition. He is so sweet and loves attention.
He is halter trained & will be starting under saddle very soon.
We are very excited to see what this amazing boy can do!
UPDATE 5/2013
UPDATE 5/2013
Bandit went to a foster home a few weeks ago for some training and lovin.
He is doing wonderful! He is already doing great under saddle..
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