Heaven Help Us Animal Refuge
Sharing Jesus Love Through The Hearts of Animals
"Malachi" Jan 25th, 2013
"Malachi" Jan 25th, 2013
Malachi is a 1 yr old BLM Mustang gelding..
He came to us gentled & all the way from Wyomi.ng.
He made his long trip across country packed in a trailer with many other wild mustangs. They are herded in and out of the trailer at different holding facilities until the reach their final destination.. As you can see they get pretty dirty along their journey.
Malachi is a 1 yr old BLM Mustang gelding..
He came to us gentled & all the way from Wyomi.ng.
He made his long trip across country packed in a trailer with many other wild mustangs. They are herded in and out of the trailer at different holding facilities until the reach their final destination.. As you can see they get pretty dirty along their journey.
Malachi is doing wonderful!. He is a very sweet & energetic young man.. He has been gentled and haltered trained..
Malachi is doing wonderful!. He is a very sweet & energetic young man.. He has been gentled and haltered trained..
we will continue to work with him on various things until it is time to start saddle training.
"Clean" pictures soon....lol
we will continue to work with him on various things until it is time to start saddle training.
"Clean" pictures soon....lol
UPDATE June 2013
Sweet boy! Gonna be a great horse!
UPDATE June 2013
Sweet boy! Gonna be a great horse!
Update:
Update:
Malachi was adopted, but things did not work out nor go anywhere as agreed!
Long story, which I DO NOT wish to go into detail :(
Malachi was transported to "Sunshine State American Mustang & Burro Association" Where is now getting the care & training he needs. Then he will be adopted to a carefully chosen family.
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Malachi was adopted, but things did not work out nor go anywhere as agreed!
Long story, which I DO NOT wish to go into detail :(
Malachi was transported to "Sunshine State American Mustang & Burro Association" Where is now getting the care & training he needs. Then he will be adopted to a carefully chosen family.
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"Disciple" Jan 25th, 2012
"Disciple" Jan 25th, 2012
Disciple is a 2yr old BLM Mustang Gelding.
He came to us all the way from High Rock California wild & untouched.
He traveled the long cross country distance in the same manner that Malachi did. They both ended up in Marion FL, along with hundreds of other Mustangs.
Disciple is a 2yr old BLM Mustang Gelding.
He came to us all the way from High Rock California wild & untouched.
He traveled the long cross country distance in the same manner that Malachi did. They both ended up in Marion FL, along with hundreds of other Mustangs.
The ones not spoken for were auctioned & then all off to their new destinations.
Disciple is coming along nicely. He is very curious and smart! Still a bit skittish at times, but were working through it. He is going to be one big & handsome boy!
"Clean" pictures soon...lol
The ones not spoken for were auctioned & then all off to their new destinations.
Disciple is coming along nicely. He is very curious and smart! Still a bit skittish at times, but were working through it. He is going to be one big & handsome boy!
"Clean" pictures soon...lol
UPDATE June 2013
UPDATE June 2013
Shedding out beautifully and such a sweet boy with a kind heart and soul. Very cautious at first, but so willing to please.
Shedding out beautifully and such a sweet boy with a kind heart and soul. Very cautious at first, but so willing to please.
Update:
Update:
Disciple is now also at "Sunshine State American Mustang & Burro Association" going through intense re-hab and then eventually further training. He will eventually find his forever family to.
He is Now part of the "Wounded Veterans Program"
Disciple is now also at "Sunshine State American Mustang & Burro Association" going through intense re-hab and then eventually further training. He will eventually find his forever family to.
He is Now part of the "Wounded Veterans Program"
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Angel (Former Cruella)
Angel (Former Cruella)
Angel is 3-4 yr old, Florida Cracker Mare.
She was seized from an animal cruelty situation, from "Florida Equine Rescue" out of Labelle Florida in Feb 2013. She was almost starved and full of worms and parasites.
She along with over 40 other horses were turned out on 80 acres & left to fend for themselves.
No grain, occasional fresh water, & no worming or parasite control!
This is why I get so livid when people get hung up on the amount of pasture a horse has. Especially in Florida where the grass offers no nutritional value!!
A horse can thrive immensely on a small pasture or corral, as long as they have quality feed, hay, fresh water, regular worm & parasite control, and have access to regular excersize! It's about quality of life!!
Anyway, Angel is picking up weight & doing better all the time.
Angel is 3-4 yr old, Florida Cracker Mare.
She was seized from an animal cruelty situation, from "Florida Equine Rescue" out of Labelle Florida in Feb 2013. She was almost starved and full of worms and parasites.
She along with over 40 other horses were turned out on 80 acres & left to fend for themselves.
No grain, occasional fresh water, & no worming or parasite control!
This is why I get so livid when people get hung up on the amount of pasture a horse has. Especially in Florida where the grass offers no nutritional value!!
A horse can thrive immensely on a small pasture or corral, as long as they have quality feed, hay, fresh water, regular worm & parasite control, and have access to regular excersize! It's about quality of life!!
Anyway, Angel is picking up weight & doing better all the time.
She is a little leery due to neglect, but is coming around very well. She has a very kind & willing soul & is going to make an amazing friend for someone.
Looking better all the time...
cool shower and some yummy hay..goes a long way ;)
Update: October 28th,2013
Update: October 28th,2013
Angel found a wonderful home & was transported to New Port Richie Fl. to live with her new family.
Pictures soon!
Angel found a wonderful home & was transported to New Port Richie Fl. to live with her new family.
Pictures soon!
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Angelo (former Tulio)
Angelo (former Tulio)
Angelo is a recently gelded 2yr old Florida Cracker Horse.
He was also sized as an animal cruelty case from "Florida Equine Rescue" out of Labelle Fl.
Shortly after his rescue he was gelded, had his feet trimmed, & was treated for worms/parasites.
He to was almost starved and full of worms and parasites.
Angelo is a very smart boy and has a bit of an attitude..lol
We are working on that!
Since he has been here he has put on some weight, and is learning to trust. He is a very flashy & gated.
With some time, love & patience...
He is going to make someones dreams come true!
Update: 10/2013
Update: 10/2013
Angelo is doing Awesome!
He has been at Hope equine rescue, putting on weight, working on trust and ground manners.
He has filled out, he is very smart and learns quickly!
He is going to make someone a great horse.
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"Phantom"
"Phantom"
Phantom is large paint pony gelding. He is just a tad short of being a small horse..lol ..he is belived to be 4 yrs old.
He came to the refuge as a wild project-pony.
The former rescue where he resided closed down & their wishes were for him to be trained and adopted into a loving forever home.
He is a very gorgeous young man and carries the attitude to prove it!
We have not had a lot of time with him yet, but with time, patience and an attitude adjustment, he is going to make someone very happy!
UPDATE MAY 2013
Phantom adopted an amazing family and is doing great! His favorite seems to be his little girl...
Phantom is large paint pony gelding. He is just a tad short of being a small horse..lol ..he is belived to be 4 yrs old.
He came to the refuge as a wild project-pony.
The former rescue where he resided closed down & their wishes were for him to be trained and adopted into a loving forever home.
He is a very gorgeous young man and carries the attitude to prove it!
We have not had a lot of time with him yet, but with time, patience and an attitude adjustment, he is going to make someone very happy!
UPDATE MAY 2013
Phantom adopted an amazing family and is doing great! His favorite seems to be his little girl...
Update: July 2013
Update: July 2013
Phantom is doing great with his new family and horse siblings.
hope to get new pictures and info soon.
Phantom is doing great with his new family and horse siblings.
hope to get new pictures and info soon.
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" Grace" March 31st, 2013
" Grace" March 31st, 2013
Grace is a Clydesdale /Cross Mare. Vet believes her to be around 12 yrs young.
We don't know much about her past. The previous owner had her for a few years, and has a gorgeous 2yr old colt from her.
She has a pretty good size scar on her rt shoulder from a previous injury.
She appears to have been a PMU &/or Broodmare at some point in her life. When I received the call about her I was more then excited to take her in , hoping as a perm resident!
Not just because of my weakness for Clydesdale's ..lol
She is a very sweet & gentle girl.
She has only been here a week & fits perfect with the rest of the herd.
Grace is a Clydesdale /Cross Mare. Vet believes her to be around 12 yrs young.
We don't know much about her past. The previous owner had her for a few years, and has a gorgeous 2yr old colt from her.
She has a pretty good size scar on her rt shoulder from a previous injury.
She appears to have been a PMU &/or Broodmare at some point in her life. When I received the call about her I was more then excited to take her in , hoping as a perm resident!
Not just because of my weakness for Clydesdale's ..lol
She is a very sweet & gentle girl.
She has only been here a week & fits perfect with the rest of the herd.
We are Happy to have her!!
We are Happy to have her!!
UPDATE 6 June 2013
UPDATE 6 June 2013
Grace adopted a new mommy!
Had a call from a lady who had been searching for the horse to fill her heart. After losing her elderly mustang. She was looking for a Draft/ cross.
What she described to me..was Grace!
It was love as first sight!
Grace now lives in St. Cloud Florida on 6 acres of pasture w/her own stall and pond!
She walked of the trailer and never looked back!...lol
Grace adopted a new mommy!
Had a call from a lady who had been searching for the horse to fill her heart. After losing her elderly mustang. She was looking for a Draft/ cross.
What she described to me..was Grace!
It was love as first sight!
Grace now lives in St. Cloud Florida on 6 acres of pasture w/her own stall and pond!
She walked of the trailer and never looked back!...lol
...She has her own Boy too!
...She has her own Boy too!
UPDATE 5/ 2014
Grace Returns Home!
Got a call from grace's adopted family when some unforeseen circumstances hit.
Heartbroken they knew it was in the best interest for all that Grace come home.
Grace is home, settled into the herd and doing great.
She has been through a lot over her 20 yrs of life.
We plan to use her in a few of our programs here at the refuge. She is a sweet horse with a gentle soul.
UPDATE 5/ 2014
Grace Returns Home!
Got a call from grace's adopted family when some unforeseen circumstances hit.
Heartbroken they knew it was in the best interest for all that Grace come home.
Grace is home, settled into the herd and doing great.
She has been through a lot over her 20 yrs of life.
We plan to use her in a few of our programs here at the refuge. She is a sweet horse with a gentle soul.
Update :)
Update :)
Grace has a wonderful family to call her own, and they absolutely adore her!! She has never been more spoiled.
Even better, it is just down the road where I see her on a regular basis.
A huge thanks to the Scarry family for giving her what she has always deserved. Amazing how some things just fall into place!
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"Promise"
"Promise"
The above picture, is "Promise",former "Comet" just 2 weeks before she arrived here at the refuge.
The pictures below, are the day after her arrival
on 12/13/2013.
We are not certain of her whole & true history. The paper that came with her from her previous location, was hand written and informed me that she came to them BADLY abused. That she was beaten with rakes, shovels ect.
It explained that she was extremely fearful of all of them and even the hose, that she would cower to the far end of the paddock. It stated that anyone coming close to her and causing her to feel threatened, she would spin around and kick out with both back feet. The letter also expressed her attempting to bite and strike & that she had come a long way.
His final words expressed that of all the horses in the group, she was the one that would be worried about the most...
The night I went to pick comet up at the drop off point, she walked right of the transport trailer and onto mine with no hesitation.
I have seen no sign of aggression with her at all.
In the first few weeks she was a bit pushy at feeding, but to be expected of any horse that has been starved or has had to fight for their food.
Promise was full of worms, teeth were pretty bad, feet were long overdue for a trim and thrush so bad her feet bled on her first trim, and of course she was in DIRE need of groceries.
So here we are, 3 months later and Promise has made AMAZING progress! I gave her the name "Promise" a few weeks after her arrival. Not only did I not like the name comet for her, but everyday I made her some type of promise. "I promise you will never starve again"..." I promise you will never be abused again'..I promise your going to be okay"...ect
So finally one day, I said "that's your new name!!"
Promise was heavy duty wormed, had her teeth done, feet trimmed, and is steadily putting on weight and shedding out her winter wear..lol
She is blossoming into such a wonderful girl as you can see in the photos below taken just a few days ago. (3/10/2014)
So, She still has a little ways to go. Here feet will take a few more trims over the next 6-8 months to correct her long toe, she still has weight to gain, hair to shed, and trust to build, but all in all..
She is one great girl!
Time will tell whether she will be adopted or stay here as a permanent resident in our programs.
With out your support,
Horses like Promise would not stand a chance!
With out your support,
Horses like Promise would not stand a chance!
June 2015..Looking Better all the time!!
Update:)
Update:)
Promise adopted a new mom and dad!
And..they even let her bring Valentine too! (below)
Thank You Jo Marie for coming to meet these 2 sweet girls, falling in love and giving them the life they so deserve!!
These 2 girls are happy and so spoiled. They have both been through a lot, but will never have to worry about anything ever again.
And..they even let her bring Valentine too! (below)
Thank You Jo Marie for coming to meet these 2 sweet girls, falling in love and giving them the life they so deserve!!
These 2 girls are happy and so spoiled. They have both been through a lot, but will never have to worry about anything ever again.
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"Valentine"
"Valentine"
Pictures below are of Valentines arrival day 2/14/14..
Valentine was purchased & saved by some friends just to keep her from being sold to Kill buyers.
They could not keep her & contacted me.
We do not know her true background or story, as many times in rescue we don't.
We were informed she was supposed to be a well trained cattle horse approx 12 years old.
She came covered in briers, LOADED with worms, sores, rain rot, feet and teeth in very ruff shape, and obviously VERY under weight.
Since her arrival 4 weeks ago, she has bee heavily wormed,
Had her feet trimmed..