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Post by Supaloma on Dec 20, 2008 19:23:17 GMT -5
So, is SAFE hosting an exceptionally handsome and very Zen donkey?
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Post by schwung on Dec 20, 2008 20:12:48 GMT -5
Actually, Jackson doesn't like his stall and refuses to use it since he was castrated in there, so Whisper has his stall and he is happy with his blanket and his overhang. I would have been happy to bring him here, but I think Lisa would be unhappy without her donkey.
He is the cutest thing ever, however. I would have loved to have had him.
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Post by schwung on Dec 20, 2008 20:30:15 GMT -5
Just checked in on our girl - she's been down once and had to be lifted up and she continues to run a low-grade fever, so we've started her on antibiotics. She has a third blanket on, and with the heater in the barn they have the temperature up to around 40 degrees, so that's so much better than here. She's getting a warm mash every two hours, and is getting hot water brought out to her every two hours, and she is drinking and doing well. Keep jingling for her!
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Post by jodycat on Dec 20, 2008 20:56:34 GMT -5
Just checked in on our girl - she's been down once and had to be lifted up and she continues to run a low-grade fever, so we've started her on antibiotics. She has a third blanket on, and with the heater in the barn they have the temperature up to around 40 degrees, so that's so much better than here. She's getting a warm mash every two hours, and is getting hot water brought out to her every two hours, and she is drinking and doing well. Keep jingling for her! Forty degrees sounds absolutely balmy considering the temps outside. I'm so glad you moved her, Jaime. Jingling here! |
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Post by winterlakesfarm on Dec 20, 2008 21:03:10 GMT -5
Hang in there little girl!!!!!!!!!
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Post by clearlybluebreeze on Dec 20, 2008 21:30:50 GMT -5
Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson T Pickles Therapy Donkey) is at Valerie's barn - hanging out with Chewy and Redmond. He is staying in the aisle way to stay warm and out of the wind. Chewy is OK with him, Redmond is not so pleased. I miss my little donkey.....but he is in good hands with Valerie.
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Post by Buena on Dec 20, 2008 21:44:46 GMT -5
Forty degrees sounds absolutely balmy considering the temps outside. Yes, I think everyone longs for 40°F now! It would be like living in the tropics vs. living in the arctic! Glad Whisper has a cozy new place to nestle down in! |
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Post by clearlybluebreeze on Dec 20, 2008 22:53:38 GMT -5
We have been checking on Whisper every hour and making sure her water is warm, she has plenty of hay, etc. Every two hours she gets a bowl of hot mash and lots of lovin' and reassurance that she will be just fine. She seems pretty unaffected by the wind - she is warm and toasty. My fear now is that we might get blown away in this wind on one of our many trips to the barn! This weather is INSANE! Will keep you all posted through the night....Keep jingling for this little one......she isn't out of the woods yet.
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Post by fanaberia on Dec 20, 2008 23:15:56 GMT -5
I miss Jackson's braying in Brier. I could hear that guy a mile away on a quiet night. Glad he's in a safe home with no balls to be frozen off. Poor dude is originally from Arizona. I'm sure he'd rather be there right now! Hope he helps Whisper pull through, he's a very loyal loving guy.
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Post by jodycat on Dec 21, 2008 8:49:26 GMT -5
We have been checking on Whisper every hour and making sure her water is warm, she has plenty of hay, etc. Every two hours she gets a bowl of hot mash and lots of lovin' and reassurance that she will be just fine. She seems pretty unaffected by the wind - she is warm and toasty. My fear now is that we might get blown away in this wind on one of our many trips to the barn! This weather is INSANE! Will keep you all posted through the night....Keep jingling for this little one......she isn't out of the woods yet. Any update on Whisper this morning? |
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Post by schwung on Dec 21, 2008 12:44:20 GMT -5
Whisper stayed up overnight but has been down twice this morning, and the last time her heart rate was up and she was breathing hard, but they got her up after one failed attempt where she was up and then fell down again. Her temp went up to 102 overnight and has been hovering around 101 so she's definately fighting something. Keep jingling, please.
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Post by clearlybluebreeze on Dec 21, 2008 13:37:46 GMT -5
What a long night! Kier and I started out the night going out every hour......then we cut back to every two hours because Whisper was doing great. We were in the barn at 4:30 and she was up and eating, nickered at us and was generally looking good, so we came in the house and set the alarm for 7:00am (we figured 2 1/2 hours she would be fine)........I woke up at 6:45 and just felt like something was wrong - we went straight to the barn and poor Whisper was down, shivering and grunting. Started making calls to get people to help get her up (oddly friends aren't as excited to hear from you at that early time on a Sunday morning when no one has slept much at all due to the extreme weather conditions) Thank goodness for Valerie and Rita, Doug and Geri and their neighbors - they all came right away and it took some time but Whisper is back up and eating again. In the meantime Dr Hannah and Dr Brad got up and slowly made their way here. Quite an adventure - sounds like the roads aren't very good! Dr Hannah drew some blood and they headed off to the clinic. We are waiting to hear those results. We started Whisper on Ranitidine three times per day and we are continuing the every two hour feeding of warm mash and warm fresh water. Will post more after we hear back from Hannah. Hopefully Kier and I will get naps today! Keep Jingling for Whisper!
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Post by monicabee on Dec 21, 2008 13:53:17 GMT -5
Wow. Thanks for making such extraordinary efforts for her - and for taking the time to update us as well.
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Post by angelicasfire on Dec 21, 2008 22:00:54 GMT -5
What are the options for Whisper to get to Pilchuck and get some extra support? I noticed it was talked about earlier but then declined because of the power problem they were having. I know that thier building are sealed and insulated and that Whisper could get IV meds, that would be beneficial. I saw that several people were willing to sponsor those costs.
Is her results in yet from the vet?
My husband and I have a horse transportation Company and just made a run for a customer that needed her special horse to get to the hospital Saturday Morning. The road conditions and snow were tough, but with our 4 wheel drive and studed tires and the 700 pounds of sand bags in the back our our truck made this haul great. We would be happy to donate the haul for Whisper if she needs to go to the hospital. Please let us know if we can help. I know of this special mare from my friend Sherri, Ladyrider who would have taken her to help her through this but she was too weak to travel to Lewis County. Thank God for Laura!! Thank God for all of you doing all that you can.
I will be praying for this sweet girl to keep strong along with all these wonderful dedicated caregivers so that we all can celebrate her recovery!
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Post by kbwetherell on Dec 21, 2008 22:38:09 GMT -5
Lisa and I got a quick meal in thanks to Jim and we are prepping for what's expected to be another cold and snowy evening. Whisper's happy to be getting her warm mash and even nickered at us last time we came down to the barn (an hour ago). Her temperature is at 101.8 and I continue to check regularly...her temperment and attitude are great. We are waiting on lab results from Dr. Hannah and then Lisa and I will post again. Keep Jingling!
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