CHARLIE
Charlie was residing at the Fallon Feedlot. I have no idea what his story was or why he ended up there. He was very underweight and needed any other ending but slaughter. So, I grabbed my mom and grandma. We did a ladies road trip to Fallon, Nevada to rescue Charlie. We arrived after about a 9 hour drive and a few hours sleep in a hotel room to the feedlot. He was in a corral with a mule (check out her story...Miss Norma Jean). It was very apparent when we tried to separate them that something was physically wrong with Charlie. Norma was his support. They were desperate to stay together. Soooo, we drove home with Charlie and Norma Jean. Charlie is approximately 15H, 4-6 years old, QH type, gelding, underweight, mouth FULL of ulcers, and rubbed out mane. My guess is he was so starved/hungry he reached through his corral panels, wherever he had been, and ate whatever he could. That may have meant cactus (mouth ulcers). In doing so, he has rubbed his mane out to the skin. He has a roached back, stands like he is on a beach ball, and his fetlocks 'pop' when he walks. He does not appear to be in much pain. He walks soundly, but when he stands, that's when you see the problems. We did X-rays of his legs and his left hock has traumatic injury. It will fuse over time and will make him much more comfortable. Our veterinarian feels that there is traumatic injury to his hip and back. Doing X-rays is an option but the treatment will be the same regardless. He needs space to move, chiropractic work, massage, previcox, etc. Time will tell. So, following quarantine, Charlie has joined the pasture herd. His friend, the mule, Norma Jean, with him all the way. She served as his support and could, often times, be seen rubbing him gently with her hoof when he was lying down. She protected him fiercely and was nurturing in every way. We have discovered, as they have joined the pasture herd, that Norma no longer hangs out with Charlie. I'd like to believe that Norma was there for him when he needed it the most. As he gets better, he no longer needs the care she provided. She has moved on. Charlie is okay with that and has befriended Franky. They eat their soft food (Charlie is still working on his weight) together twice a day. We are unsure what the future holds for Charlie. He will stay with us as long as needed ( may equate to forever). He is very untrusting. Who can blame him. He was not treated well. When he arrived it was apparent that he had written humans off. He wanted nothing to do with them. Over time, we are breaking through that wall. He is allowing us in. Watch for his progress. He is an old soul with a lot to teach. He is special. I hope he touches your heart as much as he has ours.
Update: 10/15/14 I haven't given up hope, but at this point, Charlie does not look like he will fully recover from his past physically, but would be a great companion.
Adoption fee: $500
Charlie was residing at the Fallon Feedlot. I have no idea what his story was or why he ended up there. He was very underweight and needed any other ending but slaughter. So, I grabbed my mom and grandma. We did a ladies road trip to Fallon, Nevada to rescue Charlie. We arrived after about a 9 hour drive and a few hours sleep in a hotel room to the feedlot. He was in a corral with a mule (check out her story...Miss Norma Jean). It was very apparent when we tried to separate them that something was physically wrong with Charlie. Norma was his support. They were desperate to stay together. Soooo, we drove home with Charlie and Norma Jean. Charlie is approximately 15H, 4-6 years old, QH type, gelding, underweight, mouth FULL of ulcers, and rubbed out mane. My guess is he was so starved/hungry he reached through his corral panels, wherever he had been, and ate whatever he could. That may have meant cactus (mouth ulcers). In doing so, he has rubbed his mane out to the skin. He has a roached back, stands like he is on a beach ball, and his fetlocks 'pop' when he walks. He does not appear to be in much pain. He walks soundly, but when he stands, that's when you see the problems. We did X-rays of his legs and his left hock has traumatic injury. It will fuse over time and will make him much more comfortable. Our veterinarian feels that there is traumatic injury to his hip and back. Doing X-rays is an option but the treatment will be the same regardless. He needs space to move, chiropractic work, massage, previcox, etc. Time will tell. So, following quarantine, Charlie has joined the pasture herd. His friend, the mule, Norma Jean, with him all the way. She served as his support and could, often times, be seen rubbing him gently with her hoof when he was lying down. She protected him fiercely and was nurturing in every way. We have discovered, as they have joined the pasture herd, that Norma no longer hangs out with Charlie. I'd like to believe that Norma was there for him when he needed it the most. As he gets better, he no longer needs the care she provided. She has moved on. Charlie is okay with that and has befriended Franky. They eat their soft food (Charlie is still working on his weight) together twice a day. We are unsure what the future holds for Charlie. He will stay with us as long as needed ( may equate to forever). He is very untrusting. Who can blame him. He was not treated well. When he arrived it was apparent that he had written humans off. He wanted nothing to do with them. Over time, we are breaking through that wall. He is allowing us in. Watch for his progress. He is an old soul with a lot to teach. He is special. I hope he touches your heart as much as he has ours.
Update: 10/15/14 I haven't given up hope, but at this point, Charlie does not look like he will fully recover from his past physically, but would be a great companion.
Adoption fee: $500