Home at Last Sanctuary

Update on Calli: She's doing so very well after her dental work and hoof trimming. She waits every morning and evening for her grain bucket, talking all the time. She is a real lover. She sneaks up behind you then waits patiently for loves and pets. She did not like when I tried to give her a bath. Her coat is getting shiny and she even rolled the other day. We are so glad she came to Home At Last.

Quincy and Tiger Lily are an item now. Fickle Quincy keeps Babe and Lacey near by, but is focusing on Tiger Lily . Quincy was the most physically abused animal we have ever had. When he came to us he was crisscrossed with scars from whips, chains and boards. His back leg is deformed from abuse. Quincy does not like to be caught, but is beginning to enjoy rubs and pets.

Tiger Lily lost an eye in an accident and was going to be shot by her owner. Her former owner said she was difficult to ride after her injury and he didn't want an unrideable horse. It took her a while to get used to only having one eye and she was not comfortable with other horses near her. It took many months, but now she loves her Quincy and tolerates the other ladies in Quincy's life. She loves to be brushed and petted. She is a Kiger mustang.

Jake has a story that is hard to believe. He was rescued by Animali- a PMU rescue in Santa Maria. When we went to pick up two injured Premarin babies, I heard a voice calling to me. The voice was clear and loud and I asked Jim if he heard it. He didn't. The voice kept telling me not to leave without him. I got goosebumps and started to cry. We walked to all the pens until I thought it was the right one. The corral was filled with 18 month old geldings, all from a Premarin ranch in Canada . I went in and stood still. Lots of the colts came to me , but Jake came and put his head on my shoulder and said, "Take me home with you." That was the most powerful moment I had ever had with a horse. It was the first time I had heard them communicate with words, not just feelings. Needless to say Jake came home with us. Of the 4 we brought home Jake is the only survivor.

This is what Gracie left of the garden.

We have 2 totally blind horses at Home At Last. Charles is older and is having a difficult time maintaining his weight. He is fed grain twice a day and 3 times as much hay . Belle the mule is his guide and he seeks her out frequently. He is a happy boy and loves attention. He nickers for his breakfast and dinner.

Having a blind horse requires more attentiveness. When you are with him it's always hands-on and talking. He needs to know where you are all the time.

Daisy is our other blind horse. She has adapted very well to her blindness. Of course, care is required around her, but she is very mobile. Sometimes it is hard to catch her. She always know where she is in her turn-out.

She and Levi romp around and sometimes I'm afraid she'll run into a tree, but she never does.Jim is a very funny person. The other morning I heard him say, "You are out of control. You need to focus." This happened 3 or 4 times, so I peeked around the corner and there was Patches the kitten racing all over the computer. Jim would pick him up, give him his lecture, then set him down. Off would go Patches and Jim would lecture him again. Finally, Jim gave up and sat down in his chair and Patches started his romp over Jim again.

This morning I said to Jim, "Your hair is growing really fast." "No, it isn't," he said. "My head is shrinking."

Thank you, Holley and Rich for your donation. You have been wonderful Home At Last supporters.