Home at Last Sanctuary

Thank you to our new friends Kaisa Y and Linda G who donated to Home At Last.
Every time I think it's going to be sunny enough for fly masks the clouds roll in. The flies this year are BIG. Even the little ones are big. I think they hatched Super Flies this year.
Early this morning there was frantic barking, then the wonderful smell of...... yep, skunk. Keecha must have said the wrong thing because she now smells really badly. Found a few areas of the yard that smells but no skunk so I guess the little critter made it out safely. This will be the first of the summer's smell fests.
Levi I is such a lover. While filling water tanks this morning he came for some attention. Scratch here, now there, how about under my jaw. A little to the left. Mmmmmmm. He's a real handful when he's haltered, but a gentle boy when free. He is so good to Daisy.
When we first got blind Daisy we put her in the round ring and tried several horses with her to see who would be her guide. Breeze Bay had been the guide for Happy the Appy (also blind) and she is usually a very gentle soul so we put her in first. Breeze made it very clear she had done her guide work and was done. Several other gentle horses were tried but no one wanted the job. We never thought of Levi I because he is such a rascal.
Levi has "calf knees" (his knees look like they were put on backwards) and he had been on his way to slaughter. Levi may not have been a perfect specimen for riding, but boy can he buck!!!! He leaps into the air- thereby getting the nickname of Leapazaner- all four feet way off the ground, then twists, turns and bucks before coming back down to earth. He springs up again and has new moves, head between his knees, back feet over his head and more twists and turns. He can really put on a show.Usually this is followed by some rearing and racing. Needless to say, we didn't want Daisy hurt by his antics.
Well, somehow he managed to get out of his pen and into the round ring with Daisy. He let us know he was willing to be her partner, and they have been together ever since. He gets her to romp with him, but he is careful not to run into her or hit her with his flying hooves.
Daisy is black with a white blanket and a daisy shape on her back and rump. She is sweet and gentle and about 21 yearsl old now.She was listed on Craigslist for $1.00 and angel angel named Diane rescued her. daisy went to HorsePlus, then came here, as did Levi. Levi is a sorrel and about 10. They both are round and healthy.
The Thrift Store is having a special this week. Check their FaceBook page at Home At Last Thrift and Gift. Stop by and see them at 611 Walnut Chico.
If you want to get in touch with us directly you can call 530-514-1439 or email at homeatlastsanctuary@gmail.com. We have a web page http://homeatlalstsanctuary.webs.com and are on FaceBook under Donna Kyle. You can write to us at Home At Last POBox 4129 Yankee Hill CA 95965
We are staying closed until the epidemic is over. No one is coming in or going out. That means we won't be at the Threshing Bee in Durham in June, but stop by there and see the wonderful things they have to offer.
Next Sat June 4 we will be at the fundraiser (sans horses) for Butte County Volunteer Fire Station #25. Corner of Clark Rd and Durham-Pentz Road from 10-2. OutBack restaurant is putting on a BBQ for only $10.00. See you there.
Thank you to all the men and women and their families who sacrifice so much for our country. Your service is greatly appreciated. Thank a veteran or service person whenever you see one.