Oh no, I am so terribly sorry to hear this @walkinthewalk. Joker was a special horse, and had a great life with you. My heart goes out to you and Rusty right now.
Hugs.
Hugs.
Joker’s Reno Sun, aka Joker is gone
The vet was here more than two hours this morning. Joker was not coming out of the colic, in spite of all the meds. It was the right thing to do for the most gentle & loving horse I have ever owned.
Joker would have been 27 in August. He came to live with me when he was eleven. Anyone who has been on this forum for awhile, knows Joker lived with more health issues and three horses should have to.
Joker got to spend his last two weeks in the big pasture with Rusty. He was happy. He was feeling good - too good and too good sometimes is not a good thing,
He is laid to rest on this farm, beside three of his buds.
Only Rusty remains - Rusty has now seen four of his friends go on to their ancestors. He is very quiet. I have not kept him isolated. He has to know Joker is not coming back.
My dogs are upset, especially the Rottweiler as she loved Joker. The neighbor’s little is dog has come over to mourn with us. Their big dogs were at the fence - watching quietly.
Anyone who thinks species don’t recognize loss in other species, is not thinking.
God Speed Joker. Your hurts have healed. Today you shall run.
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Joker would have been 27 in August. He came to live with me when he was eleven. Anyone who has been on this forum for awhile, knows Joker lived with more health issues and three horses should have to.
Joker got to spend his last two weeks in the big pasture with Rusty. He was happy. He was feeling good - too good and too good sometimes is not a good thing,
He is laid to rest on this farm, beside three of his buds.
Only Rusty remains - Rusty has now seen four of his friends go on to their ancestors. He is very quiet. I have not kept him isolated. He has to know Joker is not coming back.
My dogs are upset, especially the Rottweiler as she loved Joker. The neighbor’s little is dog has come over to mourn with us. Their big dogs were at the fence - watching quietly.
Anyone who thinks species don’t recognize loss in other species, is not thinking.
God Speed Joker. Your hurts have healed. Today you shall run.
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Hang in there. There's a perfect companion out there somewhere.
When I decided to get my Rusty a friend, I put the word out and within a few weeks had some offers. One was for a very scrawny 3 year old part Newfoundland pony that a friend brought home out of pity. She had lice, and was too thin, but I was just looking for a friend for my guy so that when Harley went to shows, he wouldn't be alone. Well, that little pony which I loaded up just about a year ago for the tidy sum of 650$ is now a lovely little addition to our barn, and a talented young mare too! We feel so lucky to have found her. May you find a "Bella" for your own Rusty
When I decided to get my Rusty a friend, I put the word out and within a few weeks had some offers. One was for a very scrawny 3 year old part Newfoundland pony that a friend brought home out of pity. She had lice, and was too thin, but I was just looking for a friend for my guy so that when Harley went to shows, he wouldn't be alone. Well, that little pony which I loaded up just about a year ago for the tidy sum of 650$ is now a lovely little addition to our barn, and a talented young mare too! We feel so lucky to have found her. May you find a "Bella" for your own Rusty
Oh, that's so amazing! Yes, sometimes in life you just have to be patient and let things find a way to work themselves out. There is a time to be proactive, and a time to just let the universe decide. Seems like it decided for you.
I do hope all goes well and Rusty is happy to see his new friend. There is no doubt Duncan will be overjoyed and think he might have gone to heaven. It may take time for him to adapt of course, but he could not end up in a better place.
Fingers crossed and reminding you of the mandatory multiple picture clause of HF whenever a member gets a new horse.
I do hope all goes well and Rusty is happy to see his new friend. There is no doubt Duncan will be overjoyed and think he might have gone to heaven. It may take time for him to adapt of course, but he could not end up in a better place.
Fingers crossed and reminding you of the mandatory multiple picture clause of HF whenever a member gets a new horse.
Awww, what a sweet horse!
Sounds like you've got every detail planned out. Yes, it may be a little sad for the owner to say her goodbyes, but she can always come back to visit! I've had a couple of Harley's former owners come visit him and they were so happy to see him here. His original owner, who lives a bit farther way and has not yet been able to make the trip (she sold him due to a divorce so it was hard for her), keeps tabs on him via FB and told me just the other day that she felt like he was meant to end up with us. I think Duncan was meant to end up with you, to keep Rusty company and have a happy retirement! His current owner will be thrilled to see how much space he will have at your place, and it will comfort her to see his new home.
Fingers crossed this all goes very smoothly, but I can't imagine that it wouldn't given the amount of planning going on! Keep the updates coming
Sounds like you've got every detail planned out. Yes, it may be a little sad for the owner to say her goodbyes, but she can always come back to visit! I've had a couple of Harley's former owners come visit him and they were so happy to see him here. His original owner, who lives a bit farther way and has not yet been able to make the trip (she sold him due to a divorce so it was hard for her), keeps tabs on him via FB and told me just the other day that she felt like he was meant to end up with us. I think Duncan was meant to end up with you, to keep Rusty company and have a happy retirement! His current owner will be thrilled to see how much space he will have at your place, and it will comfort her to see his new home.
Fingers crossed this all goes very smoothly, but I can't imagine that it wouldn't given the amount of planning going on! Keep the updates coming
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