Hee-haw, friends! Samson here, your trusty correspondent for Straight from the Rescues' Mouths, bringing you the latest and greatest from Illinois Horse Rescue of Will County. There’s always something going on around here—some of it exciting, some of it a little bittersweet, but always worth a good bray. Let’s get to it, shall we?
First off, I hope you all had a hoof-tastic Thanksgiving! We sure did, and we’re so grateful for all your support. Seriously, you’re the hay to our manger, the apple to our treat bucket—you get the idea. Thanks to your generosity, we’ve been able to keep the critters fed, cared for, and downright spoiled.
Big news: our fence makeover is DONE! The electric rope is up and the old wood is being repurposed into cozy little shelters for the us. Reduce, reuse, recycle, right? Oh, and Farm and Fleet had an early Black Friday sale, so we scored shavings for $4.50 a bag instead of the usual $7! Talk about a steal—we were down to just 10 bags, so the timing was perfect. Who knew a donkey could get so excited about shavings?
On the medical front, our amazing vet came out for fall shots and dental care. Let me tell you, watching the big guys get their teeth checked is a real sight. No cavities, though, so we’re all smiles (and neighs) over here.
But, friends, it wasn’t all happy news this month. We had to say a hard goodbye to our beloved Hazelnut. She started colicing one morning, and despite everyone’s best efforts—two vet visits and lots of love—she just wasn’t getting better. In the end, we had to make the heartbreaking decision to let her go peacefully. Losing a friend is never easy, no matter how long you’ve known them. Hazelnut, you’ll always be part of our rescue family.
Now, looking ahead—Christmas is just 22 days away! Can you believe it? This time of year always feels magical around here. The lights are up, the barn smells like fresh hay (and maybe a little manure, but hey, it’s home), and we’re all hoping for a few extra treats in our stockings. Our need this month is Grain and Farrier costs. Each bag of grain cost $25 and it cost $45 for trims or $110 for shoes from our farrier.
Thanks for tuning in to this month’s update! Remember, your support makes everything possible. Until next time, keep braying for us, and may your holiday season be full of magic, love, and maybe a carrot or two!
Yours in hay and happiness,
Samson
Head Donkey-in-Charge
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