  As usual, there is never even time to grieve the loss of those we love.
I received an urgent plea to try and save 7 pregnant donks with the babies at their side. Mama Donkeys slaughtered for their hides. Do you want to help save them? Ok, I am reeling from the loss of Lou, and what he went through. There are times like this when it seems too hard to fight anymore. It is just too overwhelming and never ending. Then I get the call, and I am doing the only thing I can. Letting folks know about the need, and trying to save some Pegnant Mama burros and the babies at their side. THESE MOMS, and some of the bigger babies will be SLAUGHTERED FOR THEIR HIDES. ***See below.*** I don't know any other way to heal except by helping save others to honor the ones who didn't survive. I have always known Donkey hides were used and in demand, however I had no idea of the scope. Read the article from American Wild Horse Campaign in the pix below. China produces 5000 tons of EJIAO for medicinal n cosmetic purposes. China needs EIGHT - TEN MILLION donkey hides (See article below from American Wild Horse in the pix) to fill the demand to supply the demand for their products. We can't save them all, but I sure would like to help these 7 pairs. If you would like to help with Lou's vet bill, or help save these precious souls, I will fight for them. Honestly it is up to y'all. If I can't save them, at least I know I tried. I am sorry if this is alot, I know it is for me. I simply had to ask if anyone wants to save these kids, Honestly It is hard to even post this fundraiser. However, it was dumped in my lap this morning, and these donkeys deserve the same amount of effort as Lou did. If you want to help the donkeys, please note that is what your donation is for. I will pull as many as we can raise funds for. Thank you as always. Hugs & love, Palomino Anyone who wants to help is much appreciated. PLEASE HELP AND SHARE THIS FAR & WIDE! THANK YOU to everyone who has already donated. THANK YOU, MY CHILLY PEPPER FAMILY, FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE! YOU ROCK!!! You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary - 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet - 775-623-0981 NEW - DONATE WITH ZELLE Send Money with Zelle® Wildhorses In Need [email protected] 530-339-1458 New Venmo - @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper New CashAp - $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper) THANK YOU, ALL OF YOU, FOR BEING SO AMAZING FOR THESE PRECIOUS SOULS! YOU are the reason so many lives are saved! I appreciate every single one of our Chilly Pepper Family. God has truly blessed this rescue! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KEEP HELPING US SAVE MORE LIVES, YOU CAN GO TO: You can go to gofundme<- https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-stormy-and-horses-in-need You can go to Paypal - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4S3Z6XYYPM2EJ PLEASE NOTE - Paypal shows Wild Horses in Need, as we are dba- Chilly Pepper if you would like to help these horses >You can donate via check at: Chilly Pepper PO Box 233 Golconda, NV 89414 You can also donate via credit card by calling Palomino at 530-339-1458. Venmo - @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper NO MATTER HOW BIG OR HOW SMALL - WE SAVE THEM ALL! SAVING GOD'S CRITTERS - FOUR FEET AT A TIME Chilly Pepper - Miracle Mustang, WIN Project - Rescue & Rehab We are part of the WIN Organization WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_ If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.
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  RIP Lou. The tears are pouring. Our beautiful boy left us tonight. He had his milk, went to sleep under the heat lamps for his normal nap, and quietly slipped away to heaven. I believe he took the last shattered piece of my heart with him.
Hospice rescue is simply the hardest. None of us want to go through the pain, yet we will ALWAYS fight with our precious kids if they are fighting and need us in their corner. I think it is a very precious gift from God to be able to bring these babies/horses some good food, loving arms and to ease their horrible pain and to let them know what it feels like to be properly cared for, even if it is for such a short time. It is such a blessing to know he left with his tiny belly full, sleeping peacefully under the warm light and with less pain. It is truly crushing to lose them, and I have never seen a baby so badly injured, fight so hard to not only stay alive, but to fight so hard just to get up because he "had stuff to do". Would I do the drive and spend the money again if I was asked to help? Yes, of course. Doc said it was 50/50, and we ALL agreed with his will to fight it would have been wrong not to fight with him. My heart is crushed into a million pieces, and I didn't know I could hurt so badly. With Melody, (TX horse), my dear friend Lisa passing from the car crash, and now my precious baby, it feels like I have no heart left, just a ripping pain where it used to be The hardest part of all is that this was caused by a human. There is no excuse, and I hope that God avenges Lou's horrible suffering. I went inside to get a bite and prepare the clay. His skin had come completely off from the rope injuries. There was no telling how badly his internal injuries might be, but with the proper meds, he had a chance if it was just from inflammation. Another thing that makes it so hard is getting them too late. Both Melody and Lou might have survived if I had gotten them sooner. Can you even imagine how cold and scary it was for Lou to lay out in the open, unable to even stand? I have no words, or none that I can say. Yet I never know what I am limping in to. You just go when you get called. Even knowing the outcome, he was only 1 week or so old, and he not only deserved the love and kindness, he simply needed it. Reading this through the tears, I hope it makes sense. Thank you for giving this precious boy a chance. We still have his vet bill and the costs to get him home and buried. Ways to Help: ZELLE [email protected] 530 339 1458 VENMO - @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper Cash Ap. - $ChillyPepperMM Via credit or debit card. 530-339-1458 Paypal - https://www.paypal.com/donate/... Via check Chilly Pepper PO Box 233 Golconda, NV 89414 Goldendale Veterinary 509 773-0369 Donate to Wild Horses in Need, Inc. Thank you as always. Hugs & love, Palomino Anyone who wants to help is much appreciated. PLEASE HELP AND SHARE THIS FAR & WIDE! THANK YOU to everyone who has already donated. THANK YOU, MY CHILLY PEPPER FAMILY, FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE! YOU ROCK!!! You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary - 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet - 775-623-0981 NEW - DONATE WITH ZELLE Send Money with Zelle® Wildhorses In Need [email protected] 530-339-1458 New Venmo - @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper New CashAp - $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper) THANK YOU, ALL OF YOU, FOR BEING SO AMAZING FOR THESE PRECIOUS SOULS! YOU are the reason so many lives are saved! I appreciate every single one of our Chilly Pepper Family. God has truly blessed this rescue! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KEEP HELPING US SAVE MORE LIVES, YOU CAN GO TO: You can go to gofundme<- https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-stormy-and-horses-in-need You can go to Paypal - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4S3Z6XYYPM2EJ PLEASE NOTE - Paypal shows Wild Horses in Need, as we are dba- Chilly Pepper if you would like to help these horses >You can donate via check at: Chilly Pepper PO Box 233 Golconda, NV 89414 You can also donate via credit card by calling Palomino at 530-339-1458. Venmo - @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper NO MATTER HOW BIG OR HOW SMALL - WE SAVE THEM ALL! SAVING GOD'S CRITTERS - FOUR FEET AT A TIME Chilly Pepper - Miracle Mustang, WIN Project - Rescue & Rehab We are part of the WIN Organization WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_ If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.   As usual, there is never even time to grieve the loss of those we love.
Last night I received a 911 call for an orphan foal. What would normally take about 9-10 hours ended up taking up about 15 hours, due to the horrible conditions from the winter weather. I had no choice but to jump in the truck and head out asap. I am exhausted and really wanted to go hide for a few days, not drive myself through storms and winter weather. But it had to be done, so off I went. I arrived to meet Lou, (named after our beloved Lisa Lou Ussery, who just passed from a tragic car crash). He was not able to stand up and the folks thought he might be paralyzed in the back end. He was severely dehydrated, cold, damp and shaking like crazy. It was obvious he was in shock, and a great deal of pain, yet he was kind of playful and ALWAYS wanted his groceries. (ie. milk lol) Mama Mel, Cam and Jaysun loaded him into the trailer. I drove as quickly as I safely could, again due to ugly road conditions, straight to Goldendale Vet Clinic. Time was of the essence. We either jumped in and went for it or euthanized him. Watching him shake while you looked at the horrible injuries was heartbreaking. He shook and shook and shook, in spite of having a high temp of 103.3 He was clearly in shock and his leg looked broken. He needed Plasma (the life saving Colostrum. It is crazy expensive, but lifesaving where needed. He received fluids, the Plasma, antibiotics, anti inflammatory meds, ulcer meds, pain meds and the list goes on. Up until I left, he was unable to stand on his front leg or his back legs. Yet the whole time he was begging for his milk and drank several portions. As Doc said, "He Sure Wants to Live and is a Real Fighter." When I left, I asked Doc and she said he has a 50/50 chance, but man does he want to live. This is excruciatingly expensive, but was his only chance. His leg injuries were clearly caused by a rope, and thankfully the leg is not busted, although it might be permanently damaged if we can even save our boy. When you see that kind of fight, and especially when the condition was human caused, all you can do is pray hard, donate and share his story. Thank you as always. Hugs & love, Palomino Anyone who wants to help is much appreciated. PLEASE HELP AND SHARE THIS FAR & WIDE! THANK YOU to everyone who has already donated. THANK YOU, MY CHILLY PEPPER FAMILY, FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE! YOU ROCK!!! You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary - 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet - 775-623-0981 NEW - DONATE WITH ZELLE Send Money with Zelle® Wildhorses In Need [email protected] 530-339-1458 New Venmo - @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper New CashAp - $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper) THANK YOU, ALL OF YOU, FOR BEING SO AMAZING FOR THESE PRECIOUS SOULS! YOU are the reason so many lives are saved! I appreciate every single one of our Chilly Pepper Family. God has truly blessed this rescue! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KEEP HELPING US SAVE MORE LIVES, YOU CAN GO TO: You can go to gofundme<- https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-stormy-and-horses-in-need You can go to Paypal - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4S3Z6XYYPM2EJ PLEASE NOTE - Paypal shows Wild Horses in Need, as we are dba- Chilly Pepper if you would like to help these horses >You can donate via check at: Chilly Pepper PO Box 233 Golconda, NV 89414 You can also donate via credit card by calling Palomino at 530-339-1458. Venmo - @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper NO MATTER HOW BIG OR HOW SMALL - WE SAVE THEM ALL! SAVING GOD'S CRITTERS - FOUR FEET AT A TIME Chilly Pepper - Miracle Mustang, WIN Project - Rescue & Rehab We are part of the WIN Organization WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_ If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.   Hi,
My heart is breaking into a million pieces. Not only did I find out we lost one of our Chilly Pepper Family yesterday, we also had to say goodbye to Melody, Melody was no longer even trying to help stand up. She was done, and made it very clear. She was pretty comfortable while she was down, moving around and eating and drinking and hanging out with her new friend Bunbun. However, there was some type of damage done in her back end, and it was making it impossible for her to even want to try and get up. Sadly, Doc let me know it was time, and as much as we all wanted a miracle, it was the only thing to do which would honor and respect what was best for her. I didn't post yesterday, because I was reeling from the shock of losing Lisa. Lisa has been a long time, and very much loved friend. She was the kind of friend that no matter how often or not we saw each other or talked, it was like a moment hadn't passed. She was so very loved by everyone who knew her. Lisa was ejected in an accident, from a car that rolled and died from her injuries. Lisa was a huge part of Chilly Pepper from way back in the beginning. Just 2 years ago she helped with our 20 starvation cases, and also adopted one of them. She touched so many lives and did so much with us when we were on different rescues. Jennifer, my "adopted daughter", and Lisa and I had so many different rescue adventures. Her loss is devastating, and I am having trouble processing this. It is always horrifying to hear about a fatal accident, but when they are yours, it stops your breath and sends you to your knees. All I could see was Lisa waiting for Melody. She was a huge part of so many rescues. I am sorry it took long to update, but I just can't even breathe. Anyone who wants to help is much appreciated. PLEASE HELP AND SHARE THIS FAR & WIDE! THANK YOU to everyone who has already donated. THANK YOU, MY CHILLY PEPPER FAMILY, FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE! YOU ROCK!!! You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary - 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet - 775-623-0981 NEW - DONATE WITH ZELLE Send Money with Zelle® Wildhorses In Need [email protected] 530-339-1458 New Venmo - @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper New CashAp - $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper) THANK YOU, ALL OF YOU, FOR BEING SO AMAZING FOR THESE PRECIOUS SOULS! YOU are the reason so many lives are saved! I appreciate every single one of our Chilly Pepper Family. God has truly blessed this rescue! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KEEP HELPING US SAVE MORE LIVES, YOU CAN GO TO: You can go to gofundme<- https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-stormy-and-horses-in-need You can go to Paypal - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4S3Z6XYYPM2EJ PLEASE NOTE - Paypal shows Wild Horses in Need, as we are dba- Chilly Pepper if you would like to help these horses >You can donate via check at: Chilly Pepper PO Box 233 Golconda, NV 89414 You can also donate via credit card by calling Palomino at 530-339-1458. Venmo - @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper NO MATTER HOW BIG OR HOW SMALL - WE SAVE THEM ALL! SAVING GOD'S CRITTERS - FOUR FEET AT A TIME Chilly Pepper - Miracle Mustang, WIN Project - Rescue & Rehab We are part of the WIN Organization WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_ If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.   Melody was down when we arrived to pick up the kids. She had been down through the night, and by the time the tractor arrived to pick her up, it was almost noon.
The more times a horse goes down, and the longer each time, the more damage is caused, and can lead to death. She obviously was in very critical condition prior to us even rescuing her, and had marks/injuries on her underside from being lifted improperly with straps. She was transported into her stall at the vet on the glide shown. She sat up like a princess and just rode on in while all of the rest of us puffed and huffed and pulled with all our might. She is in critical condition, but her blood work showed a very good chance of her surviving and Doc said she was worth fighting for, as she was obviously fighting to be here. I had a choice of euthanasia, or committing to the costs of giving her a chance. It was $1500 in the door, as this type of care is extremely expensive and time consuming. These Docs are beyond amazing. She said it would be anywhere from $1500 to $3500. As of today, she is still in the ICU. She is moving around more, but doing worse as far as standing. I will keep you posted, but as of right this minute, she needs massive prayers and we need the funds to try to save her. We need a miracle, but I could not just give up on her, as she has been failed by people for who knows how long. These last 2 days have been the best she has had in a long time. She and Bunbun, the clinic bunny, have formed a friendship. She is being spoiled and loved on and if we do lose her, she will have 2 of her best days ever. We never even raised nearly enough to pay for the haul, and I am sorry but when my leg is too fragile, I simply have to hire help. We HAVE to cover her vet bill, and I am praying we do not have to pay for her to be buried if we can't save her. This has been one of the hardest rescues, and it has been devastating emotionally. The other kids are home safe and I will update later. Anyone who wants to help is much appreciated. PLEASE HELP AND SHARE THIS FAR & WIDE! THANK YOU to everyone who has already donated. THANK YOU, MY CHILLY PEPPER FAMILY, FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE! YOU ROCK!!! You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary - 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet - 775-623-0981 NEW - DONATE WITH ZELLE Send Money with Zelle® Wildhorses In Need [email protected] 530-339-1458 New Venmo - @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper New CashAp - $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper) THANK YOU, ALL OF YOU, FOR BEING SO AMAZING FOR THESE PRECIOUS SOULS! YOU are the reason so many lives are saved! I appreciate every single one of our Chilly Pepper Family. God has truly blessed this rescue! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KEEP HELPING US SAVE MORE LIVES, YOU CAN GO TO: You can go to gofundme<- https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-stormy-and-horses-in-need You can go to Paypal - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4S3Z6XYYPM2EJ PLEASE NOTE - Paypal shows Wild Horses in Need, as we are dba- Chilly Pepper if you would like to help these horses >You can donate via check at: Chilly Pepper PO Box 233 Golconda, NV 89414 You can also donate via credit card by calling Palomino at 530-339-1458. Venmo - @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper NO MATTER HOW BIG OR HOW SMALL - WE SAVE THEM ALL! SAVING GOD'S CRITTERS - FOUR FEET AT A TIME Chilly Pepper - Miracle Mustang, WIN Project - Rescue & Rehab We are part of the WIN Organization WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_ If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved. |
