Socks is Dead

Posted by on Jan 23, 2006 in Horses/Cows | 0 comments Socks. That beautiful, sorrowful, sad creature. I miss him greatly already. He was diagnosed with advanced cancer of the penis and the vet recommended he be put down. It’s tragic really. Had they known or had they paid any attention, Socks would not have suffered for so long. He was dying a slow and very painful death and no one cared, no one fed him, no one eased his pain. They were to put...
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No Justice For Socks

Posted by on Jan 18, 2006 in Horses/Cows | 0 comments A quick visit to the vets office yesterday provided the much dreaded news that Socks had been taken from the property and hidden from my prying eyes. Today, January 18, 2005 the vet will examine Socks and provide the Sheriff with his report. In the meantime the woman partly responsible for his condition will take him home with her.
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Day Three – Socks

Posted by on Jan 17, 2006 in Horses/Cows | 0 comments I went to Jacksboro yesterday and spoke with Dr. Paul Lillard of Jacksboro Veterinary Clinic. He knew Hoot, and he knew Socks and I thought he was going to literally fall on the floor when I showed him the pictures. He immediately ran and got me some antibiotics and said he would order some more and that Socks’ condition was an emergency situation. I bought more feed, Purina’s Equine...
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Day Two – Socks

Posted by on Jan 15, 2006 in Horses/Cows | 0 comments I fed Socks again this morning and tried to get a better zoom on his sheath area to take to the vet. If nothing else, maybe the vet can diagnose and prescribe something from the picture. I’m scared to death that he will die before I can get him medical attention. I wonder if I should just call the kid next door and see if he will just let me have him without any further fuss…. I...
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Socks – In need of rescue

Posted by on Jan 15, 2006 in Horses/Cows | Comments Off Meet Socks. A raging red beauty, once so full of power, pride and grace. He was the king of the pasture and all animals looked upon him with awe. All cows bowed before him and all horses were drawn to his side. His dominion was evident in his walk, his head, and his eyes. Look at him now. He looks sad and defeated. Near death, and hungry. Hurting from infection, and sad because he is alone. He is...
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