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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Flannel

Posted by on Dec 12, 2005 in Horses/Cows | 0 comments Flannel died. A cow, with a big heart, a soft and gentle spirit and silent steps. May God provide her a warm and sunny pasture… The coyote’s found her before I did, and it wasn’t pretty. It’s such a shame. The old gal didn’t deserve to be gutted by dogs. I can only pray that she was long dead before they discovered her. I pray that her passing was gentle and...
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