All Animal Recovery, LLC

05/31/2026

🐴 Their Hearts Beat Because of You – The Happy Dog Ranch Silent Auction is NOW OPEN! 🐾
There are moments when we have a real opportunity to change a life. This coming Saturday, we are hosting a very special fundraising event to support the incredible rescue horses who have found a safe, loving, and permanent home at our sanctuary.

But here is the best part: You don’t have to be here in person to be part of the magic and help us save lives! We have officially launched our Silent Auction ONLINE, and it is open to everyone right now! This is your chance to score some truly incredible items while ensuring our horses get the food, medical care, and love they deserve.

🎁 Sneak Peek of What You Can Win
We have 27 amazing items up for grabs, generously donated by our wonderful community:

An autographed jersey from football legend Peyton Manning! 🏈

Ultimate gift baskets for dog lovers, cat lovers, and wine enthusiasts 🐶🐱🍷

Beautiful framed artwork and unique handmade jewelry 🎨

Special Kitten Encounters for some unforgettable cuddles 🐾

Tech packages, sports memorabilia, and so much more!

🔥 How It Works (It’s Quick & Easy!)
Browse the Items: Check out all 27 incredible packages on our official Happy Dog Ranch Auction Page.

Place Your Bid: Register in seconds and place your bid on your favorite items.

Watch the Clock: The auction closes this Saturday at 8:30 PM MDT! Don't let someone else outbid you at the last second.

Pick Up at Your Convenience: Won an item? Awesome! You can pick up your winnings from the ranch whenever it works for you—and come say hi to the horses you are helping to protect!

💖 Every Bid Changes a Life
100% of the proceeds go directly toward the rehabilitation, feed, and medical care of our beautiful resident animals.

Head over to the auction page, open your heart, place your bid, and be their hero today:
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Click the link at first comment to browse the auction
and place your bid!

Please share this post to help us spread the word! A huge thank you from all of us (on two legs and four)! 🙏🐴❤️

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

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05/29/2026

One Tick. One Bite. One Very Sick Horse.

Anaplasmosis in horses is one of those diseases that can look terrifying at first — high fevers, swollen legs, jaundice, lethargy — but thankfully with prompt treatment, most horses recover very well.

Anaplasmosis is caused by a bacteria called Anaplasma phagocytophilum and is spread primarily through tick bites. Deer ticks (the same ticks associated with Lyme disease) are the main culprit. Horses become infected when an infected tick feeds on them and transfers the bacteria into the bloodstream. Cases are most common in spring and fall when ticks are especially active, but they can occur anytime ticks are present.

One important thing to understand is that there is typically an incubation period between the tick bite and when the horse actually starts showing symptoms. The incubation period for Anaplasmosis is usually around 6-12 days after exposure to an infected tick. This means horses can appear completely normal for days or even weeks before suddenly becoming sick. Because of this delay, owners often never actually see the tick responsible for the infection.

Once inside the body, the bacteria infect white blood cells and trigger a widespread inflammatory response. Symptoms can range from mild to severe depending on the horse’s age, immune system, and how quickly treatment is started.

Common symptoms include:
• Sudden high fever
• Depression or extreme lethargy
• Loss of appetite
• Reluctance to move or stiffness
• Swollen legs (especially hind legs)
• Ataxia/incoordination in more severe cases
• Yellowing of the gums or eyes (jaundice/icterus)
• Petechiae (small red pinpoint hemorrhages on gums)
• Increased heart rate
• Colic-like discomfort in some horses

Many horses look profoundly sick very quickly. Owners often describe them as going from “normal” to “seriously ill” in 24–48 hours.

Bloodwork is extremely helpful in diagnosing Anaplasmosis. Typical findings often include:
• Low platelet count (thrombocytopenia)
• Low white blood cell count
• Mild anemia
• Elevated inflammatory markers such as SAA or fibrinogen
• Elevated bilirubin causing jaundice

Veterinarians can sometimes actually see the bacteria inside white blood cells on a blood smear, but the most accurate diagnostic test is usually a PCR test run on blood. This detects the DNA of the bacteria and confirms infection.

The good news is that Anaplasmosis generally responds very well to treatment. The antibiotic of choice is usually oxytetracycline given intravenously. Many horses improve dramatically within 24–48 hours of starting treatment. In milder cases or after IV treatment, horses may also be placed on oral doxycycline.

Supportive care is also important and may include:
• Anti-inflammatories to control fever and discomfort
• Fluids if dehydrated
• Careful monitoring of appetite, hydration, and temperature

Recovery expectations are generally excellent when treatment is started early. Most horses recover fully within a couple of weeks, although some may take longer to regain full energy and muscle condition after being very sick. Severe untreated cases can occasionally become life-threatening, particularly in older horses or horses with complications, which is why early veterinary intervention is so important.

One important thing to know is that horses do not directly spread Anaplasmosis to each other. The disease is transmitted through ticks, not horse-to-horse contact.

The best prevention is good tick control:
• Daily tick checks
• Keeping pastures trimmed
• Reducing brush and wooded overgrowth
• Using veterinarian-recommended tick repellents or prevention products
• Monitoring horses closely during heavy tick seasons

If your horse suddenly develops a high fever, swollen legs, depression, or jaundice — especially during tick season — Anaplasmosis should absolutely be on the list of possibilities to discuss with your veterinarian. The earlier it’s caught, the smoother recovery usually is.

I’d love to hear of other symptoms you’ve experienced with your Anaplasmosis positive horses.

05/28/2026

At All Animal Recovery we don't just help with the aftercare of your beloved equine. We also get calls from our regular customers to remove snakes from a sticky trap 🐍

05/26/2026

I know a lot of people use tractor tires as feed bins but they can be deadly. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYqXpPNDnJC/?igsh=MWQzejd1eG1vajEzNQ==

05/04/2026

04/28/2026

Compassionate Equine Aftercare & End-of-Life Services

At All Animal Recovery, we are honored to support you during your horse's final transition. We provide full-body cremation and traditional burial services with the highest level of respect and dignity. Our dedicated team prioritizes prompt, meticulous care, utilizing clean equipment and gentle handling at every stage.
For information and support, please call or text us at 303-434-5588.

11/21/2025

UPDATE 11/20: We have received a notification of a horse in Larimer County that has tested positive for EHV-1. The horse and the premises where it resides have been placed under quarantine to limint the spread of the virus.

Original Post: The Colorado State Veterinarian’s Office is actively monitoring a multi-state Equine Herpes Virus (EHV/EHM) outbreak linked to barrel racing and rodeo events in Texas and Oklahoma over the past several weeks.

Our office is working with the affected states and contacting Colorado exhibitors who may have attended events where they may have been exposed.
👉 IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED 👈
If your horse traveled to TX, OK, or a potentially exposed event:
☎️ CALL OUR OFFICE AT 303-869-9130!
We will give you guidance on isolation and monitoring.
If your horse is showing ANY signs of EHV: 🩺contact your veterinarian immediately. They will work with our office on appropriate follow-up and testing.
🐎 Let's protect our herd! This is a critical reminder for everyone to:
📝 Report any suspicious sickness fast.
🛑 Use strong biosecurity (cleaning, separating, washing hands).
✅ Always ensure your horse has a veterinary inspection and health certificate BEFORE travel.