06/17/2026
Hi all!
We have had several comments of concern about the underweight/emaciated horse in our pasture. As many of you know, Marina has a sanctuary. This guy is our newest addition. He came from the kill pen in absolutely awful shape. He is under the supervision of a veterinarian, and has been diagnosed with Cushings disease. He has started medication and a special diet for that. He also just got his teeth floated, and one that is getting pulled next week. Rest assured that he is not being mistreated; he has 24/7 access to hay, and gets 20lbs of grain plus a weight booster every night. We are trying to get him to where he should be while under the constant care of a veterinarian. If and when the vet says there is no more that can be tried, we will humanely let him go (as he wouldn't survive the winter in his current condition anyways). Marina wants to give him a true chance to bounce back and to get all the love and freedom and care that he deserves until then. Most everyone's comments have been of genuine concern, so we haven't been offended by it. There have been a couple hateful comments, and those are not only unnecessary, but extremely hurtful to Marina, who has made it her life mission to rescue and rehabilitate those neglected or sent off to be killed, just because they no longer serve a purpose to those that had them. She is trying to give John a real chance at quality life (and has the thousands in veterinary bills to prove it). It is not quick or easy to bring back a senior horse's health, but she is committed to giving him that chance. If she can't accomplish that, she knows he will go humanely, having had love and freedom.
-Marla, Owner
