When somebody asks: "What's the hardest part of rescue?" I don't have to think. It is losing one of these guys. No matter how often we have to make this last trip to the vet, or have to call him out, it never gets any easier. Every single one of these animals takes a little part of my heart with them when they leave. And when you take care of the old, sick and unwanted you have a lot of very sad days.
Here's a little tribute to the ones that are gone, but not forgotten.
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Prayer for the Animals

Hear our humble prayer, O God,
for our friends, the animals.
Especially, for animals who are suffering;
for any that are hunted or lost
or deserted or frightened or hungry;
for all that must be put to death.
We entreat for them all thy mercy and pity,
and for those who deal with them,
we ask a heart of compassion
and gentle hands and kindly words.
Make us, ourselves, to be true friends to animals
and so to share the blessings of the merciful.

~Albert Schweitzer~

Holeysmoke 01 April 1977 to 18 February 2008 Arrived: 22 September 2002 Breed: Appaloosa DOB: 1977 Gender: Gelding Status: Not available at this time. Placement Donation: Sponsorship fee: Silver: $50,                            Gold: $100 Save a Horse Sponsor: Keri Krause  Another very sad day ... Today we had to euthanize Holeysmoke. "Sweet old man ... how hard it was to let you go ...  It was all so quick and totally unexpected. I thought you'd be here for another few years ... I love and miss you more than I can say ... Tell Cactus I miss him all the time"   Sierra  ? 1980 to 16 February 2007 Arrived: 01 July 2006 Breed: Arabian Date of Birth: 1980 Gender: Mare Status: In rehab/foster care Update: Sadly, Sierra passed away in February 2007 Gold Sponsor: Marilyn Shupe in memory of Dr. Cameron C. Lewis, was Sierra's Gold Sponsor for December 2006   Cactus ?1976 to 26 May 2006 Cactus was euthanized today ... "Sweet boy ... I don't know what to say ... I am so, so, sorry! I can't believe we had to say good bye to you today. I love you and will miss you forever ..."   Phoenix ?1970 to 24 May 2006 Phoenix was euthanized early this morning... "My funny boy, how I miss you ...You tried so hard to get back up, but your old, tired body would not let you. I pray that we made your last few years what you wanted them to be.... I love you!"   JJ ?1970 to 5 December 2005 JJ passed away last night ... "Sweet baby ... I feel so honored for the love and trust you showed us! I wish I knew that you were getting ready to leave us and I am so sorry for not being with you last night. I love you and miss you!"   Thunderheart  ?1989? to 28 September 2005 I feel like somebody reached right into my chest and tore my heart out ... We lost Thunderheart early this morning. This happened suddenly and completely unexpectedly. We don't even know what happened, but we and our vet suspect that somebody may have fed him oleander clippings ... I am devastated over his loss. Thunder was my pride and joy, the love of my life ... "My boy ... I don't know how to do this, I don't know how to say good bye to you ... After all these years and all the things we've been through, how could you leave like this? Don't you know how much I need you here with me? Out of all the losses, yours is the one that hit me right to the core. I cannot process what happened and my brain will not accept the fact that you are gone. My heart knows the truth though ... there are no words to express what you mean to me. Please be safe, wherever you are. Allow the angels to love you and to take care of you ... "   Shiloh  ?1980? to 12 March 2005 Shiloh was euthanized today ... "Oh Shiloh ... My heart is shattered into a million little pieces. I can't believe you are gone my boy! I love you!!!"   Liberty ? 1978? to 12 March 2005 Lib was euthanized today. "My gorgeous Liberty boy ... I didn't want to do this! We've tried all we could think of to make you feel better, but the arthritis was just too bad and nothing could help you... I am so sorry!! I miss you already ..."   Buttercup  ? to 21 September 2004 Our sweet little Buttercup was euthanized today, along with Frosty. I am so upset and tired of watching these wonderful animals die simply becaue they didn't receive the care they need before they come to us ... "Gorgeous little Buttercup. I am so sorry we couldn't help you. I was so hopeful for so long, but then you stopped eating... I love you and miss you with all of my heart!"   Frosty  ? to 21 September 2004 Sweet little Frosty was euthanized today. He came to us 3 months ago, with a broken pelvis, open sores all over his body and very thin. "Sweet Frosty, I am so sorry we couldn't make you feel better. I know the pain must have been so bad at times. But you were always happy and so very sweet. I love you and miss you so much!" Shyanne ? to 16 June 2004 Annie passed away in her sleep last night. I am very sad ... She showed no signs and even seemed to be feeling quite well over the past few weeks. "Wonderful little Mustang Annie. It was such joy being with you. Your intelligence amazed me daily. You've left such a huge hole in my heart ... I miss you!!!"   Sassy ? to 22 September 2006 Our sweet, old Sassy girl left us today .... "My sweet girl ... I know you tried so very hard to stay around a little longer. But old age would not let you. I miss you more than I can say ..." Silver Angel: Beth Lascari was Sassy's sponsor since October 2003 until Sassy died ...

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