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~

Taffy Sue  1980 to 22 February 2009   Arrived: 19 March 2005/Returned on 09 September 2008 Breed: Missouri Fox Trotter DOB: 1980 Gender: Mare Problems: Status: Permanent Resident Placement Donation: Sponsorship fee: Silver: $50                             Gold: $100   Gold Angel: MILA GALLIPOLI of NM is TAFFY SUE'S Guardian Angel since September 2008. Thank you so much Mila!   Yet another horribly sad day at the rescue. Our sweet Taffy went down sometime last night and was unable to get back up. She fought so hard for a very long time, but sadly Taffy's heart gave up while we waited for the vet. **My sweet, wonderful funny face Taffy! Why did you decide to leave so soon? I miss you. You were supposed to enjoy many more years with your friends ... Watching you fight to get back up and knowing you were not ready to go yet, broke my heart ... I love you so much my brave, beautiful girl!**     Dandy Diamond  1962? to 28 December 2008   Arrived: June 2000 Breed: Apaloosa Age: Late 30's Gender: Gelding Status: Permanent Resident Sponsorship fee: Silver: $70                            Gold: $150  Silver Angel: Andy Gonzales since May 2003  What a horrible day! Diamond collapsed early this morning with another stroke. He was unable to get back up and we had to call the vet to help him leave ... **How I miss you my wonderful old man. Things will not be the same here without you! You were such a constant here for such a long a time ... Please say hello to everybody.... I love you and miss you more than words can say ...** ANGEL  Early 2002 to 02 August 2008 Arrived: August 2003 Breed: unknown DOB: 2002 Gender: Mare Problems: Severely contracted tendons, deterioration in her hock, not riding sound Status: Permanent Resident Placement Donation: N/A Sponsorship fee: Silver: $50                          Gold: $100 Gold Sponsor: Marilyn Shupe in memory of Dr. Cameron C. Lewis, was Angel's Sponsor for November and December 2006.  Thank you so very much! Gold Sponsor : Marilyn Shupe in memory of John Heim, a wonderful neighbor and friend, was Angel's Guardian Angel for July, August and September 2007. Thank you so very much! One of the saddest days ever ... Angel had to be euthanized today ... **My sweet, sweet Angel ... how my heart is breaking. We all tried so hard for such a long time, but sadly there was nothing left to do. Nothing could make you feel better anymore. I cannot even imagine the pain you braved in you short life. You never let us know and you were without a doubt one of the happiest animals ever! How you loved to play and run, even though it must have been uncomfortable for you ... I miss you more than words can express. My gorgeous golden Angel ...**   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!!!"   Snowflake  ? to 04 September 2003 SNOWFLAKE was euthanized today... He was with us for less than one year, but he left behind a huge empty spot. I hope and pray that his last few months were happy ones... "I miss you so much, my little boy! Who is going to talk to me now when I clean pens in the morning? Who is going to make me laugh and keep me company? " Penny  ? TO 05 JANUARY 2003 We lost our sweet PENNY today to old age. Even though we knew PENNY was very old, it was still a shock. She was such a sweet, wonderful old lady... "My sweet little pony girl. It was so hard to say Good Bye to you today. You brought so much joy into our lives in this past year. How I loved to watch you and Little Bit play...he misses you too and is calling for you! So long, sweetheart! I love you with all of my heart!"     Geronimo  ? TO 12 JUNE 2002 GERONIMO was one of the kindest animals we have ever known. Nothing ever upset him and he had the patience of a saint. Losing him was so very hard... "Sweet GERONIMO...I know you weren't ready to leave. And I know you had so much more to give. I am so sorry...we tried all we could, but you came to us when it was already too late. You were so brave and never let the pain bother you. You enjoyed life to the fullest until the very last moment. I miss you so much, but sometimes I can still feel you sneaking up on me..." Magic  ? TO 09 APRIL 2002 What a horrible day! Today I had to say Good Bye to 2 of my friends. First SAGE and then MAGIC! MAGIC'S death came suddenly and so unexpected...I'm in shock. MAGIC was happily munching on his hay when he threw his head up, looked back at his belly, walked over to a sandy spot and started rolling...colic. The vet was already on the way out to help SAGE to the Rainbow Bridge. He examined MAGIC as soon as he got here. My heart stopped when he said "twisted." MAGIC was with us for only 6 short months. He was the most wonderful, beautiful little boy. "So long my friend! Run free with your head and tail up high. I knew you were the horse for me and I had hoped for more time with you. I was going to adopt you and the adoption would have been final in just a few more days. Why did you choose now to leave? I miss you so much...you left he biggest hole in my heart. I love you! Until we meet again..." Legacy ? TO 01 APRIL 2002 "My boy! We were told you were "just an old, mean, untouchable bucking horse." But I didn't see any of this in you. In fact, you were sweet and so willing to try whatever I asked of you. It was a privilege knowing you and I will never ever forget you. These 10 days I was allowed with you were very rewarding, but now I am having a terribly hard time accepting your death. I love you with all of my heart and hope I was able to give you a little peace before you left. Until we meet again..." Rosie  ? to 15 JANUARY 2002 Today is another very sad day. Rosie collapsed last night and we were unable to get her up this morning. Dr. Paul was called and it was decided that it was time for our girl to wait at the Rainbow Bridge. I miss her so much...my heart is breaking.

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