It's Bad, Really Bad. PLEASE :(

We can't catch a break.

The difficult stress of keeping the bills paid is knocking once again at our door.

This is Misty Pearl. After a vet visit ($800), the vet was stumped... nothing helped! We had to haul her to UC Davis. This poor little mare is experiencing a strange occurrence.

This horrific-looking scourge could be a reaction to thistle, a virus, or pigeon fever. It's literally crawling down her leg. She is lethargic, hanging her head low, and running a temperature.

She was such a good girl, stood very quietly, and cooperated as she waited.

UC Davis cleaned her up, put her on an antibiotic, and pain meds, and they are keeping her under watch.

One of the more difficult tasks in horse rescue is managing the money. I can't empty the bank to save one life when there are 6 others depending on us. Yet, the reality of this mare's life is a very sad story. She was dumped on a lot in Sunnyside, WA.

A woman who lives up north reached out and said I recognize this mare! Im so grateful you could spare her a journey to slaughter. I would have purchased her had I the means. So, we learn her given name is Misty Pearl, and she spent years teaching the little ones how to ride. Round and round, year after year, pleasantly and patiently carrying her precious cargo. Sustaining an injury to her hoof put her out of work, and sadly out of any luck. She was disposed of. Standing on the lot she and Moonchild were destined to ship. Except...we said no. Fate steps in and she ends up with us. Our generous donors stepped up, and they were both pulled.

Super sweet, nickering and enjoying our love, it's hard to imagine them being thrown away. But here they are. Moonchild is expecting, and with this emergency of Misty Pearls, we learn she is not. (This is a good thing !)

We are still recovering and working off Epona's visit to US Davis. UC is so willing to work with us! We're so grateful. But the hard questions have to be asked. (And I hate them !!)

What is the cap...In other words...what can you afford to spend to keep her alive, and help her heal? As a rescue you can't say...whatever it takes! It's not possible. There are other lives depending upon you. You must remain realistic and fair.

Trust me, I say no, I'm sorry I can't take this horse 25 times for every time we can say yes. I'm actually extremely proud to say that we have never lost a horse or, had a horse euthanized because of our 'Cap'. Our angels are watching over us. If we euthanize, it is because it is in their BEST INTEREST.

If you can share our plea, we are grateful. If you can donate we are so very appreciative.

We will be providing updates for our sweet Misty Pearl.

More information about Pregnant Mare Rescue,Inc.:

Welcome to PREGNANT MARE RESCUE a temporary sanctuary dedicated to rehabilitating and re-homing abused and mistreated pregnant mares and orphaned foals to forever dwellings where they will be genuinely cherished and loved. In almost 17 years, PMR has rescued, rehabilitated, and re-homed over 750 horses. In our care, the spirit of the horse is protected, alive and well. Any and all funds donated will be used for Misty Pearl, and additional funds wi be sued for the general fund.