Meet our Newest Rescues - Memorial Day Auction Saves
Our friend and partner Ariel Fox, with the two newest Zuma’s rescues.
UPDATE
Atlas was removed from Zuma’s without permission. Zuma sued for the return of the horse taken without permission.
Atlas and his severely deformed limbs are finally off the treacherous mountain; however,
This situation has cost Zuma’s more than $70,000 in court fees to fight to have Atals safe. Paul Messenich has covered all the legal fees to ensure Atlas is safe and cared for the remainder of his life.
Sadly, half-truths and outright lies have harmed the operation at Zuma’s. We will ensure that Atals will land in a safe place and Zuma’s can move past this ridiculous lawsuit, though as 50% owners, we will, for the remainder of Atlas's life, ensure that he is on a flat surface, receiving proper hoof care, proper nutrition and is never ridden.
Over the long holiday weekend, Zuma’s and our Montana partner Ariel Fox were working around the clock at a livestock auction to save the lives of horses discarded and deemed unworthy by others.
Ariel fought hard during the auction portion to save who she could. We were able to pull these two stunning geldings with the hopes of finding them forever homes after a bit of rehabilitation and settling in.
It quickly became apparent that more was needed. The bay, estimated to be around 12 years old, has an aggressive case of equine sarcoids, a skin tumor that multiplies endlessly. Without treatment, they have the potential to overcome his entire body. And even with treatment, they have been known to reoccur. Imagine how painful!
Our only solution at this time is surgery, which we have already scheduled to help relieve this sweet soul of the tremendous pain and discomfort he has been in for who knows how long.
The gray paint, estimated to be just a baby between 3-4 years old, has suffered an injury to his mouth resulting in the loss of a tooth. X-rays have been ordered for further assessment, and to examine his front legs for a potential twist as well. Neither of these ailments are cause for discarding this blue-eyed boy, and Zuma’s is prepared to provide him the lifelong maintenance and care that he deserves to stay healthy and comfortable.
Between the auction and quarantine fees, as well as vet visits, X-rays, and the surgery for the bay gelding, our costs are piling up. The total so far is just over $8,000.
Once discarded and left for kill buyers to ship to slaughter at an overcrowded, depressing auction lot, these two boys have bright, long futures ahead of them if we can provide the care they need. Consider making a donation today toward our rescue operations, and help Zuma’s save their lives!
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