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When nightmares come to light...

 Montana

As many times as I have to go through this, it does NOT get any easier. Since last summer when we lost Blue and Cheyenne a couple of weeks apart, my biggest fear was Montana dying of a broken heart. You could see a part of her go after losing Blue and again with Cheyenne. Not without a lack of trying, Pathos and Monkey did everything possible to keep her going. On January 6, 2021 Montana passed away of just that... A broken heart. Montana was 24.

Now Pathos is having a hard time but I don't think he will give up.  You can see a part of him is missing and he's aging. After all, it was the girls that kept him going when he first arrived here, after his near death experience.


Milo

I'm still trying to wrap my head around saying goodbye to Milo.

On September 16, 2021, Milo lost his battle with cancer. Milo started losing his appetite 2 1/2 years ago. You could see he was hungry, he just had a hard time swallowing. Three different vets said it was his teeth, so I had them cleaned... Nope! Then they wanted a different blood test... Nope! Then let's try something else and something else. Finally, I ask if we can get an x-ray. Maybe he has something stuck in his throat! It turns out he had a mass in between his lungs, pushing up against his throat, making it difficult to swallow and breathe. I kept his food watered down and most of the time had to force feed him until we got him on prednisone. That really helped!

I try to love all my animals the same but Milo always found a way to push his way to the top!  He would always be grateful and thank you for anything you did for him, like giving him massages, feeding him, his meds, tucking him in at night, etc. No matter what you did you always got that big wet kiss!  When he chased the cows all the way to Valle Vista (3 miles away) and his legs cramped up, I had to carry him all the way home. I got a lot of kisses that day!

I've had Milo for twelve and a half years. Thank you Milo... for all you've done for me!!!  I'm truly going to miss you!


There is a little good news this year...

    Welcome to the launch of our new WEBSITE! 

This new website is now giving me a chance to keep the memories of past, present, and future residents alive! I hope you will enjoy them as well.

LastChanceRanchSanctuary.org



 

 
 

 


          Montana...                    


How sweet it is...
 
Blue, Montana, LaKota, and Cheyenne together again!
 

Tessa...
 
  Age and arthritis is really slowing Tessa down. Two weeks before Milo's passing Tessa started having seizures. It's still unclear why. I think she knew Milo was leaving us.

It's those special bonds
that kept them alive all these years!


Forever buds 



Happy...


Happy and her tumor
It bothers me more than her. As long as she can still eat and drink, we're okay with it. It is spreading and causing a few nose bleeds but I refuse to let a vet cut off half of her face!
Happy is now seventeen!
 


 

 

We are a forever home for special needs animals to live out their lives happy and healthy!

A word from Annie...

This has been another long year for me. I know I seem to say it every year, but the sad fact is running a sanctuary is both satisfying and disheartening at the same time. This job takes a lot of compassion and commitment. It's 24/7 and you don't get time off. Most of the time I do this by myself when there is very little to no help. It's not an easy task with all special needs animals.

All of the animals are getting older and they are in more need of attention. The expenses are rising. Right now I'm dealing with the loss of Milo, watching over Tessa, who is having seizures on a regular basis, keeping an eye on Happy, who is 17 and has a tumor in her mouth that's growing into her sinus cavity and causing severe nose bleeds, and of course, Hendrix, who we all know how much I have to do for him, plus all the sideline work with Bevis, Clovis, Maggie, Macy, Flynn, Ollie, Cloe, Radar, Emma, Iddgy, Peanut, Pudd'n, Pathos and Monkey.

My life consists of constant cleaning, repairs, maintenance, therapy, keeping up with their meds, wound care, exercise, trips to town for supplies and vet visits, emergencies, and then we must throw in playtime, love and individual attention!  It doesn't matter if you're sick, you still have to do what you have to do! 

Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love doing what I'm doing!  But I am also getting older, my back is shot, my health is really getting iffy, and I am tired.  

I apologize if I'm not able to spend more time on Facebook, if the Newsletters are slim to none, and that I don't thank people near enough who help by donating toward the care of the gang. I really am doing the best I can to keep up...


Update!

I was hoping I could get this newsletter out before the next series of events... Not a chance! 

Tessa passed away on October 6th at 6:45pm after having a massive heart attack. She was standing next to me while I was fixing their dinner. When I put it down Tessa fell over and passed away in my arms five minutes later.
Tessa started having seizures the day before Milo passed away, September 16th. I started her on some CBD oil and Gabapentin which really seemed to help. Personally I think it was the stress of losing Milo.
 


Hendrix... 


Check out his new wheels!  

With a lifetime of medical mishaps and everything else life has thrown at him, Hendrix is ready to hit the road again!  Life is too short so when the time comes... It's going to be with a smile on his face!!!

Since I have little time to get these Newsletters out, I would like to give an early shout out to Hendrix who is going to be 14 years old November 9th!  So...

Happy Birthday Hendrix!


Thank you!
To everyone who has supported these animals throughout their lives here at the ranch, allowing me to give them the life they so greatly deserve. To watch them enjoy each and everyday as if it was their last.... Thank you!

Thank you for your support and
Making a difference!!!

 
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(Update continued... )
The night before Tessa passed, Hendrix started refusing to eat! After we lost Tessa, Hendrix still won't eat or take his meds. He too is giving up! I really thought he was going to make it for his 14th birthday on November 9th, but the odds are not looking too promising.
I know I've said time and time again that all these animals are extremely bonded! The love they have for each other is what has kept them going all these years. When it gets taken away, sometimes the heartbreak is just too much. I will keep you informed on the status of Hendrix if and when there is any change.
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