This little creature arrived amidst a lot of excitement today. A baby he's an orphan and the local animal trust I support needed somewhere suitable for him to spend a short while in safety and with the company of other creatures. 'Fantasy' one of my two horses really took to him and Doris fancied racing him up and down in the paddock both of them babies they got really excited.
Tonight 'Chloe' (my 1st cousin removed) raced over to see him from College and she's moved both Fantasy and 'Oliver' as we've named him to the double stall in the stable block. The 'Three musketeers and D'Artagnan' looked in before we prepared for an evening of liquid refreshment. Our guest was fast asleep snuggled up to his new 'carer' but managed to lift his head and snort a little greeting to his admiring quartet.
Chloe's on one of the bunks in the stable tonight with her friend Suzy on top, just to ensure he's OK and more of their friends are turning up later to have a look in too. Doris is very excited about the whole event and is also ensconced on the bunk as a sort of sympathetic guard.
He's rather handsome I think?
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He's lovely, how old Cass ?
Gorgeous!
I would be useless at fostering as I wouldn't want to let him/her go back. 👀 I used to help out with the Old English Sheepdog Rescue of Scotland and that's how I landed up with Daniel and Bentley. 😉 😂 2 Sheepies who had to be rehomed together.
well done!
Enjoy your new world in the new world Cass.
Any bets on Oliver being a permanent resident .. :smiley:
I just love Doris.. Her name makes her sound interesting....
Lucky you Cassandra that you can enjoy all these beautiful creatures..
Quote from: Raven on June 29, 2022, 09:38:32 AMI would be useless at fostering as I wouldn't want to let him/her go back. 👀 I used to help out with the Old English Sheepdog Rescue of Scotland and that's how I landed up with Daniel and Bentley. 😉 😂 2 Sheepies who had to be rehomed together.
I'm struggling with that right now! I went down in the night, as I saw the stable light was on and Chloe and her friend were feeding him just to make sure he's OK. The girls said he was whimpering around dawn, but as soon as they went in with him he stopped and fell asleep again, head in Chloe's lap and Doris licking his nose!
He's just 14 weeks old tomorrow and his mother rejected the poor little fellow. The couple who owned him have had an inconsolable break down and his former home was literally sold from under his little hooves. He's weaned, but still enjoys a bottle now and then. The Rescue centre is full at the moment, so Annie who's a volunteer helper there, suggested my place, until he's a little older for adoption.
Both Tillie and Bobo are smitten and he's getting loads of fuss, which he laps up by the way! He was out trotting up and down in the paddock with my two just now, shaking his head vigorously as he raced Doris again and they've become fast friends already.
I'm sure he was laughing too!
Quote from: Alex on June 29, 2022, 01:09:26 AMHe's lovely, how old Cass ?
Fourteen weeks Alex, I've never had much to do with little horse's, his eyes are so soulful and his legs are so funny when he trots around, sort of too big at the moment. What beautiful creatures they are. There's a crew of so called helpers turning up to feed, groom and 'walk' him. Annie's his official 'appropriate carer'.
Temporary? :smug:
Sounding less temporary with every post :smiley:
Exactly. :busted:
So are we going to have a guess on a name for him ? :grin:
We're calling him Oliver or 'Ollie' which over here refers first reference to Oliver Hardy, rather than Charles Dicken's famous orphan!
As soon as he saw me on the electric golf caddy thingy I perambulate about on here, he whinnied and came galloping over to the paddock rails really excited - or was it the scent of polo's? Both probably, but he's super little chap. Trouble is I'll end up with an animal colony here, because I get so fond of creatures. Still as Annie says, you've got the room?
Cassandra... I can't think of anything nicer than a collection of animals...
They never let you down.. Always happy to see you.. Never judge you..
And good looks mean nothing to them....
Quote from: Scrumpy on June 30, 2022, 01:15:22 PMCassandra... I can't think of anything nicer than a collection of animals...
They never let you down.. Always happy to see you.. Never judge you..
And good looks mean nothing to them....
Yes you know I feel that too. The foal just likes standing by my side as I prop up on the fence and leans on me, pushing his little head into my chest and snortling away and his nose is as soft as velvet. Horses have really surprised me just how affectionate and loyal they become when you show them the same value. I never thought the land I have here and the creatures that populate it would impact on my life in such a way that they have! Something I'd never even considered prior to the trip.
The bonds you can form with animals is just as strong as that with another human. A lot would not agree as it's never happened in their lives. If it did they would very quickly change their attitudes.
I agree the bond with your pet can be just as strong as a bond with another human. I prefer animals to people anyway, can you tell ? [1140]
:upvote: Definitely going the same way here Alex!
Little man had a busy Day yesterday!
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Aww!! He is adorable...
bless him!
Absolutely beautiful. ❤
I'm daft too. I woke up about a quarter of an hour ago for what should have been a quick visit to the loo and straight back to sleep but our big lump of a cat appeared and told me to sit at the top of the stairs. He climbed on my knee and put his face up for kisses.
bless!
Quote from: Sheila on July 03, 2022, 05:09:28 AMHe climbed on my knee and put his face up for kisses.
Ahhhh!!! Paul is replaced by a ginger Tom.... :wink:
Cats are very affectionate, I should have swapped my hubby for a ginger tom years before I did. :yay:
Quote from: Alex on July 02, 2022, 10:42:19 PMAbsolutely beautiful. ❤
The picture was taken by a professional
('pro bono'- free), volunteer photographer, renown for animal studies. It's to be his 'official' pic for the Website and his little brochure too when he's ready to be advertised. :cry: I come and talk to him quite a bit, he seems to be able to 'message' me when he needs a bit of fuss and the other way round too. A local Native Indian of the
'Potawatomi tribe', who has befriended me and lives up on the Forest Slopes with his family said yesterday, "you'll be able to ride him the moment you try, with no protest, believe me its a special spiritual relationship, I feel this strongly from the Horse, our word is
manidoowaadizi - you know as made for each other".
Annie says he'll be a handsome creature full grown
(as if he isn't now) and the pangs about him going are really getting to me. I said he'd be too tall for me to get on and she suggested buying a self assembly tubular 'mounting aid', (staired platform), or Bobo said he'd make one up from wood. They're all ganging up on me to keep him here, including all the dogs!
July 04, 2022, 03:03:29 PMQuote from: Raven on June 30, 2022, 05:04:50 PMThe bonds you can form with animals is just as strong as that with another human. A lot would not agree as it's never happened in their lives. If it did they would very quickly change their attitudes.
Raven, he loves celery Sticks - especially if he pinches one of mine with soft cheese in the middle!
Your life will be richer with him in it Cass, plus he already looks comfy and at home on his straw bed. Manidoowaadizi man !
Cassandra.. I'm not falling for all your brave chat..
' Official pic for the website and his little brochure too..when he's ready to be advertised ' Doesn't pull the wool over my eyes..
You are hooked.. a lovely old softie...
I wouldn't mind being a stray..knowing you are around.. :smiley: