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Updated
August 17, 2005
A Horse Named “Annie”
This is a story chronicling rescue efforts in the North Florida
community of Jacksonville about a horse named “Annie”.
Annie
was rescued and taken to Ray
Tagliaone’s “ Holistic
Horse Care” Center. He had her day and night in ICU care
and treatment for 10 days.
Dr. Peggy Fuller donated her time, supplies,
medicine and her expertise and indicated in late June 2005 that
there was a chance Annie could be saved. Annie was severely neglected
by her original owner and near death when found.
In the second
week of July Annie showed some improvement. Annie has a big heart
and perked up when she heard voices and was otherwise alert,
eating and drinking and all. Sherry Smith and Jennifer Rapp of
Dogwood Farms indicated they could take her into rehab if the
Judge in the case so allowed. Thanks to the timely response of
Ray Tagliaone, Linda Johnson, Sherry Smith and Jennifer Rapp, Carol
Wallace and many other supporters and volunteers, Annie has gotten
a second chance and a new home!
On July 12, 2005 , Annie became officially the property of Clay
County . At that time she was already standing on her own and eating
well. All other functions appeared normal. Her lesions had begun
to heal and she was putting on weight.
It was now up to the Judge and the Vet in charge of her stay
to decide whether she will be allowed to live! She had already
beaten all odds and miraculously was making improvement daily;
thanks to Jennifer who faithfully went to see Annie every day,
giving her sponge baths, wrapping her legs, and just caressing
and talking to her.
Dr. Peggy Fuller believes that Annie will slowly ‘recover’ to
at least be able to walk on her own and live out her life being
fed and taken care of by the many volunteers, horse people and
others who have offered contributions for her continued medical
and nutritional needs. Dr. Fuller also volunteered to take Annie
in until such a time her needs for constant attention diminishes.
Finally, on July 16, 2005 , after a lot of ‘red tape’ with
the County, Annie will have a home with Sherry Smith and Jennifer
at Dogwood Farms in Jacksonville . Sherry said, “The court
documents listed Annie as a Tennessee Walker. Annie now has a ‘Supermask’ and
two ultrasonic ‘Pest Repellers’ attaché to her
mask to ward off mosquitoes, fleas and ticks that may carry West
Nile Virus, Lyme Disease, etc”. All this was graciously donate
by Paula with the ‘Rusty Stirrup’. Thank You Paula! “Annie
dropped her head when we put on the mask as if she had worn one
before…which seems highly unlikely. God continues to move
mountains on Annie’s behalf”.
Carol Wallace, a compassionate supporter from Sweetwater Paradise
in Middleburg , Florida , submitted pictures of Annie, taken at
her adoption.
Now on July 18, 2005 Dr. Fuller is treating Annie! “The
initial report is favorable and more will be known after the results
of the blood tests. She also removed two abscesses on her left
front giving us quite a scare when her heart rate went from 76
to 56!” said Sherry. “ We soaked her foot and wrapped
it with Magnapaste and diapers. She should have more relief tomorrow”.
A garage sale was held on July 23, 2005 . “We collected
$500.00 in cash for items donated, a $200 check was given as a
donation and another $150 is forthcoming for Annie”. Sherry
went by to check on her and spray her with fly spray but she was
too busy eating to pose for the camera! The man who starved her
came to the yard sale! He came over to the table where we
had a donation jar and posters with Annie's pictures, etc. He
was "requested" under no uncertain terms by several of
our shoppers that he didn't need to be there. He tried to defend
himself and said we didn't know the whole story. Well, Annie tells
the whole story herself. We were just so thankful for such
a successful sale.
The hearing for the owner, is on August 8, 2005 and is open to
the public. Judge Townsend will be in attendance for this hearing.
The owner is being charged with a first-degree misdemeanor!! It
seems the criminals today have more rights and protection than
the victims.
So what’s in store for Annie now! Only time will tell and
hopefully these wrongs will be righted. Any one with an interest
in these types of crimes and the sentencing should contact their
legislators and the Governor. We will continue to keep you updated
of Annie’s progress as the days, weeks and months go by.
We thank everyone who was involved in this effort and keep up
with your good works and prayers.
Here' are a few pictures
taken during her recuperation and at her adoption. Click
here to view Annie's Slide Show of her progress for the
month of June and July.
- Dr.
Peggy Fuller diagnosing and treating Annie
- Cuddling
with mom Jennifer Rapp (one of her guardian angels) and daughter
Anna
- Carol
brushing Annie's legs...looks like she really enjoys it...ha
ha
- Director
of Animal Control going over paperwork with Sherry Smith
- The
Director being interviewed by Mark from Channel 4
- Standing
(NOT LYING) in the sling...YIPPEE
- In
the later photos you can see Annie is putting on a few pounds!! You
can compare the prior pictures to see how well the lesions
have healed.....her body is functioning and more hair is
coming in......
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