$500 is still cheap to adopt since the vet visits and hoof guy plus feed you have already spent that! Not to mention the training to get them ready for Adoption thank you for doing what you do!
Thank you for giving the last right of kindness for those 5 babies, their previous owners should be called out and made accountable. Although i realize you don't know who they are, hope that old saying goes for animals as well as people to treat others the way you want to be treated and whatever goes around comes around.
$500 is the highest price. Maybe $300, $250 or less. $0 for veterans, first responders, etc Mostly the reason for paying is to be sure you are sincere and can afford to care for the animal’s needs.
It is comforting to know that you take the time to cremate these dear horses on your property, so they are not discarded a second time, but laid to rest, back to nature surrounded by friends 🌈 Thank you for their aftercare. 💜 From 🇦🇺
I can't believe the neglect these horses endure they are all so good to handle when they go to the rescue .what a fantastic job you all do breaks my heart to see this level of abuse
I always wondered what they did with the horses they had to put down. It's reassuring that their bodies are treated with dignity/compassion and laid to rest surrounded by their animal friends
I have Stage 4 metastatic lung cancer. I get scared sometimes . Your videos are my favorites. They ease my fear and really increase my faith in a number of ways. Thank you for all you do.
Cremation is the best. Such a big animal, you can't just bury all of them, and dumping them off at the landfill is terrible! You guys do great work. Never easy.
@@garfitosmaximo971 I'm not sure if it's feasible to transport them to a processing place fast enough before they start decomposing, and I doubt they have the cooling facilities for it to keep the bodies until they can be picked up. It would just be a logistical nightmare I reckon.
@@MerelvandenHurkit would not be too difficult to arrange humane euthanasia for meat. People buy dog and cat food as if there's no connection to animal slaughter.
It’s truly frustrating that the last act of kindness can’t be done by the previous owners....... Sadly 5 lives you saved, only to say goodbye. That could’ve been 5 additional lives saved and adopted to new homes 😢 Owners need to take more accountability for their 4 legged family members. We all know how hard it is, but it’s sometimes necessary 💔
Having had horses my self I can understand all the emotions in having to make the last act of kindness. I cry with each and everyone. Not because they are being laid at rest but because they suffered so long before being rescued. The love of a horse or donkey or mule is beyond one's understanding they give unconditionally. A true animal owner knows this and their are thousands of caring loving compassionate owners. My Heart goes out to this wonderful organization along with several others that do their utmost best every day.
I think its the most satisfying when the horses that have gone through intake can finally run out to the pasture, and just be horses and nibble on grass. For them its gotta be so wonderful to be away from the stress situations, and have chance to decompress out in the nice country air, with bird song and gentle breezes, or rain. It is unfortunate that some of them need the last act but we know they will no longer suffer.
I cried at this you’re so right. As a horse lover and rider I love sitting in the fields with them and watch the birds, bugs and horses run around and nuzzle each other and sleep and graze. It makes me so happy and it calmed me down and relieves my stress.
I love the fact that you rescue in any condition. I think its much kinder for the horse to be treated with such kindness even if tgey receive the last act of kindness. Its done with no trauma, they get love before th ey pass. Thank you
I'm with you. Vet everyone!! Gee whiz. Humans are disgusting!! I'm 82 with long experience with humans and horses. Don't like the two legged beast. Love the four!!
I can only imagine what these poor abandoned horses feel when they've been dragged to hell, traumatized, get loaded up for another scary journey, not having any idea what will happen next... And at the end of the day kind people turn them out into a beautiful field of deep grass. Hell to Heaven in 24 hours. Bless you all for rescuing them.
This episode taught me: Corey is TALL Doc has all the jokes: "He can't hear or see good. He must've been married for 25 years." -Phoenix "What's his name? Let's call him Steve."- downed paint
My best horse ever thought all desensitisation stuff was new toys. Bag on a stick was a game. Pool noodles were for biting. I opened an umbrella in his face and he sniffed it and then frolicked with me while I ran around with it in his paddock. The champion horse sharing his paddock was far less impressed. XD
I totally understand the quality of life aspect. I lost my dog this past January (2021) due to cancer in her shoulder. She wasn’t very old. We had to put her down because she was in immense pain. It all happened in less than a month. I miss her but we were all there when she passed, loving on her, brought her favorite toys, etc. We were there to comfort her and it’s sad that some owners just ditch and leave their pets and companions in pain.
The camera shot of that little dappled grey pony at the end of episode was beautiful! Looked like a little unicorn 🦄. Thank you for all that you do, you all really are horse heroes ❤
Thank you for updating about your cremation process. That is something I had wondered about with the amount of animals that come your way each month. You guys have a wonderful organization!
@@garfitosmaximo971 if a horse has been medically euthanised they can't be used for food due to the medication. Plus the meat has to be fresh, so to transport the dead animal would take too much time and will no longer be fresh.
I am crying. I felt in love so much with the horse that got the last act of kindness because of hardly breathing 💔💔💔 Hoping she has a wonderful life behind the rainbow and can play with her friends on a green meadow!! 🌈 Run free little star 😭😭⭐️
Hi from Australia - I absolutely LOVE YOU ALL for the AMAZING, OUTSTANDING work you do to tend to all of these beautiful animals. I also look forward to the auction and especially the adoption day's. I'm a very new viewer (2 day's ago) ❤💙❤💙
I love seeing people that care about animals. I am a huge animal Lover and I hate seeing animals being miss treated. It breaks my heart when I see animals suffering and people not caring about their pets.
My heart breaks when I see all the neglected horses you try and save. Bless all of you for showing such love and kindness. All of your staff are amazing!!! I hope Doc never retires, the other vets are awesome too but he is special!
I can't imagine what would happen to all of those precious animals if you didn't come to that auction and that time. It breaks my heart to know that there's so many more animals in need of care or the last act of kindness. I'm so grateful for each and every life that has been changed due to your hard work. I'm hoping one day these animals will be recognized for the amazing and beautiful beings that they are. They're so magical! Thank you Horse Plus🐎🐎🐎❤❤❤🌈🌈🌈🌞🌞🌞🐴🐴🐴
A lot of bad things would have happened to them. If you search on UA-cam documentaries about blood farms and slaughter pipeline you will do badly cringe from the inside to the outside that you will wish human kind had vanished a long time ago
Sometimes it’s so very hard to watch. I cry tears of sadness and joy when I see these beautiful horses. Again we never know the situation of the owners/ or the reasoning why they sent theses wonderful family members to auction? But thank the lord 🙏🏻 you all found them. Helping the ones that can be helped and giving so much love ❤️ to the ones that can’t. And Tawnee you did right by having the agreement that the horses you buy at auction go home with you and they can adopt if they really want the horse. Again thanks to everyone, the crew at Horse Plus and all the people who donate, to help save more lives from the slaughter pipeline 🥰
Those Final Acts of Kindness are truly that. As difficult as it is to think that help came too late, and more may succumb, it is worth it to see that their last moments are filled with calm and relief from pain. Thanks for what you do! Those portable x-rays are super-cool, too. I am glad to see all of the advancements in the veterinary field that make rescue organizations able to receive first rate care on so many levels.
I really lost it over the little mare who could not breathe. I had a beloved cat who got bone marrow cancer, and on her last day, every breath required her stomach to rise up to nearly her back. She died a few minutes later in my arms. I was grateful she did not have the breathing problem for very long at all, and although it reduced me to tears, I was glad that this little mare was able to rest from her constant burden of taking each labored breath. And as horrified as I was about the donkey with the torn up and bleeding hooves, I'm glad he finally was relieved from what had to be incredible pain. I hope the others on the watch list are able to recover and I hope the once-downed paint recovers. He is a beautiful fella.
Truly so very sorry for the loss of your beloved kitty. I also lost it over that beautiful horse having difficulty with her breathing as I absolutely believe she could have been saved. I had to rush my beloved cat, Jazzi, to her vet d/t severe difficulty in breathing... she was in congestive heart failure... IV Lasix (then daily) & draining the fluid from the plueral lining of her lungs (Thoracentesis) was performed immediately by her vet. We found out the nxt day after blood work that she had hyperthyroidism & started on thyroid med... all these measures saved her... in fact, we eventually took her off lasix & upon me monitoring her & vet appt 1 week later, her heart rhythm & her pulse rate were strong & normal; breath sounds clear... the congestive heart failure was acute... I routinely took her in for thyroid blood work. I did all this for her on a strict budget. I wish the vets here would have done critically thinking & taken all measures to save this beautiful horse... that's the point of a rescue. STAT on all diagnostic blood work, IV Lasix & anti-inflammatory, AND thoracentesis at the time of her exam, & possible antibiotics... and yes, even a daily dose of the above meds & a heart med (if needed). If she needed daily meds short-term or long-term, I know someone would have adopted her... such a crying shame... yet, my love & commitment for animals is not for... profit...🦋
Giving all of you, staff and volunteers, my fullest respect and appreciation for intervening for these horses. Even if they can’t be helped to better health, and you have to give them a peaceful end, you are giving them loving care when no one else did.
Glad you're feeling better Keith!💞‼️If that family wants that horse for their daughter, I'd think you'll have an application waiting when you get back. I absolutely agree w/the No Sale at the Auction. $500 for a vetted, shelter horse is a great price! Great job!!!
This one made me sad and angry that so many cruel owners traded the sick and the lame and the old so they could make a few bucks at the auction. Thank you for ending their suffering.
It's basically the same People who abort Human Babies. Because there is money to be made. The People who abuse Animals are the same People who have no morals and go on to kill Human Beings.
At the start where the whole team walks forward while Tawnee is talking, I almost died from happy laughter. Everyone looked so focused. If ever there was a group of folks who'd earned a superhero team walk moment, you've done so for sure. Well done y'all! 🤗🤎
I love these actions my mother said my second year of 4-h I can get a project horse and I said I want to get a horse from you or from the action in town because there are at lest one skinny horse at each
I cry at each auction episode. It’s so horrible the conditions these poor horses are in and it’s so frustrating how it never ends. Thank you so much for all you do ♥️
I’m a sucker for overos 😩. I hope he stays healthy! Name the “paint gelding down at the auction”, Awillith (A-Will-Ith) it’s a wolf name. And wolves are fighters! I will be watching for updates on him!!!
I cried when they were pulling out of the auction. These horses have been through so much and u really give them hope of a new life. Thank you for what you do!
Bless all of you who care for these horses who are suffering, it's hard for me to just watch these videos I can only imagine how much your hearts hurt on a daily basis❤😢
I watch another channel where they breed purebred Friesians in the Netherlands, and there the horses are so well cared for and loved. There's no soring to make them lift their feet or whips to make them run. I watch it as an antidote to the cruelty I see here. I'm so glad you do what you do. I can't imagine sending your child's old outgrown pony to slaughter instead of putting it down humanely, it's outrageous.
I live in Scotland……and I find the things that go on with the walking horses etc shocking and unbelievable….. it would never happen here…. I just don’t understand why anyone would think that is desirable is beyond me… so glad you are fighting to stop it
The draft with the tag 1393 on his rump is beautiful 😍 I wouldve love to adopt him. I am currently looking for a rescue horse mostly as a pet because I can't ride anymore due to my health but horses help heal my heart so I've decided to go through the whole process of adopting a horse in need of a home that can't be ridden, like a senior horse or a horse with health issues.
I am totally mesmerized by Quinns beauty! And the tail with the orange at the ends.and her demeanor is very nice total pkg.whoever gets her will be lucky.
Thank you so very much for all the wonderful hard and necessary work you do saving these auctioned off horses. The results are amazing. Best wishes from Australia 🇦🇺👋
I do wish the previous owners would do right by these majestic souls, but sadly, they most likely sold it off for money, with no care or concern afterwards if it ended up in the slaughter pipeline or gone to a good home where they would be cared for. I couldn't do that to any animal. Sadly I've had to have a few of my furbabies sent to the Rainbow Bridge as a last loving kindness for them, and I NEVER left their side. They were loved from beginning to end. They always have a place in my heart and I think of them every day and whisper I love you to them. To see how these babies are is heartbreaking. Thank you Horse Plus for saving these souls, and helping them whichever way you can, even if its that last act of kindness to give them peace and no more pain. Also, Thank you for cremating them and not just discarding them the way their previous owners did. It speaks VOLUMES about your organization and the kind of people you are.
I have seen the heartbreak of an auction, the kill buyers outbidding 4H kids and potential homes because no one else can afford to buy them by the pound. Bless each and every one of you for dong what you do.
R.I.P. to the 5 beautiful babies. Who had to have the Last Act of Kindness .To run free forever more thru acres of green pastures , where they will always be free from pain and suffering and young again . . It is so awesome that all y'all was once again able to rescue these beautiful babies from being killed by horrible people and forced to go where they should never should have been in the 1st place . These awesome and majestic animals that serve people should never have to endure such horrible circumstanstances . All y'all are Earth Angels . Stay safe and have a Blessed week .
THANK GOD !!! He is so BEAUTIFUL AND NOW HE WILL BRING SO MUCH JOY TO SOMEONE !!! YOU GUYS WERE SENT STRAIGHT FROM GOD TO BRING BACK HIS ANGELS FROM SUFFERING ❤
God bless you all. Watching your love for these amazing babies is humbling. My husband and I are from Canada and are both disabled with little extra money at our disposal. I vow to you when our situations change, we will definitely donate this organization, your volunteers and full time staff are amazing. Much love to all and especially the horses.🐴 ❤❤❤
You can see her really watching. I can't imagine the poor girl being having such a hard time trying to breathe and being forced through the shoots and pathways at an auction. Thank you all for what you do.
These intake videos go by so quickly even though it was an hour long. I could watch these videos all day long. Loved the black horse with the white eyelashes. Love y'all and your organization. 💘 🇺🇸
Thank you for being so kind at the most important time in these sweet animal's life. Putting them down is hard but sometimes the best option. Please don't let the bad comments get you down. You guys are amazing❤
OMG, I thought Dr Scott looked familiar and his name. I used to volunteer at the TES, he is loved there. Ended up buying property next to the sanctuary, but it didn't work out and I ended up retiring in southern Florida with my mother instead. TES (the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee) is a wonderful place. - Marcella Smith
I used to do a lot of this myself before I was disabled. It's absolutely disgusting how many people throw away their horses by sending them to kill. Old ponies that likely babysat many young riders over the years, hopefully loved and cherished until it was time for their humans to return the favor and take care of them instead. I've seen so many injured horses still perfectly groomed and in braids from the show ring dumped off in pain. Downed horses suffering being trampled over by other frightened horses in the kill pen. Horses that came from labs that were scared to death or hated humans due to being abused. Stallions that were neglected and/or abused to the point they're dangerously aggressive. I've seen it all. I've known so many people that hear you can pick up horses as the sale barns for less. I always recommend they adopt from a rescue or buy from a private owner because you never know for sure what you're getting at these sales. There are some really nice and healthy horses that get sold there, but there are a lot with issues whether it be medical or behavior. There are sellers who will drug the horse to sedate them or to cover up their pain and you can bring home the perfectly sweet horse that night and have a maniac a day or two later or one that has great conformation in the ring, but can barely walk the next morning. Then there are also the diseases that tend to pop up frequently at these sales like shipping fever/strangles. Whatever you bring home was likely exposed and you could have a very sick horse in a few days and if you have other horses or board with other horses you've now put them at risk too. Anyone who might think a $500 adoption fee is too much shouldn't get a horse! Even double that and it would still be the cheapest part of owning a horse! Just knowing what you're getting from people who want the best home for each horse to be successfully placed in is worth the adoption fee. Rescues want you to love the horse you take home!
So wonderful to see the rescue, and care, even before u leave. Oh u r son is handsome, he looks like both of u, wow that amazing the traits r uncanny. He c will go far with such amazing parents. Love to u and all thee employee's ❤❤
Thank you so much for your love and kindness to these precious horses!!! When I saw you feed the mare that couldn't breathe and you knew she was going to be put to sleep, that moved me to crying... Thank you all for the love and hugs you give these horses, even when you know it's their last day here... I love you guys!! Don't ever let your hearts get hardened...
I really enjoy your videos. Although I do cry through most of them. I’m a softy. I can’t even express how thankful I am that there are people out there like your organization that steps in and helps all the horses and other animals. I’ve had horses most my life. I was injured in 1999 and was left a paraplegic. I still rode my horses for at least 10 more yrs. Then it got too difficult to take care of them. I believe that if you have an animal you give it the best that it deserves. I really hated to get rid of my horses but I made sure they went to good people and sent all of their equipment with them. Winter blankets summer blankets fly masks leg wraps their own custom saddles and saddle pads along with a complete list of how to care for them. Stay safe and God Bless
Wow, all of you guys are just the best!!! Tawnee, I am so happy to see your very handsome young son helping out to save horses! I love you all and as a horse lover, I am very, very appreciative of what you do to save as many as you can! Thank you from my horse loving heart!
I think there are so much people with me who wants to see your cremation facility on your property... You do all so great work, the horses, donkeys mules ect are so thankfull for what you do for them, Doc is so easy going around them i think everyone wishes that they have so great vet for there animals, specially horses. For the ones who don't make it ....run free sweethearts, finally painfree💙🐎💙
check back in a couple of the early editions - there was a segment of when they bought the cremator, and another of installing it - it's not a huge thing, but very effective
The last act of kindness is also a success. Think about it this way, the goal is to end the horse's suffering by getting them from the auction and doing everything necessary to end their suffering. Unfortunately, sometimes that means they need the last act. It is sad for us and especially for the rescue team but it is still a success.
What a beautiful group of animals with so much potential this time around. The fabulous tri-colour paint looks like a Montana , Cherokee, Dakota or Cheyenne.
We donate and you passion driven angels do the work. wow lots of work , Above and beyond! Please dear God keep you all safe! We need you, and one can see you indeed care about each other!
The black horse with the wound on his fetlock (the one making the flehmen face) looked like a real sweetheart. More about him please! Some beautiful minis, mules and donks in this batch too.
Name suggestion for the paint that was down at the auction: Warrior. He really has the pattern of a paint that I used to know who was called Warrior. Sadly Warrior was put down a year ago.
That's great News that they are cremated it's the right thing to do. Thank you for everything you and all the other people who work with you are angels in my eyes ❤️
Thank y'all for all the hard work you do. And thank you for saving these babies and giving the last act of kindness cuz I'm sure that weighs on your soul. God bless 🐎💕
I love what you do for these beautiful creatures from God. I can't always watch cause my heart gets up in my throat. God gives y'all the strength to tend to the business side of rescuing them, and that makes you earth angels. Prayers for all of you and all the horses always.
Did she say their adoption fee was $500? My jaw was just hanging open! I kid you not lol!!! If someone can not afford to pay an adoption fee that low for an amazing horse than maybe they are not ready to own one yet! HORSE PLUS IS AN AMAZING FACILITY!! I wish I lived closer to the rescue bcuz I would be applying for a job asap and if no spots are open than I would happily help out there in anyway.
I love the way those auction rescued horses run into the paddock like they didn't expect to run free again. It's beautiful to watch how happy they are. The horses that have been severely neglected and abused always make me cry. I can't even imagine how hard it is on you guys having to be the ones who need to give them the last act of kindness (I love that phrase btw). Those poor animals have been suffering for who knows how long and it breaks my heart to see them so broken, but you also see relief when the medications help with their pain, and they soak up the comfort and kindness they so desperately need. I do believe animals can sense when it's their time and you can see in their eyes they're asking for help to end their suffering and let them go ❤️
$500 is still cheap to adopt since the vet visits and hoof guy plus feed you have already spent that! Not to mention the training to get them ready for Adoption thank you for doing what you do!
If you haven't gotten a name for the paint, he reminds me of a paint whose name was yellow mount, he is gorgeous.
What do they do with the animals ashes they euthanize?
Thank you for giving the last right of kindness for those 5 babies, their previous owners should be called out and made accountable. Although i realize you don't know who they are, hope that old saying goes for animals as well as people to treat others the way you want to be treated and whatever goes around comes around.
$500 is the highest price. Maybe $300, $250 or less. $0 for veterans, first responders, etc
Mostly the reason for paying is to be sure you are sincere and can afford to care for the animal’s needs.
Farrier. Thats what you call the hoof guy
That the killbuyers bid past slaughter price just to try and make you waste donations to save these horses really shows what kind of people they are.
They're in a different class all their own. No conscience.
People like that are Not people, they are a societal disease that have no place among us.
I'm a horse owner and I would save and rehabilitate rescues my horse nearly died three times as a foal now he's a thriving kids pony
Agreed! There is not a word for things like this that would cover what they truly are. I feel sorry for the people around them!
We know what kind of people they are
It is comforting to know that you take the time to cremate these dear horses on your property, so they are not discarded a second time, but laid to rest, back to nature surrounded by friends 🌈 Thank you for their aftercare. 💜 From 🇦🇺
I can't believe the neglect these horses endure they are all so good to handle when they go to the rescue .what a fantastic job you all do breaks my heart to see this level of abuse
👍👍. Cremation is better than the trash dump..
@@whyputaname Absolutely.
I didn't know that, just started watching this episode. That's really beautiful.
I always wondered what they did with the horses they had to put down. It's reassuring that their bodies are treated with dignity/compassion and laid to rest surrounded by their animal friends
I have Stage 4 metastatic lung cancer. I get scared sometimes . Your videos are my favorites. They ease my fear and really increase my faith in a number of ways. Thank you for all you do.
Sending you lots of love hun ❤I have PTSD and watch their videos just to know that there’s something good in this world.(edit for bad grammar)
Cremation is the best. Such a big animal, you can't just bury all of them, and dumping them off at the landfill is terrible! You guys do great work. Never easy.
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What about the meat?
@@garfitosmaximo971 I'm not sure if it's feasible to transport them to a processing place fast enough before they start decomposing, and I doubt they have the cooling facilities for it to keep the bodies until they can be picked up. It would just be a logistical nightmare I reckon.
@@MerelvandenHurkit would not be too difficult to arrange humane euthanasia for meat.
People buy dog and cat food as if there's no connection to animal slaughter.
@@dshe8637The medication they are given seeps into the meat with blood which makes it unsafe to use in feed.
It’s truly frustrating that the last act of kindness can’t be done by the previous owners.......
Sadly 5 lives you saved, only to say goodbye.
That could’ve been 5 additional lives saved and adopted to new homes 😢
Owners need to take more accountability for their 4 legged family members.
We all know how hard it is, but it’s sometimes necessary 💔
They original owners want money that's why they try to sell sick horses because putting them down they'd get nothing
I just adore doc. We all need a vet like him.
Having had horses my self I can understand all the emotions in having to make the last act of kindness. I cry with each and everyone. Not because they are being laid at rest but because they suffered so long before being rescued. The love of a horse or donkey or mule is beyond one's understanding they give unconditionally. A true animal owner knows this and their are thousands of caring loving compassionate owners. My Heart goes out to this wonderful organization along with several others that do their utmost best every day.
I hope Keith's health continues to improve. He is such a great part of the Horse Plus team.
Prayers for Keith 🙏 ❤️ 🙏
Glad Keith is back. Don’t let him over do!
I think its the most satisfying when the horses that have gone through intake can finally run out to the pasture, and just be horses and nibble on grass. For them its gotta be so wonderful to be away from the stress situations, and have chance to decompress out in the nice country air, with bird song and gentle breezes, or rain. It is unfortunate that some of them need the last act but we know they will no longer suffer.
I cried at this you’re so right. As a horse lover and rider I love sitting in the fields with them and watch the birds, bugs and horses run around and nuzzle each other and sleep and graze. It makes me so happy and it calmed me down and relieves my stress.
And it’s good to watch the transformation, responding to health care and care and attention. It’s fantastic!
Amazing people
I love the fact that you rescue in any condition. I think its much kinder for the horse to be treated with such kindness even if tgey receive the last act of kindness. Its done with no trauma, they get love before th ey pass. Thank you
My heart just aches for these beautiful animals that don't deserve what has happened to them. All of you are angels. ❤❤🐎🐎
I'm with you. Vet everyone!! Gee whiz. Humans are disgusting!! I'm 82 with long experience with humans and horses. Don't like the two legged beast. Love the four!!
The horses that are are turned out to the pasture after intake look so happy. My favorite part is watching them go.
I can only imagine what these poor abandoned horses feel when they've been dragged to hell, traumatized, get loaded up for another scary journey, not having any idea what will happen next... And at the end of the day kind people turn them out into a beautiful field of deep grass. Hell to Heaven in 24 hours. Bless you all for rescuing them.
This episode taught me: Corey is TALL
Doc has all the jokes: "He can't hear or see good. He must've been married for 25 years." -Phoenix
"What's his name? Let's call him Steve."- downed paint
It is not that he can't see or hear good; He's like my husband, he sees and hears what he wants.
I want to know what happened to the original Steve that Doc has that name in mind
Haha
My best horse ever thought all desensitisation stuff was new toys. Bag on a stick was a game. Pool noodles were for biting. I opened an umbrella in his face and he sniffed it and then frolicked with me while I ran around with it in his paddock. The champion horse sharing his paddock was far less impressed. XD
I totally understand the quality of life aspect. I lost my dog this past January (2021) due to cancer in her shoulder. She wasn’t very old. We had to put her down because she was in immense pain. It all happened in less than a month. I miss her but we were all there when she passed, loving on her, brought her favorite toys, etc. We were there to comfort her and it’s sad that some owners just ditch and leave their pets and companions in pain.
The camera shot of that little dappled grey pony at the end of episode was beautiful! Looked like a little unicorn 🦄. Thank you for all that you do, you all really are horse heroes ❤
Thank you for updating about your cremation process. That is something I had wondered about with the amount of animals that come your way each month. You guys have a wonderful organization!
Why cant they sold the euthanized horses and burros to make pet food?
Is a form to not waste meat and make money to mantain their shelter
@@garfitosmaximo971 because the drugs they use to euthanize means the 'meat' is not fit to feed pets
@@garfitosmaximo971 I understand that logical reasoning but we don't butcher and eat people either. It would be disrespectful.
@@garfitosmaximo971 if a horse has been medically euthanised they can't be used for food due to the medication. Plus the meat has to be fresh, so to transport the dead animal would take too much time and will no longer be fresh.
@@garfitosmaximo971 When they are euthanazid, their body , is full of poison. You can,'t take it for dog food.
I am crying. I felt in love so much with the horse that got the last act of kindness because of hardly breathing 💔💔💔 Hoping she has a wonderful life behind the rainbow and can play with her friends on a green meadow!! 🌈 Run free little star 😭😭⭐️
I am so impressed with your neighbors donating so much hay!!!
I donate every month, and I enjoy putting out names for each horse. I’m in tears with every auction video but I’m so thankful for all you do. 💙
Thank you for your contribution, you're amazing!
Thanks!
No problem!
Hi from Australia - I absolutely LOVE YOU ALL for the AMAZING, OUTSTANDING work you do to tend to all of these beautiful animals. I also look forward to the auction and especially the adoption day's. I'm a very new viewer (2 day's ago) ❤💙❤💙
Welcome!! Donations are really the way that we (The watchers) get to help these fine horses that GOD put on this Earth!!!!🐴🐴🐴🐴
I love seeing people that care about animals. I am a huge animal Lover and I hate seeing animals being miss treated. It breaks my heart when I see animals suffering and people not caring about their pets.
When you show us the new horses coming in I visualize who I want. Oh how I wish I could buy them all. I love all of you!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
It's awesome seeing all the new people joining the team! That means the business is growing and that means you can save more lives 😊❤❤❤👍🐴🐎🐈
My heart breaks when I see all the neglected horses you try and save. Bless all of you for showing such love and kindness. All of your staff are amazing!!! I hope Doc never retires, the other vets are awesome too but he is special!
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I can't imagine what would happen to all of those precious animals if you didn't come to that auction and that time. It breaks my heart to know that there's so many more animals in need of care or the last act of kindness. I'm so grateful for each and every life that has been changed due to your hard work. I'm hoping one day these animals will be recognized for the amazing and beautiful beings that they are. They're so magical! Thank you Horse Plus🐎🐎🐎❤❤❤🌈🌈🌈🌞🌞🌞🐴🐴🐴
A lot of bad things would have happened to them. If you search on UA-cam documentaries about blood farms and slaughter pipeline you will do badly cringe from the inside to the outside that you will wish human kind had vanished a long time ago
Sometimes it’s so very hard to watch. I cry tears of sadness and joy when I see these beautiful horses. Again we never know the situation of the owners/ or the reasoning why they sent theses wonderful family members to auction? But thank the lord 🙏🏻 you all found them. Helping the ones that can be helped and giving so much love ❤️ to the ones that can’t. And Tawnee you did right by having the agreement that the horses you buy at auction go home with you and they can adopt if they really want the horse. Again thanks to everyone, the crew at Horse Plus and all the people who donate, to help save more lives from the slaughter pipeline 🥰
Those Final Acts of Kindness are truly that. As difficult as it is to think that help came too late, and more may succumb, it is worth it to see that their last moments are filled with calm and relief from pain. Thanks for what you do! Those portable x-rays are super-cool, too. I am glad to see all of the advancements in the veterinary field that make rescue organizations able to receive first rate care on so many levels.
I really lost it over the little mare who could not breathe. I had a beloved cat who got bone marrow cancer, and on her last day, every breath required her stomach to rise up to nearly her back. She died a few minutes later in my arms. I was grateful she did not have the breathing problem for very long at all, and although it reduced me to tears, I was glad that this little mare was able to rest from her constant burden of taking each labored breath. And as horrified as I was about the donkey with the torn up and bleeding hooves, I'm glad he finally was relieved from what had to be incredible pain. I hope the others on the watch list are able to recover and I hope the once-downed paint recovers. He is a beautiful fella.
Truly so very sorry for the loss of your beloved kitty. I also lost it over that beautiful horse having difficulty with her breathing as I absolutely believe she could have been saved. I had to rush my beloved cat, Jazzi, to her vet d/t severe difficulty in breathing... she was in congestive heart failure... IV Lasix (then daily) & draining the fluid from the plueral lining of her lungs (Thoracentesis) was performed immediately by her vet. We found out the nxt day after blood work that she had hyperthyroidism & started on thyroid med... all these measures saved her... in fact, we eventually took her off lasix & upon me monitoring her & vet appt 1 week later, her heart rhythm & her pulse rate were strong & normal; breath sounds clear... the congestive heart failure was acute... I routinely took her in for thyroid blood work. I did all this for her on a strict budget. I wish the vets here would have done critically thinking & taken all measures to save this beautiful horse... that's the point of a rescue. STAT on all diagnostic blood work, IV Lasix & anti-inflammatory, AND thoracentesis at the time of her exam, & possible antibiotics... and yes, even a daily dose of the above meds & a heart med (if needed). If she needed daily meds short-term or long-term, I know someone would have adopted her... such a crying shame... yet, my love & commitment for animals is not for... profit...🦋
Thank you for the rescues. GOD bless you.
Giving all of you, staff and volunteers, my fullest respect and appreciation for intervening for these horses. Even if they can’t be helped to better health, and you have to give them a peaceful end, you are giving them loving care when no one else did.
Thank you all for the love you show to these ponies , horses, mules, donkies etc. May God bless you all abundantly!
Glad you're feeling better Keith!💞‼️If that family wants that horse for their daughter, I'd think you'll have an application waiting when you get back. I absolutely agree w/the No Sale at the Auction. $500 for a vetted, shelter horse is a great price!
Great job!!!
Many thanks to you for being the loving arms for those that need that last act of kindness.
This one made me sad and angry that so many cruel owners traded the sick and the lame and the old so they could make a few bucks at the auction. Thank you for ending their suffering.
It's basically the same People who abort Human Babies. Because there is money to be made. The People who abuse Animals are the same People who have no morals and go on to kill Human Beings.
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Not only that but to neglect such a sentient, beautiful creature & prolong the suffering is appalling. They should be held accountable 😓💔
At the start where the whole team walks forward while Tawnee is talking, I almost died from happy laughter. Everyone looked so focused. If ever there was a group of folks who'd earned a superhero team walk moment, you've done so for sure. Well done y'all! 🤗🤎
The black horse with the white eyelashes just stole my heart. Beautiful horse. Hope he makes it to a good home.
So excited for the ones you could save... I love that big paint, praying he recovers and thrives with you...
Thank you Doc for your dedication to these special souls ❤️
I love these actions my mother said my second year of 4-h I can get a project horse and I said I want to get a horse from you or from the action in town because there are at lest one skinny horse at each
Doc is so wonderful. I could just take him home and keep him. His custom embroidered outfit is so deserved
I cry at each auction episode. It’s so horrible the conditions these poor horses are in and it’s so frustrating how it never ends. Thank you so much for all you do ♥️
I’m a sucker for overos 😩. I hope he stays healthy! Name the “paint gelding down at the auction”, Awillith (A-Will-Ith) it’s a wolf name. And wolves are fighters! I will be watching for updates on him!!!
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He’s just gorgeous!! Hoping for the best for him too.
I cried when they were pulling out of the auction. These horses have been through so much and u really give them hope of a new life. Thank you for what you do!
Bless all of you who care for these horses who are suffering, it's hard for me to just watch these videos I can only imagine how much your hearts hurt on a daily basis❤😢
BEST $200 ever spent!!!
I watch another channel where they breed purebred Friesians in the Netherlands, and there the horses are so well cared for and loved. There's no soring to make them lift their feet or whips to make them run. I watch it as an antidote to the cruelty I see here. I'm so glad you do what you do. I can't imagine sending your child's old outgrown pony to slaughter instead of putting it down humanely, it's outrageous.
See you at Friesian Horses, yay for Stal G
I live in Scotland……and I find the things that go on with the walking horses etc shocking and unbelievable….. it would never happen here…. I just don’t understand why anyone would think that is desirable is beyond me… so glad you are fighting to stop it
The draft with the tag 1393 on his rump is beautiful 😍 I wouldve love to adopt him. I am currently looking for a rescue horse mostly as a pet because I can't ride anymore due to my health but horses help heal my heart so I've decided to go through the whole process of adopting a horse in need of a home that can't be ridden, like a senior horse or a horse with health issues.
You have to be ready to do “the right thing” for when you have horses. Bless you for what you do.
I thank you all for your kindness toward all the horses they deserve all the love they can get and your help .Thank you again.
I am totally mesmerized by Quinns beauty! And the tail with the orange at the ends.and her demeanor is very nice total pkg.whoever gets her will be lucky.
Thank you so very much for all the wonderful hard and necessary work you do saving these auctioned off horses. The results are amazing. Best wishes from Australia 🇦🇺👋
I do wish the previous owners would do right by these majestic souls, but sadly, they most likely sold it off for money, with no care or concern afterwards if it ended up in the slaughter pipeline or gone to a good home where they would be cared for. I couldn't do that to any animal. Sadly I've had to have a few of my furbabies sent to the Rainbow Bridge as a last loving kindness for them, and I NEVER left their side. They were loved from beginning to end. They always have a place in my heart and I think of them every day and whisper I love you to them. To see how these babies are is heartbreaking. Thank you Horse Plus for saving these souls, and helping them whichever way you can, even if its that last act of kindness to give them peace and no more pain. Also, Thank you for cremating them and not just discarding them the way their previous owners did. It speaks VOLUMES about your organization and the kind of people you are.
I have seen the heartbreak of an auction, the kill buyers outbidding 4H kids and potential homes because no one else can afford to buy them by the pound. Bless each and every one of you for dong what you do.
I think its wonderful that they are rescuing the horses and donkeys and that they are doing such a wonderful job
R.I.P. to the 5 beautiful babies. Who had to have the Last Act of Kindness .To run free forever more thru acres of green pastures , where they will always be free from pain and suffering and young again . . It is so awesome that all y'all was once again able to rescue these beautiful babies from being killed by horrible people and forced to go where they should never should have been in the 1st place . These awesome and majestic animals that serve people should never have to endure such horrible circumstanstances . All y'all are Earth Angels . Stay safe and have a Blessed week .
THANK GOD !!! He is so BEAUTIFUL AND NOW HE WILL BRING SO MUCH JOY TO SOMEONE !!! YOU GUYS WERE SENT STRAIGHT FROM GOD TO BRING BACK HIS ANGELS FROM SUFFERING ❤
I loved the ending watching all of the horses run into the pasture. I really hope the paint horses leg heals it's soooo gorgeous!!
God bless you all. Watching your love for these amazing babies is humbling. My husband and I are from Canada and are both disabled with little extra money at our disposal. I vow to you when our situations change, we will definitely donate this organization, your volunteers and full time staff are amazing. Much love to all and especially the horses.🐴 ❤❤❤
You guys, you guys...I love watching you all work together, such a great team of compassionate humans...well done!
You can see her really watching. I can't imagine the poor girl being having such a hard time trying to breathe and being forced through the shoots and pathways at an auction. Thank you all for what you do.
Thank you for being that responsible owner and takeing action and seeing them off to the rainbow bridge with kindness and dignity xxxx
These intake videos go by so quickly even though it was an hour long. I could watch these videos all day long. Loved the black horse with the white eyelashes. Love y'all and your organization. 💘 🇺🇸
Thank you for being so kind at the most important time in these sweet animal's life. Putting them down is hard but sometimes the best option. Please don't let the bad comments get you down. You guys are amazing❤
OMG, I thought Dr Scott looked familiar and his name. I used to volunteer at the TES, he is loved there. Ended up buying property next to the sanctuary, but it didn't work out and I ended up retiring in southern Florida with my mother instead. TES (the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee) is a wonderful place. - Marcella Smith
I used to do a lot of this myself before I was disabled. It's absolutely disgusting how many people throw away their horses by sending them to kill. Old ponies that likely babysat many young riders over the years, hopefully loved and cherished until it was time for their humans to return the favor and take care of them instead. I've seen so many injured horses still perfectly groomed and in braids from the show ring dumped off in pain. Downed horses suffering being trampled over by other frightened horses in the kill pen. Horses that came from labs that were scared to death or hated humans due to being abused. Stallions that were neglected and/or abused to the point they're dangerously aggressive. I've seen it all. I've known so many people that hear you can pick up horses as the sale barns for less. I always recommend they adopt from a rescue or buy from a private owner because you never know for sure what you're getting at these sales. There are some really nice and healthy horses that get sold there, but there are a lot with issues whether it be medical or behavior. There are sellers who will drug the horse to sedate them or to cover up their pain and you can bring home the perfectly sweet horse that night and have a maniac a day or two later or one that has great conformation in the ring, but can barely walk the next morning. Then there are also the diseases that tend to pop up frequently at these sales like shipping fever/strangles. Whatever you bring home was likely exposed and you could have a very sick horse in a few days and if you have other horses or board with other horses you've now put them at risk too. Anyone who might think a $500 adoption fee is too much shouldn't get a horse! Even double that and it would still be the cheapest part of owning a horse! Just knowing what you're getting from people who want the best home for each horse to be successfully placed in is worth the adoption fee. Rescues want you to love the horse you take home!
So wonderful to see the rescue, and care, even before u leave. Oh u r son is handsome, he looks like both of u, wow that amazing the traits r uncanny. He c will go far with such amazing parents. Love to u and all thee employee's ❤❤
Thank you so much for your love and kindness to these precious horses!!! When I saw you feed the mare that couldn't breathe and you knew she was going to be put to sleep, that moved me to crying... Thank you all for the love and hugs you give these horses, even when you know it's their last day here... I love you guys!! Don't ever let your hearts get hardened...
Going to have to take a break. I do enjoy you programs so much. Thanks again for what you do for those animals. Have to goo dry my eyes
Some of the most BEAUTIFUL ANIMALS I HAVE EVER SEEN !!! They are so kind after all they have been through.
So sad.These poor horses. God bless their hearts.
I really enjoy your videos. Although I do cry through most of them. I’m a softy. I can’t even express how thankful I am that there are people out there like your organization that steps in and helps all the horses and other animals. I’ve had horses most my life. I was injured in 1999 and was left a paraplegic. I still rode my horses for at least 10 more yrs. Then it got too difficult to take care of them. I believe that if you have an animal you give it the best that it deserves. I really hated to get rid of my horses but I made sure they went to good people and sent all of their equipment with them. Winter blankets summer blankets fly masks leg wraps their own custom saddles and saddle pads along with a complete list of how to care for them.
Stay safe and God Bless
It’s great to see all of the effort to save and show kindness and to be able to afford to do what you live.
Wow, all of you guys are just the best!!! Tawnee, I am so happy to see your very handsome young son helping out to save horses! I love you all and as a horse lover, I am very, very appreciative of what you do to save as many as you can! Thank you from my horse loving heart!
It makes me sad to see the suffering. God bless all of you.❤
I think there are so much people with me who wants to see your cremation facility on your property...
You do all so great work, the horses, donkeys mules ect are so thankfull for what you do for them, Doc is so easy going around them i think everyone wishes that they have so great vet for there animals, specially horses. For the ones who don't make it ....run free sweethearts, finally painfree💙🐎💙
check back in a couple of the early editions - there was a segment of when they bought the cremator, and another of installing it - it's not a huge thing, but very effective
@@Angharadz2 do you know how far back which season??
Why would you want to see a crematorium 😂
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Not many people get to see how they work, especially for large animals. I would say it's likely pure curiosity.
The last act of kindness is also a success. Think about it this way, the goal is to end the horse's suffering by getting them from the auction and doing everything necessary to end their suffering. Unfortunately, sometimes that means they need the last act. It is sad for us and especially for the rescue team but it is still a success.
What a beautiful group of animals with so much potential this time around.
The fabulous tri-colour paint looks like a Montana , Cherokee, Dakota or Cheyenne.
Prayers sent to Keith for his healing!
Call him "Canvas" He's a beautiful paint! How old is he?
We donate and you passion driven angels do the work. wow lots of work ,
Above and beyond! Please dear God keep you all safe!
We need you, and one can see you indeed care about each other!
The black horse with the wound on his fetlock (the one making the flehmen face) looked like a real sweetheart. More about him please! Some beautiful minis, mules and donks in this batch too.
Quinn is so tall and leggy.. beautiful horse, very confident ❤️❤️
Name suggestion for the paint that was down at the auction: Warrior. He really has the pattern of a paint that I used to know who was called Warrior. Sadly Warrior was put down a year ago.
ALL these RESCUES are GOURGOUS and deserving of love and KINDNESS 🐎🐴🙏🙏🙏💙💕💜
Still not seeing enough of Jesse!! She really makes the show!! Love you all, but Jesse
You respect them so..even after they are gone. Thank you for caring so much.
Love all of you for rescuing these animals.
Doc’s a Sundrop fan. I’m drinking one right now. He must be a good one. We all know he is wonderful. Thank you all!!
Oh I’m so glad you got the one that was laying down that was breaking my heart
That's great News that they are cremated it's the right thing to do. Thank you for everything you and all the other people who work with you are angels in my eyes ❤️
Thank y'all for all the hard work you do. And thank you for saving these babies and giving the last act of kindness cuz I'm sure that weighs on your soul. God bless 🐎💕
You are so blessed to have that vet man. Hes a heart o gold
I love what you do for these beautiful creatures from God. I can't always watch cause my heart gets up in my throat. God gives y'all the strength to tend to the business side of rescuing them, and that makes you earth angels. Prayers for all of you and all the horses always.
I love what you are doing. I call you ‘Animal Angels’.
Did she say their adoption fee was $500? My jaw was just hanging open! I kid you not lol!!! If someone can not afford to pay an adoption fee that low for an amazing horse than maybe they are not ready to own one yet! HORSE PLUS IS AN AMAZING FACILITY!! I wish I lived closer to the rescue bcuz I would be applying for a job asap and if no spots are open than I would happily help out there in anyway.
I love the way those auction rescued horses run into the paddock like they didn't expect to run free again.
It's beautiful to watch how happy they are.
The horses that have been severely neglected and abused always make me cry. I can't even imagine how hard it is on you guys having to be the ones who need to give them the last act of kindness (I love that phrase btw).
Those poor animals have been suffering for who knows how long and it breaks my heart to see them so broken, but you also see relief when the medications help with their pain, and they soak up the comfort and kindness they so desperately need.
I do believe animals can sense when it's their time and you can see in their eyes they're asking for help to end their suffering and let them go ❤️