
The owner had purchased Callie three
years
earlier and got a “good deal” on her because of an unsightly large
tumor hanging from the base of her vulva. Unfortunately, the intent was
to continue to breed her, which she did, each year, for three years.
Her last baby, Knee Hi, was a colt born in May of this year and once he
reached three months of age, he was put for sale on Craigslist. The ad
was read by someone who instantly recognized the story. She had met
Callie a year earlier and had been absolutely horrified at the physical
condition of this poor mini-horse.
This person decided she would purchase the colt if mom could come along for free. Knee Hi was too young to be separated from his mother! A deal was agreed upon and mother and son were then signed over to a rescue organization by the buyer, knowing that Callie would receive the urgent medical care she so desperately needed.
Callie was given a thorough examination
which
included a pre-surgery
work-up. She had her operation and she did great through the two hour
procedure. Two vets were needed to manage her case because it was such
an unusual intervention. There was help available to watch over the
baby, hand over vet supplies, and keep Callie steady on her feet. A one
pound tumor was removed and a sample was sent to the lab for analysis.
If the pathology report indicates the mass is cancerous, the treatment
of choice will be injecting chemotherapy drugs around the incision
site.
Callie is recovering just fine and will be on
antibiotics and pain
relievers for one week or so. For the time being, she spends her days
eating, resting and keeping a watchful eye over her baby. Knee Hi
nurses, but has started to eat hay and when he is not plopped down for
a nap, he can be found running around his paddock or quietly nuzzled in
close to mom.
We ask you to participate in this phase of Callie’s life. Let’s show her that we care about her full recovery and her happiness. Your support is deeply appreciated.