Welcome to the fundraiser page for "Cat" (Just Cattin' Around - 18 Year Old Half Arabian Mare), a dedicated initiative aimed at supporting this beautiful mare "Cat" in leading a supportive and healthy life. We invite you to join us in this heartfelt mission to ensure that "Cat" receives the care and love she deserves, all while benefiting the incredible nonprofit organization, Melody's Haven of Hope at Oregon Horsemanship.
Over the many years "Cat" has been with us, we have worked through a multitude of physical issues from pulled ligaments, liver issues, hormonal problems (constant heat cycles), eye issues, head shaking syndrome, and multiple allergy issues including sweat induced allergies and allergies to leather, some hays, and other things. In short, she was a mess and a lot of it had to do with her show years and what happens to them combined with basically abandonment through death and loss. She has not been able to help support our program for years and has been on sanctuary status with us. We don't know what her future holds but are asking that she have a chance for a life where we can continue to support her and show her love into her later years. She is a sweet mare that didn't deserve what was handed to her. We get comments all the time of "why don't you just put her down as she is not useable". Our philosophy and charter has been to give them a forever home if they are not in constant pain or discomfort. While on sanctuary she thrives on attention and interaction.
You can pick an item or item(s) that "Cat" requires to maintain her health and care. You can either make a one time donation or monthly regular donations to cover either a specific cost or her entire care.
Please consider helping this beautiful mare. Any small donation or even $20 a month will help us maintain "Cat" the way she deserves. Taking care of this horse is a commitment we take seriously and which she very much deserves.
Monthly Expenses:
- Meta RX - $ 86.70
- Platinum Steady for Headshaking (controls it well) - $132.00
- Supplements - Excel, Harmony, Magnesium, Turmeric - $100.00
- Farrier ($20/8 weeks or $90/month average) - $ 25.00
- Special Order Teff Hay - $ 98.18
- Grain - $ 30.00
- Bedding, stall, misc. - $ 300.00
- Chiropractor, acupuncture, vet care - - $ 25.00
($600/year or $50/mo)
- Dental ($250/year or $25/month - $ 25.00
Total for "Cat" monthly: $ 887.88
At Melody's Haven of Hope, we believe that every horse, regardless of age or background, deserves a forever home where they are cherished and appreciated. Our passion for equine care has allowed us to grow into a full horsemanship program, specially designed to support horses like "Cat", however with the growing costs for each horse we need your help to support them in the way they deserve.
This fundraiser aims to provide "Cat" with the best possible care, ensuring she continues to lead a vibrant and fulfilling life. Your generous contributions will help us cover essential expenses such as veterinary care, nutritional needs, and comfortable shelter, ensuring "Cat" stays healthy and happy.
Please join us in this journey to support the valuable mission of Melody's Haven of Hope at Oregon Horsemanship. Every donation, big or small, brings us one step closer to ensuring a brighter future for "Cat" and our equine family. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.