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 Scooby
Scooby passed over the Rainbow Bridge late at night November 15. He will be missed dearly by those who loved him, and especially by Nicole, the pony who looked after him.
Scooby was in his 30's and a miracle pony. Completely blind, he was found wandering the streets during a hurricane. We brought him to the ICU barn, cleaned him up, removed a ton of hair and discovered how horribly thin he was. Scooby had a massive intestinal infection that caused extreme diarrhea, was unable to eat, and continued to lose weight.
Under the watchful eyes of our vet, Dennis Jenkins, Scooby was placed on IV's that had to be changed every four hours. For three weeks he stood in the stall with an IV bag attached to his neck and dripping the only substance that kept him alive. He lived through the numerous shots of antibiotics and vitamins, accepted small portions of hand-fed grain and slowly started on the road to recovery.
Many people wanted us to give up on Scooby. Worn out from changing IV's every four hours, 24 hours a day, and sick from cleaning the constant diarrhea from his body and the stall, they argued that the little guy would never make it and that he needed to be euthanized. Scooby had the desire to live and sometimes that fire is the only thing we have to go on. After three weeks, some of us actually cried with joy at seeing a firm, round ball of horse poop in his stall.
Scooby lived for a few years later as healthy as a horse could be. He was firmly attached to Nicole, who acted as his eyes and ears.
Dear Mom and Dad:
I wanted you to know that today I am free. It's so wonderful to be able to see. My legs move faster than I ever thought possible. I can move at speeds only Dancer knew. My body does not hold me back in any way. It's weightless and fantastic. I
t's green, green pastures everywhere. I can eat as much as I want and will never colic. There are people here who also love horses. They kiss us and pet us and rub us in all the right places. They are so happy to be with us.
Blaze and I are together along with all the other horses who lived at the Habitat and have crossed that Rainbow Bridge. I wish you could see this place. I'm so happy here.
I want you both to know I miss you. I love you and know we will see each other again some day. Please don't cry for me. I had a great life with you, and you were the best. No horse could ever have doubted your love for them. I want to thank you for all you did for me. You may not have thought I knew the struggles and hardships. My eyes could not see but my heart felt it all.
Today when you lock up the ranch, I want you to know we are watching you...all of us. Please stand for a moment by the gate and listen. We will gallop by and blow your hair. If you feel something light on your cheek, it was just me giving you a gentle kiss as I flew by. Dad, Mom I love you both and all the others who helped me along the way. You will never be forgotten either.
Love Scooby xox By Judith
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