Since last I posted we've had Evander, Lavinia and Toro adopted out to the same home. I do hope it's a good one. I certainly had my doubts and still do. Toro is a handful, to say the least. He did still bite and does have an attitude. Still, he wasn't all that bad and I do miss him following me around. I'm sure the boys (llamas) do not miss him one bit since he tried to bully them around. Kind of funny, him being so small compared to them. He was like a gnat that kept pestering them!
At the left is Annabel Lee. She was born in April, not exactly sure of the date but she arrived at the rescue in July. She's curious and quite healthy considering she was born to a cria herself. Her mom won't be 2 years old until December. Her training is coming along quite well! She won't be ready to go to a new home until she's at least 18 months old. Don't want a well meaning person over-handling her and thus creating a behaviorally challenged llama.
Top center is Raven. She was born July 17th in the wee hours of the morning. Very surprising as her mom had only arrived a few days previous and I had no idea she was pregnant. Raven was quite small when she was born and most likely premature. She weighed in at 19 lbs. but has steadily been gaining weight. Her ears are no longer tipped and she loves to pronk and play with Annabel Lee.
Yes, I named both in honor of the great Edgar Allan Poe!
Had the Happy Tails festival last Saturday in Pinetop-Lakeside. It was nicely attended but we will have to see if these potential homes pan out. Cross your fingers and toes for us, please!
We also have 3 more llamas arriving on September 17th. Unfortunately, it's due to this awful economy - the woman lost her job. These are 3 intact males that I don't think have had any vet care. They'll be needing vaccinations, fighting teeth blunted and of course, gelding. There goes what little money we've raised from Happy Tails! Oh well, I'm just gonna have to brainstorm and come up with some fundraising ideas - soon!
It's been a pretty rough few months, many flare ups and no relief. Either I stay loopy on percoset or deal with the pain and get things done. Not much choice, but what can one do?!
I'd like to talk about the proposed Health Reform. I'm confused as to why so many are against it. Shouldn't having health care for all be a good thing? Maybe if our country doesn't send more troops into Afghanistan and the plan for troop pull out goes timely, the funds could then be used for health. I try not to worry about things, I know worrying only causes stress which then leads to more flare ups. I did have good health insurance with my job but no more job. If DH were to lose his job I lose his benefits. Many of my meds are costly and there's no way we could afford them. My savings has been depleted, no more retirement funds. Health issues get in the way of me being a dependable employee. So, again, no job, no insurance, what's one to do?
I hope to be posting much sooner and more frequently than I have been. Not even sure if anyone even reads this but it's my outlet!
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