Rocky’s 2nd vet visit 
Today he turned a week old 
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!!And………Dr. Longoria was THRILLED with how he’s doing!
I have held my breath for today all week. Dr. Longoria is so much more than a vet to me, and I value her opinion above all else. I also wanted to protect her. Some may have noticed I stopped saying her name in post and just said our vet. After seeing another rescue post that the vet that didn’t euthanize him when we got him needs their license revoked…..ya’ll. That was kinda the full stop for me. I would never want to shed a negative light on her ever. She’s the most Godly, faithful led, ethical, compassionate, loving, and willing to not only take a chance but wade through the muddy waters for an animal. So we are not gonna play that game with her. Period. Over half of the horses we have would not be alive today if it wasn’t for her. She’s been with us for 8 years, since day one and she was my personal vet before then. She spoke at my precious grandmothers funeral. I would never want a decision we made to possibly take her away from her calling and the animals that she helps. So what she said today would be it for me.
She says Rocky is basically a normal foal, especially in his mind. She said he’s happy, not in pain, and thriving. His dropped fetlocks are improving so much she wants to wait a week on any corrective measures and allow him to correct himself as he gets stronger. Mentally he is 100 percent. Physically he is adapting to every scenario he needs to and hitting all foal milestones. He walks, runs, jumps, bucks and kicks. He has never fallen since he’s been here. Is able to get up and down on his own and has never needed assistance. I’ve never seen a foal take to milk replacer as well as him and he’s eating the entire recommended amount for his age. He’s engaged and curious. I’m not sure what more anyone could ask of him right now. She said really, to euthanize him at this point in her eyes would be unethical, when we were talking about all of the hatred. She plans to make her own Facebook post about him and i will share that when she does.
We know all the things that may happen later. We are prepared, but most of all just really happy to see this baby thrive. I look forward to sharing him with you all and thank you for loving him just as he is.
Ava’s surgeon’s team reached out as well in support of Rocky and us. Offering his recommendation, none of which included euthanasia .
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