Lost my last horse on Monday- I have "empty barn syndrome"

[hamsterjill]

13. Bless your heart - and I do mean that. Thank you.

Thank you for being a responsible animal person. Thank you for taking care of the ones that you have, and for the care you gave this last pony. Horse are very expensive and time consuming. Also - and this is a BIG one - thank you for thinking of others in your time of sorrow by not allowing your resources to go to waste.

You indicate that you are retired, so I'm going to assume you're probably around my age, etc. If my assumption is wrong, please forgive me. I retired last March. I have been involved in animal rescue for the majority of my life. Over the last many years, I've concentrated on cats because they had fewer advocates in my area than dogs do. Two years ago, I realized my lifelong dream of being able to build a cat sanctuary, and we moved all of the cats from TNR colonies, etc. out to a rural piece of property to live out their lives. Because of my age and my committed responsibilities to the ones that we brought here, I refuse to take any new ones in. Some people understand; others don't. But it is a very real concern for me that I be able to see this through and hopefully outlive the kitties here. Many are already quite old and there are none younger than eight. But the years DO make us think differently, don't they?

I don't know if there are horse rescues that need "fosters" but that might be something that would be workable for you until you decide what the appropriate next step is for you. Again - sending hugs and thanks. Animal people are the BEST people!