Robin's Refuge

"Octavius Gus Gus, did you rip up the roll of paper towels?"
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"Oh golly, wasn't me! Couldn't be me... I was only napping 😜"

Rainy days are the best mischief makers! 😄

We just had Hay Day 🌾 meaning we replenished our supply of bales for our rescue family. 204 bales this time which may sound like a lot, but it won't last us a month!

Hay is our greatest reoccurring expense at the sanctuary. Without enough land to feed the animals grass through summer, we buy and feed hay All Year Round. 🌱
Every dollar donated makes SUCH a difference in helping our two person team carry the enormous and unrelenting load.

If you are able to spare a dollar, the cost of a latte or the change between your car seats, EVERY bit adds up to help feed the animals. ❤
You can do so via;
Etransfer (*pass: refuge)
or
Paypal (*please choose gift option)
to [email protected] 💌

Your support helps us in real time to remain a place of peace and sanctuary for all beings in our care. It truly means the world 🐷🐮☂️🐴🐶🐱

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Billy in the blooms 🌸 🐷
A big thank you to everyone who sent Billy well wishes and love. We've been taking care of our A+ patient and his face absess has healed. Unfortunately his neck absess lingered and has required continued care.

Billy's on the mend again but I know he'd love if you kept the good vibes coming! 💖

Recently while giving Billy a belly rub I found a lump under his neck. A couple days later another lump near his jawline appeared.

It was concerning, but as Billy is prone to ingrown hairs I treated him with the usual warm compress and kept a close eye on things. When the compresses didn't help and both lumps began to rapidly increase in size it was an immediate call to book him in at the vet.

Tuesday morning Billy hopped in the trailer and we made the long drive to the clinic. Billy underwent sedation so he could be rolled onto his back for an ultrasound. Upon examination we received the best possible news. Both of Billy's lumps despite the different locations and sizes were abscesses. The Dr was able to open, drain and flush them right away and gave Billy pain meds and antibiotics.

When we returned to the sanctuary after our 6+ hour trip, I thought Bill might be upset, but he sauntered right off the trailer, itched his bottom on the ramp and headed over to the pig house to let everyone know that Big Man Bill was back home... and ready for a nap. 😴

This was quite a scare and the major feelings since leaving the vet are relief and gratitude. Now to hope for an uncomplicated recovery for Billy, who's already back to his regular shenanigans. 🐷💕