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Monday, August 15, 2011

Update on Ben

Ben continues to receive the best of care in the hospital.  He is eating and his spirit is strong.  We are hoping his blood work will improve soon.  Bob, David and I are taking turns visiting him.  He is very affectionate and a great favorite with the staff.  Bob hung his favorite toy, a milk jug, in his stall.  I hope that soon he's driving the staff crazy with the noise from his toy.

Meanwhile, back at the ranch, herd dynamics have become a bit more tense.  Boomer misses his buddy, and he and Reggie are doing a little trash talking at feeding time.

12 comments:

Sharon said...

It does upset the other animals, if one of the cast & crew is missing. I hope for the best and fastest for Ben!

in2paints said...

Sending well wishes to Ben! I hope his test improve... although it's good news that he's in good spirits.

Dreaming said...

I am so glad you posted an update. Ben has been heavy on my mind.
I'm so glad that he is eating... and I'm laughing about the milk jug!
Pippin enjoys an Arizona Tea bottle with a treat in it... keeps him going for - oh - about 5 minutes!

Lori Skoog said...

Thanks for the update. Back here at Skoog Farm we are all pulling for Ben.

Anonymous said...

Glad Ben is feeling well enough to eat and show his personality - keeping fingers crossed for a quick recovery.

Liesl said...

I hope Ben is much better soon and I just love Mickey! He looks so much like my first dog as a child.

Janet said...

Thanks for the update Terry -I have been thinking of the big guy quite a bit -hope he continues to improve steadily and is more like his old self soon-take care LOL XX

Ruth said...

Here's hoping for a fast speedy recovery.
I've been thinking about him a lot. Hope everything continues smoothly.

Texan said...

I have been hoping Ben was getting better!

Your comment about the trash talking made me laugh. Our goats do that when someone leaves the herd. Then its all about everyone getting in line again lol. One head butt contest after another!

Louise said...

Thank you for updating us. Ben is a very special horse, and I know that I think of him many times each day. Here's hoping that he recovers very quickly and is soon home, to restore the herd dynamics.

JJ said...

Oh Terry, I'm sorry to hear the Ben is under the weather. I look forward to a good update soon - it sounds like he is on the mend...I hope, I hope. :(

Zanzibah Alpacas said...

Great to hear that Ben is staying strong, Im keeping my fingers crossed he continues to get much better soon, he must be a big miss for everyone.....sending my best wishes...to you all......Jayne