October 2024: A Month of Care, Community, and Compassion
As always, we're thrilled to share the latest from Lucky Ones Ranch for the month of October 2024. Your unwavering support continues to fuel our mission, and we're eager to keep you informed about the happenings at our sanctuary.
October 2: Honey's Farewell, Starsky's Fever, Maggie's Eye Check & Steve's Vet Visit
Dr. K gave her honey her wings and passed away peacefully.
Starsky experienced a fever, requiring close monitoring.
Maggie's eye was re-examined to assess its condition.
Stevie had his first appointment Pacific Specialty Vet in Lafayette.
October 3: Gabriel's Chiropractic Treatment
Gabriel received chiropractic adjustments to improve his overall well-being.
October 4: Grooming Day
Chowder and Elliott enjoyed a grooming session at Doggie Designs.
October 5: Hay Delivery
80 bales of hay were delivered, costing $950.
October 7: Edgar's Gotcha Day
We celebrated Edgar's 2nd Gotcha Day.
October 10: Winter Preparations
40 straw bales and 20 shavings were purchased for the winter season and 2 alfalfa bales were added to the feed supply.
October 11: Farrier Visit
Lil Ethel, Aliyah, Strider, Dylan, Josephine, Leo, and Chloe received hoof care from the farrier.
October 13: Wild West Festival
Josephine Sparklepants, Baaxter, Marilyn, Cake and Elliott greeted guests at the booth durinng the Wild West Festival and after the festival, Thao was recognized for her dedication to Solano County as a volunteer.
October 15: Gabriel's Chiropractic Follow-up and Dahlia's Vet Visit
Gabriel returned to the chiropractor for continued care.
Dahlia, our rabbit, was taken to All Creatures Vet Clinic in Folsom to treat a nose injury.
October 17: Surgery Consult and Volunteer Dinner
We met with Dr. Luckring at Pacific Vet in Lafayette to discuss Stevie's surgery options.
The volunteer team enjoyed a fall dinner at Pietro's in Vacaville.
October 18: Grooming for Edgar and Junior
Edgar and Junior were groomed at Doggie Designs.
October 19: Pig Trims
13 pigs received much-needed trims.
October 20: Rabbit Spa Day
Peyton, our dedicated volunteer, groomed the rabbits.
October 22: Stevie's Surgery Cancellation
Stevie's revision surgery was canceled due to a power outage at the hospital. However, he received his first melanoma vaccination.
October 23: Insulinwise Purchase
Insulinwise was ordered to support the horses' metabolic health.
October 24: Elliott's Itchy Skin
Elliott began taking Quercetin to alleviate itchy skin.
October 25: Grooming and Chiropractic
Marilyn and Chowder were groomed at Doggie Designs, and Gabriel received chiropractic treatment.
October 26: Harvest Festival
We participated in the Downtown Winters Harvest Festival and loaned straw bales to Cambridge Elementary.
October 28: Stevie's Surgery
Stevie underwent his scheduled surgery.
October 29: Donkey Farrier
The donkeys received hoof care from the farrier.
October 30: Acupuncture for Chowder
Chowder had an acupuncture session at Hatton Vet.
Notable Expenses:
Veterinary Bills: $9,060.79
Supplies/Prescriptions: $1,434.85
Mad Butcher: $369.02
Doggie Designs: $80.00
Farrier: $900.00
Food/Produce Donations:
2 Thistle food drop-offs
15 Grocery Outlets
4 Costco Fairfield pick-ups
