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Honey's Fund

​When Honey came to H.O.P.E. Acres, she was emaciated and suffering from an infected barbed wire wound in her hind leg. The wound would almost cost her life and require multiple procedures to treat.
An image of an emaciated Honey, with starkly protruding ribs, spine, and hipbone. Her right hind leg looks swollen and is much larger than her other legs It is wrapped with a green vet wap.
Honey in February, 2017.
Honey, standing golden in the sun, looking sleek, muscled, and healthy. Her leg is almost completely healed in this picture, with some scarring.
Honey in 2018.
With the assistance of our local veterinarian, Dr. Justin Miller (pictured with Honey below) of Charleston Equine Clinic and Orthopedic Specialist Dr. Caldwell, of Auburn University, this lovely mare went through four surgeries to remove proud flesh and a bone spur that had developed due to the trauma to her leg (see x-ray image below). During the latter procedure, the surgeon discovered a mass of rubber bands embedded deep in her flesh. Presumably, Honey's original owner had used the rubber bands to help bandage her wound but never took them off. Once the rubber bands were extracted from her leg, she was finally able to conquer her infection and, after months of care, blossomed into a beautiful and happy horse.
Our goal with Honey's Fund is to build a reserve for horses like Honey who, having suffered severe neglect or tragedy, come to H.O.P.E. requiring extensive medical treatment. Emergency veterinary costs can quickly take a toll on us as we typically care for 15-20 horses on the farm at any given time. Honey's procedures alone cost about $8000. Contributions to Honey's Fund will ensure that we have a reserve set aside to help future horses with extraordinary needs.

Since its formation, Honey's Fund has paid for Caroline's Cyclosporine implants, Chance's sinus procedures and molar extraction, Solomon's molar extraction, and Callie's dental surgery.
Chance hospitalized at the vet clinic, standing in a stall with his head hanging over a bar. He has a bandage wrapped around his face, below his eye, with a syringe sticking out from the incision where his sinuses would need to be flushed.
Chance after getting his sinuses flushed, January 2019.
Chance in the pasture, peering back over his shoulder.
Chance in May, 2020.
Callie after her eye removal. The hair around her left eye has been shaved, the injured eye has been removed, and the socket sewn closed.
Callie after her eye removal, March 2021.
Callie after her dental procedure. The incision was made on the same side of her face as her blind eye. A C-shaped incision was made below her eye to give the dental surgeon access to her molars.
Callie after one of her dental procedures in May, 2021.
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Callie after one of several dental procedures in May, 2021.
If you would like to contribute to this fund, when you make your donation please specify "Honey's Fund" so that we can appropriately allocate your gift. Thank you for supporting our mission!
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​100% of your donation will be designated for Honey's Fund and will provide emergency medical treatment to future rescues who require life-saving medical intervention.
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Honey in summer 2018
Honey in summer 2018
Honey at intake 2017
Honey in 2017
Honey 2017

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  • Home
  • About Us
  • Horses
    • Our Horses >
      • In Rehabilitation >
        • Cayenne
        • Jed
        • Johnnie
        • Journey
        • Marti
        • Montana
        • Pete
        • Rhythm
        • River
        • Scarlet
      • Rideable Horses
      • Pasture Mates >
        • Dakota
        • Gracie
        • Kami
        • Peaches
      • Sanctuary Horses >
        • Atlas
        • Maci
        • Murphy
    • Adoption Information
    • Transformations
    • Forever Homes
    • Did You Know?
    • Rainbow Bridge
  • Emergency Case
  • Donate Now
    • Give HOPE a Ride
    • Honey's Fund
    • Sponsorship
    • Other Ways to Donate
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events >
      • The Mane Event
    • Past Years' Events >
      • 2024 Events
      • 2023 Events
      • 2022 Events
      • 2021 Events
      • 2020 Events >
        • HOPE Lope 5k 2020
      • 2019 Events
      • 2018 Events
      • 2017 Events >
        • Volunteer Appreciation Day 2017
      • 2016 Events
      • 2015 Events >
        • 2015 Help A Horse Day
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