2014 Quarter Horse Gelding

Brother was rescued from a kill lot in Kemp, Texas. When we found him he was very sick battling a highly contagious respiratory infection called strangles. After many months in quarantine fighting for his life, Brother was healthy enough to travel. Upon arrival at the farm it was clear that he is suffering from a painful disease of the ligaments called DSLD, which is short for Degenerative Suspensory Ligament Desmitis. 

​After getting to know Brother more we also realized he was dealing with another condition called Sabulous Cystitis. This means he has a build up of calcium carbonate crystals in his bladder. The result of this condition is trouble urinating properly, not knowing when his bladder is full, and scalding on his hind legs from the urine dribble. 

​There is no cure for either of these diseases. It is clear to us that Brother was used up until his body could not give anymore, and then left for dead at a slaughter holding facility waiting for his final destination in Mexico. It is sad to us that people are allowed to treat animals this way, and we are the ones to pick up the pieces. To show them unconditional love regardless of what they can give us in return. To spend thousands of dollars on vet bills, treatments, medicine, and specialized supplements to give Brother the best quality of life we can. But he deserves it. So we will do it. But we can't do it without your help. Please consider being one of Brother's monthly heroes, he needs you and so do we. 


Brother is partially sponsored by Madeline Bondy, Maria Mair-Stanley, Darlene Vittori-Marsell, Jackie Ross and Ginny Ryan for Cheryl Lemieux in honor of Buckwheat.