Our Sanctuary is normally a place of hope and joy. Sometimes though, we have heartbreak that seems too much. So soon after losing sweet Buckley last night, today we lost the wonderful Raffie. After seeming his usual happy self this morning at breakfast, Raffie had a sudden and extreme attach of colic. After an emergency visit by our vet and an exam and tests, we realized that there were no kind choices for Raffie except to send him to his final sanctuary. Wrenching decisions, but sometimes sadly necessary as a last act of stewardship. Raffie was a wonderful horse – easy and gentle with both people and other horses. He died surrounded by people who loved him and his best friends Royal Crown and Johnny B. Goode. We will miss you Raffie and are grateful that both you and Buckley shared your lives with us.
