Animal Rescue Rehab Kingdom (The Arrk)

Halo

Help Halo, a Young Filly, Fight Through a Life-Threatening Colic Emergency

Elgin, TX • Animal Rescue Rehab Kingdom (The Arrk)

Help Halo Fight Through a Severe Colic Emergency Halo is one of the youngest horses in our care at Animal Rescue Rehab Kingdom (The Arrk), and she has already overcome more than any young horse should have to endure. At just 6 months old, Halo was left neglected by her previous breeder/owner with a severe laceration to her back right fetlock. Despite the odds, this brave young filly fought her way through her injuries and continued moving forward. Now, Halo is facing another serious fight. Tuesday night, we noticed that something was wrong. Halo was depressed and lethargic, and by Wednesday morning, our mobile veterinarian was at the farm to examine her. We quickly learned that she was severely impacted and beginning to bloat. Severe colic can become life-threatening very quickly, which is why Halo needed emergency veterinary care and close monitoring. With colic, time matters. Halo needed emergency care, and we had to act quickly. With the help of skilled veterinarians and many prayers, Halo made it through her first night at an emergency clinic. We visited her this morning and were encouraged to see signs of improvement, but she is not out of the woods yet. She continues to need veterinary care and monitoring as she recovers. Unfortunately, this emergency has come at an especially difficult time for our rescue. Donations have slowed significantly over the summer, and our savings are nearly depleted. Halo’s veterinary expenses have already exceeded $3,500, including the emergency farm call and her first overnight stay at the emergency clinic, and her care is ongoing. We need your help to continue providing Halo with the emergency veterinary care she needs. Every donation will help The Arrk cover the cost of Halo’s emergency treatment and give this young survivor the best chance of coming through yet another difficult chapter. Halo has already fought so hard for her life. Please help us fight alongside her. ❤️