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Welcome Home Quest!

9/2/2012

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I don't know where to start but I want to say thank you to several people. First to Amber and Shelby for taking care of Quest and helping get him on the road to recovery. Had Amber not intervened and got Quest away from Jamie Buckner, I am sure that he would not have survived her disregard for his health. Amber realized he was in a bad state and needed to leave. Its was lucky for Quest, Amber open a place in her heart for him. We were able to track Quest to Amber's care from Jamie's cryptic messages. Jamie never did tell us the truth about Quest. We did not have a clue what his state of health was. Jamie kept saying he was great.  Obviously all lies. 
On Saturday, Amber called us and said it would be best for Quest to recover and gain his health at home. We surmised it was Quest missing home and his buddies along with his starved condition that was affecting his mental state. It was time for Quest to come home.
Through the kindness of a stranger we had not known but appeared during a visit to our friend Mark Ness in search of a LARGE trailer for Quest's transport, Mark Michel very graciously agreed to let us borrow his trailer to bring Quest home. We are so lucky to live in a community of people that are so willing to give freely when help is needed.
Of course all this took place when Maureen is in England. Its so nice that Carla was here to help. She started volunteering here after Quest was gone, so she really didn't know him other than our photos and talking about him. Of course now she can really get to know Quest.
Carla and I arrived at Pond-A-Luce-Stables ready to bring the boy back home. It was not all smooth. As usual, loading an inexperienced horse when you want to just get up and go has its moments. Quest decided to take one of those moments. After many of my failed attempts, Amber offered to help. I definitely have lost my touch. Amber and crew were great and had him in the trailer in one attempt! Great job Amber.
We arrived back home without incident. Quest realized he was home and brightened up. We brought Lady in early and the reunion was as expected. Lady's eyes lit up as did Quest's. The grooming commenced and was none stop for almost an hour. It was so lovely to see their enthusiasm and joy. They chewed, smelled and just hung out together over the door. It was a great sight!! 
The good thing that is evident, Quest decided it was time to eat. Amber said he was not eating very well no matter what she tried. I guess he was depressed and the reunion with Lady made him feel at ease. He polished off his dinner and was chomping away at the hay when we left. I went down later this evening to check on him and he was standing with Lady chewing on some hay. So the recovery begins. I only hope that the damage done to his body is minimal and he will have a full recovery. We are thankful he is back and much gratitude goes out to all that have helped in his return. A BIG heartfelt THANKS to Amber and her crew at Pond-A-Luce-A Stables in Auburn. We can only guess what would have been Quests future if Amber had not taken him away. 
WELCOME HOME QUEST!! Now the question of the season will be, is Gertie going to return with her mate in the spring? Time will tell... Look for Quest and Gertie's upcoming book later this fall. We will keep you updated on that as well.
As Maureen would say. Its late and time for me to get some rest.
Take care and stay safe. Sure glad Quest is home...
G

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Maureen link
9/2/2012 08:17:19 pm

So happy that the big boy is home, he will recover with lots of TLC. Thanks Amber Shelby and Carla, we owe you. !!! Thanks to the guest editor for keeping things updated. Miss you all. Take care, keep safe, M

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alyson hudson
9/2/2012 11:06:24 pm

I am so happy he is home safe. Poor boy he does look so thin! Do you have an RSPCA equivalent over there, sounds like thsat woman should be reported to them for his mistreatment!

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Vanessa
9/2/2012 11:11:46 pm

Ahhhhhh! So glad he's ok. The pics of the two of them together bought a tear to my eye. So lovely :)

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ratwhiskers
9/2/2012 11:57:02 pm

Gentley does it, and all will come well in the end I hope!!

Hey Yank!!

I heard a voice on my answerphone.... It was clear and resolute, and still strangely Lancastrian in tone. I have been warned that it's owner will dicend. But don't worry, as the posession of a "Blue Book" now means she can be deported back to you :-) if she miss-behaves!!

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Janice
9/3/2012 01:57:50 am

Hi so glad you have got him back. He will be fine now he is home and he was obviously missing Mum!!! X

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Mom S
9/3/2012 02:19:13 am

Thanks to eveerybodythat helped in getting quest back. I was there when he was born. I know that things are going to be much better now for everybody. Love Mom.

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Karen
9/3/2012 02:46:00 am

Poor Quest...so "ribby". He will flourish now that he is home!

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Julie Dura
9/3/2012 04:32:12 am

This is too touching for words.... the pictures of Lady and Quest reuniting. What a moment in time to remember. The people who rescued him are to be blessed forever. So happy he's back home!

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mum j says
9/3/2012 07:05:19 am

thanks for the call and up date greg, i am so happy he is home. loves 2 all mum j.

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Sandra Hayes link
9/3/2012 09:00:11 am

Maureen, Greg,.......you both know and tolerate that I'm not an animal person but even I shed a tear (several) that Quest is home and safe with people who care. Take care............Maureen, wrong time to come home!

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Julie Dura
9/3/2012 09:38:10 am

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Annie x
9/4/2012 07:11:41 am

We are so pleased to hear the good news about Quest, bless him !! She will get her comeuppance....one day !!

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