tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post3345552040099823458..comments2023-10-12T01:02:35.100-07:00Comments on From Hell To Heaven: Saving Argus: From Hell To Heaven: Starmaker's JourneyKatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11095261728736298368noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-49175741613061381172009-05-01T09:20:00.000-07:002009-05-01T09:20:00.000-07:00If he had only a star, he'd look so much like my A...If he had only a star, he'd look so much like my Arab gelding...<br /><br />God bless you guys. He deserves it all. They all deserve someone working that hard for them. You guys are angels. :*)autumnblazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14261052609848445921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-84371658665951396642009-04-21T22:32:00.000-07:002009-04-21T22:32:00.000-07:00Unbelievable! I am balling my head off! Blessings ...Unbelievable! I am balling my head off! Blessings to you and your family and to all of the horses you have touched! We have seen horses that are scarred mentally come around to find the wonderful side of humans and actually TRUST us again! It is a gift. We all should value it!Janet Bucknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03740063583208854094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-30649841252329941222009-04-10T13:38:00.000-07:002009-04-10T13:38:00.000-07:00Ah, it is especially sweet to see one of Argus' co...Ah, it is especially sweet to see one of Argus' companions from hell make it to heaven.<BR/><BR/>Starmaker's Story is beautiful and has that promise of karmic completion. Thank you for sharing this, Katie, and for all you did to make it possible...to never forget Argus' family.Schnitziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12177496575871270491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-64375759893679452772009-03-30T10:30:00.000-07:002009-03-30T10:30:00.000-07:00As someone who breeds and loves Arabian horses I c...As someone who breeds and loves Arabian horses I can just see the look in Starman's eyes as he finally gets the attention he knows he deserves. Arabians really are a proud breed and it is so devestating to their egos to be so neglected. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the links on horse hoarding. I had no idea there was so much information available. I will be searching through it to see if there is anything that might help with a particular case here.<BR/><BR/>And thank you for sharing the plight of these horses and the efforts to save them. Only through education and the determination of people like you is there help for these horses.Rising Rainbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-13747763832924312332009-03-30T08:41:00.000-07:002009-03-30T08:41:00.000-07:00Big, fat tears. Thanks for this gorgeous post. T...Big, fat tears. Thanks for this gorgeous post. Thanks for all you all do.she's cardinalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18182912516821618312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-46455037281856202952009-03-29T12:27:00.000-07:002009-03-29T12:27:00.000-07:00Tears again! You are such a terrific, compelling w...Tears again! You are such a terrific, compelling writer. Thank you for getting all those horses out into a better place. Starmaker's story is heartbreaking and finally, heartwarming. Thank you so much.Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11063004221137214782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-66909674407345806282009-03-29T10:39:00.000-07:002009-03-29T10:39:00.000-07:00Oh KatieThank you SO very much for sharing Starmak...Oh Katie<BR/>Thank you SO very much for sharing Starmakers' story with us all. And in such a beautiful way as you always do.<BR/><BR/>Blessing to you all!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-32259025545528316722009-03-27T17:07:00.000-07:002009-03-27T17:07:00.000-07:00Urbanfarmhouse said:>>>>>Will you t...Urbanfarmhouse said:<BR/><BR/>>>>>>Will you tell me please, and not be angry, if I ask if Ms. Tremaine is being treated as well? I am an animal lover and parent with a husband in law enforcement, and have come to understand that this pathology repeats itself. I would be so sad to think this woman was going to be released from jail, only to take out her anger on more helpless victims, perhaps other animals, perhaps children...the behaviors go together.<<<<<<<<BR/><BR/>Pat Tremaine did not receive jail time for her felony convictions. She was required to complete a mental health program, is on probation, and cannot own animals for a period of time. She is being monitored by her probation officer.<BR/><BR/>Yes, she will re-offend. She is a hoarder, which is related to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), a mental illness. And yes, people who abuse animals often abuse children. Ms. Tremaine's long-estranged offspring can attest to this fact.<BR/><BR/>There are other agencies --- Health Department, Tax Assessor --- involved. It's all very sad.<BR/><BR/>However...Things are changing. This conviction, and others the CHANGE Program has been instrumental in supporting, are a huge shift for our county. There were more felony animal cruelty convictions in 2008 than ever before. These cases set legal precedents that guide prosecutors all over the United States. <BR/><BR/>Information on hoarding as well as the CA penal code regarding animal cruelty:<BR/><BR/>http://www.hsus.org/pets/issues_affecting_our_pets/behind_closed_doors_the_horrors_of_animal_hoarding.html<BR/>Behind Closed Doors: The Horrors of Animal Hoarding<BR/><BR/>http://www.tufts.edu/vet/cfa/hoarding/<BR/>The Hoarding of Animals Research Consortium<BR/><BR/>http://www.anapsid.org/pettrade/penalcode.html<BR/>California Penal Code: Animal Welfare Provisions<BR/><BR/>http://www.tufts.edu/vet/cfa/hoarding/pubs/berry.pdf<BR/>Long-Term Outcomes In Animal Hoarding CasesKatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11095261728736298368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-44290105681759188372009-03-27T16:33:00.000-07:002009-03-27T16:33:00.000-07:00good Lord where are the tissues!!! between the he...good Lord where are the tissues!!! between the heart-breaking beginning and the sould-touching ending, i will be sobbing for more then a few minutes here!<BR/><BR/>and tonight off i go to pick up a couple of rescue donkeys from down the road... i can only hope that (a) they are not in as bad a shape as Star and his friends, and (b) i am lucky enough to find such a good forever home for them as well! just like the last two, they weren't even here a month, i was so amazed in this economy... i just keep taking them and keep praying and the Lord keeps sending good folks our way...<BR/><BR/>bless you Katie!!! give that Argus a big ole hug and kiss from me and tell him to give you one right back! and pass it on to Star and his new family for me too.PaintedPromisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05771284709068251348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-79465329670217023712009-03-27T15:01:00.000-07:002009-03-27T15:01:00.000-07:00I am so relieved this situation has had a happy en...I am so relieved this situation has had a happy ending. You told the story beautifully and I am still not through with tears...<BR/><BR/>Will you tell me please, and not be angry, if I ask if Ms. Tremaine is being treated as well? I am an animal lover and parent with a husband in law enforcement, and have come to understand that this pathology repeats itself. I would be so sad to think this woman was going to be released from jail, only to take out her anger on more helpless victims, perhaps other animals, perhaps children...the behaviors go together. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for your incredible efforts. Thank you for not giving up. Thank you for sharing. <BR/><BR/>Peace.urbanfarmhousehttp://urbanindustrialfarmhouse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-86637385847646936462009-03-26T20:31:00.000-07:002009-03-26T20:31:00.000-07:00Katie,Beautiful, as per your usual! I have a box o...Katie,<BR/><BR/>Beautiful, as per your usual! I have a box of kleenex beside my computer at all times! Starmaker is stunning, and I am so happy to hear the wonderful outcome, for him, and the others that were in that dreadful hell! I am so thankful that you have shared all of these stories with us.<BR/>Big hugs and smoochies to Argies and the crew! Hoping Ridge is feeling better.<BR/><BR/>Doeexcaliber813https://www.blogger.com/profile/00145995506612160656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-82724557055563050262009-03-26T20:10:00.000-07:002009-03-26T20:10:00.000-07:00the tears flow freely when I visit this blog. So m...the tears flow freely when I visit this blog. So many broken and repaired hearts. <BR/><BR/>What a handsome handsome boy he is.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17685436243608973979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-68201212247012226572009-03-26T16:27:00.000-07:002009-03-26T16:27:00.000-07:00Thank you, thank you, thank you for this post.... ...Thank you, thank you, thank you for this post.... I've had an awful week in vet school--- one of those where it would be so easy to quit. Your post reminded me why I want to be a vet-- for horses like Starmaker, Argus and the rest. Please tell everyone that helps these horses with you that they are such a huge inspiration to a little vet student in North Carolina :)<BR/><BR/>and I'm bawling as usual at your posts-- beautiful, as usual.<BR/><BR/>~DinahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-40615996866114420802009-03-26T11:57:00.000-07:002009-03-26T11:57:00.000-07:00You make me cry, Katie. Tell Starmaker's Mom to gi...You make me cry, Katie. Tell Starmaker's Mom to give him a hug for me and you give one to Argus too. :)<BR/><BR/>Kisses, <BR/><BR/>Sport's MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-50550154810445799112009-03-26T11:19:00.000-07:002009-03-26T11:19:00.000-07:00Thank you!!Thank you!!barrelracingmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11510727454729732551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-52152993153802247492009-03-26T09:54:00.000-07:002009-03-26T09:54:00.000-07:00What a wonderful story and great writing. I'm glad...What a wonderful story and great writing. I'm glad it was a happy ending!A Bay Horsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16519878838113259362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-36133991096894793262009-03-26T08:41:00.000-07:002009-03-26T08:41:00.000-07:00Awesome outcome!! So happy to hear that the other...Awesome outcome!! So happy to hear that the others who were so neglected and mistreated are having a great life now. Kudos to all the wonderful people who made this happen!<BR/><BR/>KarenTX<BR/><BR/>P.S. You should put "Kleenex alert" on that post! :o) Happy tears!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-46174186850529346252009-03-26T07:05:00.000-07:002009-03-26T07:05:00.000-07:00What an amazing story. And Starmaker is beautiful!...What an amazing story. And Starmaker <I>is</I> beautiful! I'm so glad that he found a good home, and the love that he deserved.lucky kachina dancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09660585378391476688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-56353267872482736882009-03-26T06:03:00.000-07:002009-03-26T06:03:00.000-07:00I too am shedding tears over his story. I am so h...I too am shedding tears over his story. I am so happy that Starmaker has found a wonderful place to live out his years.CTG Ponieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18197220733923195680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-72613133690060592662009-03-25T21:43:00.000-07:002009-03-25T21:43:00.000-07:00Aww what a handsome old man. I love endings like t...Aww what a handsome old man. I love endings like this. Amazing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14523660446608394720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-7931110519674553802009-03-25T20:58:00.000-07:002009-03-25T20:58:00.000-07:00I'm crying too. Wow, I'm so happy for Star. Katie...I'm crying too. Wow, I'm so happy for Star. Katie, you keep making miracles happen. I don't know what to say, except Thank You for all that you do and for sharing your stories with us.<BR/><BR/>Sincerely,<BR/>CarynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-57777277814683938012009-03-25T17:35:00.000-07:002009-03-25T17:35:00.000-07:00Crying once again as I read your stories of compas...Crying once again as I read your stories of compassion and love for all the beautiful horses that were freed,rescued and loved.<BR/><BR/>Thanking all involved who had the courage and conviction to do what was right for these horses.LuvMyTBshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02535739190335276089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-43052494696991315582009-03-25T16:16:00.000-07:002009-03-25T16:16:00.000-07:00I am in tears reading Starmaker's story. Thank yo...I am in tears reading Starmaker's story. Thank you for sharing it with us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-83040626505889765332009-03-25T15:43:00.000-07:002009-03-25T15:43:00.000-07:00What a great story and ending, K! :-) Thank you fo...What a great story and ending, K! :-) Thank you for sharing. I own Arabs and am so VERY happy for Star and all of his mates. His new owner is very lucky to have him! He and Argus (and all of the others) deserve all of the riches that all of you are giving to them now. I am still crying... full of sadness and such happiness!maiden53https://www.blogger.com/profile/11621951081258427204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-62274777671004439412009-03-25T15:33:00.000-07:002009-03-25T15:33:00.000-07:00I spent a good portion of the weekend reading abou...I spent a good portion of the weekend reading about Argus, crying for joy and sadness for all he went through. I wondered about the other horses. It was really nice to come home today and read that Starmaker is now getting his just desserts. Congratulation to all of you.Cyndi and Stumpyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15945219976457829612noreply@blogger.com