Pictures! Rescued an OTTB for $40

[enjoytheride]

I go to an annual new year's day sale with friends of mine, the kill buyer got %90 of the horses for $250.00, about 7 went to real homes total. Last horse in was one we had been looking at, emaciated chestnut mare looked about 7ish, friendly.

She came in the ring as a registered TB mare from 2001 and my friend was the only bidder at $40. It's possible the kill buyer knew he wouldn't get money from her being the weight she is and my friend had good intentions.

Would like to find out any information about her, no idea if she's sound but if she is she'll be an eventer.

Her name is Announce of Charm and she was foaled May16 2001 by Announce out of Charm Quick

[eventerdrew]

I go to an annual new year's day sale with friends of mine, the kill buyer got %90 of the horses for $250.00, about 7 went to real homes total. Last horse in was one we had been looking at, emaciated chestnut mare looked about 7ish, friendly.

She came in the ring as a registered TB mare from 2001 and my friend was the only bidder at $40. It's possible the kill buyer knew he wouldn't get money from her being the weight she is and my friend had good intentions.

Would like to find out any information about her, no idea if she's sound but if she is she'll be an eventer.

Her name is Announce of Charm and she was foaled May16 2001 by Announce out of Charm Quick


if you want her pedigree you can go to www.pedigreequery.com . it might be there if "Announce of Charm" was her racing name

[Toadie's mom]

http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/fc_display.cgi?userfile=P12642041495231

Hope I pasted this link correctly. It should take you to her pedigree page w/tabulated race record. 43 starts, 3 wins, 5 seconds, 12 thirds, earnings of 43,937.00

Good luck with her!

[eventerdrew]

you said she was approx. 7?

I think this is her!!

http://www.pedigreequery.com/announce+of+charm

[enjoytheride]

That is her. Is there any way to look up any pictures of her racing or see if she had any foals? Any ideas about what her racing history says about her? She came from the salebarn so we have no idea what she's been doing since her last race. She's in bad shape but she was sound at the walk and someone jumped up on her bareback and rode her in a halter.

[eventerdrew]

judging by her 43 starts, I would definitley get x-rays done. That could have done some serious damage to her joints. But then again, she might have held up well

[bornfreenowexpensive]

Well she raced 10 times in 2007.....and had been racing every year since she was 2. So probably no foal.

I like her pedigree. I had a Forty-niner grandson who was a lovely type. Very nice that you saved her....and hope that she works out for you!

[LAZ]

She was bred at Swifty Farms, which is here in the state--they race a lot at Hoosier & Indiana Downs. You could look up her racing record to see where her wins were and get pictures from that track.

You can also contact Swifty Farms and see if they have any information on her.

Since she raced in 2007 I'd say she is probably a maiden.....

[Toadie's mom]

Since she raced 10 times in 2007, I doubt seriously she's had a foal. Maybe they tried to breed her last yr., or maybe she was on "layup". You can get more specific race records from equineline, or brisnet, but they do cost. 5-10 $ depending on the report. That would at least tell you where she ran, then you could ctc. the track photographer who might still have pics. Some only keep them for a year, however, and she didn't win in '07.

[Toadie's mom]

Damn you guys type fast :winkgrin:

[enjoytheride]

Very upset she raced in 2007 and looks the way she does now, wonder what happened to her between now and then.

[annikak]

You do need to post pictures and let us know how she does. There are quite a few COTH'ers that have horses come into their lives this past 2 weeks. We need a new clique...the economy sucks so I got a horse!

All kidding aside, that is a lovely story- and good on you. I bet she returns the favor in spades. :yes:

[enjoytheride]

We were very surprised to find out she was a TB and even more shocked when my friend walked away with her papers! Nice and gentle and stood tied with all the other horses, handled all the people on the sale floor well (although horses are often drugged there so we'll see). Hope she loads onto a two horse bumper pull.

Know nothing about TB breeding, how are her bloodlines for a sport horse?

[tikidoc]

Very upset she raced in 2007 and looks the way she does now, wonder what happened to her between now and then.

They have very little reserve. A racehorse not being fed goes bad in a big hurry. I recently got a rescue from auction. This is him about a month after his last race. October '08.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=198086&l=c41d2&id=1129175141

This is about a month later, a week after his rescue from the kill pen.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/photo.php?pid=189723&id=1129175141

And we still have a long way to go, but this is mid-December.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/photo.php?pid=223207&id=1129175141

[TBCollector]

I spent some time handling Announce when he was in Richard Mandella's barn at Santa Anita. PM me if you want info on him. He was a very sensible, hard trying horse. Kind of fell through the cracks because at the time Mandella had a barnful of Grade I runners but Announce held his own in stakes races.

[enjoytheride]

http://ryderriverridgefarm.com/Announce.htm

Picture of her sire

Looks like the last owner she is registered with is Jerry D. Merrick but possible the person that took her to the sale didn't change the name.

[deltawave]

Bless you for saving her on her birthday. :) I have a huge soft spot for chestnut mares.

[McVillesMom]

There is video of her on calracing.com - Indiana Downs, 6-27-07 she came from behind to finish 2nd!

Good luck with her, and good for you for saving her - how sad, that she had 43 starts and wound up there. :no:

[McVillesMom]

Go to www.calracing.com

Go to "Racing Information" at the top left and click on "Race Replays."

You'll have to register, but it's free. Once you do that, you can click on "Horse" and put in her name - it will bring up links to video. I found 2 when I searched.

[CookiePony]

how sad, that she had 43 starts and wound up there. :no:

My thoughts exactly-- and she won a bit of money for someone. Glad to hear she will get the good care she deserves now.

[Stellaspeed]

Go to www.racereplays.com User is Stellaspeed@aol.com password is cullen
You can search by horse.

Feel free to help yourself, I never use my monthly allowance. Enjoy and congratulations.

[happylabs]

i live in billings montana where this is horse country. there is a auction here that claims "we love horses" where they sell anything and everything. i bought a huge 17h tb gelding there for $75. you could see every rib and his back bone stuck out. the auction yard are a joke.. they don't love horses like we do, only the green they bring in. now my gelding is the most loving and thankful horse i have ever had.

[enjoytheride]

Went back to the salebarn with my friend to get Announce of Charm. She loaded like a pro onto a 2horse bumperpull and stood eating hay for the entire ride home. I think that was the first time she backed off a trailer but she got it on the second try. Stood tied to the trailer for pictures and while her stall was being built and drank a ton of water. Likes to be brushed, quiet, picks all her feet up. Knew that her stall was where ladies pee :mad: then got down to eating hay.

Pictures! Any conformation critiques and how her legs look for an OTTB would be great.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/20892581@N04/sets/72157612068706504/

[deltawave]

Awww, she's sweet. She's got some "jewelry" on her front ankles, but that may just mean old osselets and could mean nothing at all. With 40+ starts you wouldn't expect anything less. :) Nice short cannon bones, and she looks like she has a nice, big body that is dying to be built on top of all those bones!

[retreadeventer]

Bless you guys! I was just in tears reading this thread and really let loose when I clicked on the picture link.
I think you've got a huge gem there. I like the breeding and I like the structure of this mare. She's long in the ribcage, and uphill built; she may not be a toe flicker mover, but I like her depth and the low set hock and length from point of hip to hock, which is always an indicator of collectibility and push power for jumping. Her neck is set correctly and altho her expression is tired she has a clean and honest face with an open look and nice ears and width in her forehead and muzzle which to me is an indication of toughness and honesty.

Feed her, keep her well hydrated, and watch out for any indications of problems. Check her feet, I imagine she has thrush....and do not forget to take a look at the other end under the tail, girls, for a Caslicks, and/or signs of tearing or possible breeding - it's possible in that condition she was pastured -- and probably not one of the fighters at the round bale feeder -- and she may also have been exposed to a stallion if in a pasture situation. You would not believe how many people think a yearling stallion can't impregnate a mare....haha...
I don't see anything serious wrong with the legs, perhaps some suspensory leftovers on the front legs, maybe some thickness there, I wouldn't worry about it. I am sure you will take your time getting her back in shape gradually before giving her a lot of work. I am really hoping you will keep us continually up to date on her progress; I imagine in about 3-4 days you will see her brighten up and start to show her personality with all the attention and care. Keep her by herself for a few days, I would, just to make sure she knows she is loved and will be well fed and won't have to fight for a scrap of hay any more.
Keep us up to date! I just love her and you are the best! (Sniff, sniff!!!) :)

[NMK]

You know, just a hunch, but I would check that this mare is not pregnant. I don't know why but that was my first thought after seeing that photo. Poor thing, I am so glad you saved her.

Nancy

[annikak]

Wow- Just Wow.

What a wonderful thing you did and have done. I do honestly believe she will return the favor- they always seem to.

What a trooper of a mare....:sadsmile:

[snoopy]

Bless you guys! I was just in tears reading this thread and really let loose when I clicked on the picture link.
I think you've got a huge gem there. I like the breeding and I like the structure of this mare. She's long in the ribcage, and uphill built; she may not be a toe flicker mover, but I like her depth and the low set hock and length from point of hip to hock, which is always an indicator of collectibility and push power for jumping. Her neck is set correctly and altho her expression is tired she has a clean and honest face with an open look and nice ears and width in her forehead and muzzle which to me is an indication of toughness and honesty.

Feed her, keep her well hydrated, and watch out for any indications of problems. Check her feet, I imagine she has thrush....and do not forget to take a look at the other end under the tail, girls, for a Caslicks, and/or signs of tearing or possible breeding - it's possible in that condition she was pastured -- and probably not one of the fighters at the round bale feeder -- and she may also have been exposed to a stallion if in a pasture situation. You would not believe how many people think a yearling stallion can't impregnate a mare....haha...
I don't see anything serious wrong with the legs, perhaps some suspensory leftovers on the front legs, maybe some thickness there, I wouldn't worry about it. I am sure you will take your time getting her back in shape gradually before giving her a lot of work. I am really hoping you will keep us continually up to date on her progress; I imagine in about 3-4 days you will see her brighten up and start to show her personality with all the attention and care. Keep her by herself for a few days, I would, just to make sure she knows she is loved and will be well fed and won't have to fight for a scrap of hay any more.
Keep us up to date! I just love her and you are the best! (Sniff, sniff!!!) :)




everything said above, including the sentiment!!!! She really is a cutie with a lovely eye.

[cllane1]

What a lovely girl! Good on you for saving her. I bet she's going to be a superstar.

My hubby and I got an OTTB that was about 300 lbs. underweight (nothing like your girl, but skinny), and the people at the barn we brought him to thought we were out of our minds. A few months later, when he had filled in, shed, and turned onyx black, they were falling all over themselves to say what a diamond in the rough we found. Best of luck with your lovely girl!

[tidy rabbit]

You know, just a hunch, but I would check that this mare is not pregnant. I don't know why but that was my first thought after seeing that photo. Poor thing, I am so glad you saved her.

Nancy

That was my very first thought too. :(

[lrkrame2]

Good Luck!!!

She will turn out fantastic I am sure...

just for some encouragement.. here are befores and afters of mine! Granted this one is still running for the moment.. but she won't go anywhere once she is retired!!

http://lilmissmatch.shutterfly.com/23

After: (around a month and a half after 1st pic)
http://lilmissmatch.shutterfly.com/24

[enjoytheride]

I don't think she's pregnant, she is nothing but bones all around and there wasn't anything fleshy when I brushed her although my friend will have a vet out next week to get her coggins, some shots, and a quick vet check. She'll need to be wormed carefully so it is probably a worm load.

[spacehorse]

The 'slightly pregnant' look could very well be quite a worm load in her gut...

[seeuatx]

I think she's lovely. I can't wait to see update photos in a month or so when she has some good weight on her.

[3horsemom]

i love her. she she reminds me of my daughter's sweet tb mare. bless you for saving her and a pox on the people who let her get in this condition. please keep us posted on her progress.

[FlightCheck]

Bless you

[retreadeventer]

Guys if she was exposed in this fall you wouldn't be feeling or seeing a foal quite yet.....

[whoacorwin]

it is so wonderful what you have done...I know that you will be rewarded for the kindness you have shown this lovely and deserving girl...

I would really like the contact info for the people who have been responsible for this hard working girl and allowed her to end up in this state..I could really enjoy sharing my thoughts with them...

[Badger]

Thank you saving her. Good karma will pay you back in spades.

[flyingchange]

Thank you for opening your home and heart to her. You have done a very selfless thing by taking her in unconditionally. It is so sad to see pix like those. But that is the reality of so many who have done nothing wrong, but who have actually given their all and then some. Still breaks my heart everytime. Enjoy spoiling and getting to know her and give yourself a well-deserved hug:yes::yes::yes:

[enjoytheride]

I just said "yep" when my friend said "so, should I bid $40 on that mare?" Foolish of her to ask my opinion! I like TBs and she looked pathetic. Looking forward to riding her and seeing her nice and fat.

[Juneberry]

Just as some encouragement I have a before and after of my OTTB as well. she'll pick up easy I'm sure. Nice mare.

before http://picasaweb.google.com/teresaahuffman/BeforeAndAfter#5285344188098041442

After http://picasaweb.google.com/teresaahuffman/BeforeAndAfter#5285344219529446674

Took about 2 and a half months and good food for his transformation

[msrobin]

Bless you she is lovely! You are very luck and so is she. She has the kindest eyes I have seen in a long time. Poor girl, how can people be so damn cruel?????
At least now she is in a good place with people who care.

Can't wait to see more pics in a couple months when she has time to gain some weight :)

[Flying Hippotamus]

Another Nijinsky cousin! I have 2, both chestnuts, very different personalities. My gelding is almost 12 and acts 5. My filly is 4 (I guess really 5 now) and has a been there, done that, lets get on with it attitude. Good luck with her. Lots of beet pulp and oats got rid of the ribs really quickly on the filly ( I've had her about 2 months) Her topline is coming along more slowly.

[riverpup]

Bless you and your friend for saving that dear girl. I don't know how people can do that to a horse. Especially one that worked so hard for them.

Everybody has their own way of doing things and there is much more knowledge re: horse care on these boards than me, but one of the best bits of advice I ever got was to wet down the feed. I do it all the time to reduce stress on the hind gut.

Best of Luck with her!

[tullyleague]

Went back to the salebarn with my friend to get Announce of Charm. She loaded like a pro onto a 2horse bumperpull and stood eating hay for the entire ride home. I think that was the first time she backed off a trailer but she got it on the second try. Stood tied to the trailer for pictures and while her stall was being built and drank a ton of water. Likes to be brushed, quiet, picks all her feet up. Knew that her stall was where ladies pee :mad: then got down to eating hay.

Pictures! Any conformation critiques and how her legs look for an OTTB would be great.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/20892581@N04/sets/72157612068706504/

She has a beautiful face and a kind eye. Well done, you. :)

[War Admiral]

Awwwwwwwwww, bless you for taking her in. She's going to be a stunning girl!!!

[pony grandma]

Bless you and your friend for saving that dear girl. I don't know how people can do that to a horse. Especially one that worked so hard for them.

....one of the best bits of advice I ever got was to wet down the feed. I do it all the time to reduce stress on the hind gut.

Great tip! and ditto on the thought. I can never imagine causing an animal to suffer that gave so much.

A wonderful story in the best of the spirit of the season.

[citydog]

What a kind eye.

Please keep us updated--I can't wait to see her fleshed out. :)

[enjoytheride]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3348/3243108754_96334959ae.jpg?v=0

A 30 day update on the $40 mare. My friend thinks she has gained a little weight. Mare is very talkative around dinner but has zero personality otherwise. Easy to handle but not a pocket horse. Has cantered 3 strides and trotted 4 since she has been there, but she is in a small paddock with only one buddy and perhaps she isn't feeling her oats. She has shown a desire to crib since we got all the snow.

[amastrike]

She is a lovely girl.. I hope she starts to get back some personality. She's too pretty to not have a good mind in there, too.

[deltawave]

Standing in all that snow can only do her legs a world of good. She looks fine, keep up the good work! :)

[Gayla]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3348/3243108754_96334959ae.jpg?v=0

A 30 day update on the $40 mare. My friend thinks she has gained a little weight. Mare is very talkative around dinner but has zero personality otherwise. Easy to handle but not a pocket horse. Has cantered 3 strides and trotted 4 since she has been there, but she is in a small paddock with only one buddy and perhaps she isn't feeling her oats. She has shown a desire to crib since we got all the snow.

AAAWW isn't that just the worst part? Who knows what she has been through. I bought a starved mare last summer and it has taken her a long time to come around. Although she was very sweet and calm she didn't really have a lot of personality. Finally, she is starting to look forward to my visits and come to the gate and stuff. She had some blood work done last week and she is anemic. That may be why she has been so slow to come "alive". Maybe this mare needs more time with good food and she will find her "self" again. Summer grass does wonders for horses too. I am going to put my mare on SmartPak Vitamins for Mares. It has the same iron content that red cell does and has many other things that she may be missing like Selinium. I am not a big supplement giver and she already gets million dollar food so I figured it was all in there, but apparently she needs a little more boost. Just a thought for your friend. Good luck!

[VCT]

It can take 6 months to a year for a horse who has been through something like this to begin to show some personality and attachment to people. Don't despair. The fact that she isn't moving much in turnout says a lot too. It will take a while, her body is going through big changes to get healthier... same with her mind.

One of my geldings came to me unbroke, underweight, semi-neglected at 7 yrs old. He had bald patches on his face from where the seepage from his eyes had scalded the hair/skin. I gave him a bath the day after we drove 8 hrs both ways to get him and bring him home. He stood there, while I washed black slimy gunk off him, his old winter coat falling out in patches, leaving nearly bare skin behind in JULY. I tried to tidy up his mane a bit and the hair would just stttreeetttcchhh about a foot long and it just wouldn't break. I ended up trimming it with scissors just so it didn't look so nasty. He didn't move in the paddock, just trudged around. After he was here for a couple weeks the farrier was out and we put a set of shoes on him and he went out in the paddock... you could kind of see the gears turning in his head and he kinda tested out his new feet. And then YAHOOO! Off he went trotting and cantering around. His whole attitude changed over the first few months he was here. I still have him... love him like crazy.

In most cases that I've experienced, it seems like geldings come around mentally faster than mares. They remain aloof/checked-out longer. But she'll be the most loyal awesome horse you've ever met, when she's ready. She'll get there.

[Mukluk]

I am so glad she has found a home with you. It is so sad that she came to that. Give her all the groceries and love you can. I think she is going to be a wonderful girl for you.

[poltroon]

I'm glad she found you guys. Any mare who has done that much on the track is an athlete. Those pictures are heartbreaking.

[TB or not TB?]

I think she's looking a lot better. There's more of a sparkle in her eye and she's definitely gained some weight. :yes:

[magnolia73]

Hope I pasted this link correctly. It should take you to her pedigree page w/tabulated race record. 43 starts, 3 wins, 5 seconds, 12 thirds, earnings of 43,937.00


:no:

Ugh, what a hard worker. Thanks for taking her in. She'll repay you many times over. Those TB mares they are tough and have good hearts.

[cloudyandcallie]

Great of y'all to save her.

And awful that the kill buyers got all but 8 horses.

[SEPowell]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3348/3243108754_96334959ae.jpg?v=0

A 30 day update on the $40 mare. My friend thinks she has gained a little weight. Mare is very talkative around dinner but has zero personality otherwise. Easy to handle but not a pocket horse. Has cantered 3 strides and trotted 4 since she has been there, but she is in a small paddock with only one buddy and perhaps she isn't feeling her oats. She has shown a desire to crib since we got all the snow.

I have a mare who was that low when I got her and it took about a year for her to recover. I fed vintage extruded feed, super hay and floated her teeth three times in less than a year. She recovered as a dappled alpha mare!

And last summer I bought a 3 year old who was bright for about a week and then crashed so badly I dubbed him Eyeore and decided to give him whatever time it took to see some personality come through. That has taken about 6 months of excellent feed and lots of kindness. He's gone from an absolutely unresponsive animal to a horse who seems to speak English and loves to play. He's such a pleasure to watch in his new found personality; he's going to make someone a lifetime friend when he's ready for a new home. (I have 3 others and can't keep all of them for myself :sigh:) So, anyway, my point is, by the end of the year she may be the best pocket pony you've ever had.

[wabadou]

I've seen and heard of this monotone, flat line personality in OTTBs quite a bit, especially with the OTTBs that have been raced hard for a number of years.
Sometimes it seems like they either turn into nutjobs, or become numb, "Stepford" like horses....
The most wonderful horse that I ever owned was an OTTB named Slewpy Slough. When he came to us from ReRun, he had no personality whatsoever. You could do anything in the world with him and nothing upset him but he seemed completely detached and dutifully obedient with no will of his own.
After about 6 months or so, his wonderful, kind personality started to peek out and his eyes went from staring through you and past you to actually looking at you with a sparkle in his eye.
I think it's a mental coping strategy for a highly intelligent animal whose every move is dictated for years in an artificial environment.
Just try to give her some time, I'm sure it will be worth it, it just may take a while.

[SEPowell]

You could do anything in the world with him and nothing upset him but he seemed completely detached and dutifully obedient with no will of his own.
After about 6 months or so, his wonderful, kind personality started to peek out and his eyes went from staring through you and past you to actually looking at you with a sparkle in his eye.

That describes my little guy perfectly, and now he's proving to be a very intelligent and kind horse. I've seen this again and again and it makes me crazy to think of creatures like this being snuffed out.

Anyway, Enjoytheride, I'm so glad you got your $40 mare. I bet she'll become a wonder.

[lpcutter]

Putting weight on tbreds can be hard sometimes even with excellent feed. I always give the Panacur power pac wormer and she may have ulcers too. I like the idea of wetting her feed. I have a thin mare that always dips her feed in the water. I kept her on omaprazole paste for ulcers and after 4 months she finally gained weight. Good luck she looks really sweet. I bet her personality shows up when she is feeling better!!

[merrygoround]

I would second the pregnancy check. She wouldn't be the first or last to come from a breeding farm looking like that.

I would also spring for some radiographs of all four sesamoids. Sesamoidian fractures are sneaky little devils.

good luck with her. Her personality will come through, just give her time.

[Kaelurus]

I have an OTTB that I had a VERY hard time putting weight on. It seems like I tried everything. About two months ago, I added G.U.T. to his smartpaks, and it has worked wonders! Its similar to some other ulcer-type supplements, but much less expensive, and also contains probiotics.

I also soak his feed. I seems to help his already-irritated digestive tract.

[enjoytheride]

She is definetly not pregnant, she's just so starved her topline doesn't match her belly. She also came in heat last week.

[horsepix76]

Congrats on the mare! Did Cathy buy her?

I'm just getting on this thread now...a bit late, but I wanted to add a few things.

Regarding the number of starts...she could be fine! Jewel had 38 starts and retired sound.

Regarding personality...keep in mind that these horses off the track like this have been handled like the kids that fall through the cracks in foster care. That is to say that they've been passed around with no one to really love them. Jewel was 5 when I got her and had already had 7 owners and who knows how many handlers. And that really isn't that many!! What I've learned from Jewel and fostering the others is that it really takes a while (especially with mares) to get through to them that they are 1) safe and 2) loved. It was a good 6 months or more before Jewel acknowledged me. It wasn't until she had colic surgery (4 years into ownership) that she announced to the world that I was hers.

Anyhow...you guys have done a good thing! :)

Amy

[naters]

I would love to discover the name of the person who took her to the auction......... and would love to discover whether it was that person, or the person they got the horse from that let her get to this point.....

GRRRRRRR.

[monstrpony]

I'll add to the list of those who say to give her time on the personality thing. My semi-rescue guy, not from the track, but clearly from a situation that depressed his personality, has become quite the funny clown that I never suspected was in there. I've had him two years and, in many ways, he continues to get better and better. Give her time and love, she'll come around. Lucky girl!!

[irishmusic]

I would also recommend a prenancy test, better to know sooner than later. As for x-rays - you may want to wait to see if any unsoundness crops up - but I doubt that it will.

As for her conformation. She has terrific bone substance; an uphill build with good depth of chest and a large shoulder. Lovely head, kind (though somewhat dull) eyes, cute ears, a lovely long neck with a refined throat latch. her pasterns seem a little short and shoulder might be a little straight - but it is hard to tell with the pics. Tail set is a little high and hind end is a little light, but that may change with groceries.

She wouldn't have run 43 races if she wasn't able to stay sound - owners can't race lame horses. My guess is she just got slow due to age, wasn't winning and was culled from the training horses at the shed row in Fall of 2007?

She is from several lines of great minded and athletic horses. You should see a change this spring. OTTB's have a strong work ethic, so when she fills out, she will need a job!

Bless you for rescuing her!