One of the most difficult moments in life is seeing our loved ones pass away. Everything can be overcome in a way or another in a shorter period of time compared to this. This stands true not only for us humans but animals as well. A lot of people think that animals do not suffer as much as we do regarding the passing away of a family member or a close friend but it is definitely not true, they do and they need to heal themselves as well, just like us.
I know that we come toward the end of the year and you probably don’t want to read or hear sad stories, but we brought this here simply because it has a happy ending and to encourage someone who is fighting for his/her life and his/her loved ones to hope for the best and enjoy every moment of life without any worries for the future. A sweet pony mare named Emma gave birth to a newborn filly, Skittles. Emma’s human caretaker, Karen, comforted her through the long, difficult, and painful birth.
Tragically, Skittles passed away shortly after she was born. Throughout the next day, Emma fought for her own life. Karen and the rest of Emma’s human family were heartbroken and feared the worst. Emma’s health took a turn for the better, but as her body healed her heart mourned the loss of her baby. She’d stand against the wall in her stall, her eyes filled with sadness.
It was clear that Skittles’ passing left an emptiness inside Emma, and Karen decided to do everything she could to fill it. But although this story begins with heartbreak, it ends with newfound hope and peace. Karen and her family on her Texas farm began the search for healing for Emma and her human family — a journey that brought an orphaned colt named Av8r into their lives.
Karen hoped that by adopting Av8r as her own, Emma would help herself by helping another baby in need of a mom and it was indeed an amazing idea. Emma became an amazing mum for Av8r and filled the blank she had in her heart from the death of Skittles. Both Emma and Av8r needed a second chance and they got it. Now, they are happier than ever and love each other so much. I could not be happier for them so I just want to wish both of them the best possible.