Thank you so much for letting us say good bye to Janis. I know you all put so much love and time and money and care into keeping her comfortable for so long. All of us here in the comments are just passengers on the journey that you've made with her every day, but damn, it hurts.
Thank you so much to pony tales team for giving Janis all the love she deserved. I am 58yrs old in Australia 🇦🇺 and crying so much. I am sure Janis knew that Bobby is in good hands. Run free Janis in the heavenly pastures above.
We all knew it was coming, and we all knew being humane is having to make tough decisions, but the look of anguish on Janis eyes as she was being led away from her colt and calling him, and Bobby’s confusion as her mom was being taken away was absolutely heart wrenching. I am so thankful you gave her a taste of the life she should have always had, and that she had a chance to bring that sweet foal to terms. RIP sweet Janice
That hit harder than I expected it to. Goodbye, Janis. You are free of pain and care now and your baby will be looked after with love. Bless all of you for all the work you do with these horses.
Yes and as an owner of both horses and dogs, I love them all the same. I do everything I can for them from puppy/foal stage to their last days. In today's expensive climate, I beg people do NOT get a pet anything unless you are financially prepared to feed healthy foods, provide maintenance care through the years, and when they are old and are entering into perhaps suffering stage from whatever, please do the right thing and have your OWN vet either come to your residence (particularly if it is a small pet) or your farm/ranch where you have the ability to bury the animal or have a service that will pick them up and take to a crematorium. Horse Plus had a crematorium way before they started rescuing the large numbers they do now. For the many they have had to give the Last Act of Kindess to over the years, I bet the Crematorium has more than paid for itself.
@@claudiadickerman4218 That is the deal we make when we bring a companion animal into our lives. If you can't see the deal through, don't get an animal.
I thought I was prepared. But when Janis turned and called for Bobby, the look in her eye... god. It just wrecked me. I'm so sorry you guys had to go through that. Poor Janis should never have been bred in the first place. You went through the most heroic efforts to keep her as comfortable as possible through the last of her pregnancy once she was in your hands, and you gave Bobby the best possible start in life. Thank you. 💙
I totally agree! Would you mind filing me in on what was wrong with Janis? I know I could go back but there’s quite a few videos. I’ve been offline for a while! This video had be bawling though. That seweet mama just wanted her baby
@@coweenuh453 If you want to see the video that talks about what happened to Janis's feet, it's from 5 months ago: "It Shouldn't Have To Be This Way". Xrays are shown at 41:56 and they discussed how to manage Janis's pain for the next two months till her baby was born at 50:46. Basically it came down to horrifically bad foot care, possibly a nail driven into the bone of her hoof, infection, laminitis, extreme rotation in her left foot. And instead of taking care of it, or putting her down, her previous owners bred her. Then when she became unmanageably lame, they dumped her in the auction when she was 9 months pregnant. Pony Tales went above and beyond to try special shoes, pain meds, whatever they could to mitigate her pain till Janis could give birth. Meanwhile the infection in that foot progressed to the point where the hoof de-gloved. The only thing holding it on her foot was the bandage. But that had given little Bobby a couple months time to grow and give him a good start in life. So it was time to let Janis go finally. But oh my god it was so hard to watch. I can't imagine how hard it was for the folks at Pony Tales.
She had such bad rotation of the coffin bone that it was through the hoof. They tried everything to keep her going but she was in such pain. There are so many horrible owners. She should never have lived like this and then bred. They kept her as comfortable as possible during her pregnancy and gave Bobby McGee the best start at life. God bless them@@coweenuh453
Janis Joplin, I am sorry for the pain you have endured. Thank you for showing me a mother’s enduring love for her foal. A part of you will always be with us through Bobby McGee.
Great song choice. You knew you were fighting a losing battle all along. You did the best you could for her. Thank you for letting her be a momma and loving her. I know your hearts are breaking. Hugs for you all.
The way I couldn't keep it together 😭 my heart breaks for that baby, and it angers me when people can't even provide the simplest of care for their animals. Her feet should have never gotten that bad in the first place! My heart hurts 💔
She had been used as a brood mare I'm guessing by one of the religious communities, so as long as she kept producing for them, they didn't bother with her feet! Hateful and disgraceful.
I teared up as soon as I saw the thumbnail. Poor Janis, it's the right thing to do to end her suffering. I know she felt all the love and kindness you gave her and allowing her to have her baby before she had to go. I hope little Bobby will grow strong, he had a tough start but he comes from a brave mother. Rest easy in green pastures, Janis.
This just had me crying my eyes out! I know it was necessary, didn’t make Janis’s passing any easier……thank you for letting us say goodbye to a sweet girl. 😢😢😭😭
I cried my eyes out. Thank you for letting us say goodbye to Beautiful Janis. You guys gave so much love and care to her and baby Bobby. Good bless everyone of you beautiful people. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Oh my goodness, I cried so much.... thank you all for giving Janice a better life, even though it was short... your kindness and love, is what kept her going..
❤🎉😢 When Janis lowered her head and started eating grass I had tears happen... like she was thinking maybe life could go on a little longer. Thanks to everyone at PTR and the Vets and Pauly for giving her the best of last days, and for saving the baby. All God's animals return Home to Him... ❤️🙏🐎
May you gallop with the stars look down on the wonderful life you brought into this world who will be loved by all. RIP Janice now up in heaven pain free. 🐴💕
I hate when people don't take care of their horses and they suffer to the point where they can't be fixed thank you for doing the best you could for her and Bobby.😭
R.I.P Janic , Bobby will be well loved by everyone, and you can now rest with out any pain. Plus your feet won’t be hurt anymore and you can run in the fields in the sky!!❤❤❤❤❤
That just tore me up. I just put my 10 and a half year old Shepard to sleep 4 weeks ago. They all take a piece of our hearts with them 💔. Rest in Peace Janis. You were the best mom. God bless Pony Tails Rescue for all you do for these beloved animals. Many hugs... Kathy
At least there was a happy end to her life rather then being mistreated or scared sorry for the loss but her suffering stopped the day she got to your refuge you did what you could to help and I'm sure she was thankfull for those days she had with you
I'm in tears already, but I guessed it was going to happen after last week's ending. Sending everyone who has cared for her really big hugs from England UK. She was loved and well cared for until the very end of her life. XXXX ❤
@@janelahmeyer2014 As far as I know, her story is sad. :( Janice was a working horse till she got lame. Then her owners used her as a broodmare, not caring about the lameness and pain with the extra weight added by the pregnancies. The untreated inflammation ate away her coffin bone, so her feet was slowly rotting away. She ended up in an auction while she was pregnant again, and the shelter got her out. After checking her up and seeing her X-rays it was clear she has no chance of healing at all. They had to make a decision if they should put her down at once or let her give life to her colt first and then let her rest forever - and they chose the second option. They kept her comfortable more than 2 months, then the colt was born (in July? August? episodes get uploaded here later so I don't know exaclty). The colt (Bobby) had a bad start, didn't eat first, possibly due to the medication her mother needed. But he survived the hard parts, and has a good chance for a good life. But the damage to Janice's legs were still irreversible, and the bone was keep rotting away, getting worse. So it was time to give her the last rest.
She had severe laminitis with her coffin bone about to break through the bottom of her hoof. When they rescued her they normally would have given her the Last Act of Kindness, but because she was pregnant, they decided to try to ease her through those last months to try to get the foal delivered. As you know, that was successful and the foal is off to a good start but when they examined her again they found out she was worse than they originally thought and they felt she was in enough pain that it was time to let her go. sadly, because she was a lovely mare.
R.I.P. sweet Janis. We know that you’ll be watching over Bobby. Run free in green pastures beautiful mama. Thank you Pony Tales for everything that you did for her for all those months. 😭💔
Thank you for saving her and giving her love. It broke me seeing her call for her baby one last time. A mother never wants to leave her baby. Janice is pain free by the bridge.
What you did for Janice was remarkable. I am glad she is no longer in pain. I believe she knows her foal is in good hands. RIP Janice. Please share with us how you are taking care of Bobby's needs. Were you able to find a wet nurse mare, like thoroughbred farms use? Or his he going to be bottle/bucket fed? I know here in NY Cornell Veterinarian College has a bottle to wean program harnessing work/study students to cover multiple daily feedings, but it's expensive. Between the Friesian channel fighting colic, and your organization It's my daily dose of drama. I know it is all real since in my past I helped manage an Appaloosa farm when I was younger. Keep up the good work.
Rest easy Janis, you were so very loved and left a beautiful baby who will live on because of you 🥹♥️ Thank you to every one of you that kept her comfortable and allowed her to love Bobby for as long as she was able, she was a great mom and her calling to Bobby in the end broke my heart into a million pieces 💔
It was so sad to hear her calling for Bobby, and watching him look back and forth, whinnying for her. Thank you for letting us say goodbye to Janis. We knew it was coming, but that doesn't make it hurt less. Thank you for taking care of her.
Even though we knew it would happen, it is a bittersweet goodbye. I know that Janis will always be in your hearts as well as your viewers. Thank you for your dedication to horses and for giving a chance to Bobby. I know this is the hardest thing part of rescue when the last act of love has to be given.
My heart burst seeing Janis call for Bobby. I will NEVER understand how someone could neglect and abuse their horse. Bless you for doing these hopeless and difficult rescues knowing that it will hurt to say goodbye. You gave Janis a soft place to land with all the love and kindess she should have always had and certainly deserved.
I’m shedding tears right beside you all. I’ve had Fjords since 1988, 4 total and our last was out of our first and sadly we had to give her the last act of kindness on 9/9/24. She had Cushing’s which we’ve been treating for about 8 years & laminitis. The summer was very hard on her and we did not want her to go through a hard winter. Our barn is now empty. My heart isn’t far behind. Having been involved with horses since the late 60’s, as an owner, stable manager, instructor and competitor, the change is a challenge. I’ve always felt that any of my horses, dogs and cats were my responsibility to the end. When an issue arose, the vet was immediately contacted. When the decision was to give the last act of kindness, whether horse, dog or cat, that was not put off on someone else. The ponies were laid to rest with dignity on our farm. We had adopted a disabled lab, 2 senior small dogs & had 1 16 yr old toy fox terrier that we had loved for those 16 yrs. When it was time to let them go, they were given the last act & then cremated. When we buried the last pony she did go alone, we put the ashes of the 4 dogs with her. They all loved going in her stall and coming to the barn, it seemed appropriate they should cross the rainbow bridge together. Due to my age and health issue I won’t have any more horses. We did adopt 2 small, young, puppy mill dogs from the city shelter that needed to be adopted together, they are doing well the change and do bring smiles to our faces. That helps a bit with the loss we feel, but then I look at the empty pasture and the barn and it hurts. I look forward to the time when the good Lord calls me home and I will see them all again. Please pray for the veterinarians that provide us with the ability to end an animals suffering. This is a huge burden on their shoulders and even bigger on their hearts. You do not become a vet to kill animals, yet out of compassion for the animals that are in their care, that should not have to suffer any more, they have the ability to help them cross with dignity when it is time. They are a blessing not only to the animals we entrust them to care for, but also to us. Pray for not only the veterinarian, but also their staff, it is not an easy job they do and they all feel it. ❤the work you all do and the love and care you give to all the horses you bring in. May God give you continued strength as you tackle each challenge. Know that you are not alone during the times when the last act of kindness is given. There are many of us who are standing beside you, shedding tears at the loss. ❤️🙏🐴🕊️
May Janice run free in the greener pastures above, whilst looking down on Bobby & everyone from the Pony Tales Refuge full of love & happiness. It takes a lot for me to cry, this definitely did it. Thank you for showing her such a great life with all the love, support & help you gave her. I know she is thankful & will be with you all & Bobby always, in spirit. ❤🩹
Poor Janice, that was heartbreaking to watch. Did she have the injection to put her to sleep? I wasn’t sure what the vet was doing. She’s now no longer in pain and Bobby will only ever know love. My heart breaks for you guys, you put so much love and care into Janice to ensure she stayed as comfortable as possible for as long as possible. I’m so sorry you go through so much pain because of ignorant humans cruelty, you’re all angels, thank you for what you do, you make this planet a more beautiful place. 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
I think she had a sedative first so she wasn't anxious or distressed, and then the vet put in the port in the vein for the euthanasia. They go down quickly like fainting. That sweet gentle creature, she endured so much and yet she was as kind as a horse can be.
G’day PTTeam supporters suppliers adopters & Co ;-) another exceptional roller coaster episode full of ups & downs, we’ll put together.. Heart wrenching setting Janice free of pain & suffering crying out for her foal was absolutely tough to watch, let alone being there as your fabulous team and exceptional veterinarian Dr Dave are such fabulous people making the toughest of decisions after throwing everything & the kitchen sink at her. God bless you all! Janice is now whole pain free thundering through another dimensional reality.. I can only hope you find a wet nurse or surrogate mare to take on Bobbies feeding and horse education.. Much love and kudos to all the adopters, may you be bonded forever! So good to see everyone having a blast at the trail ride BBQ. Cindy please accept a big hug from me, and to all who needs one… With many source blessings with truth clarity love light laughter happiness joy fun play creativity adventures abundance wisdom wealth health and may peace be with you all! Victoria Australia 🇦🇺 xox ❤
I cried hard when the vet. said its time. I knew what was fixing to happen. Its like she was telling her baby. It will be ok. I'll be watching over you. I love horses so much. My wish is to ride a horse one last time. That is on my bucket list. But i know it won't happen. My dad use to be a cowboy. When i was a kid. He told me he had to quit school. At the age of 13. He broke horses to help put food on the table. I love y'all's channel saving all the horses you can. And the people that has adopted them. And others that had to cross over. Thank you to everyone at Pony Tales Refuge for all the hard work. Paully if i spell your name wrong. My apologies. The work you do for these horse's hooves. I'm sending a Texas size hug to each and everyone. Thank you!
Thank you so much for saving Janis and Bobby and letting us share in Goodbye. I’m sitting here sobbing and am grateful you didn’t end the video on the goodbye. ❤❤❤
Poor Janic and her baby!!!! It's like she knew! But, at least she's not I'm pain anymore! Thanks for sharing her story with us all! Also, thanks for loving Janic and taking such great care of her!
I know I always say this but I really don't know how you do this. Putting down that moma was just so sad. Then it was like the baby was Where's my moma. Ahhhh heart wrenching. You guys are angles.❤
Having to make that call is always so heartbreaking. Janis was given so much love in the few short months she was with you. Thank you for caring for her, and loving her and her baby. Because of you, Bobby will go on to have a life that would not have been possible without your rescue. Rest easy now beautiful Janis. ❤️🌈
Oh no. I didn’t see it yet but I’ve read the comments. I am so sorry about Janis. We’ve all grown to love her and I can’t imagine how it is for you all. RIP Janis💔🥲
Poor Janis, she knew what was happening, she didn't want to leave him yet😢OMG, my heart just broke for her😭She's just like any mother, willing to suffer for the sake of protecting and nurturing her baby...and to see him so small and wondering where she went, man it's hard to experience on screen much less real life--I have so much respect for you all, and thank you for the loving care you give these wonderful sensitive animals. Humanity is so extremely callous and cruel, and have no respect for the legacy of how horses helped us with literally every single thing that we needed in the past before the industrial revolution. It is because of them that we conquered the world (for better or for worse I guess). They deserve better than they get so often. Thank you for being there, and helping them to through their final journey. RIP Janis, wonderful mother, I hope you are flying on perfect feet, without any trace of pain, knowing that you were loved.
I am so sorry! We did know this day was coming - GOD BLESS YOU for what you all did for her - you are doing God's work * service to others at it's best. I truly love you all.
Very hard decision even tho you know it has to be done😢! You gave her a second chance she's running in greener pastures and crossed the rainbow bridge pain free! Thank you for all you do for these angels 😇 💜
Thank you for giving Janis and Bobby the best chance they had! She was well loved at the end, and Bobby is her little legacy. He doesn't get to be brought up in the mennonite or Amish world of use, abuse and dump. He gets to live a better life than his mamma, and what mom doesn't want better for her child! I cry both sad and happy tears for this bittersweet moment, but it just goes to show the necessity of your work in this world!!! Bobby has a new buddy with Dan where he can continue to learn how to be a horse as he grows. Blessings to you all!!! Congrats on 10 years!!! Happy Birthday, Nate, and speedy recovery for your arm. It was nice to see you having a good time at the celebration and cutting loose, because we usually see you working, lol!
This was was hard to watch and not cry. Thankyou guys for making her feel loved and cared for.😢😢❤❤❤❤! Was verysad she kept calling for her bobby may she run in greener pastures ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
RIP Janis, free from pain beautiful soul, thank you guys for giving her the best possible life, and for letting us all say goodbye to her, amazing work with all of the gorgeous horses and ponies, tfs x Julie 🇬🇧
I am in floods of tears poor Janis it must have been so painful to walk on those feet. but her suffering is over and her baby is in safe hands, thank you for the love and care that you all gave her.
Run pain free over the rainbow Janis!!! girls you did gave her all she needed the last months of her life being with you i know she felt loved!!! tight huggzzz for all of you!!!
Your team at ponytails does such a great job. Thank you so much for what you did for Janice and her cult. Janice was such a sweet mayor and you guys did such a great job taking care of her at least she’s out of her body and she’s at least out of pain now hope you and your team are doing OK now and I hope the little fool is doing all right too.❤❤❤
Very good video. Love how you share all the information on each horse. It’s so hard to say goodbye. Breaks my heart. Horses are certainly at the top of my list for magnificent animals. Know that God really loves them cause Jesus is coming back on one. Have to be special!!! Love all of you and respect the work you do. Thank you.❤
So many tears for me too. I think we all loved Janis so much, she was so brave, and I'm grateful that you kept her comfortable long enough for Bobby to be delivered and find his feet. Fly free Janis, no more pain now, you beautiful girl. Kim in New Zealand
You all are remarkable people. Dr. Kristen, Dr. Dave, Pawley and the whole Pony Tails crew gave Janis the best care. Thank you so much for fighting so hard for her and little Bobby McGee. She knew love and kindness in her last months. She was such a good mom. I know your hearts were breaking at the end, especially when she was calling to Bobby. Thank you for letting us say good bye along with you. May God comfort you, bless you, and help you heal. With your care, Bobby MaGee will grow up to be as majestic and as strong as his mother. Run free Miss Janis, in the green pastures of Heaven.
So glad I got to say goodbye to Janis- I know she is no longer in pain - and Bobby will be an awesome guy when he finds his human- ya'll did Ms Janis right 9and if love could have healed her - she would be with her baby 7-, God bless ya'll for all you do- much love from Texas 🌹💖🌹
Thank you for all the wonderful care and love you all gave to Janis. RIP sweet girl. You were such a good mama fly free these wonder people will look after you little one. ❤️🐝🐝🇳🇿
OMG, crying hard for a horse I never actually knew. My heart aches and yet thankful to you guys for giving her a good home in the end. My heart hurts for an orphan foal who was saved before he was born from never even knowing life to begin with. God bless you guys. Run free Janis!😭💔💜
This is one of the hardest episodes I had to watch, with Janis, 😢I cried so hard, bless you all, hugs to all. RIP BIG GIRL. she left a beautiful boy to remember her by ❤❤❤
So sad to say goodbye to Janis but you did the best to keep her comfortable till she had her foal and she is at rest now. Your saving her life saved her foal. Thank you for all you do for the rescue horses you take in.
Thank you so much for letting us say good bye to Janis. I know you all put so much love and time and money and care into keeping her comfortable for so long. All of us here in the comments are just passengers on the journey that you've made with her every day, but damn, it hurts.
Well said.
Such a great way to put it. I struggle to write meaningful comments. This nails it.
I am sitting crying like a baby.😢 RIP Mama. You are so loved❤
Thank you so much to pony tales team for giving Janis all the love she deserved. I am 58yrs old in Australia 🇦🇺 and crying so much. I am sure Janis knew that Bobby is in good hands. Run free Janis in the heavenly pastures above.
You nailed it. I've got tears, but I know Janis was loved by so, so many people❣️ And that means the 🌍 to me‼️✌️🐎🇨🇱🇺🇸
The last act of kindness is the most loving thing you can do, for a horse that is out of options. RIP Janis❤
We all knew it was coming, and we all knew being humane is having to make tough decisions, but the look of anguish on Janis eyes as she was being led away from her colt and calling him, and Bobby’s confusion as her mom was being taken away was absolutely heart wrenching. I am so thankful you gave her a taste of the life she should have always had, and that she had a chance to bring that sweet foal to terms. RIP sweet Janice
Not gonna lie, I am bawling like a baby.. I knew this was going to happen but it still hurts like hell.
It truly does :(
That hit harder than I expected it to. Goodbye, Janis. You are free of pain and care now and your baby will be looked after with love.
Bless all of you for all the work you do with these horses.
i cried hard watching her call to that baby..god bless u all 4 those that cant speak up 4 themselves
I think that's the part that made me cry the hardest. As a Mama that broke me a bit 😢
@@GeminiKing i cried as well.. knowing it was going to come to this didn't make it any easier ..
@@barbiewarner530 I cried too
I felt like she was calling for Bobby..she was thinking about her baby. ❤❤
Bobby should have been able to say good bye to his mom...that crying for her child and him calling out -broke me
I'm just thankful she got to know what true peace was. Have her baby in safety and not know the terror of the kill floor.
Exactly
This is the reality all responsible horse owners must face. You gave her final months dignity. Shine on Janis, shine on.
Yes and as an owner of both horses and dogs, I love them all the same. I do everything I can for them from puppy/foal stage to their last days. In today's expensive climate, I beg people do NOT get a pet anything unless you are financially prepared to feed healthy foods, provide maintenance care through the years, and when they are old and are entering into perhaps suffering stage from whatever, please do the right thing and have your OWN vet either come to your residence (particularly if it is a small pet) or your farm/ranch where you have the ability to bury the animal or have a service that will pick them up and take to a crematorium. Horse Plus had a crematorium way before they started rescuing the large numbers they do now. For the many they have had to give the Last Act of Kindess to over the years, I bet the Crematorium has more than paid for itself.
@@claudiadickerman4218 63 years old and still breaks me when the time comes.
@@claudiadickerman4218 That is the deal we make when we bring a companion animal into our lives. If you can't see the deal through, don't get an animal.
Exactly. My animals are for a lifetime not just to say I have one and throw it away@@claudiadickerman4218
😢 As hard as it was to see, thank you for sharing the heart strings part of an act of mercy. She will no longer have pain. Perfect song choice.
I thought I was prepared. But when Janis turned and called for Bobby, the look in her eye... god. It just wrecked me.
I'm so sorry you guys had to go through that. Poor Janis should never have been bred in the first place. You went through the most heroic efforts to keep her as comfortable as possible through the last of her pregnancy once she was in your hands, and you gave Bobby the best possible start in life. Thank you. 💙
@@HughLlewellyn absolutely agree 💯💯💯
Poor Janice 😢
I totally agree! Would you mind filing me in on what was wrong with Janis? I know I could go back but there’s quite a few videos. I’ve been offline for a while!
This video had be bawling though. That seweet mama just wanted her baby
@@coweenuh453 If you want to see the video that talks about what happened to Janis's feet, it's from 5 months ago: "It Shouldn't Have To Be This Way". Xrays are shown at 41:56 and they discussed how to manage Janis's pain for the next two months till her baby was born at 50:46.
Basically it came down to horrifically bad foot care, possibly a nail driven into the bone of her hoof, infection, laminitis, extreme rotation in her left foot. And instead of taking care of it, or putting her down, her previous owners bred her. Then when she became unmanageably lame, they dumped her in the auction when she was 9 months pregnant. Pony Tales went above and beyond to try special shoes, pain meds, whatever they could to mitigate her pain till Janis could give birth. Meanwhile the infection in that foot progressed to the point where the hoof de-gloved. The only thing holding it on her foot was the bandage. But that had given little Bobby a couple months time to grow and give him a good start in life. So it was time to let Janis go finally. But oh my god it was so hard to watch. I can't imagine how hard it was for the folks at Pony Tales.
She had such bad rotation of the coffin bone that it was through the hoof. They tried everything to keep her going but she was in such pain. There are so many horrible owners. She should never have lived like this and then bred. They kept her as comfortable as possible during her pregnancy and gave Bobby McGee the best start at life. God bless them@@coweenuh453
Janis Joplin, I am sorry for the pain you have endured. Thank you for showing me a mother’s enduring love for her foal. A part of you will always be with us through Bobby McGee.
You truly was a Angel to Janis, may she rest in peace.She left behind her legacy Bobbie .
I hope they keep her.....🙏🏼
I cried so hard. Thank you for caring for her and loving her and her baby. The worse part is when that time comes.
Great song choice. You knew you were fighting a losing battle all along. You did the best you could for her. Thank you for letting her be a momma and loving her. I know your hearts are breaking. Hugs for you all.
The way I couldn't keep it together 😭 my heart breaks for that baby, and it angers me when people can't even provide the simplest of care for their animals. Her feet should have never gotten that bad in the first place! My heart hurts 💔
She had been used as a brood mare I'm guessing by one of the religious communities, so as long as she kept producing for them, they didn't bother with her feet! Hateful and disgraceful.
I teared up as soon as I saw the thumbnail. Poor Janis, it's the right thing to do to end her suffering. I know she felt all the love and kindness you gave her and allowing her to have her baby before she had to go. I hope little Bobby will grow strong, he had a tough start but he comes from a brave mother. Rest easy in green pastures, Janis.
This just had me crying my eyes out! I know it was necessary, didn’t make Janis’s passing any easier……thank you for letting us say goodbye to a sweet girl. 😢😢😭😭
my heart hurts. Im crying. Bobbi mcgee make momma proud... Im so sorry all... 😢. ❤
I cried my eyes out. Thank you for letting us say goodbye to Beautiful Janis. You guys gave so much love and care to her and baby Bobby. Good bless everyone of you beautiful people. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
You have worked so hard to help the momma live so she could have her foal. God bless you all. I am sad for you all, but that foal is beautiful.
Oh my goodness, I cried so much.... thank you all for giving Janice a better life, even though it was short... your kindness and love, is what kept her going..
❤🎉😢 When Janis lowered her head and started eating grass I had tears happen... like she was thinking maybe life could go on a little longer. Thanks to everyone at PTR and the Vets and Pauly for giving her the best of last days, and for saving the baby. All God's animals return Home to Him... ❤️🙏🐎
May you gallop with the stars look down on the wonderful life you brought into this world who will be loved by all. RIP Janice now up in heaven pain free. 🐴💕
I hate when people don't take care of their horses and they suffer to the point where they can't be fixed thank you for doing the best you could for her and Bobby.😭
I can’t stop crying for Janis. She. Was a grand lady! She’s not hurting anymore.
R.I.P Janic , Bobby will be well loved by everyone, and you can now rest with out any pain. Plus your feet won’t be hurt anymore and you can run in the fields in the sky!!❤❤❤❤❤
That just tore me up. I just put my 10 and a half year old Shepard to sleep 4 weeks ago. They all take a piece of our hearts with them 💔. Rest in Peace Janis. You were the best mom. God bless Pony Tails Rescue for all you do for these beloved animals. Many hugs... Kathy
At least there was a happy end to her life rather then being mistreated or scared sorry for the loss but her suffering stopped the day she got to your refuge you did what you could to help and I'm sure she was thankfull for those days she had with you
I'm in tears already, but I guessed it was going to happen after last week's ending. Sending everyone who has cared for her really big hugs from England UK. She was loved and well cared for until the very end of her life. XXXX ❤
i missed her story. can you tell me what was wrong with her? apparently she delivered while there.
@@janelahmeyer2014 As far as I know, her story is sad. :(
Janice was a working horse till she got lame. Then her owners used her as a broodmare, not caring about the lameness and pain with the extra weight added by the pregnancies. The untreated inflammation ate away her coffin bone, so her feet was slowly rotting away. She ended up in an auction while she was pregnant again, and the shelter got her out.
After checking her up and seeing her X-rays it was clear she has no chance of healing at all. They had to make a decision if they should put her down at once or let her give life to her colt first and then let her rest forever - and they chose the second option. They kept her comfortable more than 2 months, then the colt was born (in July? August? episodes get uploaded here later so I don't know exaclty).
The colt (Bobby) had a bad start, didn't eat first, possibly due to the medication her mother needed. But he survived the hard parts, and has a good chance for a good life.
But the damage to Janice's legs were still irreversible, and the bone was keep rotting away, getting worse. So it was time to give her the last rest.
She had severe laminitis with her coffin bone about to break through the bottom of her hoof. When they rescued her they normally would have given her the Last Act of Kindness, but because she was pregnant, they decided to try to ease her through those last months to try to get the foal delivered. As you know, that was successful and the foal is off to a good start but when they examined her again they found out she was worse than they originally thought and they felt she was in enough pain that it was time to let her go. sadly, because she was a lovely mare.
"Sorry, not sorry!!" Omgosh, I say that all the time!! Ha ha ha❤❤!!!!😂😂😅
R.I.P. sweet Janis. We know that you’ll be watching over Bobby. Run free in green pastures beautiful mama.
Thank you Pony Tales for everything that you did for her for all those months. 😭💔
Thank you for saving her and giving her love. It broke me seeing her call for her baby one last time. A mother never wants to leave her baby. Janice is pain free by the bridge.
What you did for Janice was remarkable. I am glad she is no longer in pain. I believe she knows her foal is in good hands. RIP Janice.
Please share with us how you are taking care of Bobby's needs. Were you able to find a wet nurse mare, like thoroughbred farms use? Or his he going to be bottle/bucket fed? I know here in NY Cornell Veterinarian College has a bottle to wean program harnessing work/study students to cover multiple daily feedings, but it's expensive. Between the Friesian channel fighting colic, and your organization It's my daily dose of drama. I know it is all real since in my past I helped manage an Appaloosa farm when I was younger. Keep up the good work.
Thanks
In memory of Janis for her unwavering spirit, it can now run free. Xxx
Thank you so much
Rest easy Janis, you were so very loved and left a beautiful baby who will live on because of you 🥹♥️ Thank you to every one of you that kept her comfortable and allowed her to love Bobby for as long as she was able, she was a great mom and her calling to Bobby in the end broke my heart into a million pieces 💔
It was so sad to hear her calling for Bobby, and watching him look back and forth, whinnying for her. Thank you for letting us say goodbye to Janis. We knew it was coming, but that doesn't make it hurt less. Thank you for taking care of her.
😢💔 Rest in peace Janice. You are a wonderful mother and is in safe and loving hands,so there is no need to worry. We love you. ❤
Even though we knew it would happen, it is a bittersweet goodbye. I know that Janis will always be in your hearts as well as your viewers. Thank you for your dedication to horses and for giving a chance to Bobby. I know this is the hardest thing part of rescue when the last act of love has to be given.
My heart burst seeing Janis call for Bobby. I will NEVER understand how someone could neglect and abuse their horse. Bless you for doing these hopeless and difficult rescues knowing that it will hurt to say goodbye. You gave Janis a soft place to land with all the love and kindess she should have always had and certainly deserved.
I appreciate saying goodbye to Janis. She gave so much for Bobby. Her calling for him broke my heart.
I’m shedding tears right beside you all. I’ve had Fjords since 1988, 4 total and our last was out of our first and sadly we had to give her the last act of kindness on 9/9/24. She had Cushing’s which we’ve been treating for about 8 years & laminitis. The summer was very hard on her and we did not want her to go through a hard winter. Our barn is now empty. My heart isn’t far behind. Having been involved with horses since the late 60’s, as an owner, stable manager, instructor and competitor, the change is a challenge. I’ve always felt that any of my horses, dogs and cats were my responsibility to the end. When an issue arose, the vet was immediately contacted. When the decision was to give the last act of kindness, whether horse, dog or cat, that was not put off on someone else. The ponies were laid to rest with dignity on our farm. We had adopted a disabled lab, 2 senior small dogs & had 1 16 yr old toy fox terrier that we had loved for those 16 yrs. When it was time to let them go, they were given the last act & then cremated. When we buried the last pony she did go alone, we put the ashes of the 4 dogs with her. They all loved going in her stall and coming to the barn, it seemed appropriate they should cross the rainbow bridge together. Due to my age and health issue I won’t have any more horses. We did adopt 2 small, young, puppy mill dogs from the city shelter that needed to be adopted together, they are doing well the change and do bring smiles to our faces. That helps a bit with the loss we feel, but then I look at the empty pasture and the barn and it hurts. I look forward to the time when the good Lord calls me home and I will see them all again. Please pray for the veterinarians that provide us with the ability to end an animals suffering. This is a huge burden on their shoulders and even bigger on their hearts. You do not become a vet to kill animals, yet out of compassion for the animals that are in their care, that should not have to suffer any more, they have the ability to help them cross with dignity when it is time. They are a blessing not only to the animals we entrust them to care for, but also to us. Pray for not only the veterinarian, but also their staff, it is not an easy job they do and they all feel it. ❤the work you all do and the love and care you give to all the horses you bring in. May God give you continued strength as you tackle each challenge. Know that you are not alone during the times when the last act of kindness is given. There are many of us who are standing beside you, shedding tears at the loss. ❤️🙏🐴🕊️
Bless her heart 😢. What a good momma. Thank y’all for saving her and her baby.
What a good mama Janis was. Her eyes in end just tore into me. She wanted her Bobby despite the pain. Thank you for letting her go.
My heart is breaking 💔
Thank you for taking care of her until the very end. I've cried so many tears for Janis. Cheering for Bobby
Oh my heart. I’m crying here for Janis. The way she called to her baby. Oh poor girl, run on the wind! ❤😢 Thank you for all you do PTR!!!
That one girl is really brave who handles all the wild ones & rides them.
Run free from pain sweet mama, your baby will be looked after. Damned onions!
May Janice run free in the greener pastures above, whilst looking down on Bobby & everyone from the Pony Tales Refuge full of love & happiness. It takes a lot for me to cry, this definitely did it. Thank you for showing her such a great life with all the love, support & help you gave her. I know she is thankful & will be with you all & Bobby always, in spirit. ❤🩹
I sat here and cried, we all knew it was time for Janis to go. It was just hard. Love you all took time to say goodbye 😢
My heart hurts. Good job saving that baby guys and pairing him up with the perfect little friend too.
Poor Janice, that was heartbreaking to watch. Did she have the injection to put her to sleep? I wasn’t sure what the vet was doing.
She’s now no longer in pain and Bobby will only ever know love. My heart breaks for you guys, you put so much love and care into Janice to ensure she stayed as comfortable as possible for as long as possible. I’m so sorry you go through so much pain because of ignorant humans cruelty, you’re all angels, thank you for what you do, you make this planet a more beautiful place. 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
I think she had a sedative first so she wasn't anxious or distressed, and then the vet
put in the port in the vein for the euthanasia. They go down quickly like fainting. That
sweet gentle creature, she endured so much and yet she was as kind as a horse can be.
@@kateking3953 thank you for your explanation, it’s put my mind at rest at how gentle Janice’s passing was. 🫶🏻
Definitely bawled my eyes out for Janis . I know it's never easy making that decision. Love you guys for doing what you do for these animals.
Rest in Peace Mama, no more pain and suffering and prayers for Bobby
G’day PTTeam supporters suppliers adopters & Co ;-) another exceptional roller coaster episode full of ups & downs, we’ll put together..
Heart wrenching setting Janice free of pain & suffering crying out for her foal was absolutely tough to watch, let alone being there as your fabulous team and exceptional veterinarian Dr Dave are such fabulous people making the toughest of decisions after throwing everything & the kitchen sink at her. God bless you all!
Janice is now whole pain free thundering through another dimensional reality..
I can only hope you find a wet nurse or surrogate mare to take on Bobbies feeding and horse education..
Much love and kudos to all the adopters, may you be bonded forever!
So good to see everyone having a blast at the trail ride BBQ.
Cindy please accept a big hug from me, and to all who needs one…
With many source blessings with truth clarity love light laughter happiness joy fun play creativity adventures abundance wisdom wealth health and may peace be with you all! Victoria Australia 🇦🇺 xox ❤
I cried hard when the vet. said its time. I knew what was fixing to happen. Its like she was telling her baby. It will be ok. I'll be watching over you. I love horses so much. My wish is to ride a horse one last time. That is on my bucket list. But i know it won't happen. My dad use to be a cowboy. When i was a kid. He told me he had to quit school. At the age of 13. He broke horses to help put food on the table. I love y'all's channel saving all the horses you can. And the people that has adopted them. And others that had to cross over. Thank you to everyone at Pony Tales Refuge for all the hard work. Paully if i spell your name wrong. My apologies. The work you do for these horse's hooves. I'm sending a Texas size hug to each and everyone. Thank you!
Thank you so much for saving Janis and Bobby and letting us share in Goodbye. I’m sitting here sobbing and am grateful you didn’t end the video on the goodbye. ❤❤❤
Poor Janic and her baby!!!! It's like she knew! But, at least she's not I'm pain anymore! Thanks for sharing her story with us all! Also, thanks for loving Janic and taking such great care of her!
I know I always say this but I really don't know how you do this. Putting down that moma was just so sad. Then it was like the baby was Where's my moma. Ahhhh heart wrenching. You guys are angles.❤
Having to make that call is always so heartbreaking. Janis was given so much love in the few short months she was with you. Thank you for caring for her, and loving her and her baby. Because of you, Bobby will go on to have a life that would not have been possible without your rescue. Rest easy now beautiful Janis. ❤️🌈
Oh no. I didn’t see it yet but I’ve read the comments. I am so sorry about Janis. We’ve all grown to love her and I can’t imagine how it is for you all. RIP Janis💔🥲
Poor Janis, she knew what was happening, she didn't want to leave him yet😢OMG, my heart just broke for her😭She's just like any mother, willing to suffer for the sake of protecting and nurturing her baby...and to see him so small and wondering where she went, man it's hard to experience on screen much less real life--I have so much respect for you all, and thank you for the loving care you give these wonderful sensitive animals. Humanity is so extremely callous and cruel, and have no respect for the legacy of how horses helped us with literally every single thing that we needed in the past before the industrial revolution. It is because of them that we conquered the world (for better or for worse I guess). They deserve better than they get so often. Thank you for being there, and helping them to through their final journey. RIP Janis, wonderful mother, I hope you are flying on perfect feet, without any trace of pain, knowing that you were loved.
RIP sweet Janis. You all do an amazing job giving them all love and care. 💕 and prayers from Irene in Perth, Western Australia 🇦🇺
Rest in peace Janice you guys did so so much for her even to allow her to have her baby god bless you all it's a pity there's not more people like you
I am so sorry! We did know this day was coming - GOD BLESS YOU for what you all did for her - you are doing God's work * service to others at it's best. I truly love you all.
Very hard decision even tho you know it has to be done😢! You gave her a second chance she's running in greener pastures and crossed the rainbow bridge pain free! Thank you for all you do for these angels 😇 💜
Thank you for giving Janis and Bobby the best chance they had! She was well loved at the end, and Bobby is her little legacy. He doesn't get to be brought up in the mennonite or Amish world of use, abuse and dump. He gets to live a better life than his mamma, and what mom doesn't want better for her child! I cry both sad and happy tears for this bittersweet moment, but it just goes to show the necessity of your work in this world!!! Bobby has a new buddy with Dan where he can continue to learn how to be a horse as he grows. Blessings to you all!!! Congrats on 10 years!!! Happy Birthday, Nate, and speedy recovery for your arm. It was nice to see you having a good time at the celebration and cutting loose, because we usually see you working, lol!
We all knew the day was coming but hearing Janis calling for Bobby and he for his mom was just heartbreaking. Never easy to say goodbye.
😢💔 Janis at peace now, it was like she was saying thanks an goodbye😓. Happy Birthday Nate🎂. All horses look happy!I love ,healthy thanks 👍❤😎
This was was hard to watch and not cry. Thankyou guys for making her feel loved and cared for.😢😢❤❤❤❤! Was verysad she kept calling for her bobby may she run in greener pastures ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
The voice of the singer is brilliant!!
You are doing such a good job for ten years!!!
RIP Janis. Honestly made me cry too, thank you for being truly amazing people and caring for her. 🐎
RIP Janis, free from pain beautiful soul, thank you guys for giving her the best possible life, and for letting us all say goodbye to her, amazing work with all of the gorgeous horses and ponies, tfs x Julie 🇬🇧
Oh my heart! Bless her! It was her time and u guys are truly angels. Go Bobbie go!
I am in floods of tears poor Janis it must have been so painful to walk on those feet. but her suffering is over and her baby is in safe hands, thank you for the love and care that you all gave her.
Run pain free over the rainbow Janis!!! girls you did gave her all she needed the last months of her life being with you i know she felt loved!!! tight huggzzz for all of you!!!
Your team at ponytails does such a great job. Thank you so much for what you did for Janice and her cult. Janice was such a sweet mayor and you guys did such a great job taking care of her at least she’s out of her body and she’s at least out of pain now hope you and your team are doing OK now and I hope the little fool is doing all right too.❤❤❤
Goodbye Jannis. Peace and a life without pain await you in God's beautiful fields,.
Very good video. Love how you share all the information on each horse. It’s so hard to say goodbye. Breaks my heart. Horses are certainly at the top of my list for magnificent animals. Know that God really loves them cause Jesus is coming back on one. Have to be special!!! Love all of you and respect the work you do. Thank you.❤
RIP, sweet mama! Sending love and prayers to all. Continued prayers for Bobby. So heartbreaking.❤️🙏😢😢
RIP sweet Janis.
You saved both lives up to a point. She was a good mom at heart. You guys did a good job taking care of both of them. RIP Mama
Thanks you all for taking horses home❤
Your new fences look absolutely fabulous!❤❤❤❤
😢😢😢😢 Goodbye sweet Janis! Love you sweet mama!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻for Bobby! God bless y’all! ❤❤❤
So many tears for me too. I think we all loved Janis so much, she was so brave, and I'm grateful that you kept her comfortable long enough for Bobby to be delivered and find his feet. Fly free Janis, no more pain now, you beautiful girl. Kim in New Zealand
You all are remarkable people. Dr. Kristen, Dr. Dave, Pawley and the whole Pony Tails crew gave Janis the best care. Thank you so much for fighting so hard for her and little Bobby McGee. She knew love and kindness in her last months. She was such a good mom. I know your hearts were breaking at the end, especially when she was calling to Bobby. Thank you for letting us say good bye along with you. May God comfort you, bless you, and help you heal. With your care, Bobby MaGee will grow up to be as majestic and as strong as his mother. Run free Miss Janis, in the green pastures of Heaven.
You were a wonderful mother Janice rest now😢😢😢
So glad I got to say goodbye to Janis- I know she is no longer in pain - and Bobby will be an awesome guy when he finds his human- ya'll did Ms Janis right 9and if love could have healed her - she would be with her baby 7-, God bless ya'll for all you do- much love from Texas 🌹💖🌹
10 years for the horses wellbeing! Happy Anniversary
Thank you for all the wonderful care and love you all gave to Janis. RIP sweet girl. You were such a good mama fly free these wonder people will look after you little one. ❤️🐝🐝🇳🇿
RIP Janis , thank you Pony Tales for the love you gave so freely to her
Good bye baby girl Janice, you mattered sweetie! I’m so sorry for this awful outcome …. My heart breaks for you and your baby!
OMG, crying hard for a horse I never actually knew. My heart aches and yet thankful to you guys for giving her a good home in the end. My heart hurts for an orphan foal who was saved before he was born from never even knowing life to begin with. God bless you guys. Run free Janis!😭💔💜
This is one of the hardest episodes I had to watch, with Janis, 😢I cried so hard, bless you all, hugs to all. RIP BIG GIRL. she left a beautiful boy to remember her by ❤❤❤
She was a good mama. Now she is out of pain. You guys did a good job with a difficult situation.
You guy's vet is so amazing ay caring for these animals thank God for vets like him ❤
I just love watching the horses all run together!❤❤❤❤
Looks like the Pony Tales was having a wonderful time altogether!❤❤❤❤
So sad to say goodbye to Janis but you did the best to keep her comfortable till she had her foal and she is at rest now. Your saving her life saved her foal. Thank you for all you do for the rescue horses you take in.
RIP Janis 😢💔 I know it was a hard decision, but the right one ❤ So glad you have Dr. David (and Kristin)