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The Rescue Operation
by Karen C Vanderlaan → (All Poetry by Karen C Vanderlaan)
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an equestrian and horse lover all my life, i have also, with my children, rescued many horses, one at a time from the "killer pens" several weeks ago, my daughter and I untertook a rescue of many....


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Sixteen horses of noble blood,


From 6 months to 23 years old


Granddaughters and grandsons


Of great names known


At the grandest of thoroughbred tracks


Northern Dancer, and Secretariat


Lyphard, Sir Gaylord, Nashrulla too


Each one diminished to bone and flesh


Sad, unkempt and hungry


They’ve not known the kindness of a brush


Or the flavor of carrot and apple


We get to work, my girl and I


Phone calls, and free ads


With offers to load and deliver.


Three weeks later, all have new homes


Each one a chance at a new life


With proper care, a job to do, and most of all, love


 


 


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 Reviews of "The Rescue Operation"
Reviewed by m j hollingshead
Reviewed on July 4, 2007
well said

Reviewed on April 3, 2007
great humanitarian poetry Karen, I guess they would have ended up glue. Everytime I lick a stamp, I think about this, I guess it's a little horse in all of us

Reviewed by Laura Mayer (Reader)
Reviewed on March 31, 2007
The world needs more good, decent people such as you and your daughter. I applaud you for your determination to set things right.
Hugs,
Laura

Reviewed by Art Hernandez
Reviewed on March 31, 2007
They are so many....

and there are so few that take the challenge of which
you and your daugther have so couragiously tasked....

commendabel and so considerate you are...


peace and love.....Art Sun...

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on March 31, 2007
horses are beautiful creatures ... i commend you both on your decision to rescue them from a cruel fate ...

Reviewed by Barbara Smith
Reviewed on March 31, 2007
Dear Karen: I really liked this important message...I love animals and I cannot understand how anyone could miss treat them. It's great to know you do them a good deed...the world needs more people like you.

Reviewed by Chrissy McVay
Reviewed on March 31, 2007
Important write!

Chrissy

Reviewed by Constance Gotsch
Reviewed on March 31, 2007
I don't understand how people can have animals and not respond to their needs. When Kiri and Ben are hungry, they let me know, and if Iecide to tease them and prend I won't feed them, they do all kinds of little tricks that they know will melt me.

Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green
Reviewed on March 31, 2007
GOOD FOR YOU!!!! SO sad -- & maddening -- that horrible things
happen to one of the most beautiful creatures ever created. To
ANY animal, but. . .horses are beyond wonderful, arent't they?
How lucky they are to have you on their side! Thank you for this
deeply affecting and all-too-clear reminder. . .and the great
photo! 'Pea' <3

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on March 31, 2007
And this is over in a country where the cowboys are..Hmmm, great thing there are such good folk, willing to do so much...

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling
Reviewed on March 31, 2007
Bravo my friend, I too am an animal lover and adore horses...they all deserve a good home and a gentle loving hand to give them an occasional carrot, apple, or cube of sugar...you have a wonderful giving, compassionate and loving heart dear friend. Enjoyed!
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on March 31, 2007
Each one a chance at a new life


Blessed are The Rescuers - and this sad old world truly needs many more.

Reviewed on March 30, 2007

All it takes to save the planet is the magic of the attitude taken for "The Rescue Operation"; ~ and that cooperative attitude is the daughter of COURAGE AND JUSTICE.

In gratitude and appreciation,


Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on March 30, 2007
God speed to you and your daughter for taking on such a noble task.
Most precious write. Thank you.

Be safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg
Reviewed on March 30, 2007
heartwarming to know you and daughter perform this generous service to these magnificient beings

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on March 30, 2007
Karen this is such a heartwarming story, and one that you and your daughter should be proud of for the rest of your lifes. It is a wonderful thing to do to save such proud and noble animals from such a terrible end. I salute you...

Fee


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