AMERICAN MUSTANGS AT HOME IN KANSAS PASTURE
MANHATTAN, KS - A frisky foal frolics in a rural northeast Kansas pasture. She has a fascinating past, trying beginning and fantastic future. And she has her mom's eyes and spirit.
Eleana's Marvel seems like every other foal. She's playful, energetic and curious. But there is nothing typical about this American Mustang or her arrival - on this continent or on this earth.
Marvel's mom was a majestic Kiger Mustang named Eleana. Kiger Mustangs were first discovered in the Kiger Gorge in Oregon in 1977 during a Bureau of Land Management roundup. Officials noticed that the 27 "Spanish looking" horses were strikingly similar in color and conformation and carried primitive markings. What's unique about Kigers is that a high percentage of Spanish markers remain in their blood; there was little mixed breeding due to the herd's rugged and remote location and because the herd escaped detection for so long.
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We Need A Few Good Dogs and Cats
by April Rosenthal
Did you know your pets have the opportunity to give the gift of life to sick and injured dogs and cats? Animal blood donation is giving companion animals a new chance at life.
Bogie, a Golden Retriever, nearly died from bleeding ulcers. He developed sensitivity to the aspirin he was taking for arthritic knees. His entire blood supply had to be replaced. Thanks to blood transfusions, Bogie is once again a happy, healthy dog. Another dog, Tia, was also very sick and near death when she received donor blood. She has fully recovered and now donates blood to help other dogs. These are just two of the many animals that are helped each year through animal blood donation.
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