Hello, everyone.
Anna and I found C-biscuit in a critical state this morning and were not able to revive her here at the farm. We took her to a vet in Hillsboro to see if there was anything they could do. They have her on IV fluids, pain meds, antibiotics and she is in the oxygen-filled ICU room.
We would appreciate any "heal up fast" thoughts/prayers you can send our little C-biscuit's way.
We will know more by tomorrow morning. We will update this posting as we find out any news.
-Alan
Update:
Sadly, Anna and I had to say goodbye to our sweet little C-biscuit today. She passed away this afternoon. We brought her home and buried her out near Dollie Mae. Both of us appreciate all of the comments and support that we received from everyone.
The vet did say that he believes that based on Muffin's behavior (she currently thinks she is a boy donkey and is trying to get Jackie pregnant) that something went wrong during her pregnancy. Based on this, he has recommended that we never allow Muffin to have another baby.
-Alan

all 3 of you are in our prayers...
I am sure the heat has not been helping the little one.. hang in there.
Posted by: AnneMarieZ | August 09, 2008 at 09:23 PM
Poor C-Biscuit. I have that little darling in my prayers. Hugs to both of you as well.
Hugs
Julie
Posted by: Julie Phillips | August 09, 2008 at 09:20 PM
Oh no!! The poor little girl. How sad. I'm sure there is a good chance she will come around!! I am praying for her.
Posted by: Kelley Holland | August 09, 2008 at 09:19 PM
Poor baby! I hope and pray that she recovers. Keep the faith!
Posted by: Janet S | August 09, 2008 at 09:11 PM
Oh no, so sorry to hear that - I hope C Biscuit is better soon and everything is ok.
Posted by: Shari | August 09, 2008 at 08:47 PM
Anna & Alan,
May God help C-Biscuit through this trying time. I know how hard it is when you have to hand your babies over and trust that someone else is doing all they can.
My prayers are with you and your newest addition.
JanetP
Posted by: Janet P. | August 09, 2008 at 08:39 PM
We'll sure keep her in our prayers, and you guys as well. Hope tomorrow brings good news. Hugs.
Posted by: Gracieand fredsgram | August 09, 2008 at 08:37 PM
Oh dear...poor little "C"....I will pray for the little darling. Hope you receive positive news soon Anna. xL
Posted by: Linda | August 09, 2008 at 08:34 PM
Oh, I have tears in my eyes reading this!!! I will be thinking of all of you, prayers going out to C-Biscuit!!!!!
Posted by: Michelle (MilwaukeeMommy) | August 09, 2008 at 08:21 PM
My Dears,
You are all in the best of hands, surrounded by a host of people who are standing with you through this very difficult ordeal. I will join with those praying that C-Biscuit will pull through, but not if she's in pain and suffering. I will be praying for you and Anna for rest, strength, peace and hope. God bless you both for the hearts of compassion you have for all living things.
Posted by: Barb Hardeman | August 09, 2008 at 08:20 PM
Oh No! I hope things work out for little C-Biscuit. I know how attached we become to these fur babies. (((hugs)))
Posted by: Kerry D-C | August 09, 2008 at 08:12 PM
Oh Anna & Alan - my prayers and with C-Biscuit and the two of you as well! I am so sorry to hear this sad news and hope that there is good news son!
Posted by: Michelle H in NY | August 09, 2008 at 08:09 PM
I am so sorry to hear about C-Biscuit. I will be checking tomorrow to hear from her. Saying my prayers for her and both of you.
Posted by: Susan C | August 09, 2008 at 07:31 PM
Oh, this is so sad. I'm sending good thoughts your way!
Posted by: hb.carol | August 09, 2008 at 07:23 PM
Oh dear lord! How is the sweet little C=bisquit doing? Do you think she is sick because Mufin rejected her? Or do you think she was sickly and that is part of why she was rejected? God love this special creature and I am praying for her! I am so sorry...Deb
Posted by: Deborah Golan | August 09, 2008 at 07:15 PM
I'm so sorry Anna!
Posted by: Brook | August 09, 2008 at 07:11 PM
Oh my goodness - I'm so sorry to hear this. I know how bonded you guys must be to her with all the special feedings. I'm praying for her recovery and for both of you during this tough time. HUGS!!!
Posted by: Jami | August 09, 2008 at 06:54 PM
You are special people. Sending prayers up for your family and C-Biscuit . . .
Melissa
Posted by: Melissa Tempest | August 09, 2008 at 06:52 PM
Poor little donkey.....my prayers are going her way...and to you two as well....
Posted by: Lauri | August 09, 2008 at 06:31 PM
Gosh I am so sorry C-biscuit is not doing well. I just sent a prayer up for her. I hope she makes it. It must be more difficult when you have bonded so over so many feedings. I will continue to pray for her and maybe God will help her.
Posted by: Laurie Hunt | August 09, 2008 at 06:09 PM
I'm praying for your family and C-Biscuit - just a cute little donkey - C-Biscuit is a fighter though.
Posted by: Erika M | August 09, 2008 at 05:47 PM
Sending good thoughts to you all!
Posted by: Novell | August 09, 2008 at 05:38 PM
Alan, Anna and C-Biscuit, you are all in my prayers. And one for C-Biscuit's mom, too. God bless, and thank you for keeping us updated. Hugs to you all.
Posted by: Diane M | August 09, 2008 at 05:21 PM
My prayers and hugs go out to all three of you! C-Biscuit is in wonderful hands (on Earth and above). Thanks for keeping us posted...we're all pulling for her.
Posted by: Michelle Martin | August 09, 2008 at 05:10 PM
Praying for you guys & C-Biscuit!! Hugs!
Posted by: Shannan Teubner | August 09, 2008 at 04:59 PM
Prayers said for C-Biscuit and for you guys. Here's hoping C-Biscuit is doing better. ((HUGS)) to C-Biscuit.
Posted by: Q | August 09, 2008 at 04:40 PM
I am sooo sorry to hear about C-Biscuit...I will pray for her speedy recovery!! We lost a baby donkey last year so I feel your pain...I know how precious she is to you and Anna!!! Thanks for letting us know and will look forward to updates!
Posted by: Joan Ervin | August 09, 2008 at 03:37 PM
HOpe little C-biscuit pulls thru!!!
Posted by: Chris | August 09, 2008 at 03:34 PM
Sending healing thoughts your way. Hope all goes well and recovers quickly!!
Posted by: Etha | August 09, 2008 at 03:15 PM
so sad to hear this new...we are sending your lil C-bisquit healing thoughts and prayers! we come to check on her each day.
Posted by: aAngie | August 09, 2008 at 02:25 PM
Anna.. I am so sorry to hear about C-biscuit.. I will be praying for a speedy recovery. {{hugs & prayer}} for C-biscuit.
Pam
Posted by: Pam Tetreault | August 09, 2008 at 02:24 PM
Sending prayers and positive thoughts for C-Biscuit; hope things are better today!
Posted by: Kathyc on SCS | August 09, 2008 at 02:11 PM
This is truly sad news's, I will be praying for C-Biscuit. Thanks for keeping us posted.
Posted by: Becky | August 09, 2008 at 02:05 PM
I'm glad I got to be with C-Biscuit yesterday when we were sitting under the tree. She and I had quite a conversation. Of course, Molly tried to get in on the conversation, but it was just for C-Biscuit and me. I'm glad to have that time with her alone.
Posted by: Lora Lauhoff | August 09, 2008 at 01:51 PM
You have my prayers!
Posted by: Jacque (SCS: Petals) | August 09, 2008 at 01:40 PM
Sending healing thoughts and prayers your way.
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | August 09, 2008 at 01:34 PM
Thoughts and prayers go out to you, hugs too.
Posted by: Shelly | August 09, 2008 at 01:31 PM
OMG!! I'm so sorry to hear she's taken a turn. Of course all of you will be in my thoughts and prayers!! I hope she get's what she needs at the vet and things turn around for her. {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}
Posted by: Dotty | August 09, 2008 at 01:28 PM
Oh I am so sad to hear about C-Biscuit! I'll be praying for her, I feel like she is one of my own animals. {{{Hugs}}} to you both!
Posted by: Tami McBeain (tmarie) | August 09, 2008 at 12:59 PM
Sending LOADS of healing prayers her way!! My thoughts are with both you & Anna. Hang in there! xo
Posted by: Karrie Baker | August 09, 2008 at 12:45 PM
Poor baby, prayers and thought for your "family".
Posted by: Lora Lee | August 09, 2008 at 12:25 PM
OMG I didn't think she looked so good in that one photo. I hope she pulls out of it. Little C-biscuit she is so special. ...to Gods ears...
Posted by: ~liz | August 09, 2008 at 12:09 PM
poor baby! lots of well wishes here for sure!! hugs!
Posted by: Pam | August 09, 2008 at 12:04 PM
Oh no!!!! I will be praying for C-Biscuit!! Sending lots of happy thoughts and vibes your way!!!! Thanks for keeping "the family" (us blog readers) informed! ((((HUGS))))
Posted by: Meredith | August 09, 2008 at 12:01 PM
I hope today brings positive news about C Biscuit. You and Anna make all the animals part of your family; so that it is particularly sad when they are ill. Wishing you all the best.
Posted by: Lynda | August 09, 2008 at 12:01 PM
The farm updates always make me feel a little like all your wonderful creatures great and small are a part of my family too. I will keep little C-Biscut in my thoughts.
Posted by: Laura N. | August 09, 2008 at 11:45 AM
I've been out of town and this is the first I've heard of C-Biscut and the complications. I hope she pulls through. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. She certainly is adorable.
Posted by: Michelle | August 09, 2008 at 11:38 AM
If loving thoughts and heartfelt prayers could heal little C-Biscuit, then she will very soon be back on all fours. You took immediate action and I'm so glad to hear that she's receiving such impeccable care. I, as so many others, look forward to your next update. All the best!
Posted by: Gabriela | August 09, 2008 at 11:38 AM
Hugs to you and Annna, and thanks for letting us know Alan. This morning I was thinking of the sweet donkey, and wondering if perchance she was ill, and thats why her mommy abandoned her. I hope she recovers quickly!
Posted by: Sally (CKMom) | August 09, 2008 at 11:25 AM
All three of you are in my thoughts and prayers. C-Bisquit has to be the cutest baby with those wonderful eyes. God is an awesome healer.
Posted by: Marie Louise | August 09, 2008 at 11:24 AM
Oh dear, she is such a beautiful little girl - you must be so frightened. Prayers for all of you from me.
Posted by: Sue B | August 09, 2008 at 11:22 AM
(((HUGS))) to you, Anna and Alan. I'm sending some positive vibes your way and hoping for the best for C-biscuit!
Posted by: Michelle | August 09, 2008 at 11:21 AM
Oh we are all wishing and praying for C Biscuit here!!!!!
Posted by: Susan S | August 09, 2008 at 11:20 AM
Oh that was sad news! Poor little thing! I hope she is better tomorrow and I will think of her and you!
Big and many hugs from me in Norway!
Posted by: Desiree | August 09, 2008 at 11:19 AM
Oh, I am so sorry to hear this, I will be thinking possitive thoughts for all of you! Hugs...
Posted by: Angela K | August 09, 2008 at 11:17 AM
Oh no! Poor little baby. I will be thinking of C-Biscuit and sending get well vibes her way.
Posted by: Simmy | August 09, 2008 at 11:13 AM
Prayers going up for C-Biscuit...I've fallen head over heels for her since her mom has been so aloof.
Posted by: Sharon (stampscout) | August 09, 2008 at 11:02 AM
My heart is aching for little C-Biscuit! I'll pray for her quick recovery. Perhaps Muffin knew she wasn't well from the start, so could that be why she rejected her? I feel so bad for you and Anna and the baby! {{{{{HUGS}}}}}
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | August 09, 2008 at 10:50 AM
Poor little thing. Thanks for letting us know Alan. Sending prayers your way.
Posted by: Sharon in NE | August 09, 2008 at 10:48 AM
Sending loving paryers and thought for you all! Jessie
Posted by: Jessie | August 09, 2008 at 10:47 AM
Awww, poor C! Hope she gets better really soon and you all get some sleep! {{{{HUGS}}}}
Posted by: Rachel Hope | August 09, 2008 at 10:31 AM
Poor C-Biscuit!!!!!
Posted by: Nancy E | August 09, 2008 at 10:24 AM