angie21467
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Hi everyone,
I just wanted to give a quick update. The good news is that all the minis (including one mini donkey) were adopted today! Hopefully they all went to good homes. I do have pictures I will try to post later, or email them to Kay to post if I can't figure out how LOL. I also kept up with the prices, age, sex, description, etc of most of the horses (I only missed one or two) A couple of the little studs went for only the opening bid, but all the mares went for more. The horses were in decent shape, thanks to a month of good food and vet care.
CMHR flyers and information was handed out and I had people come up and talk to me all day. The shelter director was impressed with the organization and wants more info to keep on file! I have also suggested attempting to get minis classified as exotic animals instead of livestock. That way they would not have to be auctioned and could be individually adopted. Right now regulations state all "livestock" must be auctioned.
We almost came home with the mini donkey, but a late bidder came and asked about him. The director and I spoke and after reviewing their application and talking to them, it was decided to let the person bid on the donkey. i don't think the other bidders knew it was even happening.
I also gave out info to one of the local TV stations and they are supposed to air the info with the story they are doing on the auction! So, I think we had a good day. I thank Kay and Ginny and the BOD for allowing me to go and represent this wonderful organization.
Angie
I just wanted to give a quick update. The good news is that all the minis (including one mini donkey) were adopted today! Hopefully they all went to good homes. I do have pictures I will try to post later, or email them to Kay to post if I can't figure out how LOL. I also kept up with the prices, age, sex, description, etc of most of the horses (I only missed one or two) A couple of the little studs went for only the opening bid, but all the mares went for more. The horses were in decent shape, thanks to a month of good food and vet care.
CMHR flyers and information was handed out and I had people come up and talk to me all day. The shelter director was impressed with the organization and wants more info to keep on file! I have also suggested attempting to get minis classified as exotic animals instead of livestock. That way they would not have to be auctioned and could be individually adopted. Right now regulations state all "livestock" must be auctioned.
We almost came home with the mini donkey, but a late bidder came and asked about him. The director and I spoke and after reviewing their application and talking to them, it was decided to let the person bid on the donkey. i don't think the other bidders knew it was even happening.
I also gave out info to one of the local TV stations and they are supposed to air the info with the story they are doing on the auction! So, I think we had a good day. I thank Kay and Ginny and the BOD for allowing me to go and represent this wonderful organization.
Angie