I didn't realize you're moving. I only occasionally read this thread because I'm only online at work. Gets difficult with barn pets, especially as they age.
My mom's horse fell on her at the canter during a lesson about 10 weeks ago. Separated her shoulder. She's in great shape for 65 but it still scared her. Because my friend who owns the barn moved about 6 months ago there's really no one there when we ride. She decided she just doesn't want to be there by herself riding anymore. Not safe. We've found a new home and horses will be moving in August. But that left us with a barn cat dilemma. One is elderly with an inoperable tumor in her elbow so mom took her home and Lucky is thriving there. The other cat, Blackie will move to the other occupied barn on the property. They will take good care of him but I feel kind of badly leaving him behind. He would never, ever adjust to being an indoor cat though.
Yeah, moving pets presents problems.
Good to hear your mother was not hurt more seriously, and is doing OK.
I would have wanted to move too... I’d be nervous about riding alone. Hope Blackie moves OK.
Dang CJ! I’m glad to hear your Mother’s ok! That’s scary. One of my young ones boogered out from under me about 6 weeks ago and it did something to my shoulder too. It didn’t separate but I think I’ve got rotator problems coz it still hurts like the dickens when I get it in certain positions. Did she have surgery or what? Is it still painful for her?