O Brother (to Evening Attire), Where Art Thou?

[my miss storm cat]

I need to preface this because I'm scared it'll sound preachy so apologies in advance.

I can understand the anger here and it's really easy for me to have an opinion since I've never been an owner BUT but but but I want to balance this out and applaud Mr. Grant.

A sad subsitiute? Yeah okay I understand anger at the situation, that maybe it's not enough.

It's something though and I appreciate anyone who takes the time, energy, money, love, whatever to give that extra something.

In their heart of hearts there's no way they would have allowed this, giving the horse away, if they'd anticipated this kind of outcome.

Of course it's easy to judge and say what should have happened.

I'm not pontificating here... all I'm saying is the moment he was alerted Mr. Grant volunteered everything he possibly could to help.

There is nothing more humanly possible right now, at this moment, that he can do.

Good for him.

“We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love.”
~ Mother Teresa

[paisjpq]

I applaud Mr. Grant for providing funds for his horse's care and rehab. But "above and beyond?" Let's slow down before we annoint him.
Above and beyond would have been to keep track of his horse, know the name of the person he gave the horse to, tell the JC he was sold wo papers. Above and beyond would be to send additional funds to support the rescue of another horse from that living hell Sugar Creek.
Make no mistake he has not gone above and beyond. He has done an honorable thing accepting responsibility for funding the care of an animal in desperate condition but he SHARES responsibility for how the horse got there. Notice I said resposibility not blame--theres a difference.
If you want to talk about people who go above and beyond how about the amazingly dedicated individuals who go to Sugar Creek every week and try to save horses like him. Or the woman in California who, without hesitation paid for his purchase?