Family struggles to look after evacuated horses

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On Saturday they headed north once again, this time to pick up four horses from Sucker River.

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“There was an issue with not being able to get feed up there,” said Johnson.

A family who they’ve purchased hay from near Spruce Home have lent them corrals for their horses.

“I think the hardest part about it has just been trying to find funds to meet the needs of the horses because we have to actually drive out there and haul water for them because the water levels are so low,” Johnson said.

He said they’ve had some help so far. One farmer generously gave them a large round bale and a company in Prince Albert donated feed as well.

“We’ve had a few generous donations,” Johnson continued. “It has been really good but still at the same time it’s been a real trial trying to make sure that the horses are well taken care of.”

Johnson said he’s been looking for work in Prince Albert to support their needs for the time being.

If anyone wants to help out the family and their animals they can contact them on Facebook or by cellphone at (306)420-9213 or (306)420-9214.

Johnson said they’ve been fortunate to stay with friends in Prince Albert instead of in a shelter.

“It’s getting stressful where we are because there’s like 29 of us,” said Johnson. “You take a whole bunch of people away from their homes and you throw them in one place, they start to get agitated.

To say they least, the family is hoping to go home soon.

asoloducha@jpbg.ca