Right now, as we write this… Bean is still in the hospital.

He’s been there since March 17th — every single day that passes, something feels missing back at the ranch. Because it is.

His bonded partner keeps looking for him. Waiting. Wandering. We’ve noticed the change… she’s quieter, unsettled, searching in all the places he should be. We can only imagine how Bean feels being away from her, too. 💔

Bean isn’t just any resident — he is our eldest at 18 years old. He is a part of the heart of Layla’s Rescue Ranch. The gentle soul who has given so much of himself, now he needs us more than ever.

How this all started:
Bean began showing signs of chronic diarrhea, extreme lethargy, and a declining appetite. We knew something wasn’t right, so we acted quickly.

Since being hospitalized:
Bean has been fighting.
He was immediately placed on IV fluids, antibiotics, and pain medication. He’s had ongoing bloodwork to closely monitor his levels, along with radiographs to try to understand what’s happening inside his body.

He’s been diagnosed with functional ileus — meaning his digestive system has slowed down significantly and isn’t moving the way it should. His bloodwork also revealed an infection, which is now being treated aggressively with antibiotics.

We still don’t have all the answers. That’s one of the hardest parts.
Right now, liver disease is a very real and very possible cause.

There is a small light — while his stool isn’t normal yet, his diarrhea is slowly improving with a specialized diet. It’s progress… we’re holding onto that with everything we have.

This is the biggest medical expense we have faced since launching Layla’s Rescue Ranch. We cannot do this alone.

Bean deserves to come home.
He deserves to be reunited with his partner.
He deserves every chance to keep fighting.

If you are able to donate, share, or even just send love — it truly means the world to us and to Bean. Every single dollar goes directly toward his care, his treatment, and giving him the best chance possible.

Please help us bring our sweet boy home. 🐷❤️

Our Oldest Resident is in Crisis-Please Help Save Bean