Horse Update: Take 2! We met with the owners of the land who are aware of and know this horses bad leg and very happy we were there to help. They explained where the horse usually grazes between the two homes and pointed out the routes it takes grazing each day. One resident drove with us looking around, showing all the horses usual spots. Both families of the land were more than willing to help and safely wrangle the horse, explained the horse is not owned by anyone, that it is feral yet somewhat approachable since is used to living in close proximity to humans, but nowhere could it be found. They truly were grateful for our efforts to help this horse, since they all felt bad seeing it limping. On the other hand, a few phone calls from the Alberta SPCA were received during our rescue efforts stating we were not allowed to help this horse, that only someone with authority could go out and move or shoot it, meaning them. Just how much time would they take driving around, trying to find it, to shoot it, or load it in a trailer and take to a vet for vetting? We also learned from a Morley resident who knows of this horse, and previously had called the Alberta SPCA for help, and was told, to shoot it! Yet, they unpleasantly interrogated us that we have no right to try and help. It was very offensive the way the spca spoke to the people trying to help the horse that would use very and gentle and experienced rescue methods. The spca prefers to shoot the horse rather than see it get help. We have a team member who had a horse with a broken leg, (and we do not know for certain if the white horse has a broken leg, all we know is it was hit by a car) who nursed it back to health. We realize, not easy, its time consuming and costly. But some people do what it takes, and we admire her for not taking the easy way out. We however do not like the idea of having to shoot it and leave it laying there where its mother would find it, or see it, being shot. For all we know, this horse may be able to be healed and rehabilitated, its been done before, and Beth the horse is living proof of it. Did you see her wonderful story below? If the white horse though, truly was not able to be nurtured back to health, we preferred a horse veterinarian assess the options and worse care scenario, humanely put it down. In any event, looks like for now the horse will remain with his herd, no doubt in pain, yet content to be with his family and follow them where they go. Even though the horse has a bad leg, we all got the feeling it is enjoying its life as it munches the grass and following its mother and family around. The horse is still nursing and the mother is caring towards it. We all felt sad yesterday we were not able to find the horse to better assess its leg and get it the help it needed. A kind small group of volunteers worked with the native families trying to find the horse. We also are very appreciative for Bear Valley Horse Rescue going the extra mile trying to locate and help the horse, and not at all made us feel bad for not finding it. They were the most professional, kind, and knowledgeable horse people we have ever met or had the pleasure to work with. Good news though, one of the families who own the land where the horse lives has a lot of dogs and asked us to take one since the already had another puppy. Of course we did, left them some bags of kibble, and named the new boy, 5 month shepherd mix, Smokey. Here he is, learning to play and getting housetrained to pee outside in the morning the morning.
Posted on: Wed, 27 Aug 2014 14:59:36 +0000
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