Adopt Archives: Archive: Rescued Animals: 2001-11-01
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Four Horses in Clinton Rescued by HSPC, 11 Nov 2001Four horses in Clinton, Arkansas, the victims of severe abuse, are currently on the road to recovery, thanks to the intervention of the Humane Society of Pulaski County.
Epona, a sorrel mare between 20 and 30 years old, was barely able to stand when she was discovered by a neighbor after being nearly starved to death by her owner. The condition of her teeth made it impossible for her to eat and all four of her feet were curling up from not being trimmed.
Shiloh, a four-year-old paint mare, was so thin her ribs were prominent and her face was covered from large cuts inflicted upon her by her owner.
She had painful rope burns around her neck and fetlocks (ankle joints). Despite her injuries, Shiloh was still trying to nurse her colt, Buckeye, who had a badly infected wound over nine inches long on his right front leg. Buckeye also had an open wound on his face that encompassed his right eye. A veterinarian determined that the wound was caused by a blow from a blunt object.
Cherokee, a six-year-old paint gelding, was unable to walk when he was discovered due to the fact that all four of his feet had grown around his shoes, which had to be removed by a veterinarian. He had been clubbed unconscious and his withers bore a wound four inches wide and seven inches long that was exposed to the bone. It's unlikely Cherokee will ever be ridden again due to an injury on his rear leg.
The abuse of all four animals was reported last September to the HSPC, which saw to it that the animals were removed from their home and placed with a foster parent after receiving emergency medical care. Epona has gained 200 pounds while Shiloh's facial wounds have healed. Both Buckeye and Cherokee are coming along.
Quick Action Saves Life of Dog Shot by Owner
The HSPC received a frantic call in January from a Helena woman who, with her two daughters, witnessed a neighbor shoot a dog with a large caliber weapon. Following the HSPC's instructions, the woman brought the dog, Sugar, to a Helena veterinarian, who treated the dog for a large wound in his left shoulder.
To the surprise of everyone, Sugar survived the night and endured nine days of treatment before the veterinarian was able to suture the wound. When Sugar was well enough to travel, he was transported to Little Rock, where he was featured in a news segment by a local television station. As a result, Sugar was adopted into a loving home, renamed "Blaze," and now has a second chance at a healthy life.
Cat Shot with Buckshot, Rescued by HSPC
Because of your support, HSPC picked up a lovely white cat we named Cinderella. She had been shot with buckshot. Buckshot was under her skin and one of her ears was so badly damaged by buckshot that the tissue was dying and had to be removed.
The damage was so bad, the vet had to remove the ear canal along with the ear. This furry feline is currently under medical treatment and is expected to make a good recovery. The great news? One of the vet technicians who worked on her ear fell in love with her and is giving her that second chance by providing her a loving home.
Without your support these second chances would not have happened!
The HSPC thanks you and the animals thank you for your generousity.