By: Kiki Jones
Update: Horse Rescued In Castroville is Pregnant
Posted: Oct 25, 2011 7:11 PM EDTUpdated: Oct 25, 2011 7:15 PM EDT
After receiving veterinary care at the SPCA, doctors discovered that one of the horses, Peli, is 5 months pregnant.CASTROVILLE, Calif- Humane officers for the Monterey County SPCA rescued four horses from a property in Castroville.
All of three of the mares suffered from heart murmurs, had sand in their stomachs, and were in significant need of hoof care. The foal was underweight and suffering from an umbilical hernia.
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After receiving veterinary care at the SPCA, doctors discovered that one of the horses, Peli, is 5 months pregnant. Due to her extreme level of malnutrition the SPCA does not know if the foal will survive.
Princessa's teeth were in such poor condition that she requires a specialized diet. The SPCA also said that she is suffering from severe arthritis and it is impacting her quality of life.
Reyna has a severe lice infestation and veterinarians suspect she is not producing enough milk for her foal, Danny.
Danny is between 2 and 3 months old. He is covered in lice and bite marks. He was also suffering from dehydration.
To learn how you can help, put your name on a list of potential adopters, or report animal cruelty and neglect, please contact The SPCA at 831-373-2631. To donate to the care and medical treatment of the rescued animals, please call The SPCA or donate online at www.SPCAmc.org.
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