RSPCA appeal after Shetland pony is attacked

Glamorgan Star news 15/03/2022

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The Shetland mare found at Ystradwaun Common.

RSPCA appeal after Shetland pony is attacked

RSPCA Cymru is appealing for information and hoping to track down the owner of a seriously injured Shetland mare found at Ystradwaun Common in Pencoed.

It is believed that the injuries to both her hind legs and stomach were caused by a dog attack.

Inspector Christine McNeil said she attended a call about the injured mare on Sunday 13th March.

“The little skewbald Shetland mare had very serious injuries to both her hind legs and her stomach area from a suspected dog attack,” she said.

“She also had a foal with her who appeared not to have been harmed in the attack. A vet was called and gave her emergency treatment and I removed her and the foal to a safe location where she is undergoing further vet treatment.

“Her wounds were reasonably fresh, so the attack would have occurred recently. It must have been such a distressing incident for her and her foal.”

RSPCA Cymru is appealing for anyone with any information – and the owner of the Shetland mare – to get in touch.

Christine added: “If you can help can you call our inspector appeal line on 0300 123 8018. We’d also like to find out who she belongs to. She had been microchipped but unfortunately it hadn’t been registered so there weren’t any details for us to contact.”

The RSPCA urges dog owners to keep their pet under control and on a lead when near horses and livestock.

Whilst the vast majority of people take care as a matter of course, sadly accidents can happen and even the most docile and obedient dogs can get distracted and excited by grazing animals.

To help the RSPCA continue rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animals in desperate need of care please visit our website or call our donation line on 0300 123 8181.