When Polly was found with two other emaciated horses in Buckinghamshire,
England, things were not looking good for her or her cohorts. By the time the Royal
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or RSPCA had reached her, Polly
was practically part of the ground.
England, things were not looking good for her or her cohorts. By the time the Royal
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or RSPCA had reached her, Polly
was practically part of the ground.
Someone who works with the group said Polly was the second skinniest horse
she had ever seen. While the two other horses died, Polly held on long enough
to get rescued by The Horse Trust, a group that works to rescue and rehabilitate
sick or injured horses. Her remarkable recovery is absolutely incredible. Take a look.
she had ever seen. While the two other horses died, Polly held on long enough
to get rescued by The Horse Trust, a group that works to rescue and rehabilitate
sick or injured horses. Her remarkable recovery is absolutely incredible. Take a look.
WARNING: the image below is extremely graphic
and potentially very upsetting.
like a lot, until you consider that a healthy weight for her would be twice that.
Once The Horse Trust took Polly in, her condition
began to improve--albeit, slowly.
In addition to her weight issues, Polly also had
to battle skin conditions like rain scald and dermatitis.
But, thanks to the hard work of everyone at
the sanctuary, Polly was able to make a recovery.
And what a recovery it was!
(via The Dodo)
Way to go, Polly (and all of her helpers)! This horse's transformation is truly
an inspiration! If you'd like to support The Horse Trust, you can send them
donations directly through theirwebsite.
