another one....!

[Kunoichi73]

Lucky little Bertie. Looking forward to seeing him get healthy!

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

Jeysus he looks even worse with the coat stripped off! Lucky pony landing on his feet with you!

 

[ycbm]

today, Bertie chose to spend his day eating all the grass and taking flat-out snoozes in his enormous comfy stable (along with an electric fence breakout, foiled only by the partner of the very generous co-owner whose house he is living at!) - there is definitely a real shetland hiding in there somewhere and it's lovely to see it coming out!

How the actual f...... do you starve a Shetland like that ?

That takes real effort. Thank goodness you've taken the lucky little fellow on.

 

[GSD Woman]

throwaway123,

In the picture with his little sweater he looks like he's already happier.
I'm sure he knows he's in a better home with people who will take proper care of him.
That poor little starved body...

 

[rabatsa]

You should have seen the donkey that I believe came from the same place. Unfortunately this donkey was put down the following year as the long term damage done to him was too great.

 

[Tarragon]

Aww - he looks happier already! A bit of TLC and some Dr Green, and I can't wait to see a photo of him in a couple of weeks time

 

[Aperchristmas]

Oh my goodness what a state he is in. I'm so glad you have given him a home and hope to see more of him if you can update us.

 

[Aperchristmas]

How the actual f...... do you starve a Shetland like that ?

That takes real effort. Thank goodness you've taken the lucky little fellow on.

Quite - mine is on a permanent diet and still rotund.

 

[skint.spotty]

How's Bertie getting on @throwaway123 ?

 

[throwaway123]

Berto had now been with us for two weeks, and is a fabulous boy. He is gaining weight slowly, and he has a personality again - he is the most loving, friendly pony. He adores scratches and attention, he has attended a child's birthday party (at home in the garden he shares, and apparently he won the bowling!) Without blinking an eye. He has also graduated to some generously gifted rugs that his co-owner sourced, and calls to her when she gets out of her car every day.

We still have some big hurdles to cross, he needs worming but we want vet advice before we try anything because we suspect he has a big burden. He also needs his teeth doing asap but are struggling to get in touch with a dentist - keeping trying is a priority! And we are praying that his slightly wobbly back end is due to lack of muscle and weakness instead of anything neurological, but he seems to have awareness of where his feet are etc etc so that will be a wait and see game.

His hair regrowth is the most beautiful golden colour (despite never being keen on palominos, sorry Bertie!) And both myself and his co-owner consider ourselves very lucky to have him. He even met my other half today, who gave him the stamp of approval despite the purchase price coming from our wedding savings!

His Instagram is fixing_bertie if anyone would like to give him a follow for more regular updates

 

[AmyMay]

I’ve just requested to follow (BH)

 

[toppedoff]

Berto had now been with us for two weeks, and is a fabulous boy. He is gaining weight slowly, and he has a personality again - he is the most loving, friendly pony. He adores scratches and attention, he has attended a child's birthday party (at home in the garden he shares, and apparently he won the bowling!) Without blinking an eye. He has also graduated to some generously gifted rugs that his co-owner sourced, and calls to her when she gets out of her car every day.

We still have some big hurdles to cross, he needs worming but we want vet advice before we try anything because we suspect he has a big burden. He also needs his teeth doing asap but are struggling to get in touch with a dentist - keeping trying is a priority! And we are praying that his slightly wobbly back end is due to lack of muscle and weakness instead of anything neurological, but he seems to have awareness of where his feet are etc etc so that will be a wait and see game.

His hair regrowth is the most beautiful golden colour (despite never being keen on palominos, sorry Bertie!) And both myself and his co-owner consider ourselves very lucky to have him. He even met my other half today, who gave him the stamp of approval despite the purchase price coming from our wedding savings!

His Instagram is fixing_bertie if anyone would like to give him a follow for more regular updates

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requested to follow also initial is CB

 

[Clodagh]

I’m CB too. Or actually a kennel name on there, I’m not sure which you’ll see ( I’m not insta aware!)

 

[throwaway123]

Think I have accepted everyone on insta so far, let me know if I have missed anyone

 

[Kaylum]

Have just requested x

 

[skint.spotty]

I have requested, my username is a.fish.out.ofwater

 

[Ceriann]

I’ve just requested too. Poor little soul - very lucky to have you in his corner.

 

[Kunoichi73]

I've requested too.

 

[Jeni the dragon]

What a lucky wee guy!

 

[throwaway123]

For anyone who doesn't follow us on Instagram - Just under a month ago we collected this little chap, and it's lovely to see him turning into a chubby little egg. Just needs to add more muscle on his back end, but the improvements are stunning already.

 

[toppedoff]

For anyone who doesn't follow us on Instagram - Just under a month ago we collected this little chap, and it's lovely to see him turning into a chubby little egg. Just needs to add more muscle on his back end, but the improvements are stunning already.

hes looking so well

 

[poiuytrewq]

Just caught up on this. Another who feels like I starve mine and still it’s a constant loosing battle so how the hell one can end up like that is unthinkable.
What a lucky little chap. He has such a sweet face.
Did you buy him off the back of this thread or was it already in the pipeline?

 

[throwaway123]

Just caught up on this. Another who feels like I starve mine and still it’s a constant loosing battle so how the hell one can end up like that is unthinkable.
What a lucky little chap. He has such a sweet face.
Did you buy him off the back of this thread or was it already in the pipeline?

Unfortunately Dragon Driving is a morning scrolling guilty pleasure so I had already seen him, and I have a soft spot for Shetlands! But this thread may have been weaponised for the other half to show him it wasn't only me that was concerned about him

 

[poiuytrewq]

Unfortunately Dragon Driving is a morning scrolling guilty pleasure so I had already seen him, and I have a soft spot for Shetlands! But this thread may have been weaponised for the other half to show him it wasn't only me that was concerned about him

You do have to love a tiny pony!
I used to be a regular on DD but it made me angry so I made an effort to stop. Sadly we can’t save them all which is why stories like this one are so good to read.

 

[catembi]

Well done! I really don’t know how it’s even possible to get a Shetland to look as poor as yours did when you first got him. I have a Shetland and no matter what I do, she looks as if she has swallowed a gym ball.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

He looks so much better his face even looks brighter

 

[TheOldTrout]

What a lovely little fellow. He is so lucky to be with you.

 

[onemoretime]

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He certainly looks brighter now.

 

[throwaway123]

everyone's favourite little yellow pony has now had the dentist and luckily, aside from some very sharp teeth, no real nasties were found. She said his teeth were behind, which is to be expected, and declared the facial lumps nothing to worry about dentally given some time.

He's definitely coming into himself and the Shetland colt personality is coming through! He has also come off 'tether arrest', although whether or not he will remain contained by the new electric fence is another matter! His 4th birthday is coming up, so it may be time for a party soon Berto

 

[wills_91]

So cute! I'm about to follow in Instagram username has nelly in it