Emaciated Shire horses - Vikki versus the RSPCA

[millimoo]

I just wanted to congratulate Vikki Fowler on her amazing efforts in rescuing Hope. From memory I think her rescue was posted on here.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...fined-86-000-banned-keeping-animals-life.html

But I had no idea that the RSPCA had been their usual useless self, and only got involved when the press attention driven by Vikki was becoming too high profile.
What a great outcome for the Equines of this world following the owners ban for life - which indicates how serious it was.
Thankyou Vikki, I would love to know how Hope is after such an ordeal

 

[kat2290]

What an awful story but so great that it had a happy ending. Would be great to see some pictures of Hope now

 

[canteron]

Couldn't agree more, what a heroine. Just wish there were more great people prepared to speak up and go out of their way to protect horses.

 

[jrp204]

Hmm, bet if they were badgers they would have moved a bit quicker! Many congratulations on her hard work and determination.

 

[meesha]

Well done Vikki, it sounds certain that without her these horses would have died a slow and horrible death. Would be great to hear if Hope has made a full recovery. Not that its really relevant but I bet she didnt get the money back she had to pay to rescue Hope - yet the RSPCA got their costs reimbursed.

 

[nagseastsussex]

Well done Vikki, but so typical of the RSPCA only interested when its in the public eye.

 

[AmyMay]

Yes, she did something really amazing - and I hope the mare continues to improve.

 

[misterjinglejay]

https://www.facebook.com/groups/168491569916823/

This page has been running since the beginning. I remember Vikki had a lot of grief from people beforehand, and everyone got very heated, but it's worked out fine for the horses now, thankfully.

 

[Moon]

Search for hopes story on facebook, theres a group on there with hundreds of before and after pics. She took her to a local show and won, the horse is now in unbelievable condition in comparison.

 

[AmyMay]

Just had a little look on FB. The mare looks simply amazing.

 

[zaminda]

What a wonderful story, at least she manged to help all the horses by her actions. Another one where the RSPCA should hang their heads in shame, although they did eventually get a good result.

 

[kat2290]

What an amazing transformation, lucky lucky horse!

 

[lurcher98]

Those pictures of hope have bought a tear to my eye. She has turned into a stunning horse.

 

[POLLDARK]

I have always thought that if you want the RSPCA to investigate you must tell them you have also contacted the press, who will be sending someone out !

 

[LouandBee]

Err shouldn't it be Vicki Versus Philip Davies?

I'm guessing the RSPCA are the ones who paid for the prosecution not Vicki.

 

[joeanne]

Errrr if it was not for Vicki the ruddy RSPCA would not have acted!
I think it was only the fact she is a vet and was able to continually push the point home PLUS set up a FB page alerting others that the RSPCA did anything at all!

 

[Moomin1]

I think people shouldn't make any judgements unless they know the full truth about what actually went on.

 

[AmyMay]

I think people shouldn't make any judgements unless they know the full truth about what actually went on.

Actually at least two posters on this thread know exactly what went on

 

[Moomin1]

Actually at least two posters on this thread know exactly what went on

Make that 3!

 

[bobajob]

Why do people like this keep horses? I mean if he could not feed or manage their welfare, get rid, either sell, slaughter or give away.

 

[ellie11987]

Vicki is one of my vets, truly lovely and inspiring woman. Wonderful thing she has done, I will her all the luck with Hope.

 

[Always Henesy]

Make that 3!

Make that 4

 

[Tinsel Town]

what an amazing lady, just been looking at the photos of Hope on the facebook page in tears! what an beautiful horse she has turned into! hats off to Vikki, fantastic job, well done!