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Have pm d you to see if we are close enough to help
This all happened near Maidstone in Kent.
Hi All,
I am the aforementioned friend. Poppet is hanging on next 2 weeks will be touch and go for him. The burn on his nose is a sign of liver damage. The RSPCA have paid for initial vet pain relief and a blood test to indicate he has a chance of life.... That's just what we will give him! Newnham Court Vets (thanks Tegan and Peter) have been amazing! I was however perplexed by the following reply in regards to putting his story on Horse and Hound FB page given aren't we all horse lovers;
Well done on acting to help this little pony, but I'm afraid we can't ask our facebook fans to donate to help cover his costs. Have you tried contacting World Horse Welfare about the situation you are facing? They may be able to offer some advice or assistance and are sometimes better placed to help with equine welfare cases than the RSPCA.
Thank you all for your kind words and thoughts - truly amazing (and of course thanks to my friend, Suki)
Does anyone know what branch of the RSPCA they contacted in Kent?
Local Paper.
Take lots of photos of where he was found and obviously lots of photos of him now. Give them all the info you can including the attending vets name who will be able to give a statement.
I understand the dilemma's the RSPCA have. I can assure you it was not easy to agree for them to attend or even make contact - In fact the officer kindly took my word in this case without attending and contacted the vet (who was also dealing with emergencies). this must show an indication of how busy both are (after all the bigger picture is not just equines). I am your 'average' person I'm afraid, not well known, high up (and truth be known a pretty useless horse woman) but I value life and would never walk by anything or one in distress. My charity extends without question to assist those in need. As a result I have been told, I would be prosecuted if I returned the dumped pony to the field it was found in (which he could not have been tended to there) and I was also told that as it was now on my property (fact is its not my property at all) it was down to me under the law to deal with (I was also told at an early stage by the officer if the vet decides he could not be treated, I would have to pay for him to be destroyed). I am sorry in this instance I believe that is wrong (I felt sick when she said this and was dumbfounded) he was a welfare case. He needed help (from wherever and whoever) I do not have a big bank balance, quite the contrary I have £3.34 in my account until pay day. However my moral compass points and I will not and would not walk past anyone or anything in distress. I would do the same again tomorrow rather that let the poor pony drop dead knee deep in mud an waste. I would like to also say that a local inundated charity called brownbread regulary attends cases without question but they are at breaking point.There needs to be a joint approach to make things happen for these poor animals. This was the reason for the post by a friend who actually voted with her feet! Help is needed for this poor boy - good news is wow saddles has put this picture on their wall and a number of people have offered there support - THERE IS HOPE FOR POPPET! Keep your fingers crossed for him.
It does seem a pretty silly situation that Piggy and Friends have found themselves in though. What is she supposed to do with the pony once he has recovered? And is he now stolen property in the eyes of the law?
I don't know, it all seems so much simpler where I live. If you are registered with the society in my area then the SPCA/Humane Society simply signs the horse over to you, you pay for it's treatment and then you are free to sell the horse legally once it has recovered.
Erm, not sure what you mean?
Person with horse can do what they wish after so long of not being claimed. They need to speak to a solicitor to confirm how many days they would advise on this.
RSPCA need have no involvement whatsoever from this point.
Once you take the equine onto your own land, you will be held responsible for the costs & liabilities (even the police will usually not be helpful as said animal is now in a safe place).
To anyone else - create firm mayhem on the phone if you are ever in this situation, keep the equine in the public place where it was found, give 1st aid & comfort (rug/bedding etc) where it is & keep on going bat-shyte on the phone
OP - hope your friend is able to resolve this. (and well done her & you guys)
so they've done the bare minimum... thats obviously a sucessful outcome and an action that is representative of their services that they purport to provide in your opinion. however, in this case it obviously does not even cover basic welfare needs and standards... hardly a suitable service rendered is it?This weird. I personally know of at least 5 abandoned foals that have come from Kent/Sussex areas that are currently on 24 hour care in RSPCA boarding. Why would they not act on this one but the others?
I have contacted a Kent inspector to ask for the story myself. The situation the OP described just doesn't happen. The RSPCA are literally picking up hundreds of dumped horses every month.
Plus Moomin is correct, the RSPCA don't have 'RSPCA vets', there are just vets... And for emergencys the nearest vet.
So let me get this straight.. Friend found an ill dumped foal, put it in her yard. Rang the RSPCA. Who came when they were able after hours.( let's just forget about all the other potential emergencys and other suffering animals that were not with a nice member of public) Rang own vet who refused to attend. RSPCA paid for a emergency out of hours vet visit and treatment. Foal is still in yard and you are looking after it.
What else do you want RSPCA to do and what are you complaining about?
And what a great (and typical) HHO welcome to a lady who is only doing her best to help an otherwise abandoned colt.
Stick with it piggyand friends, some of us are actually nice people.
Hi All,
I am the aforementioned friend. Poppet is hanging on next 2 weeks will be touch and go for him. The burn on his nose is a sign of liver damage. The RSPCA have paid for initial vet pain relief and a blood test to indicate he has a chance of life.... That's just what we will give him! Newnham Court Vets (thanks Tegan and Peter) have been amazing! I was however perplexed by the following reply in regards to putting his story on Horse and Hound FB page given aren't we all horse lovers;
Well done on acting to help this little pony, but I'm afraid we can't ask our facebook fans to donate to help cover his costs. Have you tried contacting World Horse Welfare about the situation you are facing? They may be able to offer some advice or assistance and are sometimes better placed to help with equine welfare cases than the RSPCA.
Thank you all for your kind words and thoughts - truly amazing (and of course thanks to my friend, Suki)
Sounds fantastic so far with regard what has been done with this poor horse.
With regards his future, have you now contacted WHW, BHS, or HAPPA? I am sure they must be able to help you?