The severe drought scorching Texas and the Midwest, is not only causing farmers and ranchers economic pain, but horses are paying for it with their lives. Charred acreage and wildfires have caused critical shortages of hay across this vast region. Hay being shipped in from more fortunate parts of the country is being offered for sale but at sky high prices. Owners who cannot afford to buy this expansive hay are simply opening their gates to let their horses wander the parched countryside, without food or water.
This is the story of one such horse that luckily was rescued in the nick of time. The Sheriff’s Department was called about a horse all alone on a country road. He had the torn end of a pink lead rope hanging from his halter. The Sheriff contacted a local horse rescue. When the lady and her daughter arrived, the horse had wandered into the middle of a field of weeds where he had laid down, exhausted. From about 100 feet away, the two women could see his hips and back bones protruding. They proceeded to approach him. He watched them and at about 20 feet, he stood up and faced them. As they gently spoke to him, he walked toward them with his eyes begging them to take him from this place. He followed them to the trailer and jumped in willingly. He must have realized help had just arrived.
Being severely malnourished and dehydrated, he was promptly given water and fed a special diet. The multiple sores on his back and hips were immediately medicated. He was also dewormed. A farrier was called to treat his malformed hooves. His teeth will need care as well.
Named “Scrappy” by his rescuers, he is the fourth horse taken in by this small group of rescue angels in the past three weeks . They need help from our animal loving friends. They cannot do this on their own without everyone pitching in. In In addition to medical, dental and hoof care, the rescuers need lots of good quality hay, and an easily digested, special grain diet that is given to starving horses.
Together, all of us, we can make a difference in this beautiful horse’s life. Innocent and alone in the world, Scrappy is fighting for a second chance at life at, only five to eight years old. Let’s help him regain his health with plenty of fresh, nutritious food and vet care by making your generous donation here