Look who came to visit us last night!! Our new little friend.🦔🦔🫶🏻 (we asked very important questions, in the making of this video 🤣)
Another Day another Poor Donkey in need
BEFORE AND AFTER OF FIRST FARRIER TRIM
The mistreatment of donkeys in Ireland, particularly related to neglecting hoof trimming, is a major concern. Donkeys, like other animals, require regular hoof care to prevent discomfort, pain, and potential long-term health issues. This fact appears to be over looked time and time again. These beautiful animals are neglected horrendously and shamefully more often than not require major work with their hooves when they arrive.
Neglecting hoof trimming can lead to overgrowth, which can cause imbalances in their gait, discomfort, and even lameness.
Without proper intervention, it can escalate to more severe issues like infections and abscesses, significantly impacting the donkey's quality of life. We need to raise awareness and enforce existing animal welfare laws to improve the well-being of donkeys in Ireland.
The neglect of donkeys in Ireland is shameful, something needs to change. It is so disheartening to see it time and time again.
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It hard to believe people still think this is ok.
This donkey had been removed by HHO, treated and is well on the way to recovery.
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There is something incredibly sad about this video but to understand it we need to give some background.
This poor horse was seized as part of a herd of ten. He sadly watched many of his fieldmates starve and die. He is just about three years old and has never had an ounce of care. Not one of his basic needs were met.
The process of his rehabilitation is slow and delicate. His first days here were teaching him how to walk in to a stable. A concept he knew nothing about. He had to learn what hard feed is, he again, knew nothing about it, he is only now learning how to eat from a bucket. Things normal equine and animal lovers take for granted. Today was a big achievement for him, as he ate a little from his bucket while someone was still holding it. Prior to this he would stand at the back of the stable, his head turned away.
Whilst it may be a small victory on a very long road, we'll take it as a victory none the less. His complete lack of basic handling means he is petrified of people, this horse was not abused in the sense he has become fearful of people but more his wellbeing, handling or anything that may give him a headstart in life has been severely neglected, leading to him being absolutely fearful of everything.
A process like this is slow and takes huge commitment but we are absolutely determined with hard work and dedication, he will trust and he will learn.
We're working hard with him and the others to make sure their future is bright. It is for animals like this we seem to be continously asking for help and donations but without you, there wouldn't be an us!
Day 2 of 2024, another poor mare took from starvation, this time, Roscommon, she is cold, hungry and so thin.
