Horse Surrendered to Rescue Unable to Walk or Stand Without Excruciating Pain | The Animal Rescue Site
Andrea Powell
Meet Convict.
The nine-year-old American Saddlebred horse was surrendered in critical condition to Leap of Faith Equine Rescue and Sanctuary after being passed between two horse traders in one month.
The stress took a toll on his body and left him in urgent need of medical care.
Photo: Leap of Faith Equine Rescue and Sanctuary
Convict arrived at a veterinary clinic in extreme pain suffering from colitis, kidney complications, and painful inflammation in his hooves (laminitis) that made it difficult for him to stand or walk.
Photo: Leap of Faith Equine Rescue and Sanctuary
He was immediately started on IV fluids, pain medication, antibiotics, and ice boots to help reduce the inflammation in his hooves.
Photo: Leap of Faith Equine Rescue and Sanctuary
He is receiving round-the-clock care and repeated X-rays to monitor his condition. The vet bills are adding up quickly and the rescue needs your support to cover his medical care.
He has a long road to recovery ahead that will involve orthopedic farrier work including supportive shoes for his hooves and ongoing medication for his best chance at walking again. He will also need to remain at the hospital on medical board until he is sound enough to be transported back to the rescue.
Photo: Leap of Faith Equine Rescue and Sanctuary
The rescue and vet are not willing to give up, and neither is Convict. He has a will to live and a spicy attitude that is helping him battle these life-threatening illnesses. Help him break free from pain by donating today.
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