Search for owner of pony wounded in attack by dog
A SHETLAND pony has suffered serious injuries after a dog attack in Pencoed.
RSPCA inspectors were called to Ystrad Waun Common in the town on Sunday, March 13, and found a Shetland mare with serious injuries to both her hind legs and her stomach, and needing urgent veterinary care.
The society believes the injuries were inflicted by a dog.
As well as the Shetland mare, there was also a foal at the scene, inspectors said, but the foal did not appear to have been injured in the dog attack.
RSPCA Cymru said it was unsure who the pony belonged to so it was appealing for its owner – and anyone with information about the attack on the pony – to get in touch.
Dog owners are also reminded to keep their pets under control and on a lead whenever they’re near horses or livestock.
After attending to the injured mare, RSPCA inspector Christine McNeil said: “The little skewbald Shetland mare had very serious injuries to both her hind legs and her stomach area from a suspected dog attack.
“She also had a foal with her who appeared not to have been harmed in the attack.
“A vet was called and gave her emergency treatment and I removed her and the foal to a safe location where she is undergoing further vet treatment.
“Her wounds were reasonably fresh, so the attack would have occurred recently. It must have been such a distressing incident for her and her foal. If you can help us with our inquiries please can you call our inspector appeal line on 0300 123 80 18.
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