Shelter’s delight at birth of foal

An animal rehoming centre has welcomed a cute new arrival.

A foal was brought into the world early on Tuesday, much to the delight of staff.

It is the first time in four years a male horse has been born at the animal shelter.

Drumoak SPCA centre manager Graeme Innes said he was “over the moon” at the successful birth, which took place at about 7.30am.

He said: “We’ve not had a foal born at our centre here in Aberdeen since the World Cup Final in 2014 so this was a lovely June surprise.

“His mother, Anna, came into our care with her daughter Nova in February and we knew we didn’t have long to

“We knew we didn’t have long to wait for this little guy”

wait for this little guy to make his appearance.

“Both Anna and son are doing well and we’ll be taking care of them at the centre for a few more months.”

Centre staff are now appealing to the public to help choose a name for the foal.

A poll set up on the centre’s Facebook page is presenting three different choices: Olaf, Dean and Ozzy.

Ozzy is proving to be the most popular name with voters suggesting the foal’s sleek black coat reminds them of Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness.

To vote for the colt’s name go to facebook. com/scottishspca/