AN APPEAL has been launched to find the owner of a horse found abandoned in Stourport.
The young female bay filly was taken into RSPCA care on Wednesday, June 10, after being found in the Timber Lane area.
She was lame on one of her hind legs and appeared to be abandoned.
RSPCA Animal Rescue Officer (ARO) Sarah Guest, who has been making enquiries about the horse, said: “When I attended the location she had been tethered to a field shelter, and there were a few locals present who said her owner was unknown.
“There had been efforts to find an owner after the horse had been found a few days earlier, loose, but no one had come forward.
“We’d like to thank those who helped bring her to a place of safety.
“When we all work together we can bring animals to safety more quickly, and we’re really grateful to everyone who helped and showed her such kindness.”
ARO Guest said a vet was in attendance, and police took the horse into possession and placed her into the care of the RSPCA.
She was taken to an equine hospital for care and treatment and is now at an equine boarding facility, where her health has improved.
If no one comes forward, she will be made available for rehoming in the near future.
Call RSPCA Inspectorate Appeal Line on 0300 123 8018 and quote 01824644 to report any information.
