Non-profit working to give horses new homes
PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — When adopting an animal, most people think of dogs or cats. In Pender County, there are multiple horses that need homes.
Jewell Horton stopped by Good Morning Carolina to talk about Cape Fear Equine Rescue, the organization’s efforts to re-home horses and why it is important to consider the work it takes to care for an animal before adopting it.
Cape Fear Equine Rescue has two horses available with no applications pending.
Libby is a 10-12 year old Appaloosa Mare. According to Horton, she is a previous trail horse and therapy horse. She contracted EPM – a neurologic issues spread by protozoa in Opossum feces. She has undergone treatment and appears resolved. She has had previous stifle issues and injections have significantly helped in the past. She is currently pasture sound with no injections and receiving oral joint supplements. It is possible she could be light riding sound again with injection. Her adoption fee is $200.
Serena is a Quarter Horse mare in her early 20s. She is in excellent health and has been previously trial ridden. Staff says she may need an intermediate rider since she hasn’t been ridden in a while. Her adoption fee is $400.
Pender County Animal Shelter also has two horses available with no applications pending. Adoption fee is $150 each.
Rocky is a 28 year old Appaloosa/Thoroughbred gelding. He requires a special diet because he has nearly teeth. He can ride as a trail horse and is suitable for light riding. Staff says he is a very sweet horse. He was in a recent WWAY story, enjoying a brushing!
Misty is a 24 year old Arabian Cross mare. She is a former therapy horse that rides and drives; however, because of her age and hind tendon weakness, it is recommended that she go to a companion-only home. She is a little underweight because of being changed to a lesser quality feed due to finances, but is expected to return to normal with proper diet.
Horton also noted that Pender County Animal Shelter has recently reached capacity so they are looking for people who can open up their homes to a four-legged friend. To see animals available for adoption, click here.
