Sad end of a horse buried alive in a heartless act

The tragic result of one callous action

The tragic result of one callous action Credit: ARCH

RECENTLY, the Andalucian Rescue Centre for Horses and Donkeys (ARCH) was involved in what President Jill Newman-Rogers described as “one of the worst cases we have witnessed”.

SEPRONA (the animal welfare arm of the Guardia Civil) in Huelva asked if ARCH was able to assist them in dealing with a horse that had been buried alive. It had been found, struggling to escape, under a mountain of rubble, dirt and old bathroom fitments.

The Rescue Centre based in Alhaurin el Grande was four hours away and in provincial lock down, so it was impossible for ARCH volunteers to get there. But the charity is committed to trying to help abandoned and abused horses no matter how difficult the circumstances.

ARCH called in two local vets to assess the horse and the dedicated ARCH vet liaised with them over the telephone. Transport and stabling was organised and put on standby. The charity were also prepared to fund a rescue attempt to lift the horse out.

Sadly, after several hours, those present decided that the kindest thing was to put the horse to sleep as they considered it too difficult to attempt and the horse was obviously in pain and suffering.

SEPRONA are now tracing the registered owner via the microchip.  ARCH and their lawyer, will hopefully be able to present the case to court and prosecute the perpetrators of such an appalling and callous act.

Thank you for taking the time to read this news article “Sad end of a horse buried alive in a heartless act”.

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John Smith

Married to Ophelia in Gibraltar in 1978, John has spent much of his life travelling on security print and minting business and visited every continent except Antarctica. Having retired several years ago, the couple moved to their house in Estepona and John became a regular news writer for the EWN Media Group taking particular interest in Finance, Gibraltar and Costa del Sol Social Scene. Currently he is acting as Editorial Consultant for the paper helping to shape its future development. Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews

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