Douglass (named after long-time H4H supporter Katy Douglass) had been ‘rescued’ by well-meaning people who parted with £200 to save him from the breeder, before realising that the long-term commitment to a youngster like this was simply overwhelming.
He arrived, looking lost, sad and lonely with a very long, fine winter coat often seen on youngsters whose health has been compromised. Weighing in at just 77kg – Douglass was at least 30kg underweight for his type and size.
With a couple of days to settle in on the best hay, he was wormed – revealing a nasty roundworm infestation.
We have made a lifetime commitment to Douglass and this could be at least twenty years - a huge undertaking for a small charity like ours. This commitment can only be made thanks to the ongoing generosity of our supporters.
If you feel able to help in any way, with the cost of his care, we would be extremely grateful for any amount you can spare.
Or, perhaps you would like to run a fundraiser for him? He needs vaccinations, a passport and microchip and castration too in the coming months – all of which stretches our limited funds.
Please support Douglass at Here4Horses.
