A gentle little pony that strayed onto a busy road at the start of May was found trembling and in pain with many wounds to her face and neck.
May, as she’s been called, was brought to the ISPCA’s National Animal Centre in Longford for urgent treatment. She had what looked like a massive bite injury across her lower neck. Hard, leather like scar tissue had formed and was swollen and inflamed.
The vet removed all this dead skin to prevent life threatening infection; exposing flesh and blood almost the size of an A4 piece of paper.
Although unbearably painful this gentle young filly never showed any fear or any aggression.
At first, the Vet had to re-access her neck wound twice a week to clean it.
ISPCA News2nd June 2022A BRAVE LITTLE PONY CALLED MAYThis gentle little pony strayed onto a busy road at the start of May. Our inspector found her trembling and in pain with many wounds to her face and neck. May, as she’s been called, was brought to the National Animal Centre for urgent treatment. She had what looked like a massive bite injury across her lower neck. Hard, leather like scar tissue had formed and was swollen and inflamed. The vet removed all this dead skin to prevent life threatening infection; exposing flesh and blood almost the size of an A4 piece of paper. Although unbearably painful this gentle young filly never showed any fear or any aggression.At first, the Vet had to re-access her neck wound twice a week to clean it. May has bravely endured this. It’s as if she knows she is now safe, that the life ahead of her will be nothing like the past. She will need to remain under Vet supervision for many more months such is the extent of her injuries.After all that May has been through in her short life, her sweet and gentle nature is all the more amazing. The Vet advised, that untreated, the large wound on her neck would not have healed. May will always carry the scars of what happened to her but thanks to compassionate ISPCA supporters she will be lovingly cared for her until the scars on the inside have healed too.A kind donation to support the ISPCA’s work, could help rescue more hurt and injured animals like May so that they too can get the treatment, care, and love they desperately need. And when ready, a happy, loving home. If you can, please donate here: https://www.ispca.ie/donate/once_offENDSFree repro images here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/eeu65hw8va553b7/AACcSMKZsL0atDJ5wlYVT90Ra?dl=0About the ISPCAThe ISPCA is the largest national animal welfare organisation caring for all animals in Ireland and recognised at European level. The ISPCA operates three rescue and rehabilitation centres which were developed in order to support the ISPCA Inspectorate and member societies with the rescue, rehabilitation and responsible re-homing of cruelly treated and neglected animals.What we do?• Prevention and Enforcement: We prevent cruelty to all animals, promote animal welfare and proactively relieve animal suffering. With nine fully trained ISPCA Inspectors, the ISPCA investigates animal cruelty in 16 counties in Ireland.• Rescue, Rehabilitation & Rehoming: Our Inspectorate rescue the most vulnerable animals, they are treated at our Centres, rehabilitated and responsibly rehomed to loving families where they will be cared for, for the rest of their lives.• Education: We aim to equip pet owners and future pet owners with access to information and knowledge about how to look after their pets• Advocacy and Engagement: We engage with organisations across European to achieve legislative change at EU level though our membership with Eurogroup.About our InspectorateISPCA Inspectors are the front line preventing animal cruelty in Ireland. As Authorised Officers under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 (AHWA), they respond to allegations of cruelty, neglect and abuse and also aid sick and injured animals. While the majority of allegations investigated by ISPCA Inspectors are dealt with by means of advice or instruction, if the situation warrants stronger action, formal warnings or the seizure of animals can be issued.The ISPCA has as a total of nine authorised Inspectors (one Chief, one Senior Inspector and seven Inspectors) covering 16 counties and working with 17 affiliated member societies nationwide.How we are funded?The majority of our funding is received from public donations, legacies and through fundraising activities. The ISPCA receive an ex gratia grant from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) for which we are grateful for.How you can help:Adopt an animal in our care: https://www.ispca.ie/rehoming/Become an volunteer: https://www.ispca.ie/volunteer/Report animal cruelty: https://www.ispca.ie/cruelty_complaintDonate to support our work: https://www.ispca.ie/donate/Get in touch:You can find more information about the ISPCA’s work, to make a donation or to report animal cruelty in confidence by visiting www.ispca.ie.ISPCA National Animal Centre, Derryglogher, Keenagh, Co. Longford, N39X 257, Tel: 043 33 25035 Email: info@ispca.ie. The Centre will be open to the public on Wednesdays - Sundays, 11.30am - 4.00pm. Please phone in advance.ISPCA Equine Rescue Centre, Dromsligo, Mallow, Co. Cork, P51 YF98. Tel: 022 43218 Email: mallow@ispca.ie. Visits ae by appointment only.ISPCA Donegal Animal Rehabilitation Centre, Barrack, Ramelton, Co. Donegal, F92 V3Y1. Tel: 074 9152360 Email: donegal@ispca.ie Visits are by appointment only.Report Cruelty: ISPCA National Animal Cruelty Helpline: 0818 515 515, email helpline@ispca.ie or report online in confidence on https://www.ispca.ie/cruelty_complaint (Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm).
She is now safe but will remain under Vet supervision for many more months such is the extent of her injuries.
The Vet advised, that untreated, the large wound on her neck would not have healed.
May will always carry the scars of what happened to her but thanks to compassionate ISPCA supporters she will be lovingly cared for her until the scars on the inside have healed too.
