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Maude: A Success Story

Early in November of 2004, Domino’s Petting Farm was contacted by the Huron Valley Humane Society (HVHS) to help on a rescue mission.  The HVHS had been notified that some draft horses were in desperate conditions.  HVHS rescues all animals in distress but was not equipped to handle large domestic livestock and Domino’s Petting Farm had helped in these situations before. 

After HVHS obtained permission to remove the horses from the owner, off we went to help the horses.  We had been told that there were four horses to pick up.  Upon arriving, sadly only three horses were still alive. Their conditions were very dire; no food, no shelter, and no water. A kind neighbor who had called the HVHS had started providing water for a few days.

We loaded all three horses into the trailer.  Maude, being the largest and oldest of the three, was barely able to stand and had to lean on the trailer walls for support.  

Upon arriving at Domino’s Petting Farm, all three horses were checked by the Vet and their feet trimmed by the Farrier (blacksmith).  Dolly and Rosie (the other horses) found loving homes at other farms.

Because Maude has permanent lameness in her right hind leg, she will never be able to work again.  Lucky for her she doesn't have to work here at Domino's Petting Farm! This is Maude now. Isn't she spectacular?

Update: Maude has been placed in the care of a loving family and continues to thrive.

Maude - June 2005

Domino's Petting Farm Assists the Humane Society of Huron Valley.

Did you know?

Domino's Petting Farm frequently works with the Humane Society of Huron Valley to rescue farm animals.  The Petting Farm has the space and ability to care for larger animals.  Staff transport them to the Farm where the rescued animals are fostered until they are adopted.  The Petting Farm does not receive any funds from the Humane Society to care for these animals in transition.

What can you do?

Make a contribution to the Petting Farm to support rescued animals

Consider providing a permanent new home for our "foster animals"

If you would like to join the Petting Farm and the Humane Society in their efforts to help local animals in need, please contact the Petting Farm Manger, Don Strobel.

 

Maude's feet were really  overgrown and cracked. Draft horses, because of their immense weight, need constant attention given to their feet to avoid lameness and other problems. The blacksmith said he'd never seen feet as bad as hers.