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Rescued Deerfield Horses Now Available For Adoption!
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Jul 31, 2009, 14:58

Click on the link below to view and share the two adoption fliers of the rescued Deerfield horses.

http://happytrailsfarm.org/artman/uploads/deerfieldhorsefliers.pdf

The 15 rescued horses from the Deerfield neglect situation in April 2009 are officially and legally

Sage, spotted like a typical Appaloosa, had needed to gain nearly 300 lbs. according to the vet. So far she has gained about half of the weight that she needs.

now signed over to Happy Trails. We are actively seeking caring and compassionate permanent homes for this incredible herd of sadly neglected horses, and hope to place them one at a time with people who love them for who they are and for what they've been through.

Their recovery continues. Their rehab expenses continue to add up. Some are making progress in leaps and bounds. For others, the recovery process is much slower. Many of the horses will continue to recover over the next year. For some, we can see that they will able to be ridden at some point. For others, due to years of hoof negect and muscle atrophy from having been left to stand in their

Newt is handsome, but cannot take the weight of a larger rider due to hip and leg issues.

stalls, they will not be able to work or be ridden. However, these beautiful creatures can still have a good quality of life as a Pasture Pal, a friend for another horse or as a family pet, as they continue on their road to recovery.

At this time, five of the 15 horses have been adopted into permanent, loving homes.

Many of these horses need a compassionate human friend who is willing to take the time needed to earn their trust and to help them recover from their past neglect.

Adoptive homes are very much needed so that we can in turn, again help future situations of horse abuse and neglect and get them moved into what hopefully will be their forever home. Please consider adopting a rescued horse from the Deerfield situation! For adoption information, call Happy Trails at 330-296-5914.

Don't forget to click on the link above for a complete list of the ten remaining horses available for adoption!