RSPCA Cymru is appealing for information and is hoping to track down the owner of an injured Shetland mare found at Ystradwaun Common in Pencoed, Wales.
Inspector Christine McNeil said she attended a call about the mare on Sunday 13 March.
“The little skewbald Shetland mare had very serious injuries to both her hind legs and her stomach area from a suspected dog attack,” she said.
“She also had a foal with her who appeared not to have been harmed in the attack. A vet was called and gave her emergency treatment and I removed her and the foal to a safe location where she is undergoing further vet treatment.
“Her wounds were reasonably fresh, so the attack would have occurred recently. It must have been such a distressing incident for her and her foal.”
RSPCA Cymru is appealing for anyone with any information — and the owner of the Shetland mare — to get in touch.
“If you can help us with our enquiries please can you call our inspector appeal line on 0300 123 8018,” Christine said. “We’d also like to find out who she belongs to. She had been microchipped but unfortunately it hadn’t been registered so there weren’t any details for us to contact.”
The RSPCA urges dog owners to keep their pets under control and on a lead when near horses and livestock.
“While the vast majority of people take care as a matter of course, sadly accidents can happen and even the most docile and obedient dogs can get distracted and excited by grazing animals,” added an RSPCA spokesman.
