Ponies left for dead
by drivers on Dartmoor.
Over the past
few weeks, SWEP have seen a significant increase in the amount of Road Traffic
Collision's involving ponies, foals and other livestock grazing the moorland.
SWEP have
attended in the past two weeks far too many ponies which have been hit by a vehicle
and left for dead on the side of the road, many of these ponies are not killed
on impact and are left suffering.
One
particular foal SWEP were called out to recently was a young (4 months), very
stressed foal who was unable to get to his feet, he was in a lot of pain. Our
welfare team attended straight away and got the foal veterinary attention
immediately, unfortunately the foal was put to sleep as it had suffered severe
spinal damage and was unable to walk, his suffering was unbearable and the foal
would never have recovered.
SWEP are
asking drivers to SLOW DOWN on moorland roads, be aware that now evenings are
drawing in, animals will be wondering on the roads and extra care must be
taken. Hitting an animal not only takes their life but could also take yours
too!!
Please do
not just drive on if you hit an animal, this could cause not only suffering to
animals but also can cause further accidents. Please report anything you may
see to:
Police: 101
South West
Equine Protection Office ( 9 – 5 ) 01822 854823 OR our welfare officer Becky
Treeby on: 07717311251
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