Photo: ACCT Philly/Facebook
An animal shelter rescued a horse abandoned on the streets of Philadelphia and is now helping the underweight animal recover.
“Thankfully, the horse, now named Darien, was in good hands with the community who kept him cool and safe until we were able to load him on our trailer and get him off the busy street!” the shelter added.
Residents were quick to notify ACCT Philly officials about Darien after spotting the horse wandering down Darien Street in Hunting Park without any guardian, perFOX 29.
ACCT Philly/Facebook
“Darien is resting comfortably tonight, we are so thankful to the people who cared after seeing him abandoned,” ACCT Phillytweetedabout how Darien spent Monday night. “He’s very underweight and will need some extra TLC.”
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In their Facebook post about Darien, ACCT Philly reminded their followers that plenty of rescue horses are looking for forever homes but warned that the animals require a different kind of care than most Philly pets.
“While horses are not illegal in Philadelphia, they do need certain housing and care to stay healthy and happy — which can be difficult to find in the city not to mention expensive! If you are considering purchasing a horse (though we would advise against it if you live in Philly) and are able to provide the care that they need, please consider adopting from a rescue. There are many homeless horses and rescues will work with you to find the right fit,” ACCT Philly shared.
source: people.com
