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P E T L Ov E R S
Available for Adoption! at Castle Rock’s Buddy Center
Companion Horse Finds a New Home
The rescue organization that transferred 2-year-old Melissa to Harmony Equine Center said she was hard to catch and that their staff couldn’t get a halter on her.
That was over 400 days ago. Harmony Equine Center staff starting working with Melissa immediately, slowly gaining her trust, and had her haltered and leading around in a single session. The skilled staff also noticed that she had suffered a major injury to her pastern (ankle) in the past that had never been treated. Normally, horses that come in through other rescues stay for up to 90 days of training at the Harmony Equine Center, but additional care was offered for Melissa to try to address her previous injury.
More than just a companion horse
Over the next few months, staff worked closely with a farrier on Melissa’s pastern. In the course of her rehabilitation, she was given a special shoe designed to gently straighten out her foot.
While she’ll never be rideable because of the injury, staff was were able to make her pasture sound and ready for potential adoption as a companion horse.
And while she waited at Harmony, given how willing to learn she had been, Melissa ended up teaching Harmony Equine Center volunteers how to approach, catch and lead horses. For over six months, she was a total hit with all of the shelter’s volunteers.
Melissa meets Jan
Eventually, Melissa did catch an adopter’s eye. Jan K. visited Harmony in January looking for a companion horse for the horse she had at home.
After looking at a couple horses, Jan came across Melissa, and thought her friendly personality could make her a good match.
When Jan learned about the horse’s history and injury, she decided to hire her own veterinarian to make sure Melissa’s leg would hold up in the future. Looking at X-rays of the joint, the veterinarian was amazed at how well she’d healed and had no reservations about her being a great companion for years to come.
So, after 415 days that included healing, being trained and helping to train volunteers, earlier this month Melissa headed off to her new home.
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MONICA
(A0725780)
Meet Monica! She is a sweet, beautiful and affectionate cat. She would do best in a quiet home with lots of love and affection. Monica loves treats and enjoys basking in sunny windows. Come meet her!
LILY
(A0558032)
Lily is an adorable cat who is ready to meet her new family. She has lived well with other cats and children in the past but would prefer a home without dogs. Lily is curious and has an affectionate personality.
PUCK
(A0774312)
Meet Puck! He is a handsome brown tabby with a playful and charming personality. Puck can be shy at rst and would do best in a quiet home. He would like to be the center of your attention as an only pet.
RADAR
(A0775852)
Radar is a happy boy looking to meet his new family! He is an affectionate dog who will make a great running, hiking and adventuring partner! He would do best in a home with older children.
Located at
Harmony Equine Center in Franktown
SUPERFINE (A0774158)
Super ne is a beautiful 16 year old paint horse. Although she hadn’t been handled much before coming the Harmony Equine Center she has shown great progress in the training program. She will require an experienced owner and is up to date on her vaccinations, deworming, farrier and dental work.
April 2018 • Castle Rock “AreaNewsletters”
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