Cold, hungry and wandering the neighborhood - that's how this thirty-something Mustang mare named Mariah has spent the better part of this winter.
Thanks to a caring neighbor who helped Mariah and called HSSF, Mariah is now safe and receiving the care she needs.
After more than a year of repeated attempts to make life better for Mariah, our humane officer brought her to our rehabilitation partner in Auburn today to begin the long road to recovery.
"Her owner just didn't understand that the horse she's owned since she (the owner) was seven, was slowly wasting away from neglect and malnourishment. During our attempts to help Mariah, her life would improve - slightly, then turn back around and head downhill - fast" said Humane Officer Rosemary Frieborn. "When I saw Mariah on Saturday, I realized her health and safety and the safety of others was in jeopardy, and she could no longer stay where she was".
