Body of a pony dumped in East Sussex
Friday, 25 February 2011 09:07
The body of a grey pony was found in East Sussex on Sunday 20th February 2011.
The RSPCA are now appealing for any helpful information after the emaciated body of the grey pony was found by an innocent dog owner on a quiet country lane near Wadhurst, East Sussex.
The pony was found outside a house, covered in blue tarpaulin. The emaciated body was on a board with poles underneath, as though it had been carried there for some unknown reason.
Animal welfare officer, Zoe Ballard said "The pony's bones were very prominent, and it had probably been living in a stable, because it had dirty shavings down one side”
"It was a native type pony, and the body was left in a quiet rural lane."
This is not the first incident of this kind in recent months. There have been several cases like this in Kent where dead horses have been left in random rural locations in the last few months of 2010.
Anyone with any information should contact the RSPCA on 0300 123 4999.
