{"id":49569,"date":"2021-02-09T12:36:09","date_gmt":"2021-02-09T12:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=49569"},"modified":"2021-02-09T17:39:22","modified_gmt":"2021-02-09T17:39:22","slug":"starving-foal-dies-after-collapsing-near-cardiff-recycling-centre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2021\/02\/09\/starving-foal-dies-after-collapsing-near-cardiff-recycling-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"Starving foal dies two days after being rescued near Cardiff recycling centre"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Loss of &#8216;l<strong>ittle fighter&#8217;, the second horse from area to be taken in by charity<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A FOAL that suffered horrific neglect has died two days after it was discovered by a dog walker near Lamby Way recycling centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/cb6e5c95-4ac6-4f96-b635-9b409cb7e88f-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49471\" width=\"348\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/cb6e5c95-4ac6-4f96-b635-9b409cb7e88f-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/cb6e5c95-4ac6-4f96-b635-9b409cb7e88f-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/cb6e5c95-4ac6-4f96-b635-9b409cb7e88f-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/cb6e5c95-4ac6-4f96-b635-9b409cb7e88f-770x770.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/cb6e5c95-4ac6-4f96-b635-9b409cb7e88f-293x293.jpg 293w, 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width=\"348\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/cb6e5c95-4ac6-4f96-b635-9b409cb7e88f-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/cb6e5c95-4ac6-4f96-b635-9b409cb7e88f-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/cb6e5c95-4ac6-4f96-b635-9b409cb7e88f-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/cb6e5c95-4ac6-4f96-b635-9b409cb7e88f-770x770.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/cb6e5c95-4ac6-4f96-b635-9b409cb7e88f-293x293.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/cb6e5c95-4ac6-4f96-b635-9b409cb7e88f-390x390.jpg 390w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/cb6e5c95-4ac6-4f96-b635-9b409cb7e88f-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/cb6e5c95-4ac6-4f96-b635-9b409cb7e88f-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/cb6e5c95-4ac6-4f96-b635-9b409cb7e88f-1400x1400.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/cb6e5c95-4ac6-4f96-b635-9b409cb7e88f.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Pebbles was discovered collapsed on a footpath by a dog walker<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The two-month-old colt, nicknamed Pebbles,<a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2021\/02\/05\/starving-foal-found-collapsed-near-cardiff-recycling-centre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> collapsed on a footpath on Friday<\/a> and was found to be dehydrated, malnourished, and blind in one eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He was the second horse rescued from the area by<a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2021\/02\/05\/cardiff-charity-animal-welfare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Welsh Pony Rescue,<\/a> an animal re-homing charity, in just over a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI am gutted,\u201d said Ann Keating, the charity\u2019s founder. \u201cI thought he had a good chance because he was a little fighter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pebbles was taken to the charity\u2019s stables in Merthyr, where he was treated by a vet and given antibiotics and anti-toxins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/PHOTO-2021-02-05-19-37-55-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49582\" 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https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/PHOTO-2021-02-05-19-37-55-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/PHOTO-2021-02-05-19-37-55-770x770.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/PHOTO-2021-02-05-19-37-55-293x293.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/PHOTO-2021-02-05-19-37-55-390x390.jpg 390w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/PHOTO-2021-02-05-19-37-55-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/PHOTO-2021-02-05-19-37-55-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/PHOTO-2021-02-05-19-37-55-1400x1400.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/PHOTO-2021-02-05-19-37-55.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Pebbles is attached to a drip by a vet<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>He was also suffering from worms but was too weak to cope with anti-worming medication, said Ms Keating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLater that evening we gave him foal milk and he loved it \u2013 he just devoured a bucket full. He seemed to be getting stronger,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pebbles appeared to improve over the weekend before Ms Keating discovered his body on Sunday morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49578\" width=\"322\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-1-edited.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-1-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-1-edited-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-1-edited-770x769.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-1-edited-293x293.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-1-edited-390x390.jpg 390w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-1-edited-585x585.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 322px) 100vw, 322px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49578\" width=\"322\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-1-edited.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-1-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-1-edited-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-1-edited-770x769.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-1-edited-293x293.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-1-edited-390x390.jpg 390w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-1-edited-585x585.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 322px) 100vw, 322px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Pebbles seemed to improve at the charity stables over the weekend <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhen I went over to him it was just like he\u2019d laid down and gone to sleep. There was no sign of disturbance \u2013 he\u2019d just laid down and was gone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite his short time at the stables, Pebbles left a powerful impression on his carers. \u201cHe was a little character and a loving little thing,\u201d said Ms Keating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019d come up and cwtch into you \u2013 but when he knew you were going to give him an injection, he was quite feisty.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49472\" width=\"316\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-770x770.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-293x293.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-390x390.jpg 390w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-1400x1400.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 316px) 100vw, 316px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49472\" width=\"316\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-770x770.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-293x293.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-390x390.jpg 390w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c-1400x1400.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/6c40126f-0432-4bbb-8e4e-18a613b8779c.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 316px) 100vw, 316px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Pebbles munching hay on the horse box <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>She was concerned that those responsible for neglecting Pebbles may be mistreating other horses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMaybe the mare had no milk to feed him because she was in a bad condition. We don\u2019t know where he came from but it is concerning \u2013 have they got any other horses and what condition are they in?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pebbles\u2019 story inspired local chef Carrie Weston to raise money for the charity, which relies on public donations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She used her food delivery business, The Little Kitchen, to raise over \u00a3100 in a charity raffle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ms Weston said she was &#8220;devastated&#8221; when she discovered that Pebbles had died.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Welsh Pony Rescue is a volunteer-led charity. To donate, visit their Facebook page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/welshrehomingproject\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">here.<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A FOAL that suffered horrific neglect has died two days after it was discovered by a dog walker near Lamby Way recycling 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