STRAWBERRY -- AUGUST 29, 2010

Meet Strawberry.

She is a 15-year-old Medicine Hat Paint horse. She was bought by a family who wanted her for their daughter to ride. They left Strawberry at a local farm and never returned for her. The farmer was selling the property and needed to get Strawberry out. A great foster in Milton, FL took her in.

Strawberry had a bad right eye that we were originally told was not cancer, but that the damage was severe enough to remove the eye. During her vet visit, it was discovered that she did have cancer on her vulva, but plans were made to have Dr. Lee remove that along with Strawberry's eye.

After Strawberry recuperates from her surgery on Sept 1, she will be available for adoption. She will need a place where she can be stalled during the hot summer months and cold winter nights, but during nice weather, she can spend some quality time outside. Strawberry is a sweet and willing girl who will provide love and joy to her new family.

Strawberry the day of her surgery

All donations are welcome. Strawberry's surgeries will easily run over $500, not including expenses for her general care. Horse Rescue, Relief and Retirement Fund has been financially stretched lately with so many horses in need, thanks to the economy. We are grateful to all of our donors for any amounts they can give.

Note: Medicine Hat Paint horses have very particular markings, being mostly white with color on the head and ears (like a "bonnet") and were highly prized by certain Native American cultures. If they had a colored "shield" on their chest along with the "bonnet", they were considered invincible in battle.