In a heartwarming display of compassion and community spirit, a once-abused pony has found solace and a place to call home. Thanks to the collective efforts of caring individuals, including a local community, the SPCA, and a compassionate individual who opened their heart, this pony’s story serves as a powerful testament to the transformative power of love and kindness.
Life was hard for Old Macdonald! He was relentlessly driven by a group of children to whom he was forced to give “rides” and then beaten when, completely exhausted, he was unable to move anymore.
Fortunately a compassionate resident of the Robinvale, Atlantis community made a call that day, a call that would ignite a chain of events and change the course of Old Macdonald’s life forever, a call to the Cape of Good Hope SPCA.
Just Look at him now!
Jess Roode, an experienced horse enthusiast with a deep love and appreciation for these gentle giants, stepped forward to offer Old Macdonald a wonderful place to call home!
For the abused pony, the concept of “home” underwent a profound transformation.
Once a place of torment and misery, his new environment is a haven of safety, love, and care. Gone are the days of neglect and abuse, replaced by an abundance of nourishing food, grooming, and a plenty of space for him to roam freely. And he has a new name – Frodo!
The remarkable transformation of this abused pony serves as a powerful reminder that animal rescue is a team effort. It’s through the collective compassion of our donors, a caring community member and incredible people like Jesse Roode, that this pony has been given the gift of a new beginning. Thank you for the privilege of witnessing miracles like this and thank you for fighting animal cruelty alongside us.
Read all about Old Macdonald’s Rescue here
