No two-year-old should have to live like this. 💔
This is Lulu.
A beautiful young pony, believed to be around two to three years old, whose life had already been shaped by pain.
Lulu had been living alone on a remote property when she developed a serious eye infection. What may have started as something treatable was left for too long, and by the time help was sought, the damage had become devastating.
A kind-hearted person learned about Lulu and reached out to us, hoping there was still a chance to help her.
Thankfully, her owners made the compassionate decision to surrender Lulu into our care.
When she arrived, our hearts broke. 💔
Her infected eye was filled with pus, with discharge constantly running down her face. The infection had become so severe that she had no functional vision left.
Every movement near her eye caused her pain. She would flinch as though she had been living with that discomfort for far too long.
We transported Lulu straight to our wonderful vets, where her treatment began immediately. She underwent diagnostic testing and was examined by an Equine Ophthalmologist, but the news wasn’t what we had hoped for.
The infection had caused irreversible damage. There was no possibility of saving her sight. The kindest thing we could do was remove her eye.
No animal should have to lose an eye because treatment came too late. 😔
Lulu will be ready to find her forever home soon. A home where she will be loved as a companion, not as a commodity.
Keep reading to learn more about Lulu.
Lulu came into foster care with little handling, but she has always been friendly and curious. She needed an eye removed, which meant twice-daily medication for weeks on end. For a lightly handled young pony, that was a lot to ask.
She took every bit of it in her stride and was genuinely good about all of it — this says more about her temperament than anything else a foster carer can write to describe Lulu.
Lulu is willing. She tries. She forgives you when you get it wrong.
Lulu is still adjusting; she needs patience and consistency to support her until she can really flourish. Talking to Lulu is key to navigating her and not startling her.
Lulu is great in the paddock with other animals and is respectful of fences. Lulu takes in everything and is able to get around the paddock with confidence. However, Lulu is best in a paddock without hazards such as fallen branches, star pickets, low limbs, and stored junk. While she is careful, one misjudgment of such items in the paddock could cause injury. Lulu’s adopter will need to allow time to show her around her new paddock and give her time before assuming she knows it well.
Lulu is not hard to catch; however, she can be a little wary of the halter itself, so taking it slow and predictable is key. Allow Lulu to see the halter and feel it before it goes on her head. Give her a bucket of feed, and she is happy to do just about anything!
Lulu hasn’t had her feet trimmed yet, as it is a work in progress with her and the biggest task ahead. The foster carer has been working with Lulu to get her to pick up her feet, but it is a work in progress and will take the most time of all the things Lulu needs support with.
Lulu is a one-of-a-kind soul. After enduring so much suffering and pain before rescue, and getting used to a new life with only one eye and a new human caring for her. She really deserves a home where she will be treated with love, care, and compassion.
Please submit an inquiry today if you are interested in adopting Lulu today! 🤎
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