Immediate Release
August 31, 2010
Batavia, Ohio. Watching Stanley casually gallop across the pasture at his foster home in Clermont County, his head held high, his mane flying in the wind - it is hard to imagine that this is the same horse that was rescued from a Bethel pasture last December, near death. “Stanley was severely malnourished and was hundreds of pounds underweight when he came to us,” said veterinarian Dr. Brenda Specht. “I am so proud of his progress; he is such a beautiful animal and has come so far. Stanley is now ready to find a forever home.”
The 6-year-old registered thoroughbred stands a majestic 16 hands and 3 inches (around 5’7” at his shoulder) and is a dark bay color with a small patch of white on his forehead. “Stanley is like a giant puppy dog,” said Dr. Specht. “He follows me around. He’s always curious and is quite gentle. Stanley has responded quite well to basic training; in the proper hands this could be a wonderful show horse.”
Dr. Specht said that Stanley needs an owner that has the correct facilities to care for him, including land and a barn. “His new owner will also need to be experienced in training inexperienced horses,” she said. “I don’t think he has ever had a bit in his mouth or a rider on his back. He is doing well on a lead and I think he is more than ready to take the next step.”
The Clermont County Animal Shelter is now accepting applications to adopt Stanley. “There is a $250 adoption fee and we will need to ensure that the potential owner has the right training and facilities to care for the horse,” said Dr. Specht. “This is a wonderful, friendly, beautiful animal that deserves a happy ending to his story.”
For more information about adopting Stanley or any of the other animals currently housed with the Clermont County Animal Shelter, call (513) 732-8854. The shelter is open Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Special arrangements will need to be made to visit with Stanley.
Pictured above: Stanley and Dr. Brenda Specht
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For additional information about this or other county news, contact Clermont County Communications Director Kathy Lehr at (513) 732-7597 or by e-mail, klehr@co.clermont.oh.us.