Autumn Newsletter 2009 - Redwings

14 Unconditional Love AppealUnconditional LoveAppeal Support Redwings’pledge to give lifelong care forevery horse that we rescue!Trafalgar as he was when we foundhim - see his story on the next pageRedwings has a unique pledge to giveunconditional love to every rescuedhorse whatever its age, health ordisability. We provide a vital welfare safetynet by reaching out to the most vulnerablehorses, ponies, donkeys and mules,which often can’t find help anywhere else.Where most horse charities have activere-homing schemes, few also offersanctuary to older animals or those withongoing physical or behavioural issues.That’s where Redwings steps in – we areoften the last resort for manyparticularly vulnerable horses withspecial needs.Most of our residents are elderly or have problems thatprevent them from being suitable for a working life. Suchanimals are often unwanted and impossible to re-home,but at Redwings we are delighted to give them the carethat they need for the rest of their days.We have a team of full time vets, supported by a team ofveterinary nurses who give round the clock care to all ourhorses. Our Rehabilitation team treats horses that havebehavioural problems so that they are comfortable andhappy with human contact and handling, and our horsecare teams feed and check our residents 24 hours-a-day.We believe that every horse deserves a second chance,so Redwings will always provide a safe, caring home forlife to every horse, pony, donkey or mule that needs it.Of over 1,100 horses, ponies, donkeys and mulescurrently in our care:■ More than 50% are ‘veterans’ - 15 years or older■ 20% are ‘geriatric’ - over the age of 20■ Our oldest donkey, Humphrey, is 43 years of age■ Over 25 horses have vision defects, are blind orpartially sightedIf you would like to donate to our Unconditional Love Appeal please call 01508 481000today or return the form on the back of your letter. Alternatively visit www.redwings.co.uk