Adopt

My name is Wren!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated 3 days ago

Cared for by Houston SPCA

My basic info

Breed
Appaloosa
Color
Age
Senior
Size
Sex
Female
Pet ID
575871

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Name: Wren


Animal ID: 575871


Gender: Mare


Age: 17 years old


Breed: Appaloosa


Height:


Adoption Fee: $300


Location: Hempstead


Potential: Companion/Pasture Pet Only. Cannot be ridden.


Adopter experience needed: Beginner/Intermediate


Training level: Halter Broke


Current assessment and personality: Wren is a beautiful, kind mare that can at times can be sensitive however she has great ground manners. She is looking for a companion only home as she cannot be ridden. She gets along well with others and is very easy to live with. She does best with consistent handling/catching. She enjoys being loved on and will spend hours tied being groomed if you asked her too!


Health/lameness: Has poor conformation and also had a previous tendon injury to her RH that has healed however she will not hold up as a riding horse. She is pasture sound.


Loads and Trailers: Yes


Leads: Yes


Catch in pasture: Somewhat


Stands for farrier: Yes but requires a slow/patient farrier to go with ease when doing her hind right hoof.


Ties: Yes


Bathes: Yes



**Horses can be seen by appointment only following review and approval of an equine and farm animal adoption application. If you are interested in visiting this horse or any others, please submit a completed application and we will contact you by e-mail as soon as possible. All horses are up to date on vaccinations and vet work. Adoption fees are subject to change. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail us at barn@houstonspca.org.**



Primary Color: Appaloosa
Weight: 1023
Age: 17yrs 9mths 2wks
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
575871
Contact
Address
7007 Old Katy Road, Houston, TX 77024

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

To adopt one of our animals, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Bring current photo identification
- Have the knowledge and consent of all adults living in your household—we encourage you to bring the entire family!
- Bring a credit card or cash to pay for the adoption fee.

Go meet their pets

Please come visit us on Old Katy Road in Houston! We’re open seven days a week:
Our animals can't wait to see you!

More about this shelter

The Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Houston SPCA) was founded in 1924 with the mission of promoting commitment to and respect for all animals and freeing them from suffering, abuse, and exploitation. We care for over 40,000 companion, farm, and wild animals per year and provide the most comprehensive array of animal welfare programs and services in the region, including:
- Adoption
- Sheltering
- Veterinary Care
- Rehoming
- 24-Hour Injured Animal Rescue Ambulance
- Animal Cruelty Investigation
- Wildlife Rehabilitation
- Humane Education
- Fostering
- Found Animals
- Disaster/Emergency Response
- And more!

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