Horses are wonderful animals that have made an exceptional contribution to the lives of human beings. That’s why today we’ll talk about a very interesting topic: the horse adoption in a country as beautiful as Colombia.
These beautiful mammals deserve to be cared for, loved and valued by men. For this reason we mention how important the horse adoption in the world, and specially in Colombia, is.
Especially in Colombia, in cities like Medellín and Bogotá there is the option of providing a second chance to these equines.
For some unjustified reason these animals have been abandoned by their owners and are therefore available for people to adopt.
It should be noted that if you want to give a second chance to one of these specimens, you must have basic conditions that we will mention later.
This situation usually occurs in various countries of the world. So it is the willingness of volunteers to fight for animal rights that largely take on these cases.
The goal of these independent protectionists or foundations is to find a responsible home for these beautiful animals.
In addition to horses, there are other animals such as cats and dogs waiting for a warm, respectful and loving home.
The critical point for horses to be adopted is more complex since it is a large animal that usually requires more attention and expense than a dog or cat.
However there are always people with adequate spaces for these equines, they should only have the will to provide a home to these horses that have been mistreated and abandoned.
Ideally, these animals see that not all humans are equal. On the contrary, there are people who give everything for everything for animals.
Aspects to consider if you want to adopt a horse
The horse adoption in Colombia is promoted from the municipalities of Medellín and Bogotá.
This action is supported by foundations that fight for the welfare of animals.
For the horse adoption in Colombia or any country, it is good to take into account the following questions:
- Do I have the necessary space for horse adoption?
- Do I have the economic possibility of paying for food, medicines, vaccines and consultations with the veterinary doctor?
- Is there room for the horse to play and exercise?
It is good to consider each of these aspects before making a decision as important as the horse adoption.
These questions are valid when adopting a cat or dog. Giving a second chance to a stranded or sheltered animal is a big responsibility.
Therefore it is necessary to be aware of what this decision implies, since an animal is for all life.
Other ways to contribute to animal welfare – Horse adoption in Colombia
For those people who love animals but can’t adopt, there is good news:
They can help in various ways:
- Spreading on the various social networks
- Contributing financially with the foundations in charge of these animals.
- Donating food, medicine, cleaning supplies.
- When it comes to helping our voiceless brothers there are many ways to contribute.
Horse cases for horse adoption in Bogotá – Colombia
In 2019 an unpleasant situation arose with horses that were going to be slaughtered.
Fortunately this group of horses were saved, these animals were in deplorable health conditions. For this reason they wanted to sacrifice them.
His signs of abuse were visible as his skin had wounds and clear signs of malnutrition.
The timely action of the CTI of the Office of the Attorney General of the Nation, the Metropolitan Police and the Anti-cruelty Squadron of the District Institute for Animal Protection, were crucial to save the lives of these fifteen horses.
These animals required specialized attention, therefore they were cared for by experts from the UDCA University of Applied and Environmental Sciences.
Call “Adopt a horse” from the Institute of Animal Protection
The Institute of animal protection has taken the initiative called “Adopt a horse”.
It is in order to provide a second chance to these horses that have been abused and about to be slaughtered.
Therefore, the main objective is to find suitable families that have the basic aspects mentioned in the article.
In addition, they can take care of them and offer love to these horses, since they deserve the best after a life of suffering.
The adoption team of the Institute for Animal Protection will contact applicants to adopt a horse.
It will also assess the conditions of each home to guarantee these horses the appropriate family.
In summary
Undoubtedly, horses are man’s best friend after the dog and this has accompanied him in his struggles since humanity exists.
Therefore we owe respect and consideration to these animals. Horse adoption is an alternative and Colombia would be an example.
If you have the possibility to adopt do not hesitate because you will be changing the life of an animal whether it is a dog, a cat or a horse.
If you don’t have all the necessary requirements to provide the minimum conditions for an animal, there are always ways to help.
Gabriel Oliverio gives us the following phrase from the equines:
“From my horse I learned that strength complements with nobility and loyalty ”.
The horses have served as inspiration for artists, filmmakers, poets, among others.
Also in Bogotá, retired horses are looking for a home to spend the rest of their lives with love and respect. For this reason, the authorities continue to promote the issue of horse adoption in Colombia.
Sources:
https://gustavomirabalcastro.online/caballos/adopcion-de-caballos-en-colombia/
http://www.proteccionanimalbogota.gov.co/noticias/adopta-caballo
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