Colt found tethered with severe wound

A kind-natured colt has been left tightly tethered on a roadside, with a severe wound on his hind leg.

Very lucky

Keith was found by the RSPCA, tied to a fence on Pershore Road in Worcester on 8 April. He had no food or water and the rope around his neck was “dangerously tight”.

The piebald colt also had a wound on his hind right leg, which vets at Clent Hills Veterinary Group believe had been left untreated for up to two weeks.

“This is a very serious wound, and when it happened he was very lucky not to have damaged any major structures such as the joint, we are hopeful that he will react well to treatment,” said vet Claire Brown.

The RSPCA are trying to track down Keith’s owner, as the charity faces costs of up to £4,000 for his treatment and boarding.

Gentle soul

“We are keen to locate Keith’s owner, or the people responsible for his care,” said RSPCA chief inspector Lee Hopgood.

“Keith is such a gentle soul and really deserves looking after. We don’t know how he got the wound on his leg but it is serious and we are now appealing to the equine community to assist us in rallying round to help with his care.

The vets treating Keith are pleased with his progress and hopeful he will make a full recovery.