Abused Horse Abandoned on Roadside Dies Despite Rescue Attempt

An abused horse named Phoenix that we posted about on our Instagram account this weekend died despite efforts to save him.

Phoenix was being used for transportation … but when the poor horse’s legs gave out and he was no longer of use to his owner, he was abandoned on the side of the road for several days.

He was found by a group of caring animal rescuers named simh3it. They provided care and support to help the hurting animal.

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⚠️PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR FOLLOWERS TO HELP END ANIMAL CRUELTY!⚠️ After being used for transport, this poor horse was left on the side of the road after he fell and his legs buckled. He was left there for a several days, but now is finally receiving care by a group we know well and support. At the moment he is being loaded into a trailer and is on his way to a vet to see if he can be helped. While he is very sick and severely injured, he is currently receiving medical help and treatment. Fluids, antibiotics, and is set to be transported to a local hospital. His injuries and the abuse sustained is extensive, but if he survives, he will be taken to a sanctuary where he can live and be safe. @simh3it is the group assisting this horse and we can’t thank them enough — please share this with your followers and tag people who need to see it as we MUST all remind EVERYONE that we MUST stop cruelty like this, animals deserve SO MUCH BETTER! Thanks for sharing @animalhopeandwellness #endanimalcruelty #animalsdeservebetter #karmagawa

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Phoenix was loaded onto a trailer and carried to a vet to see what could be done.

He was very sick and severely injured but that didn’t stop the workers from providing medical help and treatment such as fluids and antibiotics.

Unfortunately, Phoenix’s injuries were too extensive, and even though simh3it worked until 5:00 in the morning, the beautiful animal was unable to be saved.

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⚠️PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR FOLLOWERS TO HELP END ANIMAL CRUELTY!⚠️ Despite all efforts we lost the poor abused horse named Phoenix that we posted about yesterday. The incredible volunteer group @simh3it tried until 5 am in the morning and we are so sad and so tired but this tire is not a physical one, we are mentally shattered and tired of ignorant people who do not care about animals. This tragedy MUST be prevented in the future so please share this with your followers and tag people who need to see it as we MUST all remind EVERYONE that we MUST work together to stop cruelty like this, animals deserve SO MUCH BETTER! Rest in peace Phoenix! ❤️ #animalsdeservebetter #endanimalcruelty #saveanimals #karmagawa

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At Karmagawa and SaveTheReef, we’re heartbroken that this type of thing happens every day … and that’s why we’re bringing attention to it.

We have to start looking at animals as living creatures that deserve care and love just like humans.

This poor horse was left to suffer by itself for days and if some caring people had not found him, he would have died alone.

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