Animal protectors in the province of Sancti Spíritus celebrated the positive recovery of a horse that was injured with a machete last Sunday.
The ARCA Sancti Spíritus Foundation, which shared this unfortunate event on social media, reported on Tuesday on Facebook that the volunteers are following the treatment to the letter, with guidance from Dr. Rodolfo Sori Barrionuevo.
Animal protectors in Sancti Spíritus have expressed their deep gratitude to everyone who contributed to the recovery of the horse that was the victim of a brutal attack: "Without your help, it would have been impossible," they stated.
In particular, they highlighted the contribution of Dr. Fran, a veterinarian from Fomento, who donated essential medications for the animal's treatment. They also emphasized the ongoing support from the people of Sancti Spíritus, who have consistently shown interest in the horse's health: “To everyone, infinite thanks.”
In the video, they showed the animal standing, with its wounds covered to prevent infection. They also explained that it is being given antibiotics and other medications, such as dextrose, metronidazole, and vitamin C, which are necessary for its recovery.
In the latest post by the ARCA foundation on Facebook, they sought support to obtain aluminum spray "for the wounds of the slashed horse and to be able to remove the bandages," they noted.
Although this horse ran with good fortune, that is not always the case, and social media bears witness to incidents of abuse and mistreatment.
The incidents and reports highlighting the lack of protection for animals in Cuba reveal the regime's unwillingness to provide them with adequate safeguards.
In August, animal rights advocate Yenney Caballero reported a new case of animal abuse in San José de las Lajas, Mayabeque, where horses used for pulling carts are forced to stay under the sun, burdened with heavy loads, while their owners rest in the shade.
Caballero stated on Facebook that he was able to witness with his own eyes the sad reality of these animals: while their caretakers shelter in the shade, chatting and laughing, the horses remain under the sun, dry and emaciated, with their heads down, suffering like slaves.
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