‘We don’t know who these ponies belong to’: Can you help?

The RSPCA has launched an appeal for information to find the owner of a mare and her week-old foal after they were removed from Gelligaer and Merthyr Common due to concerns for their welfare.

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A multi-agency operation - which included the RSPCA, Caerphilly County Borough Council, Redwings, The British Horse Society and HorseWorld - saw the ponies removed from the common on Friday 16 May.

RSPCA Inspector Christine McNeil said: “The mare and her foal - who was only born about a week before - were taken into possession by Caerphilly County Borough Council under the Animal Welfare Act.

“These ponies have now been taken into charitable care where they are thankfully receiving the appropriate veterinary treatment.

“As ever we would like to thank our equine charity partners along with the local authority for their time, expertise and efforts in carrying out this rescue.”

The RSPCA is now making enquiries to track down the owners of these ponies and is appealing for information.

Christine added: “We don’t know who these ponies belong to so we’re issuing an appeal to help with enquiries.

“Anyone with any first hand information can contact the RSPCA Inspectorate Appeal Line on 0300 123 8018 and can quote 1427686.”