Horrible Hooves

[Stacykins]

What would you do/say if you saw an animal whose hooves looked like this:





And it was at a place open to the public, such as a fair or zoo?

I may not be an expert in equids, but the hooves of this donkey/zebra mix were all incredibly overgrown and in need of some real care. The animal was not standing normally because of the hooves.

These pictures were taken yesterday, by the way.

 

[canesisters]

I'd call the local 'animal welfare' department.

 

[Glenmar]

 

[Chicken Frenzie]

Poor thing, yes, I would call someone.

 

[Gryphon]

If it's treated immediately, it might not have to be put down from founder. I wouldn't take "Oh it's fine." for an answer, or that it doesn't like getting trimmed. That's what training is for, or in the immediate case, sedatives.