Intake Report: Scaring Along Full Body | Torn Left Jack Feather | Cracked Tail Spikes
"Bolt cutters in hand, we pried their cage open, and found this Skepluvi to be one of the more worse for wear out of all of the rescues. Already since we had arrived, the poor thing was thrashing about, slamming their body against the sides of the cage and injuring themselves further. Three volunteers were surrounding them, attempting to get the darling to calm down and take to a lead rope. To no avail, the gelding raced past everyone, skidding around on the dirty floor within the shed confused and terrified. Thankfully, someone had the quick idea to block the exit of the building with a table, preventing the feral Skepluvi from stampeding through the massive crowd of people outside. It took a good while to catch them, and many of the volunteers wound up with bumps and bruises from the thrashing tail and limbs. Someone managed to hold them still just long enough for a one of our veterinarians to sedate them with a quick needle prick to the hindquarters. It was still a waiting game, however. The poor animal was torn to shreds, both by poor handling and wounds that had been caused by them thrashing about in their tiny wire cage. It was a miracle the creature hadn't escaped from their enclosure sooner, seeing how mangled the wire panels were from the gelding's antics. Once the sedation finally set in, one of the braver and less injured volunteers looped a muzzle over the geldings face, two more volunteers helping lead them out with boards on either side of the Skepluvi, keeping them on a straight path to the trailer. This animal will need the most experienced of handlers to tame them down and a very secure area to roam about in. Due to how sensitive a Skepluvi's feathering is, the ripped up jack feather will cause a multitude of problems, the main concern being balance issues which will likely cause unpredictable bouts of anxiety and fear-based aggression. They will need regular sedation while their cracked tail spikes are taken care of, as they are extraordinarily sensitive about having people handle their tail. However, they can't stay sedated all the time, as that can be a big health risk. They will need to learn to trust the presence of a human being in their space, and learn what a kind hand is. We are also concerned about their self-destructive behavior during their panic fits, which could cause them to injure themselves even further. If they can't be tamed down properly, and soon, then there isn't much hope. Helping rehabilitate this feral Skepluvi will be a big challenge - are you up to the task?"
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Owner: X
Name: Windsor
Sex: Gelding/DMAB
Gender: Male
Genotype: Variegated Berkshire Sooty Purple
Phenotype: Brk
Rarity: Common
Tacked:-Yes-
