Diego, The Ugly Pony

June 23, 2010

Sure, Diego looks a little different, but to 6 year old Maddison, of England, loves her horse and he loves her!

Diego, born with Wry Nose Syndrome, a disorder that caused him to be born with an undershot jaw and a bent nose, did have some difficulties to start with but is doing okay now. The RSPCA is happy with him, but say he may have problems when it comes to grazing.

Although other horse owners have suggested having him put down, Maddison and her mother won’t hear of it. Diego is a happy foal and much loved and his problem may be fixed by an operation, one that will cost 4,000 pounds. Unfortunately this is something the little family can’t afford.

So Maddison is hoping to raise the money to give her pony the best chance at a normal life.

We hope Maddison succeeds. Read more about it here, at the Daily Mail.


Doggy Heiress Challenged!

June 18, 2010

Conchita is America’s newest heiress dog! Well, at the moment.

When Conchita’s beloved owner passed on to the Dog Park in the Sky, she left Conchita and her two canine companions money, a mansion and staff (a staff that was awarded around 26 million to look after the dogs and live in the mansion) – with directions for selling the mansion and donating the proceeds to charity when the pups finally joined her in heaven.

However, Gail Posner’s son is contesting the will, stating his mother was coerced into it by her caretakers.

The whole back story is quite soap opera – and there is a history of courts throwing such wills out and awarding most of the money to the family. So…who will win? Chihuahuas or the son?

Only time will tell, but you can read more about it here.


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