Scottish SPCA Issue Appeal To Rehome 27 Shetland Ponies In Aberdeenshire

An animal welfare charity has started the challenging task of finding new homes for more than two dozen Shetland ponies.

The Scottish SPCA is caring for the 27 animals at its rescue centre in Aberdeenshire after their owner could no longer look after them.

The charity said it now faces the challenging'' task of finding new owners for the whole group, who arrived together.

Centre manager Graeme Innes said: They may be little ponies but we have some really big characters.

Rufus, for example, has proven to be a very cheeky boy who will follow people around the field to get a treat and a scratch.

Casper would be a great pony for a child to groom and cuddle as he will happily stand all day for some attention.

Shetland ponies can make wonderful pets but they should never be rehomed on a whim.

We would ask anyone interested to consider the costs involved in equine ownership and carefully think whether they have the time and resources to care for a pony.''