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Missy

  • Senior
  • Female
  • Large
  • horse
  • Thoroughbred

About Missy

Fairfax, VA

Species & Breed

horse
Thoroughbred

Physical Traits

Senior
Female
Large
Black

Behavior

Personality
Friendly, Gentle, Affectionate
House-trained: No

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
No
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
Yes

Missy ’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has good compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

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Missy 's Story

Missy is a beautiful black 15 hand Thoroughbred mare looking for a companion home. She was given up due to her owners illness and lack of ability to care for her.<br/>Missy would thrive in a quiet, supportive home with a calming, patient human. She’s sweet-natured and an absolute dream for grooming—very calm, loves scratches, and enjoys being pampered.<br/><br/>Missy must have a horse buddy and does best with companionship. She’s generally easy in a herd and gets along with others, sitting more in the middle of the pecking order, but benefits from having a confident alpha horse around.<br/><br/>She does have special care needs: Missy is diabetic, has very few teeth, and requires a diet with plenty of mash and alfalfa to maintain her nutrition. She also has Cushings and needs ongoing management.<br/><br/>Missy struggles with anxiety, and in stressful moments (especially in extreme heat or cold) she can work herself up enough to sweat, so she requires medication to stay comfortable. She also has arthritis, particularly in her hind end, and can be a bit unsteady at times, supported with joint supplements.<br/><br/>Despite her needs, Missy still has plenty of spark—she’s often the first one into the barn when it’s chow time. <br/><br/>Missy is a wonderful companion horse looking for a soft landing where she can feel safe, cared for, and loved.

Missy is a beautiful black 15 hand Thoroughbred mare looking for a companion home. She was given up due to her owners illness and lack of ability to care for her.
Missy would thrive in a quiet, supportive home with a calming, patient human. She’s sweet-natured and an absolute dream for grooming—very calm, loves scratches, and enjoys being pampered.

Missy must have a horse buddy and does best with companionship. She’s generally easy in a herd and gets along with others, sitting more in the middle of the pecking order, but benefits from having a confident alpha horse around.

She does have special care needs: Missy is diabetic, has very few teeth, and requires a diet with plenty of mash and alfalfa to maintain her nutrition. She also has Cushings and needs ongoing management.

Missy struggles with anxiety, and in stressful moments (especially in extreme heat or cold) she can work herself up enough to sweat, so she requires medication to stay comfortable. She also has arthritis, particularly in her

Missy is a beautiful black 15 hand Thoroughbred mare looking for a companion home. She was given up due to her owners illness and lack of ability to care for her.
Missy would thrive in a quiet, supportive home with a calming, patient human. She’s sweet-natured and an absolute dream for grooming—very calm, loves scratches, and enjoys being pampered.

Missy must have a horse buddy and does best with companionship. She’s generally easy in a herd and gets along with others, sitting more in the middle of the pecking order, but benefits from having a confident alpha horse around.

She does have special care needs: Missy is diabetic, has very few teeth, and requires a diet with plenty of mash and alfalfa to maintain her nutrition. She also has Cushings and needs ongoing management.

Missy struggles with anxiety, and in stressful moments (especially in extreme heat or cold) she can work herself up enough to sweat, so she requires medication to stay comfortable. She also has arthritis, particularly in her hind end, and can be a bit unsteady at times, supported with joint supplements.

Despite her needs, Missy still has plenty of spark—she’s often the first one into the barn when it’s chow time.

Missy is a wonderful companion horse looking for a soft landing where she can feel safe, cared for, and loved.

Consider Missy for adoption?

How To Adopt

Missy was listed as Adoptable by Humane Society of Fairfax County, Inc.
How can I adopt Missy ?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Humane Society of Fairfax County, Inc.. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
When can I meet Missy ?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Humane Society of Fairfax County, Inc. will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Missy , they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Humane Society of Fairfax County, Inc., and they'll be happy to help!
Humane Society of Fairfax County, Inc.'s Adoption Policy
We welcome members of our community to begin the adoption process by viewing our available animals on Petfinder, then submitting an adoption application online at https://hsfc.org/adoptions/applications ... once we've had an opportunity to review your application, we'll be in touch to discuss it and to schedule an appointment for you to meet animals of interest.

Missy is from Humane Society of Fairfax County, Inc.

[Fairfax, VA]

Our Mission
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Location
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