3-month-old miniature horse, Turbo, was born with two luxating patellaâs, a congenital defect that gave Turbo little-to-no movement in his rear end. The only way Turbo can walk is in a hunched position, with his total weight being placed on his two front legs. Turbo's previous owners contacted Road to Refuge Animal Sanctuary (R2RAS) in North Haven, Connecticut, for guidance, and R2RAS stepped in and offered to give Turbo a fighting chance at their sanctuary!
Megan, the Founder of Road to Refuge and Mixed Animal Vet Technician, began her organization after working at a veterinary practice. During her time as a Vet Tech, Megan saw a surplus amount of farm animals being brought in to be euthanized. She knew she couldnât let that happen, and instead, took the animals home with her to give them a second chance at life.
Megan is no stranger to animals with special needs, saying, âI lean towards the special needs ones, the broken ones, the really medical intensive cases.â She has cared for ...