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Caramel
Houston, TX at Houston Humane Society
Miniature
Adult
Male
Medium
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Key Facts About Caramel
Name
Caramel
Species
Horse
Breed
Miniature
Age
Adult
Sex
Male
Size
Medium
Color
Red & None
Location
Houston, TX
Shelter
Houston Humane Society
Status
Available
Caramel is a adult male Miniature (medium) available for adoption at Houston Humane Society in Houston, TX.
About This Horse
Caramel is a charming miniature gelding whose warm personality perfectly matches his name. Calm, friendly, and easy to love, he enjoys gentle attention and truly shines when spending time with his people. Brushing sessions are one of his favorite activities, and he is always content just hanging out nearby, soaking …
What WeRescue Scout knows about Caramel
A patient, experienced horse owner who can provide consistent care for a miniature horse with a history of laminitis. This home should offer a dry lot or controlled grazing, a low-sugar diet, and regular farrier visits, while also enjoying quiet companionship with a gentle, affectionate animal.
Good to know
- Requires long-term management for chronic laminitis and founder.
- Needs a low-sugar diet and dry lot or carefully managed grazing.
- Requires regular farrier care and consistent routine.
Good with kids
Good with other dogs
estimated
Good with cats
estimated
Moderate energy
Well-trained
estimated
Best for experienced owners
Very affectionate
Quiet
estimated
Does well on their own
estimated
Low shedding
estimated
Has special needs
Has ongoing medical needs
WeRescue Scout summarized this from the shelter's original listing and may include estimates. Please contact Houston Humane Society to confirm any details before adopting.
About Caramel
Compatibility
Good with Kids
Personality
Allows all feet to be picked up, stands calmly while foot is held.
Calm when haltered.
Calmly trailer loads and unloads.
Can be approached when loose in stall.
Can be approached when loose in turnout.
Can be led through a gate.
Chronic Laminitis
Cushings
Has no known vices.
Leading, turning, stopping, backing
Moves hindquarters away from pressure on hind.
Prefers to live in mixed herd.
Rotational Founder
Special Dietary needs
Stands calmly for blanket/fly sheet.
Stands calmly for fly spray.
Stands calmly for oral administration of fluid from syringe or tube.
Stands calmly for rectal temperature.
Stands calmly tied.
Stands calmly while body is brushed.
Stands calmly while legs are hosed for water.
Physical
Not Mixed Breed
Spayed/Neutered
Color: Red
Size: Medium
Other
Animal ID: 212935942
Houston Humane Society
Rescue GroupWe are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and rely on donations, program services, and special events in our local community. HHS is committed to raising awareness of animal welfare throughout the Houston community by providing numerous programs for Houston-area residents and their pets. Our work includes pet adoptions, humane education, animal crimes investigations, pet surgery, cat and dog vaccinations, spay and neuter services, and more. We take pride in being Houston's best high-volume, affordable veterinary clinic.
Address
14700 Almeda Road,
Houston, TX 77053
Phone
(713) 433-6421
Email
[email protected]
Website
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