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Pheonix

Mixed Breed · Unknown

This poor boy was sold as a riding horse, with open wounds on his withers, no muscles on his body and no life in his soul. Pheonix had sore, dry and irritated skin over his neck and under his body, respiratory problems and thrush (a bacterial infection) in his feet. He was painfully thin, scared and confused. Fortunately, with the help of someone we know we bought him out of his sad situation. However bad he looked, it seemed like he hasn’t always been in that condition. He had recent shoes, a shiny coat, good legs and back. We suspect that he was ridden and not cared for properly. His injuries and problems were left ignored. As a result, he probably no longer won races or performed as expected. Which turned him into an “unwanted hobby”. We treated his wounds, skin conditions and thrush successfully. Unfortunately, Pheonix struggled to gain weight due to his bad teeth. We manage his diet very carefully, feeding him hay cobs that are soft and more easy to eat. He is on a special cough syrup, which helps with his respiratory problems, and he gets food supplements. We also wet his hay and straw for him to get rid of the dust. He is currently doing well, but we carefully manage his environment and his food to not aggravate his issues. With his exercise he is definitely making progress, he goes on walks with our volunteers and he likes to run. Pheonix is a very willing and intelligent horse, though a little bit of an introvert. He enjoys his time alone, not always interacting with the other horses in his mini herd. He loves to roll and relax in the sun in his paddock, a calm little gentleman who doesn’t cause any problems. He just wants to be loved. Luckily, there are two volunteers that give him special care and all the attention that he needs. Donations made towards Pheonix help him with his special diet, supplements and vet bills, keeping his respiratory problems under control. If you would like to sponsor Pheonix monthly, you will get first hand updates about his rehabilitation, vet visits, treatment plans and progress. Every penny donated goes straight to his rehabilitation. You’ll receive your own personalised login details for our Sponsor page on the website to see the updates.

Size

Small

Age

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Location

🇪🇸Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Shelter

Tenerife Animal Sanctuary

Cared for by Tenerife Animal Sanctuary · Santa Cruz de Tenerife Learn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 months ago

About Pheonix

What life with Pheonix looks like

Pheonix is a small adult mixed breed horse waiting at Tenerife Animal Sanctuary in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Adopting a horse is a long-term commitment that almost always requires either land or a boarding stable. The shelter will discuss the horse's training level, vet history, and what kind of work or companionship they're suited for. Expect ongoing costs: feed, farrier, vet, and stabling.

🇪🇸Adopting from Spain

Paperwork, vet checks and transport rules differ by species and by country. Ask the shelter what is included and what you will need to arrange before you commit.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain — browse more horses in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pheonix, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Pheonix?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tenerife Animal Sanctuary handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Pheonix on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Pheonix if I live in another country?: Sometimes. Whether a horse can move between countries depends on the species and the rules in both countries, and some species need permits or have restrictions. Ask Tenerife Animal Sanctuary what paperwork and transport they require, and check the import rules of your country before you commit.
Is Pheonix already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: What a horse comes with (vet checks, vaccinations, identification, paperwork) varies by shelter and species. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask Tenerife Animal Sanctuary directly what is included and what Pheonix still needs.
What happens if Pheonix isn't the right fit?: Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Tenerife Animal Sanctuary early rather than rehoming privately; they know Pheonix and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?: TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (ES). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.