Animals

Rejected by His Mother, a Tiny Foal Finds Comfort in a Teddy Bear

A little foal, named Breeze, was rejected by his mother just after birth, leaving him alone and scared. But the foal found comfort in an unlikely companion: a teddy bear. The staff at the Mare and Foal Sanctuary in the UK gave him a soft, brown bear to snuggle up to and Breeze instantly bonded with it.

The orphaned Dartmoor Hill Pony Breeze snuggles up with a teddy bear at the Mare and Foal Sanctuary
The Mare and Foal Sanctuary

The teddy bear became Breeze’s constant companion and source of comfort during his early days of life. As he grew older, Breeze still kept the bear close by, and the staff at the sanctuary watched in amazement as the foal continued to cuddle with the bear long after he outgrew it.

The centre always give their orphaned foals a giant cuddly toy as a companion. They say that they¿re just like human babies in the way it provides them with comfort

Three years later, something incredible happened. Breeze’s mother, who had previously rejected him, was brought back to the sanctuary. When Breeze saw his mother, he was understandably hesitant and cautious. But then, he noticed something familiar – his old teddy bear, still lying in the paddock where he had left it.

The Mare and Foal Sanctuary

Breeze rushed over to his teddy bear and began cuddling with it once again. His mother, intrigued by her son’s behavior, slowly approached the pair. To the staff’s amazement, Breeze’s mother immediately accepted him and they were able to bond like any mother and foal.

Breeze has become much more healthy since joining the centre and is going from strength to strength

The touching story of Breeze and his teddy bear highlights the incredible bond that animals can form with even the most unexpected objects. It also shows the remarkable resilience and adaptability of animals, who can find comfort in even the toughest of situations.

The Mare and Foal Sanctuary

The staff at the sanctuary were overjoyed to see Breeze finally reunited with his mother, and it was all thanks to the teddy bear that had been his constant companion for so many years. It’s a heartwarming reminder of the power of love, connection, and the unexpected bonds that can form between animals and objects.