AniCell Biotech Donates Stem Cells To Save Max

A miniature horse that was shot in the leg in Massachusetts is recovering from a successful surgery, Eyewitness News has learned. Two-year-old Max was shot earlier this month while he was tied to a tree on Julie Nightlinger’s Acushnet property. “Shattered the bones, tore the tendons,” Nightlinger said.

Doctors told Nightlinger Max’s leg would not heal and that he would either need a prosthetic leg, or he would need to be put down. “He can’t survive on three legs, and that’s not right if he’s not going to heal right and he’s gonna be in pain,” Nightlinger said. “He’s only two, he has so much to give.”

Supporters have given generously to help Nightlinger afford the prosthetic. A GoFundMe.com page set up for Max’s medical expenses has already raised more than $13,000. Max underwent surgery recently at Myhre Equine Clinic in New Hampshire, where doctors took out pieces of broken bone and bullet fragments. Nightlinger said a company called Anicell donated stem cells to Max’s cause and doctors are attempting to use them to heal his leg.

If you would also like to help Max during his time in need, please feel free to donate at his GoFundMe.com page.