Pennsylvania Officer Rescues Escaped Mini Pony And Gives Her The Second Chance She Needed
Some animal stories are so surprising, they feel like they belong in a movie – and Miss Fanny’s is one of them.
A few months ago, on what seemed like an ordinary day, a mini pony named Miss Fanny escaped from her home at Horse Angels Rescue in Pennsylvania.
She trotted through West Chester County, her tiny hooves carrying her on a fearless search for freedom – even if she had no idea where she was going.
What Miss Fanny didn’t know was that her daring little adventure would change everything, leading her straight to someone who would give her the love and home she had always deserved.
Miss Fanny’s Story
Miss Fanny’s journey to Horse Angels Rescue is truly heartbreaking. Her previous owners surrendered her after noticing a growth on her face, just above her snout.
The area had become badly infected, and fearing it might be cancer – and unable to afford treatment – they made the difficult decision to give her up.
Fortunately, Miss Fanny was welcomed with open arms at the rescue, where the team was more than happy to make her part of their family.
The Day Miss Fanny Became Runaway Pony
Less than 24 hours after arriving at her new home in Pennsylvania, Miss Fanny made a bold move – she slipped through the gates of Horse Angels Rescue and took off.
Chances are, she was missing her former owners and was trying to find her way back to the only home she’d ever known.
But with no sense of direction, she wandered through Chester County, her little hooves carrying her along unfamiliar roads, just hoping they’d lead her somewhere safe.
Miss Fanny trotted across highways and busy intersections, somehow managing to avoid every fast-moving car.
Penny Parker from Horse Angels Rescue later reflected on the close call, saying in an interview:
“It was a miracle that she did not get hit by a car.”
As soon as Penny and her team realized Miss Fanny was missing, they contacted their local police department.
Soon after, calls started pouring into the Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department, where Sergeant Ted Lewis happened to be on patrol.
Luckily, the officers didn’t even have to search for Miss Fanny…
Unlikely Savior Becomes New Family
Believe it or not, sweet Miss Fanny made her way right to the front of the police station. As Sergeant Lewis jokingly put it:
“Since we were kids, we were always told that if you’re lost, go find a police officer. And it seems like that’s exactly what she did.”
As soon as he spotted her, Sergeant Lewis walked straight over.
Miss Fanny wasn’t the least bit afraid, so he was able to gently clip on a leash, bringing her wandering adventure to a safe and happy end.
Sergeant Lewis described his first interaction with Miss Fanny, saying:
“She was just a sweetheart, she was calm, friendly, was just leaning up against me and it was like we had been best friends for years.”
It didn’t take long for it to become clear that Sergeant Lewis was completely smitten with her.
Before he knew it, Miss Fanny had won over his heart – and he realized he didn’t just want to help her, he wanted to give her a forever home.
And that’s exactly what he did!
Today, Miss Fanny is living her best life on Sergeant Lewis’ family farm, where she’s made plenty of new friends and settled in beautifully.
Sergeant Lewis and his wife, Anne, paid for the surgery to remove the growth on her snout – and thankfully, it turned out not to be cancerous.
Her arrival brought unexpected joy into their lives. As Sergeant Lewis shared:
“She traveled a distance of almost 3 miles and just trotted right into my life. You know, I’m not quite sure what the reason is, but she certainly made our lives better and we’re just happier for it.”
Miss Fanny’s journey is a beautiful reminder of the power of kindness and second chances. Here’s to many more years of love, happiness, and belonging for this sweet little pony.
