BOSTON (WPRI) — The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) is slowly nursing a severely emaciated horse, who was surrendered by her owner earlier this month, back to health. The 2-year-old Percheron Filly, named Astrid, was surrendered by her owner on March 7 aft er she was found lying down in a Franklin County field. MSPCA's Kaycie McCarthy said it appeared that Astrid had been down in the field for several days. "It was clear even before we got her back on her feet that something was wrong," McCarthy said. RELATED: MSPCA trying to save lives of 2 surrendered kittens The MSPCA immediately brought Astrid to the Hospital for Large Animals at Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. McCarthy said Astrid had sores on her body, "which is something that often happens when horses are down for a prolonged period of time." Astrid is also being treated for pneumonia and parasites, according to McCarthy, and has spent quite some time at the hospital. "She's been so weak that the Tufts team is using straps to help her get up when she's done resting, because she doesn't quite have the strength to do it herself," McCarthy said. "We believe she’ll be strong enough to move to Nevins Farm this week, but it'll be months before she’s ready to start looking for a new home." McCarthy said Astrid will be put on a refeeding plan until she reaches a healthy weight, which will likely take several months. SEE ALSO: Chihuahuas 'fighting for survival' after Springfield house fire "Young animals are resilient," McCarthy said. "We're hoping to get her into a new home as soon as her body is healed enough." "We don't know much about her personality yet, as we're still getting to know each other, but we're confident that she'll make a great addition to the right home whenever she's able to find it," she continued. MSPCA law enforcement officers are still investigating the circumstances that led to Astrid being found in this condition. Anyone interested in making a donation toward Astrid's care can do so online. Astrid's wearing pants to cover her legs, which had wounds and sores. (Courtesy: MSPCA-Angell)Astrid was also treated for parasites and pneumonia. (Courtesy: MSPCA-Angell)Astrid at Tufts with Kaycie McCarthy. (Courtesy: MSPCA-Angell)Kaycie McCarthy and Astrid at Tufts hospital where Astrid needed IVs and wore pants to cover her sores. (Courtesy: MSPCA-Angell) Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch 12 News Now on WPRI.com or with the new 12+ smart TV app. Follow us on social media:                     Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Roundup SIGN UP NOW ...read more read less