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Horse’s Pregnancy Turned Into a Criminal Investigation — Here’s Why the Vet Dialed 911

When Dr. Colin Reeves ran the ultrasound, something happened. The screen flickered. His expression went pale. For a long, uncomfortable moment, he just stared, silent. The woman watched him, heart pounding, as he slowly set the device down. Then, without answering her questions, he stepped outside and pulled out his phone. When she asked what was wrong, he looked at her and said quietly, “I need to call the police. There’s something inside your horse that…”

Misty was more than just a horse. For 62-year-old Sheila Dunning, she was family.

“She was my girl,” Sheila says, holding back tears. “We’ve been through everything together—my divorce, my hip surgery, my retirement. She always knew when I needed her.”

So when Misty, a gentle bay mare with a strong back and soft eyes, became pregnant last spring, Sheila was overjoyed. It felt like a blessing—a new beginning for both of them.

But by month 11, something felt off.