After an eleven month pregnancy Peace for Ponies' first mare, Precious, has given birth to a lively little foal named Destiny.

Peace for Ponies is a fledgling nonprofit organization based in Wareham, run by directors Kendra Bond and Deb Sellon, that rescues pregnant ponies and miniature horses from slaughter.

Wareham Week first reported on Peace for Ponies when Precious was just getting to know Bond and the people who volunteer at the rescue. Precious had been purchased from the kill pen of a horse auction, and was pregnant and skittish about her new surroundings.

"It's up to us" to stop the abuse, said Bond. "We have allowed incredible animal abuse."

During Precious' 11-month pregnancy, a webcam showed people around the world her progress — and she gained an international following.

"I had people calling me at 3 a.m. from Germany because the camera went down," says Bond.

Recently, she birthed her first foal — on camera — thanks to the care bestowed upon her by the people at Peace for Ponies. The foal's name is Destiny, and once he's weaned from his mother, Bond hopes to place him with a 4-H club.

In the meantime, Precious and Destiny will be ready for a foster home that will take them both in two months, until Destiny is weaned and they both find their "forever homes."

Precious worked on a farm in Amish country and when she was put up for auction, Bond says that she was so ornery that nobody wanted to buy her.

Precious is a sweet creature once she gets acquainted with you, but she'd been so severely abused that her attitude toward people was less than trusting.

"We don't want to focus on the horrible things that are happening, we want to focus on what we can do about it," said Bond.

Once Precious and Destiny have been fostered, Bond will be looking to adopt another pregnant mare.

"We have to raise $1,500 to rescue another," said Bond, adding: "We need a lot more volunteers now that we're in full-swing."

Peace for Ponies will hold an open house on May 19, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Anyone interested in attending may call 508-295-7637, or e-mail peaceforponys@aol.com