Neglected horse named Fabio rescued, ready for adoption

A neglected horse named Fabio was rescued by officials, underwent surgery for cancer and now needs a new home, officials with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said.

Fabio is a sable horse with a flowing blonde mane that looks like it's been crimped with a flat iron.

"He deserves a new home," the Sheriff's Office wrote in a tweet. "Can you help?"

In a photo with the post, Fabio's mane falls over his eyes and cascades down his shoulders, mirroring another Fabio — Fabio Lanzoni, the Italian-American actor/model who has appeared on the covers of dozens of romance novels.

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Fabio the horse was seized by officials from the home where he was neglected, the agency tweeted.

He had surgery on both of his eyes to remove a strain of cancer.

He's gone from "avoiding people to loving attention," officials said.

Anyone interested in adopting Fabio can call 602-876-5577.

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