Showing posts with label farec. Show all posts
Showing posts with label farec. Show all posts

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Oil City Rescue Update

When we got the email from Tracy McDaniel and Pepper, we knew it would take a miracle to save these pigs in Oil City, Louisanna. Tracy and Pepper jumped right in and soon other volunteers jumped in to help. I put the word out to our groups that not only volunteers was needed but we needed funds. With the economy the way it is, we were turned down on all but one grant that we wrote for. It was enough to cover all the neutering and transport. Tracy and Steve bought food and pools and others picked up plywood and other needed materials.Then Tracy and Steve decided to go and help to round them up. Then the second surprise came when they decided to go back and help with the hauling. What troopers they were. Pepper and Kelly took care of the everyday feeding and watering until the pigs could be vetted and blood testing done. Then came the big transport days. We found homes for 6 in Cave Springs, GA and 4 more found a home with a gal named Heather in GA. Kim Pohle said she would take and help place any we didn't find homes for. Elaine and Dale West of Rooterville agreed to take and place 10. Even the veterinarian's assistant took one of the sows that delivered five babies the day they began their journey. This could never have happened without all of them jumping in to help. One little guy had a penis problem and Dr. Joan Poster of CT. decided to take him and do some surgery on him and give him a forever home with her and her family.We owe a big thank you to all of the following people who helped one way or the other. for more info about this please visit: http://www.farec.org/

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Forgotten Angels Rescue & Education Center


Forgotten Angels Rescue & Education Center Reason for Request for Funds We were alerted to a hoarding situation which was going really bad in Oil City LA. Over 30 potbellied pigs, 20+ dogs and 15 cats. We learned that many of the potbellied pigs had been taken to auction. None of the animals have ever been seen by a veterinarian and many are covered in mange. We immediately began to try and raise the funds needed and to start by having the people involved sign a release so we can remove all of the animals there. We have homes waiting for about 15 of the potbellied pigs and many of the dogs and cats after they have been spayed, neutered, blood tested, wormed and have the mange cleared up. We are moving forwarded with the hopes we will be able to raise all the needed funds. Work has begun on finding foster homes for the dogs & cats and a holding place for all the pigs while s/n and blood testing is done. We estimate that a total of twelve thousand three hundred dollars ($12,300.00) will be needed. If you can help with any part of the remaining balance, it would be much appreciated as it is desperately need to cover the balance of all vetting, pens and transportation to save all of these animals.
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