Sanctuary News and Notes
We are now in our seventh year as a sanctuary, and we are busier than ever rescuing and rehabilitating farm animals and giving educational talks and tours both at the farm and in classrooms around the Washington D.C. area. Our annual events last year had the largest attendance to date, with both the Farm Tour and Open House and Fundraiser welcoming over 800 visitors each. (See the Upcoming Events page for dates and times of our events this year.)
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Pumpkin, looking adorable a few weeks after his arrival. |
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This past winter was quite an ordeal with the two feet of snow we received in February. Luckily, all the animals were able to stay warm and dry in their barns, and everyone is now enjoying the warm weather. Many of you remembered us, and helped out by sending donations, which we were able to use to purchase the huge amounts of hay, straw and feed we needed to make it through. Thanks to the generous contributions of all of our caring supporters, we have been able to help many new animals this past year. Two of the cutest additions are Daisy and Pumpkin the sheep. Daisy was found as a six week old lamb walking down a street in a high-crime area in Pennsylvania. She was picked up by the local animal control, and needed lots of T.L.C. to regain her health. Found a little closer to home was Pumpkin, a young Karakul sheep who was spotted in a backyard in Arlington, VA. He was severely dehydrated and emaciated, and had to be treated for maggots under his tail and between his hooves. The residents who had him tied up said they had just "found" him. Pumpkin and Daisy are now healthy and happy and are enjoying grazing and frolicking in the large sheep pasture with their rescued friends. Thanks to all of you who have made it possible for us to continue our important work to make a difference for animals!
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Daisy the sheep and Kerry the goat show off their winter jackets.
Photo: Suzanne McMillan |
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