For years, I’ve opened my home and my heart to animals who had nowhere else to go, donkeys, dogs, cats, other various souls, each one with a story, each one deserving of love and safety. Over time, my little rescue grew into a daily labor of care: feeding, cleaning, vet visits, and giving them the dignity of a loving and secure home.
Recently, I had to make one of the hardest decisions of my life, surrendering six of my rescue donkeys. I simply couldn’t keep up with their feed and care costs, and I wanted to ensure they went to safe pastures, which they have. But I still have two special needs donkeys, several dogs and cats, and birds depending on me every single day. They look to me for food, shelter, love and comfort. I’m determined not to let them down.
Before the pandemic, I worked steadily as a freelancer, making enough to cover the animal’s needs and my own. When the pandemic hit, much of my work disappeared. What I earn now is less than a quarter of what I used to bring in, and despite my efforts to find other income, age and a challenging job market have closed many doors. My spouse has essentially stepped away from work, so the responsibility falls entirely on me.
I’m frugal to a fault, stretching every dollar as far as it will go, but with the rising cost of everything, it’s becoming harder to cover even the basics: pet food, my own groceries, utilities, and the upkeep of an aging vehicle that’s on its last legs. I will sacrifice for these animals without hesitation, but I can’t do it alone anymore.
I’m not asking for luxuries, only for help to keep my rescues healthy and safe, and to keep myself afloat so I can continue caring for them. Any contribution will go toward:
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Quality food for the dogs and cats
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Basic living expenses (utilities, groceries)
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Saving for a reliable, inexpensive vehicle to replace mine before it fails completely
If you can give, please know that your kindness will directly impact the lives of animals who have already endured enough hardship. And if you can’t give, sharing this campaign means more than you know.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for reading, for caring, and for helping me keep this little patch of safety alive.
Love to you all.
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