03/07/2023
Good Morning!
It's been a couple months since I've updated everyone. Thank you all for your patience while I took the last several weeks to focus on the animals, my kids, and my mental-emotional health. Social media along with animal rescue can be emotionally draining so taking a step away for a few weeks to focus on being present with my kids & animals has been crucial to avoid potential burnout. Attempting to start a business from the ground up, starting a non profit animal sanctuary to help domestic animals, livestock and now adding in wildlife is quite the challenge at times and taking breathers when needed is something I've learned will be so incredibly important on this journey.
I have seen a couple comments asking about Duke, the deer, and want to let you all know he is doing really well. He has adjusted to life here at The Sanctuary without issue and I am so thankful to everyone who helped him on his journey.
With all of that being said, I will not be open by Easter as I had originally hoped. Over the past year, I have jumped around to different projects as needed in order to take in different animals and accommodate their differing needs. This Spring, I'm going to put my focus on finishing projects I've already started as well as now needing to get the WildLife Sanctuary portion of The Oasis up & going.
When I'm closer to figuring out a potential open date this year I will be sure to announce on here a couple weeks in advance.
I have thought about doing Easter Bunny fundraiser pictures here set up similarly to how we did Santa pictures. 15 minute sessions where you take pictures on your phone. We will potentially have chick's and a couple of our rabbits to interact with and take pictures with. As usual proceeds from the pictures go towards the feed & care for the animals. They will be $20 per session and the tentative dates would be March 25th & 26th as well as April 1st & 2nd. Please *comment* if this is something you'd be interested in so I know if I need to start getting this put together.
I am also considering doing the Egg My Yard Fundraiser again this year. Where will we deliver candy filled plastic Easter eggs and hide them in your yard the evening before Easter. I'm not sure on the prices on that yet I will try to keep it as close to last year's prices as possible depending on the cost difference for me purchasing eggs & candy. If you are interested in that please *comment* to let me know so I can start looking into ordering what is needed and get a price sheet together.
Again, thank you all from the bottom of my heart for everyone's support & patience. We can't wait to see everyone again soon!
