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We are an all-volunteer registered not-for-profit 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization. We can only hope to make a difference.

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Our organization is just a drop of water in the big ocean of life. There is so much to be done ... so much to be changed ... The public must be educated to be responsible, compassionate and respectful of all creatures. As the poet Robert Frost has said, “I have miles to go before I sleep, miles.”

10/29/2026

It's been a difficult few days. We had a tragedy. I have not fully recovered. In brief a weasel somehow got into both of my chicken houses and killed everyone. My heart is broken. Everyone loved Wh**ey my big rooster. My depression is over the top. The birds have lived in these houses for years. I thought the houses were like a fort.. But these bastards can get into a space 1/4 of an inch. My hysteria not only caused my blood pressure to peak but a massive nose bleed. How I miss them.

This bastard was going to attack the chick's house next .So I sat in the coop from 8 PM until 8 AM. I was freezing but I had to stay and protect them. The next day Tanya and I removed them and now until I pick up a coop from Tractor Supply they are in my bathroom. Yep. I can clean but life cannot be replaced.

So we are on a killing mission I'll get this bastard. I can't even walk past the houses. I still see them in my head. There is no way to express the emotional pain I am in.

The struggle is real. I am trying to arrange for a fund raiser to help offset repair expenses. Donations would help. I'm still feeding colonies and doing what I can while trying to stay above water.

The dogs run and play like crazy in the kennels. Today Buddy was running around and suddenly he couldn't move. In brief I'm not sure if he had a neurological attack of some kind. I stayed with him and rubbed his leg and talked to him. Tanya said his eyes dilated. After a few seconds he was back to normal. I brought him indoors and made him rest. Something else to worry about.

Everyone else is doing well. It must be the change in weather because everyone is eating more. Much more. Finding good hay at a reasonable price is difficult. All of my feeds--cat and dog food is now higher than ever. Rescues are feeling it. I can't trap any more. I need to focus on the farm. Yet I feel as if I am not doing my job in preventing births. But money is very tight and I have no help with funding. So--you can only do what's possible.

It's quiet. Everyone is asleep. I have not fully recovered from my all night in the coop. I'm going to call it a night. Tomorrow is another busy day.

Just an update.

10/18/2026

A follower asked if a gift certificate could be sent. Absolutely. I buy from Wal Mart and Tractor Supply

10/18/2026

It's difficult--very difficult . Unless you do any kind of rescue work you just don't understand the pressure. I did a lot this year. I trapped 10 cats--mostly female and had them spayed/neutered One who I wrote about in a past post. had to be aborted. She cost
$140 . I have her. I spent over $1000 this year on preventing hundreds of births. I am proud of myself. I have maintained the farm --had horses feet done--dogs groomed----donated my usual food and litter to Barb to distribute to some fosters --in the process of repairing my truck that was run into the ground by a past worker--other repairs--. Now trying to get the outdoor catteries set for winter. I spend every last penny without help. Now I would like to ask. I need to buy new mats for the catteries--final flea control--toys--.I buy 10 cases of 40 cans of Friskies and other makes per month .It's been a bad year for hay. I use 10 bales every 7 days. My supplier is almost out. As I research on face book some farmers are asking $ 7 to $10 per bale. I pay $5. Just an example I need help to continue. Other rescues are also suffering and asking But I have followers. If you can make an early holiday donation to help with expenses it would be appreciated. I want to do more but I am limited. The animals in my sanctuary are cared for and loved BUT--The everyday work is long and hard . The pay is seeing an animal that was once neglected happy and safe.
This is my early holiday appeal The organizations address is on the page.

Thank you for your consideration..
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10/16/2026

Somehow Tanya managed to post on face book several photos but not here . Some progress. BUT--my friend Barb gave me a new donated cell phone. I hate it I have refused to buy into this invention. BUT Barb says now I can take the photos from my phone and it will be easy to post. SO --I'll use it like a camera. Barb also feels it will be easier for people to make needed donations. She says no one uses checks today. Really? I do. Anyway. I see it as another expense. I am barely making it now. We'll see. In the meantime hopefully Tanya will work out the snag and the photos will appear on this site rather than on face book. I wonder if anyone saw them .?

Just an update

10/11/2026

Well not sure why Tanya could not post our photos I guess we'll try again tomorrow

10/05/2026

Quiet day today compared to yesterday. A chilly wind up on the hill,but at least the sun is out.

Tanya and I are reparing a wall in Chips house. He seems to like kicking for exercise. The catteries have all been winteriaed. I think I'll bring in the cats blankets tomorrow. Some of the horses are beginning to grow their winter coats. They are eating more as well. Hay seems to disappear .It's an expensive I must anticipate every week. I finally found 2 sweaters that fit Drew . It's chilly in the morning and Harleys sweaters fall off of her.

No fuel yet. I have to hope the temperature doesn't drop below 50. I'm still working on the truck repairs and miscellaneous matters on the farm.

Break is over. Just an update.

10/05/2026

Sunday and Wednesday mornings I'm alone until about 1 PM. Tanya who has become my right hand man ( woman) has appointments. So I work the shelter and farm alone. Today started with the usual work.in the shelter. Outside was normal.I started my work in the barn then proceeded to the center

But something was bothering me. I had a dream that was so real. In the dream someone knocked on my door and asked if I had a white horse. I said yes. They told me that he was loose.

Back to my feeding. I was just about to start feeding the center where 3 of my horses are when I looked up and saw Blaze outside and in the driveway. He was staring at me across 2 paddocks. But outside. This was not Chip my white horse but Blaze. Loose. How crazy is this???I thought about the dream.

Blaze has calmed down in his 20 years but I did not know how he got out or how in gods name I was going to get him back into the area. I have had some blood pressure issues lately and right then I knew it was getting very high. Horses are very sensitive to panic so I tried to be as calm as could be while talking to him. Then I ran. Yes --this body ran like a bullet to the barn for the grain bucket I entered the center and saw how he had escaped. There was a gate that separated his paddock from where my cow Dolly had lived. Somehow it became detached and he walked through. We had removed many of the fences to enlarge areas when she passed. So--he was able to walk right out. Meanwhile he was just standing there looking at me. I was in a cold sweat walking towards him. Never in a million years did I think this guy would have stayed still. I showed him the grain bucket and kept talking and he started walking up the driveway with me. Then Chip peeked his head out of his house and the two just greeted one another .This gave me a moment to race back to the 4x4 where we keep the halter. I then raced back put it over him and led him back to the center into his area. I can't run any more. Really. But I guess when faced with an emergency your body reacts.. This all took about 20 minutes but I aged 20 years. I was still shaking as I finished the rest of my feeding.

When Tanya arrived I was sitting in my car. That's where i go to relax. She asked how the morning went and all I could do was look at her before I told her the story.

But it was the dream . Blaze got loose not Chip. But the coincidence.. Makes you wonder. .

The rest of the day was busy but I felt physically off. I didn't have a chance to relax and gather myself. . Getting too old for this kind of excitement.

Yesterday Tanya and I groomed the angora rabbits. We took photos. I guess we have over 20 right now. Hopefully there will be a day soon when we can post . I know people like to see them.

That's about all for now. It's late. I can't wait to see what tomorrow brings..

10/01/2026

I really didn't think this day was ever going to end. I started at 6 AM in the shelter and by 9 AM was racing to finish feeding --cleaning and watering all of the horses before the farrier arrived. I worked like lightning until 11:15 AM. When he arrived I drove to the bank then the Dollar General for some supplies. When I arrived back at the farm Tanya my helper was viewing the farrier working. Let's go I said. Time to go for hay. Off we went. Loaded up 10 bales all I could afford. The farrier cost $550 for the horses today. We had to rush back by 3 P M .I had messaged a woman on market place about a large dog kennel. Originally she was charging $30 for this new kennel .Upon hearing I was a rescue and needed this to help recovering cats from T/N/R --she donated it. Anyway Sherri was going to be at the farm and I didn't want to be late.

We arrived before 3 so I let some of the dogs out checked the chickens and helped Tanya start feeding. Sherri was lovely. I gave her a tour and she was impressed. I was pleased. I work hard and it's nice someone recognizes this.

Tanya finished the farm and I worked the next 2 hours in the shelter. . That brings me up to now. .

During these hours there is interaction with the animals treats--grooming--walking. The physical and emotional-- not to say the financial toll is emotionally exhausting. But we do this because of love and passion. This was my 12 hour day today.

Donations are always helpful. I'm working on new mats for the catteries--flea traps for the first time and new toys..

That's the update for today.

09/26/2026

Just an update. Not sure if it mattered to anyone since no one responded to my call for help. I did not go to PA for the Amish woman's pregnant dog. She changed her mind about the adoption when she learned I was going to have her spayed. In other words aborted. She gave the dog to another Amish family. End of story .I tried. So this 8 year old dog bred all her life will have another litter. They just don't care

Long days, tired. I guess that's about all

09/22/2026

To begin with I want to thank Marilyn and Brian for their donations. It was appreciated and went quickly.

I brought the pregnant cat into the clinic to be spayed. This is the cat owned by the woman whose first cat gave birth in the washing machine. I wrote about this in an earlier post. She is lovely and doing well. Some adjustment with my cats but that's how cats are. I'm not surprised or shocked that this person did not even call to inquire about her. Nope--washed her hands of this cat completely. So I have another cat.

NOW--if there really are animal lovers reading this post I need your financial help with a dog spay. This is a female--owned by the Amish --who has been bred for almost all of her 8 years. It is a pure bred pom. I intend to travel 3 hours to Loganton PA. to get her. She originally was not pregnant but then an accident happened. Really?? But for some reason she has decided not to keep her. She is giving her to me. I do not want a pregnant dog. I do not want any animal that is pregnant. It must be spayed. SO my vet at Lakeside Animal Hospital in Montour Falls will do the surgery -- it can be done on--October 2. for $650. That is not a lot for this type of procedure.
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Friends have said --let her have the puppies and sell them. This is an upscale dog. BUT if you know me and my principles I could never do this. If you have been reading my posts you know how strapped I am financially. I do not ask for donations unless I am in need. I will do without personally to have this done. BUT other rescues ask--so now I am asking. Any contribution will help.Maybe I'll finally get to know who reads these posts.

The surgery must be done within a specific period. Spays for dogs that have been mated are more complicated than cats. I hope I can count on some of you. I CANNOT let this dog be bred again. It's time to give her peace and love. I told her that I would call on Tuesday evening. That's tomorrow and let her know my answer. I have an excellent home lined up for her. I will ask a small adoption fee.

An interesting note. She is Amish. She talks on a phone.

My address is on my page. P O Box 62--Wellsburg, NY 14894
I need your help with this.

The days are getting shorter and cooler. Drew goes out before anyone else in the morning and I have to put her sweater on.

It's been really a pleasure working with Tanya on the farm everyday. But I 'm also feeling the pain in all of my body from RA and arthritis. I am not looking forward to the cold-snowy-icy days ahead.

That's about all for now. I'm stressed just writing about the pom. Just an update.

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