Dear Friends of the Animals,
This summer has certainly flown by, and we're sure glad, like most of you, to have the worst of these extreme temperatures behind us. If you're a regular reader of our newsletters (or a social media follower) you already know that sanctuary life equals a busy life. We are so thankful to ALL our volunteers and donors that give so selflessly of their time and money to support us. Your generosity has helped us through this extensive heat and drought, where hay is scarce and prices are high, helped us provide necessary emergency and ongoing veterinary care to our residents, and supported ongoing farrier costs. 

Just this week there were eight pig pedicures, two turkeys molting, one Lizzy loving, lots of Barley Straw bedding, and Brother goat basking on a boulder. Hay continues to come in to keep our animals fed all winter long. Never a dull moment at an animal sanctuary. 

This month we're kicking off a fundraiser in support of our Golden Equines and we'll hope you'll consider giving. No donation is too small. Read more below and 

Kit & Pete Jagoda
Co-Founders
River's Wish Animal Sanctuary
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River’s Wish is home to more than 120 residents, including 25 equines. Twenty of our equines are seniors. Ten of these seniors have special needs, beyond the additional care and maintenance required for aging equines. We call them our “Golden Equines”. As a sanctuary who has been serving the community for more than 25 years, it’s not uncommon to have such a large population of senior animals with special needs. 

All equines need ongoing vet care for dental maintenance, vaccinations, parasite control, a farrier for proper hoof care, appropriate feed and/or supplements, good shelter, proper hydration, and grooming. Senior animals, like their human counterparts, often require specialized care, medical interventions, and focused nutritional support. Most equine veterinarians define senior as older than 15 years. Depending on a horse’s background and situation, they can have varying health issues and special needs. 

From hay, to special feed, to medications for conditions such as Cushings or diabetes, we are committed to the care of these amazing equines. Costs to support this special group are more than $28,000 a year, with an average of about $250 between them all. We hope you'll choose to sponsor our Gold Equines Fund. 

We’re featuring special sponsor packages for donors in the following categories:

• Gold Level 1: Minimum $500 donation receives a River’s Wish Swag Bag that includes 1 7x7 Mother's Love Print (Caprine or Bovine) signed by artist and River’s Wish Co-Founder Kit Jagoda, a River’s Wish Trucker’s Hat, a Golden Equines 2022 Desk Calendar, and a Blitzen Keychain 
• Gold Level 2: Minimum $250 donation receives a River’s Wish Trucker’s Hat
• Gold Level 3: Minimum $100 donation receives a Golden Equines 2022 Desk Calendar

Every level of donor, no matter how small, will receive a digital Golden Equines sponsorship certificate emailed to them! We hope you’ll consider supporting this important campaign. Thank you for all you do for our residents!

Thinking Vegan? Switch out your milk.
​Most of us grow up unaware of the inherent cruelty of the dairy industry. The sad truth is that in order for cows to produce milk, they must give birth. And in order for humans to consume that milk, a calf must be denied its mother’s milk. If the calf is female, she will be raised to be used for dairy and suffer the same repeated losses her mother experienced. If the calf is male, his life will be much shorter and even more bleak. Because there is no commercial use for grown male dairy cows, most male calves are confined in immobilizing crates and used for veal production. They are slaughtered after just a number of weeks. Some of them are simply killed at birth.​

At River’s Wish, resident steers Bob, Moxie, Henry, and Bergh are survivors from the dairy industry. Bob and Moxie were rescued from slaughter at just one day old, and Henry and Bergh were saved from the veal industry when they were a few weeks old. It’s hard to believe that these beautiful, friendly, rambunctious cows almost didn’t get a chance at life. 
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In their honor, I’d like to invite you to try out nondairy milk! The options on the grocery shelves are pretty much endless these days as nondairy milk has surged in popularity, so you’re sure to find a kind you enjoy. The most common nondairy milks include soy, almond, oat, coconut, hemp, and rice milk, but you’ll also find a bevy of other choices, including macadamia, pea, flax, cashew, and hazelnut milk. 

Most nondairy milks are available in a variety of formulations – plain, vanilla, chocolate, unsweetened/sweetened, vitamin-fortified, etc. My go-to for everyday uses is plain, organic soy milk made from just water and soybeans (Trader Joe’s Organic Soy Beverage Unsweetened and Pacific Foods Organic Unsweetened Soy Original). I like that soy milk provides an equivalent amount of protein to cow’s milk, and that it works well for baking and cooking. Feel free to try any unsweetened nondairy milks for baking, though – a lot of recipes call for a nondairy milk of your choice. 

If I’m in the mood for something more decadent and creamy, I’ll go for hazelnut or oat milk. Oat milk has become increasingly popular in recent years. Readers of VegNews magazine voted Oatly the “Best Vegan Milk” for 2021, and Starbucks added oat milk from Oatly to its nondairy lineup across the nation this past spring. River’s Wish founders Kit and Pete Jagoda are digging oat milk too and primarily use Planet Oat in their house (available at Safeway and Target).

By the way, store-bought milk isn’t the only option. Oat and nut milks are easy to make at home with a high-speed blender.  

As you start trying out nondairy milks, aim to keep an open mind and have fun experimenting. No nondairy milk will taste like cow’s milk, but they’re tasty in their own way and offer lots of variety. After a while, I bet you won’t even miss dairy milk.

For more information on the cruelty of dairy, please check out the Food Empowerment Project: foodispower.org/cows-raised-for-milk.

Art for the Auction is a wrap!
11th Annual Art for the Animals Auction wraps up, another success in the books
We can't thank our community of supporters enough for the success we had in this year's auction. We were able to raise more than $25,000 in donations, sponsorships, and bidding to go toward our annual hay purchase, which has already started rolling in on trucks.

We had 262 items donated and bidders from all across the country. Thank you all who participated. 
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On average, we purchase about 140 tons of hay a year, and this year, with drought and other conditions, prices are way up. We're seeing some tons at $300 delivered, with our normal suppliers being short in supply. This means we'll spend around $42,000 just on hay. 

Where do Vegans get their protein anyway? 
Perhaps the most frequent question vegans get asked is, “Where do you get your protein?” Many people equate protein with animal products and worry that vegans must be deficient, but the reality is protein deficiency is not at all common in the United States. Protein comes in many types of plant foods. The key to a healthy plant-based diet is variety.

The Mayo Clinic reports that you can can get “sufficient protein from plant-based foods if you eat a variety of them throughout the day. Plant sources include soy products and meat substitutes, legumes, lentils, nuts, seeds, and whole grains.” 

Let’s break some of these sources down…

Soy products: Delicious and nutritious options include soy milk, tofu, and tempeh. Soy milk is on par with cow’s milk in terms of protein, containing about 7 grams of protein per cup compared to cow’s milk’s 8 grams. A 3-ounce serving of extra-firm tofu contains 8 grams of protein, and a 3-ounce serving of tempeh contains a whopping 18 grams! 

Nuts: Almonds, pistachios and cashews are some of the highest-protein nuts. You can eat them raw or buy or make your own tasty nut butter. 

Legumes and lentils: The USDA in particular recommends black or kidney beans, cooked split peas, and yellow or green lentils. I personally love chickpeas, and who can forget peanuts when it comes to protein! One hundred grams of peanuts contains over 25 grams of protein – half of one’s daily recommended amount.  

Seeds: Try sprinkling hemp, chia, or pumpkin (pepita) seeds on your next bowl of oatmeal or vegan yogurt or incorporating them in homemade granola. 
   
Whole grains: Some of the grains with the highest protein are oats, wheat, spelt, amaranth, buckwheat, and quinoa. 

With the right variety of nutrition, there’s really no limit to what your body can do on a vegan diet. Think about elephants and gorillas – some of the strongest animals on the planet build their muscles from plants!

For some inspiration about what’s possible, look up vegan ultra-endurance athlete Rich Roll (who has visited River’s Wish!) and check out the documentary film about vegan athletes called “The Game Changers” on Netflix.

Our annual auction is our largest fundraiser and source of income for our organization. We're hopeful you'll share this event with your friends and family far and wide--that's one of the benefits of having it online. You don't have to be local to attend.

We've started holding small group events onsite, and will continue to do so throughout the Summer and Fall. The animals love seeing people again! 

Do you have something to donate?
Right now we're busy collecting donations for the event. We would love to be able to offer a donation from you or someone you know. You can learn more about the kind of items we are looking for by following the link below. We welcome vegan/animal friendly products and services.
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Making a donation is easy—simply click the link below and complete the online form. Then you'll mail an image of the item to our Auction Coordinator. (This year, we are asking donators to ship items directly to winning bidders if possible). Thank you so much for your consideration.

Get registered to bid online!
Last year we had hundreds of donated items that appealed to a wide range of bidders. We're looking forward to "seeing" you there. Use the link below to get yourself ready! You can bid on any computer or smart phone. 

In our last resident interview with S'Mores, we had several of our followers ask about his gal pal Ginger. We wanted to give you all an update about this lovely little lady. 

Ginger is a mini-horse who is approximately 20 years old. As you know, she arrived to River's Wish along with S'Mores in 2010. She was extremely fearful, which was really hard to see.  

Over her time at the sanctuary, she has become a little more trusting, but prefers her herd to people. Ginger is very spunky and happy. She loves spending time with her mini friends!

About S'Mores
S'Mores is a miniature horse who joined the River's Wish family in 2010. He was born with a clubbed hoof which could have been corrected but was not. Now he is gelded and his hoof is well cared for. Both our veterinarian and farrier monitor it and take all necessary steps to ensure that his life is as good and as comfortable as possible. While S'Mores is a little slower than the others in his herd, he is by far the sweetest! We are all better from the influence of this little gelding in our lives.

An Interview with S'Mores

​Q1:  What was your life like before you came to River's Wish?
​A1:  When I was born I had a clubbed hoof but no one did anything for it. They used me for pony rides. It wasn't fun at all. Then some nice people rescued me and I didn't have to do pony rides anymore. I lived in the Cascade mountain range and winter was coming. The farrier thought I should be put down, so my people contacted River's Wish, because they wanted to help me (and my extremely shy friend Ginger). River's Wish had a veterinarian come out and look at me. He said I was cute and friendly. Duh. He said that maybe I'd only have a good year, but he thought I deserved a chance.

Kit from River's Wish drove over to Cle Elum to pick Ginger and me up and bring us back to the sanctuary in October 2010. They had the veterinarian xray my leg and hoof and the farrier worked with special shoeing for my hoof. Oh. And they had me gelded. I don't recall ever asking for THAT! 

Well, 11 years later and I'm still here. Every morning I play with my friend Winter. I'm so happy that I was not put down. I love my herd and I'm happy

​Q2:  Who is your best friend at River's Wish?
A2:   My best friend is Baby. I'm pretty sweet on her. When Flip came to live here, he also thought she was pretty cute, and I had to step up and let him know she was all mine. I might be small, but I am mighty. 

Q3:  What is your favorite thing to do?
A3.  I love going out in the pasture on a nice day, running with my mini-herd, and eating grass. Sometimes I'm a bit slower, but Baby waits for me. 

​Q4:  What is one thing that people don't know about you?
A4:   Well, people sometimes look at me and feel sorry for me because I walk a little slower and my hoof is curved over. They see my hind knocked knees and they think I must be so sad and in pain. But guess what? I'm not in pain and I'm not sad. I have the best team of people who care for me, and I have an awesome veterinarian, Dr. Kennedy and a super cool farrier, Chris and a whole lot of horses and humans who think I'm the cutest guy ever.

​Q5:  What do you want people to know about miniature horses?
A5. We are small and cute, which makes people want to get us as pets. But we are long-lived--our average life span is 30 years. And we are actually horses, meaning we require all the same kind of care any horse would need--vaccinations, worming, hoof care, feeding, cleaning, and more. We get very shaggy in the winter, so we need lots of brushing when it starts to warm up. We are all unique individuals. My herd is made up of shy, high spirited, sassy and sweet equines. We get along in spite of our differences!​

Art for the Animals Auction in July
This annual event will be held online again for 2021...
​Our annual auction is our largest fundraiser and source of income for our organization. We're hopeful you'll share this event with your friends and family far and wide.

With COVID protocols still in place, we made the decision to hold this event online, while also beginning to hold small, in-person events at the sanctuary. And while the animals will miss seeing you, and you'll miss seeing them, please know that they, along with our dedicated volunteers, appreciate your support so much. 

Do you have something to donate?
Right now we're busy collecting donations for the event. We would love to be able to offer a donation from you or someone you know. You can learn more about the kind of items we are looking for by following the link below. We welcome vegan/animal friendly products and services.
Making a donation is easy—simply click the link below and complete the online form. Then you'll mail an image of the item to our Auction Coordinator. (This year, we are asking donators to ship items directly to winning bidders if possible). Thank you so much for your consideration.

Soon enough it will be time to register for the event! Last year we had hundreds of donated items that appealed to a wide range of bidders. We're looking forward to "seeing" you there.

Thinking Vegan? Ditch the Eggs!​
A few weeks ago, we introduced readers to Wendell, one of the several handsome roosters who call River’s Wish home. You may have read his interview, where he explained how male chicks in the egg industry are killed upon birth. And the females don’t have a pretty fate either in the cramped conditions of factory farms. Perhaps Wendell has inspired you to think about exploring cruelty-free alternatives to eggs. Awesome! 

Did you know that many egg alternatives exist? They range from pantry staples to vegan specialty products. Here are a few to try:
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For scrambles: Tofu has long been used to create protein-rich vegan egg dishes. Recipes for tofu scrambles are readily available online, but it’s not hard to improvise. Create your own scramble with a block of firm or extra-firm tofu (pressed), veggies you have on hand like peppers, mushrooms, or leafy greens, and spices like onion and garlic powder. 

Also when scrambling, nutritional yeast or turmeric can be added to achieve that familiar yellow color, and kala namak (black salt) is a trick for imparting a seriously eggy flavor. For another fun option, try a ready-to-make vegan egg replacement like Just Egg. This product is a new favorite among several River’s Wish volunteers. It scrambles up just like an egg and can also be used in baking and to make breakfast staples like pancakes and French toast.

For baking: Think you need eggs to bind your baked goods like cakes, quick breads and cookies? Think again! A plethora of alternatives are available. Try experimenting with banana (1/4 cup mashed for one egg), flaxseed meal (make a “flax egg” by mixing 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons water), applesauce (1/4 cup), or baking soda and vinegar (1 tablespoon white or apple cider vinegar and 1 teaspoon of baking soda)!

For egg whites: Around 2015, “aquafaba” (bean water) became a vegan buzzword when it was discovered that the foamy brine from cooked beans, typically chickpeas, can be whipped up like egg whites. Aquafaba can be used to make everything from meringues, macarons, and whipped cream to baked goods, cocktails, and mayonnaise. Next time you cook chickpeas or open a can, reserve the liquid and hop online to find a recipe that piques your curiosity!
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​​Wendell's special spirit inspires us all...

About Wendell
Wendell came to us as a chick who was going to be destroyed due to neurological issues. We named the chick Wendy after our friend sought sanctuary for this special chick. As Wendy grew, her neurological issues didn’t improve. Our vet found her to be in good health otherwise. Of course, as time went on, we found out "Wendy" was actually a handsome rooster--so we started calling him Wendell. 

An Interview with Wendell the Rooster

Q1:  Why do you move your head around so strangely?
A1:   I was born with neurological issues that cause that, but it doesn't keep me from enjoying the simple pleasures in life, like the sun on my feathers, and hugs and petting from the River's Wish volunteers. 

Q2:  Who is your best friend at River's Wish?
A2:   I actually have two! My best buds are Mr. McBeevee Theo Hawkeye Roo (I just call him Theo) and Belle. They are both awesome. 

Q3:  What is your favorite thing to do?
A3.  I love being held and taking dust baths. You might think it's odd that a rooster loves being held, but it's pretty common. We love being pet and snuggled, just like any other animal. 

Q4:  What is one thing that people don't know about you?
A4:   I have been the subject of several works of art. I don’t want to brag or anything, but people find me ridiculously good looking. I really can’t argue…

Q5:  What do you want people to know about roosters?
A5. Roosters are one of the most misunderstood and discarded animals. It's sad. Every summer River's Wish receives multiple calls asking us to take in someone's rooster from their backyard flock of chicks they purchased at the feed store. When they learn that one or more of the chicks is a rooster, they often find that they are not zoned for roosters or that they don't want roosters. This is one of the saddest aspects of backyard flocks. The boys are unwanted.

In the egg industry, they are treated even worse. It's a disturbing and terrible fact, but millions of male chicks are ground alive on their first day of life. Females live out a bleak existence, often kept in cramped, polluted quarters to produce eggs. They are then replaced at about two years old. The majority of the hens who have outgrown their use are then killed.

But what can we do?
It can feel overwhelming and hopeless sometimes, but there are steps you can take to make a difference. Here are some suggestions:

• Adopt, don’t shop. This mantra has been true with cats and dogs for years, but chickens, rabbits, pigs, goats, horses and more are no different. Local animal sanctuaries and shelters often have chickens available for adoption.
• If you aren’t already vegan, consider this lifestyle change. Or, start small by trying a “Meatless Monday”. There are many vegan chicken-flavored products that are tasty and healthy alternatives to meat. 
• Support local sanctuaries and animals shelters. Your donation, no matter how small, allows these organizations to continue their work with your support. 
• Visit me at River's Wish! Over the coming months, we'll be having some small, safe, and socially distanced events at the sanctuary, and you can meet me! You'll see how amazing I am. Keep your eye on our Facebook Events page. 

In our society, birds have the least amount of protection and are exploited at an increasingly rapid pace. If you’d like to learn more about this cruel industry, read more here. Thanks for reading my interview and caring about me and all my friends at River's Wish! 

If you'd like to sponsor Wendell or one of his friends at River's Wish, click the button below to find out more. 

 Dear Friends of the Animals,

We hope you are all enjoying the beginnings of warmer weather. We know the animals are. We have been busy at the Sanctuary, cleaning up after a long winter, caring for our friends, completing some amazing adoptions, and sadly, saying goodbye to some of our residents. This is the sad part of what we do, and while we are glad we are able to provide love and care during their lifetime, it's always hard to say goodbye. 

We also have some news about some events happening on site! We are excited to start welcoming visitors back (masked, socially distanced, and in small groups, of course). 

Read on to get up to date with us!

​As the weather improves, and COVID-19 phases for Washington State open up opportunity for more in-person activities, we're busy planning for ways to create small events focused around our mission statement. You can keep up to date with our public visitation events on our Facebook events calendar. 

Just a few events in the works:

• Art and Animals Workshops with Spokane Art School
• Spokane Public Schools Express Programs visits
• Donor Celebration Event
• Public small group tours 

 
Art for the Animals Auction
Because we still won't be able to have large group events, our 11th Annual Art for the Animals Auction will be online again this year. Stay tuned for more information, including how to donate and register for our most popular event. 

​Ennis entered our lives in February of 2010 and left his tired old body on March 20.
Our friend Lori from Cle Elum told us about a 3 year old pig whose people were going to shoot him, because he was knocking things in their shop. Without hesitation we said yes, and he was transported to us on a cold February day. We felt certain that Delilah would welcome this poor boy, but we didn't realize how territorial pigs were.

As he lay next to the house shaking, I thought of the millions of pigs on factory farms whose lives must cause them to tremble often. We set up a cozy pen for Ennis in our warm shop. Ennis spent his first winter here, in a warm shop, where he was welcomed, loved, and cared for. 

Over the next eleven years Ennis was a presence of love, fun, laughter and pure appreciation for who he was. He loved having his belly rubbed and receiving spa treatments. He cruised throughout the yards and chose his own spot to sleep each night. He is remembered for blocking a doorway now and then, locking volunteers in the Bunny Barn while they cleaned, or for interrupting the blessing during our Thanksgiving of Compassion events. Ennis wasn't about to wait on that to get his treats. He was always an independent sort.

For the last few years Ennis has had the warmth of the bunny house in the winter and the companionship of Dwin the pig. Even though she could be really rude about taking his food, they had a bond. They seemed to work it out and were often snuggling.

In January 2020 we thought we were going to have to say goodbye to Ennis. He was nearly immobile. We received wonderful life saving advice from Richard at the Pig Preserve (thank you Richard!) and we worked with our veterinarian Dr. O'Bannan. This gave Ennis another 14 months.

When Ennis began a recent decline, we knew he would not recover this time. Without question, it was time. While he was still eating, we increased his pain medication and surrounded him with extra soft hay. Dwin, in her usual fashion, still tried to steal his food.

Dr. O'Bannan came to the sanctuary and helped us say goodbye to this precious boy who we are so grateful to have had come into our lives. The euthanasia was very gentle and his passing was peaceful. Thank you so much Dr. O'Bannan, for your extremely kind and gentle ways. 

Ennis will always be a part of our lives out here. He taught us so much. Sadly, pigs are given up, abandoned, and killed when they are no longer cute little piglets, when they have grown too large, when demonstrate their curiosity by investigating where they shouldn't, and when they are simply no longer wanted. They are very smart and sensitive. They, like any animal, require commitment. There are no magic homes lining up to adopt the thousands of pigs, whose novelty has worn off, whose size has become a factor, whose very presence is no longer appreciated. 

Ennis was that pig who showed us this truth, but he also showed us his truth and it truly was beautiful. He will be dearly missed.

​This handsome bun is looking for his forever home!
 
About Colonel Potter
Colonel Potter came to us a couple months ago, after we were contacted by a kind person who let us know about his situation. This poor lovely rabbit was found in an empty apartment after his owners moved and left him behind. Of course, we couldn't say no, especially when one of our volunteers took him in as a foster bunny. Learn more about C. Potter below:

 Our initial goal was to double our monthly sponsorships from $885/month to $1,770/month. And you did it! We are now at $2,055! THANK YOU!!

Monthly sponsorships help us plan for special animal care procedures, schedule ongoing care, and complete small improvement projects around the sanctuary. We currently have 55 monthly sponsors and 11 are new this quarter! We are so grateful. 

Recently, we were able to rescue little Diego, an 8 year old goat that had been living in a car. Because he wasn't receiving adequate food or care, he had pneumonia and needed surgery for urinary blockage. Between our local vet and the WSU Veterinary Hospital, the bills for Diego's initial care were more than $1,600. But we didn't have to think twice because of you.

We're hoping to wrap up this month strong by getting to $2,500/month in monthly sponsors. Please join us! 

For as little as $5/month, you can be part of a group of dedicated monthly supporters that allow us to do this work. 

Thank you for helping us get there! We have been so amazed at all the people from across the country who have joined us in meeting our mission of rescue, care, and advocacy for our residents.

As a reminder, from now until March 31, there are two ways to win:​

1. Existing monthly sponsors: just to say thanks for for your ongoing support. There's nothing you need to do! Thanks for being YOU!
   
2. New monthly sponsors: simply sign up to be a new monthly sponsor, starting at just $5/month. We appreciate you!

We will reach out to all our sponsors in early April with results and winners!
 

River's Wish is now accredited by GFAS!
Accreditation signifies RWAS meets rigorous standards
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We are so excited to announce that we’ve been accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries! Accreditation signifies that River’s Wish Animal Sanctuary meets GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed farmed animal care standards that are confirmed by a site visit and has also demonstrated adherence to standards addressing the sustainability of the organization, ethical principles, finances, staffing, education outreach, security, safety, and other operational aspects. The Accreditation status also provides a clear and trusted means for the public, donors, and grantors to recognize River’s Wish Animal Sanctuary as an exceptional organization.

“We are excited to announce the recent Accreditation of River’s Wish Animal Sanctuary,” said Daryl Tropea, Ph.D., GFAS Program Director. “We are always encouraged by organizations that complete the Verification process and then, with determination, continue on to meet the requirements of Accreditation. This is clearly the mark of an organization that is committed to best practices and dedicated to providing the highest quality of care for their 140 resident animals which include rabbits, equines, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, birds, dogs, and cats.”

We also want to thank our volunteers and our supporters, without whom we could not have accomplished this honor. Our supporters care deeply about all our residents, and our volunteers are both dedicated and compassionate. Thank you so much!

River’s Wish is passionate about compassion education and engagement. While COVID-19 has restricted our ability to allow visitors, we continue to offer education, outreach, and events virtually. We hope to start offering some onsite workshops and events with small groups, following necessary protocols later this year, such as our popular Art & Animals Workshops. 

Monthly sponsorships update
 Did you know you can sign up for a monthly sponsorship for as little as $5/month? Monthly sponsorships help us plan for special animal care procedures, schedule ongoing care, and complete small improvement projects around the sanctuary.

In January, we started a campaign to double our monthly sponsorships from $885/month to $1,770/month. So how are we doing?

We are so happy to report that we have already BEAT our monthly sponsorship goal and are up to $1,830/month. THANK YOU!

Your support will go toward animal care expenses like our rescue dog Maggie's upcoming eye surgery. Maggie was a street dog in Mexico who came to us a few years ago. She has a concerning growth on our eye that will be removed soon. The estimate for this procedure is more than $1,000. THANK YOU for allowing us to get this done for Maggie!

And the contest continues! Can we triple our monthly support? Can we get to $2,655? That's just $825 more per month. 

This could be about 8 people at $100/month, 16 people at $50, or 80 people at just $10/month. Thank you for helping us get there! We have been so amazed at all the people from across the country who have joined us in meeting our mission of rescue, care, and advocacy for our residents.

From now until March 31, there are two ways to win:​

1. Existing monthly sponsors: just to say thanks for for your ongoing support. There's nothing you need to do! Thanks for being YOU!
2. New monthly sponsors: simply sign up to be a new monthly sponsor, starting at just $5/month. We appreciate you!