Feb 12 Update from River's Wish

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. 

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Not too late to send a Valentine to your sweetheart!
For as little as $5, we'll personalize a Valentine's Day certificate and give you a choice as to who to send to, if you want the donation amount to show, and any other personalization. This is a great way to support the sanctuary and spread a little love. See the button below!

Order your valentine now

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Isn't she lovely?
On a cold, wet night not too long ago, we were called to rescue a little duck from our downtown area. This little darling was just sitting outside a business, staring at her reflection in a window. What she was doing all alone, we don't know. We are just glad we were able to bring her home to warmth, safety, and food. We named her Jess, after the volunteer who helped catch her. She’s a Muscovy. We are happy to report that we have a permanent home for Jess! Just look at her beautiful face...

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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!

Sign up now

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Visit the Sanctuary Store

WE NOW HAVE HATS! From hats and t-shirts, to original prints of Executive Director Kit Jagoda's art work, the Sanctuary Store is a great place to shop for the animal lovers in your life. Be sure to check out our new baseball tees! 

• Hoodies & t-shirts
• Trucker hats & caps
• Animal sponsorships
• Special occasion donation certificates
• In memoriam certificates
• Water Bottles

Your donations go a long way to helping us care for our 141+ residents. 

Be cool like Frisky and get a River's Wish Hat!