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We are an all-volunteer,
not-for-profit organization that rehabilitates feathered, furred,
scaled, and two-legged creatures. In an AGE OF CRUELTY we strive
to be an example of kindness and a safe house to those that need
us.
FFEA receives no Federal,
State, or Local Funding. No one is paid a salary, including the
Director. We are run entirely by valued volunteers and
donations. We invite you to join us in this important work.
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Dedicated to the Sanctuary Team
The Warrior
Into
the battle - into the fray,
No armor for the soul -
The arrows come - again, again,
God, why must it be so?
Your creatures, Lord, your handiwork
These must all be saved.
Your precious gifts cannot be lost
To the ruthless and depraved
A line must be drawn, a stand is made
The Warrior is here
The fight goes on, the creatures saved
from death - and pain - and fear.
Someday - Somewhere - it will be so,
The Warrior will rest.
The precious ones saved throughout
the years,
Will all proclaim her blest.
Ann
M. Jaslowski, Belleview
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The following is a lit of
just some of the areas help is needed:
- Sponsorship -
sponsoring a particular animal or species. For just $10/month you
will receive a picture of your creature and monthly updates. You
can even visit. If your creature is able to be released, you will
be invited to attend the release.
- Animal Care
- Feeding - 9AM
- 12PM daily, monthly, weekly. You schedule the days you can come
- Fostering -
taking care of one or more baby animals in your home. We work
with you all the way. Help is only a phone call away.
- Transportation
- using your vehicle, take cage and animals to and from vets, pick-ups,
etc.
- Drop-off Location
- be a location where animals can be taken and held until they can be
brought to the Sanctuary, vet, etc. You can have people come to
your home or meet them somewhere convenient.
- Clerical -
handling correspondence and paper work for volunteer persons on
community service, etc.
- Bakers - for
special events
- Thrift Shop and Super
Flea - Friday and Saturday, 9AM - 4PM
- Weekly Yard Sale
Helpers - this is usually held at the Sanctuary
- Public Relations -
Set up a table at various events, stores, flea markets, etc. The
first contact will be made by Sanctuary personnel.
- Landscapers
-trimming trees, bushes, and other yard work.
- Cage Building &
Repairs - materials and most tools provided.
- Vehicle Maintenance
& Repair - parts and most tools provided.
- Any other skills you
may have... We need YOU!!!
All training will be
provided. You will never be expected to work when you are not
able to, nor do anything you do not wish to do. You will not be
expected to handle any aggressive animals. We look on you as a
very valued member of our team and can and will work around any
physical or schedule limitations.
Working with or for animals
in crisis is challenging and extremely rewarding. YOU can make a
difference in an animal's life. Volunteer Today!
Call us at
352-288-6754 or email Tish at tishacs@hotmail.com
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Project
Grizzly needs your help!
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Project Grizzly
Thank you so very much for your
support of the Sanctuary's work. Thought you would enjoy an update on
what is happening here at ACS. Babies, Babies, it's busy baby season.
Orphaned and injured babies are usually brought to the sanctuary as we
promote: "Planned Animal Parenthood". However, things do happen even
here at ACS. A young goose couple stole a nest of seven eggs, which
they secretly hatched. Now the parents have the babies on display to
all the visitors. When you first see the proud family, it is hard to
tell what is abnormal. If you look closely, you will see mom and dad
geese are actually raising ducklings! In the excitement of having their
fist family, mom and dad goose mistook duck eggs for their own eggs.
The unusual D'Goose family welcomes everyone upon arrival.
We have a new project
formulating. "Project Grizzly". I met Grizzly on Friday afternoon on
July 26 at 4:15. I remember it exactly as I had to call to see how much
longer the Marion County Animal Center would be open to seeif they had
room for Grizzly. Grizzly was a beatiful Golden Retriever whose human
family no longer wanted him, so they wanted to drop him off at the
Sanctuary. I assured them that the animal center had room for him in
their adoption program. They had time and I offered them gas money to
get Grizzly to the animal center before it closed for the day. We do
not accommodate domestics (cats and dogs) unless they are severe cases
of torture or abuse. Our mission is wildlife.
I drove out the main gate
leaving for the weekend fundraiser. Grizzly's family drove out the back
gate.
I dreamed of Grizzly that night
and promised myself that I would call Jill at the animal center first
thing Monday to make sure that Grizzly had arrived and was doing well.
I returned home Sunday
afternoon. The Sanctuary returned to its usual height of activity. The
front and back gates opened to expected traffic. That is when a
horrific tragedy was discovered. Grizzly's human family had abandoned
him at the back gate and left him to die.
The unconscious body of a Golden
Retriever was found on the back road of the Sanctuary. Grizzly's humans
had abandoned him after they left the sanctuary Friday evening. In
extreme heat he became dehydrated and suffered extreme heatstroke.
Dr. Angel Smith (our angel of a
vet) struggled to save him. We worked on him for two days but his
heat-baked body could not overcome the damage.
For Grizzly's sake, we will not
turn away any dogs or cats to be dumped and die of thirst or
starvation. No, we cannot keep all the dogs and cats, but we can find
suitable domestic facilities with appropriate room and adoption
programs.
So, in Grizzly's name, we need
assistance to build a couple of holding runs for dogs and cats. We will
not only need financial help with the facility, but most importantly,
someone to help locate domestic rescue facilities and transport the
occasional dog or cat that needs assistance. With your help, in the
name of Grizzly, we can prevent such an awful thing from happening
again.
With Sincere Appreciation,
Tish Hennessey
Founder
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