Fundraising is a problem as of late, arguably greater than ever, with nonprofits chasing donations in a world overrun with worthy causes. That didn’t discourage Lilah Policicchio from Kaleden, close to BC’s Okanagan Valley, from discovering a enjoyable method to elevate cash to start out her horse rescue. This previous weekend she hosted a petting zoo and raised over $2,000 in direction of the deliberate rescue.
Policicchio and her household function Sibling Rivalry Ranch, a driving and boarding facility, and so they have now launched Sibling Rivalry Rescue. The household is within the technique of organising the farm as a nonprofit rescue.
The farm is located on 24 acres and presently have 11 horses, which suggests there may be room to develop the herd. The aim is with any cash raised they will construct extra paddocks and stalls to accommodate extra horses.
Policicchio’s personal horse Bo was discovered within the wild off of a reserve in Alberta just some years in the past. “They despatched him to a slaughterhouse and he was purported to be slaughtered for meat. After which a woman rescued him and he or she form of put some coaching on him earlier than I acquired him and I form of completed him off,” she advised native information website Castanet. “He’s such an incredible horse. So I need to rescue extra horses and form of flip them into what Bo [has become] after which promote them to search out their perpetually properties.”
What occurred to Bo has impressed her and her pals. who work together with her to attend auctions and outbid the meat man to rescue extra horses.
Along with the petting zoo, Sibling Rivalry has created a GoFundMe marketing campaign. On their web page they state their mission is “to offer a protected haven and rehabilitation for equines in want. We’re devoted to rescuing horses from neglect, abuse, and hardship, providing them compassionate care, and discovering them loving, perpetually properties.”
In response to the article on Castanet, the aim can be to lift extra funds by promoting and rehoming the horses to make room for brand new rescues. “By way of training and outreach, we’ll try to lift consciousness about horse welfare and promote accountable possession,” the mission assertion continues. “Our final aim is to make sure each horse receives the care, compassion, and high quality of life they deserve.”
When you’d prefer to donate, you will discover Sibling Rivalry’s GoFundMe web page right here.
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