WELCOME TO THE FARM
a "real" farm located near Reading,PA with a grass roots approach to horse rescue
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Thought I'd walk down and see who wants to ride. Christine, Susan, and her daughter are discussing Charlies Angel
Nari <above left> getting wounds cleaned. Blossom <above right> getting groomed
What's the matter with my Mortimer? Oh, he wants treats!
Please use the button below to help the horses currently in our care.
There's even an option to buy just one $4 bale of hay.
We're also in need of volunteers to help with daily care and chores around the farm. Email us if interested in helping a worthy cause... LFSanctuaryTee@aol.com
BUMPKINFEST PARTY
FALL BUMPKINFEST: Trailride and down-home BBQ PICNIC November 1st & 2nd. Wear your best coveralls and straw hat and c'mon out for a day on the farm. The leaves will be changing colors and a trailride sounds wonderful. Meet the rescue horses and the unconditional love they offer so freely to visitors. Oh, and don't forget to bring some carrots! Kids can design and paint pumpkins to decorate the farm or take home, join in on the hay ride, horse/pony rides, etc...
Bring a hot dish and something we can raffle off to help the horses
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We desperately need your help this Winter to feed all the horses
click below to help
HELP WITH WINTER FEED AND HAY
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ANGEL/SPONSOR A HORSE THIS MONTH
Our "Angel" program allows us to care for the horses on a monthly basis.
It costs approximately $150 - $200/mo to care for each horse here at the farm.
Click Angel horse below and help to care for a horse this month.
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To get you familiar with Lifelines and our philosophy relating to rescue and sanctuary.
We strive to provide a safe environment for animals that have endured starvation, neglect, and/or physical abuse. Each animal receives medical attention and daily human contact. We help to rehabilitate each animal in the hopes that we can locate responsible, caring, and loving homes. For those animals unable to be adopted they will live out the remainder of their lives here at the farm in our sanctuary.
Our goal is to give each animal the opportunity at a second chance at life. We also seek to educate the public on proper care and feeding of horses. It is our hope that through our educational programs people will learn to recognize signs of abuse and neglect and where to report such issues.
It is my personal belief that not all horses need a job to be happy and loved. Sometimes their beauty and grace must be experienced in person for the general public to begin to understand why these horses deserve a second chance at a normal life. Even simple programs such as "petting and grooming day" have a major impact on people with little or no horse experience. It helps to bridge the gap between the two species and show that we are not that different from one another.
While I am overjoyed when a horse finds a new home, we simply don't rush the process. We believe in complete rehabilitation here at the farm and strive for each horse to be whole prior to going to their forever homes. Each horse is adopted with our lifetime contract, which sometimes takes just a bit longer for adopters to agree to sign. Rest assured each horse is going to a "matched" home. Even before a horse reaches our farm they are already loved. The FOB group has given so much more than just financial help, thay have also given love and hope to these horses. For this we are truly grateful.
Humane Euthanasia will ONLY be given if attending vet says we have exhausted ALL other options and animal will not recover. Even then consideration is given to age, general health, and general will to live of each individual animal. No stone is left unturned and NO animal shall be left suffering. I will personally be present whispering sweet words and giving comfort as the animals passes. NO animal is put down on a whim, for financial reasons or lack of space, or because they may have possible emotional issues.
A simple promise can make a difference:
A promise to keep them safe from harm...