A message from Sam: We lost our Barn to a fire on 11/7/07. We are in need of donations to rebuild our barn. You can make donations at any Bank of America in Healing Hands Sanctuary account. If you need a donation receipt, please contact us at 434-983-3693 OR 434-981-8536. ASK FOR SAM OR SHARITY.
Please visit our new website, Healinghandssanctuary.com. We invite you to come visit us often...and be patient as we get all the pages in working order. Thank you,
Healing Hands Horse Sanctuary would like to express their sincere appreciation for all of the kind words and prayers from so many people, as well as their gratitude to all the people who were able to help us by providing much needed items for our rescued animals. It is at times like these that we realize what a blessing our friends are. We are truly grateful for the support and friendship of our neighbors and friends from all over.
For the donations that were made anonymously, we hope your hearts are filled with the joy of knowing how you've helped these beautiful animals. Our personal thanks to the following people (if your name is not on the list, please email Jen so everyone can be included. Each one of you has a special place in our hearts.)
Dover SaddleryFierce flames reduced a Buckingham County charity to rubble. The Healing Hands Sanctuary in Dillwyn is a total loss.
Sam Bowen is reeling from last night's event. She lost almost everything dear to her. "Feels like I lost my daughter, feels like I lost my mom and dad again," shared Bowen.
Due to a fire that destroyed the Healing Hands Sanctuary, she has nothing to use to take care of the 13 horses she's rescued from abuse and neglect, and stopped from slaughter.
"We just got feed delivered and it cost 200-300 dollars," said Bowen. Saddles and bridles were also lost to the fire. Fortunately, all the horses got out as the barn burned. They were safe from the heat, but forced into the cold.
"They say a tree is shelter. It's not. I can't see them treated that way," insisted Bowen. "I need a barn so bad so I can get these guys in."
Throughout the day friends brought help in the form of hay. "We're gonna help you all we can, if you need office supplies, anything, you just give me a call," assured a friend.
There's no word on the cause of the fire. But while it's investigated, Bowen needs help now. Her dream is that someone will build a new barn or donate lumber.
To help, you can visit any Bank of America branch and make a donation in the name of the Healing Hands Sanctuary. They are a non-profit, so donations are completely tax deductible. The sanctuary can provide a receipt.
Bowen also has a wish list that includes:Healing Hands Sanctuary is a 501 c charity and can accept donations directly to them, through Bank of America, by check, and through Heartland Feed & Supply. Please contact Jen at Heartlandfeedsupply@yahoo.com with any offers of assistance or questions.
Reported by David Douglas Credit: www.nbc29.com
Emergency Assistance Need after Fire destroys rescues barn
Thankfully all of the 25+ horses were rescued with minor injuries before the fire destroyed Healing Hands Sanctuary's barn last night but they lost everything else...all of their feed, buckets, lead ropes, blankets, etc.
Heartland Feed & Supply trying to assist Healing Hands Sanctuary by being a drop off and contact point while they struggle through this very difficult time. Any items purchased from Heartland Feed & Supply for Healing Hands will be delivered directly to them.
Heartland Feed & Supply is personally donating bags of horse feed (1 ton) and some basic supplies, White Bird Rescue has donated feed and some buckets, and some of our friends have already donated kitty food, Dengies and a few other things, all of which we are delivering to their farm right now to help them through the next few days.
Healing Hands Sanctuary is in dire need of the following supplies and donations to recover from this fire and take care of the horses that are currently at their rescue. Since the barn is gone, the horses will have to be out in all weather, and they have to be tied up to be feed.
Healing Hands Sanctuary is a 501 c and can accept donations directly to them through Bank of America, or by check. Please contact Jen at Heartlandfeedsupply@yahoo.com with any offers of assistance.
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