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Beth Hyman is fundraising
Urgent: Protect Squirrelwood Sanctuary Today
Squirrelwood has been our home and our life for the past 21 years. It has seen so much blood, sweat and tears. From a fledgling farm to an amazing sanctuary.

I never wanted to write this, or launch this fundraiser. We have found ourselves at the very brink. Our survival as a sanctuary is in peril and we look to all of you for help. Time is short and we need to save our home and this safe place for all our animals. Each of you has shown up for us when we need you most. Now is that time. We once raised $30K in a weekend for the rescue trailer! We CAN DO this!

The property the sanctuary is on is in foreclosure and will be auctioned. I cannot envision a world without this amazing place in it. We need to secure the farm and have the necessary funds to place it in a land trust so this property will never be threatened with development. This amazing place needs to forever stay a sanctuary to both animal and wildlife.

We have fought for this place over many years. We need you to fight with us. Can you help us save it?

We will always be here for the animals. If we fail and cannot remain here we will find a way to continue somewhere nearby. I do not want anyone to worry about the animals. They have always come first, and will continue to as we sort this all out.

I want to take a minute to thank each and every one of you. Your trust and belief in us means so very much. I want you all to know that. This little sanctuary would not exist without you.

Can we save Squirrelwood? If each of our thousands of supporters pitch in WE CAN! Please help and share.

Donors can reach us via this platform or our social media.

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Spring Animal Care Fundraiser
Spring is just about here. This means vaccinations, worming, foot care and health exams for the animals here at the sanctuary. This also means continued care for animals recovering from health issues over the winter. Pesto will be getting continued testing and exams. Franklin will be having recheck. We will be setting up an on site cattle squeeze chute ($3000) so the vet can exam each of the bovines safely. Thanks to Tractor Supply we have found one nearby. Spring also means our hay supply is running a little low and needs to be topped up before local farmers cut hay. Our new intakes Lionel & Richie will be having additional testing next week to confirm they are safe and free from strep equi. All of these take funds and we could use your help. Any amount helps and it all adds up to keep the sanctuary running and the animals thriving.

Edit: add on an emergency late night vet visit for Franklin. He got himself cast and we couldn’t get him up. Thankfully he is doing fine now.
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Giving Tuesday Hay Feeders Fundraiser
It is almost Giving Tuesday!! This year we are doing a flash fundraiser to add some hay feeders to our pastures. These are a more economical version than the metal ones in use already. These will go into the herd pastures that are currently without feeders. They will help us cut down on hay waste and save $$. The HayHut is placed over the hay and keeps it dry and in one place. The animals love to spread the valuable hay all over the place and it is wasted. We will be picking one up this week and hope to add two more next week before it gets much colder. Can you help us make this Giving Tuesday Terrific?

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Donate Now: $5000 Match for Winter Needs
Holiday Match Fundraiser!! We have a generous $5000 match on the table if we can raise it. This is our toughest time of the year. The cold weather means more feed and hay. Recent vet visits for the crew. Can you help us reach our goal??
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Urgent Aid for Animals Affected by Hurricane
FLASH FUNDRAISER- We are sending a load of hay and supplies to North Carolina Monday. Our goal is $4000 to cover cost of hay and truck/fuel for this trip. Please consider a donation to get this life saving supply to animals in dire need RIGHT NOW. This means so much to a region devastated by hurricane Helene. We can help with your donations.

VITAL INFO:

Truck leaves Saturday Oct 5th in the afternoon.

Traveling from NY to Columbus NC. Hay will be delivered to Dream Haven farm/ Alexa Moran that is distribution center. Project Dynamo is involved in this distribution into hardest hit areas.

Hay is being sourced from NJ at cost of $5.75 bale

Remaining fundraising covers box truck, fuel and supplies including diapers/ formula and first aid supplies.

We will pack up totes to be shipped down with the hay.

Trip will be documented by driver who is a trusted member of the local horse community. She is a professional shipper.

If you have any questions please reach out to us. We are a NY based horse and farm animal rescue 501c3.
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Name The Wee Lamb & Paddock set up
As everyone knows, Petunia our newest sheep had a secret!! She delivered a healthy boy yesterday afternoon. Much to everyone's suprise. We are not set up for baby sheep and will need to very quickly upgrade an existing area with predator proof tall wire fencing. He is tiny and can easily fall prey to a fox. This fundraiser will also cover all vet care for him and Petunia. Please pitch in and offer a name in the comments section. We will select a name from all our wonderful donor's suggestions.
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Spring into Action! Richie's Surgery & Vaccine Time
Spring is here and that means vaccines for EVERYONE!! Big expense for the sanctuary and we would love your help. I'm sure everyone knows we have had a bunch of emergency vet expenses & the surgery to remove mass from Richie's eye. Can you help us get caught back up? The sheep will all get sheared and the flock gets vaccinated as well. Can't forget the cows! It is a busy time here on the farm. Any amount is greatly appreciated.
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Emergency 911 Manure Spreader
One of the critical pieces of equipment here at the sanctuary has broken. A manure spreader takes the manure from the barn out to the back of the property to be composted. Without it there is no easy way to clean the stalls and safely remove . Not a pretty situation. Unfortunately spreaders are big unwieldy pieces of farm equipment and are expensive to ship. There is a local farm dispersal auction happening 19 miles from us. We are hoping to secure a spreader there. Our current spreader is so old we have had no luck purchasing replacement parts. It will be dismantled and used as a trailer here on the farm. It just might work out. With a little luck... Here's our old gal that we had bought out of a local field. If you all remember Diane and I rebuilt the floor on this one. It is probably 60 years old now. It needs an entire rear assembly.

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End of Year Fundraiser HELP!!!!
Most of you know we have had one heck of a 6 months here. We have never had so many back to back major medical emergencies. Typically in a year we encounter 1, possibly 2, major incidents. This year was different and it couldn’t come at a worse time. Donations are down and most rescues are struggling like us. There is typically an inverse relationship with inflation and donations. We understand everyone is feeling it. Our holiday wish is to end the year caught up on all our outstanding vets bills. This helps the vets, so they can close the books on the year and helps us breathe. Our major vet emergencies- Pesto’s colitis/ laminitis/ Lyme, Franklin’s abscess/ Cornell visit, Fergal’s listeria infection/Cornell visit, vet visits and treatments for all the goats and diagnostic testing, Liam’s pneumonia and euthanasia/necropsy and testing, Sasha’s bloat, Poppy’s EPM/ neuro exams and diagnostic labs, Toy’s discoid Lupus treatment, Timmy’s laminitis ( countless rounds of radiographs)and euthanasia and now Boo’s pneumonia. Boo’s weekend emergency call on Saturday alone was more that $1000. It has been rough. This is on top of all the regular vet visits and routine meds. We’d love to be able to start 2024 with a clean slate. Can you help? We have run various fundraisers but there are still odds and ends that have added up in each case.
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Flash Fundraiser BEMER for the Crew.
UPDATE: We have been given a generous grant to purchase a BEMER. Any additional funds raised will roll into general fund which covers Spring vaccines and vet care which is coming up soon. Thank you all for making this possible!

We have had incredible experiences using a therapy blanket made by BEMER. The animals show signs of marked relaxation and improved wellness following sessions. In the past we either rent one or it is used by our holistic acupuncture vet. We would love to be able to use one regularly, especially with our geriatric horses and even Franklin!! We can do it with your help.
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All Night Long Valentine’s Fundraiser
For Valentine’s Day we are fundraising to bring home these two big guys. Lionel & Richie have spent their lives working on Amish farms. Their bodies wear the scars of a life in harnesses. They deserve a quiet retirement filled with love and care. The total is what it cost to purchase both, ship them to quarantine, a month of quarantine board and the expenses there. They will have their feet trimmed, Coggins tests done. They deserve this. Please help. Estimated arrival to our sanctuary will be end of February.
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About SquirrelWood Equine Sanctuary Inc.

SquirrelWood Equine Sanctuary provides a second chance to horses at risk of shipment to slaughter, abuse or neglect. Through exceptional care, responsible horsemanship, and training we provide these horses with a chance of a new home. Those that are unable to be adopted, due to behavioral issues, or physical problems are provided sanctuary for the remainder of their natural lives.It is our goal to continue setting high standards of care, and to provide each of our charges with the best possible life.

1994 State Route 17kMontgomery, NY 12549

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Causes

Animal welfare

Established

2010

Tax ID

27-2591980

NTEE code

Animal Protection and Welfare (includes Humane Societies and SPCAs)

SquirrelWood Equine Sanctuary Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 27-2591980. Donations are tax-deductible. Select content is provided by GuideStar.

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SquirrelWood Equine Sanctuary Inc.

Urgent: Protect Squirrelwood Sanctuary Today

Spring Animal Care Fundraiser

Giving Tuesday Hay Feeders Fundraiser

Donate Now: $5000 Match for Winter Needs

Urgent Aid for Animals Affected by Hurricane

Name The Wee Lamb & Paddock set up

Spring into Action! Richie's Surgery & Vaccine Time

Emergency 911 Manure Spreader

End of Year Fundraiser HELP!!!!

Flash Fundraiser BEMER for the Crew.

All Night Long Valentine’s Fundraiser