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Hay barn & All Out Hay Burned

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First of all thanks for reading. ... I'm probably the last person to ever find myself doing this sorta thing. I mean I have given money to charity myself last week for some horses who had extraordinary vet bills and I knew the woman needed the help to cover them 

That being said yesterday at 530am I woke up to my "old barn" burning to the ground. There were 3 horses inside that my husband rescued and no lives were lost. We were lucky. It could be worse. However we lost all our hay we had bought over the summer to feed throughout the winter. We have a 11 horses here in total. 4 are mine. 7 stay here as rescues or retirement. We aren't fancy we don't charge much. I just like to help horses and all animals when they get older or abused. It's nice to know there are people who will stick it out with there beloved pet even after the days of riding are behind them.

People have asked if we had insurance and oh yea of course. But hay isn't covered under any kinda policy. And the claims that are going in will take some time. We need help now.

I'm lucky I have a good a wonderful husband who works hard, helps me when he can here and supports my devotion to helping animals. But even with him helping and my father who lives here. Is tough. My father in June had a 5 by pass and has lung disease ( he hasn't smoked in a year) but his breathing isnt well. I had to smile when all firemen were working their hardest and here my dad had been taken into the ambulance. I was like what the heck!! How much more can we take today. He was okay and they didn't take him to the hospital. Just needed oxygen. I'm saying this to trying to give you a idea of my situation. For myself I'm treating a ongoing case of stomach ulcers. Stress apparently. Who knew!

It's 926am as I write this the following day. The firemen have returned because well the fire started again. Not that there is a lot to keep buring but seeing flames is concerning so we called.

I guess all I can ask as I write this
In tears is please keep us in your thoughts that this nightmare will end. I'm tired and it's been a emotional time.

We now have no (barn for my three( horses. That's okay for now. I have shelters. But I have no hay except a few bales a friend hooked us up with!! She's great. There is good people out there. We also need to rebuild when this is cleaned up. It's a hazard so that's happening soon.

We don't have the funds to cover a new building and all that hay. We lost it all. Over 300 bales. That's the bottom line.

I know I may not be liked by everyone. I know I'm kinda shy, I usually say the wrong thing, awkward and I like to be at home at the barn. I don't attract people to me. I'm 32 and I know I have personality flaws. I'm okay with not having a million people adoring me. That's not what I'm asking. I'm asking for anything to help these animals some of what they lost back.

If you could donate 5 dollar or anything I'm like totally grateful. Honestly.

It's hard for me to do this because I know how much more people lose or need in life. I think we aren't special. There are so many people who need more help then us. At least we have our health. Meaning the animals. Us humans who live here are hanging on by a thread these days under the circumstances. Haha ...

Anyways again thanks! Anything could help. First is get hay then get something under way.

If any of you are wondering how the fire started. It was electrical. No way we could have known. The fire guy. Inspector said dampness (which where we live has a lot) can sometimes creep in. Where it started I myself the night before was in the same spot grabbing hay. I turned the lights off and nothing was out of the ordinary. There was nothing alarming.

Shit happens I guess. So here I ask for help. For the voices that can't ask you. That look to me every day for protection, food and care. I love them all.

Thanks again. Much love.


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Amanda Forde
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Langley, BC

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