Thursday, September 1, 2011

Limits

There seems to be no limits on the number of equines that need a home. We get calls everyday asking if we can take an animal. Usually the request is from an owner that can no longer keep a beloved pet. We are at a point where our board of directors has set a limit of 50 animals for the sanctuary. Of course, we're at 73 animals and it will be awhile until the herd drops to 50. Every one the animals that live here will be given the best care possible and no animal will be euthanized or rehomed to reduce the number. But the age profile of our herd makes it plain that we will lose some-every single year for years to come. It tests the limits of our emotional strength. You see, we love them all. Their care and feeding and the maintenance of the ranch tests the limits of our physical strength. The constant pressure from the economy tests our monetary limits. The joy and satisfaction we have everyday is boundless. The peace and quiet of the herd seems all encompassing. The notion of a limit to our committment to these creatures sounds absurd. Within the limits of what Home At Last can do is a limitless expression of compassion and love and life. Quality of life exceeds any other consideration. Limits certainly exist. Being limited is only a choice, not a mandate. Take the time to love on your horses everyday. We do.

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  1. We are happy to announce that the thrift store is finally able to make a payment on the interest free loan used to open the store AND we've also cut a check for the ranch of $500 this month. We truly expected it to take 9-12 months to reach this stage.
    Thanks to everyone who has donated, volunteered and shopped with us!

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