Horse work, Paper work...

From Jim: We're a 501c3 non-profit public charity. We're tax exempt and your donations are tax deductible. We're also a California State non-profit corporation. That's good, but means tons of paper work and very careful record keeping. Donna handles this part of the sanctuary's business. When you get your letter to document your donation for your tax return, it came from her. It was done with a lot of care. If it has an error, or doesn't show up at all, please let us know. We want you to have the tax benefit you deserve. Dr. Darling keeps very accurate records on all of our residents. They all receive at least an annual exam, often more. They are given yearly immunizations and dental care as needed. The geldings get a sheath cleaning whenever they're sedated. We check over the good Dr.'s records from time to time. Our accountant does a super job with tax filings with the Feds and State. We try to provide the best prepared information to keep the costs of this as low as possible. (Think, How many bales of hay is this?) The continuation of Home At Last is a life or death issue for our herd. They really don't have other options. That's why they're here. This time of year, Donna is up between 4 and 5AM, writing and printing letters to you and setting up records for Susie, our accountant. At six o'clock, we start getting sorted out to go feed. We want everyone of our supporters to know how very grateful we are for them. The wonderful animals that live here would tell you for themselves, if they could. We'll give em a pet for you!