WFLF-LER launches "Serenity Acres Capital Campaign” to Raise Funds for Land Acquisition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wild for Life Foundation Lifetime Equine Refuge launches “Serenity Acres Capital Campaign” to Raise Funds for Land Acquisition and New Rescue/ Sanctuary Facilities

Los Angeles, CA – April 29, 2013 – Wild for Life Foundation Lifetime Equine Refuge (WFLF-LER), a volunteer-run, nonprofit equine rescue, today announced the start of its “Serenity Acres Capital Campaign”, a fundraiser aimed at establishing a permanent home for the rescue. With the help of supporters, the organization hopes to raise $550,000 in donations this year.

Serving America’s wild and domestic horses since 2008, WFLF-LER has rescued dozens of horses from abuse, neglect and slaughter, provided support to owners in crisis and assisted in finding homes for dozens of adoptable horses in California and across the Nation. In addition to our work in equine rescue, WFLF provides the public with compelling educational resources, including its award winning documentary film, SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES, to promote wild horse conservation and preservation initiatives, the prevention of equine cruelty and the protection from slaughter.

“We are dedicated to the growth and success of our rescue and sanctuary program," said Katia Louise, President and Founder of Wild for Life Foundation. "The acquisition of land is crucial to meet the need for assistance by the many horses and their owners. Contributing to WFLF-LER’s “Serenity Acres Capital Campaign” puts us on the path to accomplish these vital goals while allowing individuals to show their support and act on their passion for horses.”

WFLF-LER main rescue facility is situated on a modest private ranch in the Lake Matthews area of S. Cal., with foster care facilities in adjacent counties. At present, WFLF-LER’s facilities limit the impact that our organization can make on the equine community. By acquiring its own land, and barn, WFLF-LER aims to expand its operations, become more self-sustaining and shift resources so our work can benefit more horses in crisis. The facilities will serve the urgent medical needs for incoming abused and neglected equines, the rehabilitation and training needs for horses in transition to new forever homes, augment our equine assisted learning program and provide sanctuary to our therapy equines, and open acreage our rescued Mustangs.

Charitable contributions to our land acquisition fund are welcomed. There is no minimum amount for contributions made directly to WFLF-LER to help support this project.

To contribute, follow this link or visit the donation page on our website and select the Capital Campaign option. (Checks may be sent to our Riverside address.) To donate by phone, call 310.439.9817.  For more information, please contact us at admin@WildForLifeFoundation.org.  

Get details about WFLF-LER's “Serenity Acres Capital Campaign”:

http://www.wildforlifefoundation.org/WFLF-LER_Capital_Campaign_2013.pdf

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WFLF-LER Rescue News and Updates, April 2013

Los Angeles, April 22, 2013, Rescue News and Updates: 
Wild for Life Foundation is off to a busy start this year, with several new rescue missions in progress, starving horses saved and Fairy Tale Beginnings underway.

Like a Fairy Tale Come True: Meet Louie, a 22 yr old former racehorse, (53 starts, took 1st place twice, and who has seen many years since), with strong trail riding background and a heart of a foal. Louie had become very thin and weak as his owner, a Riverside Co resident, was unable to feed and care for him any longer. Wild for Life Foundation representatives assessed his situation and found this gentle gelding in dire need. We rescued Louie and took him under our care in April.   
We are thrilled to announce that we have placed Louie Lou Eye in a new forever home through the WFLF-LER adoption program - we were lucky to have an approved adopter waiting for just the right horse... Louie!!

 Congrats to Louie and your new guardian! 
 



Meet Bella Rose and Rosebud, two neglected Thoroughbred mares formerly taken in by Riverside Animal Services. 

The photo on the right was taken the day we found Rosebud at Riverside Co Animal Services -- Rosebud aka Carousel Delight (2002) is a former CA racehorse. She had 4 starts and won 1st place once


(Left) Bella Rose at Riverside Co Animal Services.. she had come in together with Rosebud.

Thanks to kind and generous supporters like you, we rescued Bella Rose and Rosebud through Wild for Life Foundation's Lifetime Equine Refuge, and they are now getting caught up on some much needed TLC.

“We are grateful to the kind hearted people who are helping to make this rescue mission possible,” said Katia Louise, president, WFLF-LER.  “This is just the beginning for these horses and WFLF-LER is fortunate that caring individuals are willing to partner with our nonprofit rescue organization to help find creative solutions for horses with such dire need.”

Those interested in helping these horses recover are invited to support this rescue mission with a tax deductible donation to Wild for Life Foundation. Experienced equine care providers interested in helping to foster or adopt a horse in need are invited to join WFLF's Safe Haven Network. With your help, these horses and others like them can be placed in safe and loving homes with a second chance at life. 

This little potbelly piggy, (right below) now named "Georgie", was also rescued from Riverside Animal Services by Wild for Life Foundation in April.

We are happy to announce that we have a new forever home all lined up for him where he will get to hang out in the barn amongst some horses, bond with another pig, and be loved and cared for as he deserves. Many thanks to all those who helped make this rescue effort a great success :)  

UPDATES: 
Rocky, a QH stallion rescued together in March with Coco an Arabian mix are putting on some much needed weight at WFLF's special care location. 

Here's Rocky- one week, post rescue and settling in.

He's got sparkle in his eyes - he's like a new horse. 

Coco (left) ..upon intake. It's going to take a little while to put weight on for these horses and they are going to need some TLC, but they are both so gentle and have already shown great promise.  

Rocky - Soaks up the suds on a sunny Saturday afternoon, 1st week into his rescue -- He's lovin' the attention! This boy is a total sweetheart.





Coco - warms up to her 1st bath, one wk post rescue. Check out the sparkle in her eye - it's a new day, a whole new world and a new life just ahead for Coco...





 
Coco - one week into her rescue. She's just settling in, and her inner beauty is already shining through


 


Arrow, a healthy16 year old Appy mare, that had been over worked in barrel racing..  was abandoned after she could no longer perform. We rescued Arrow from a good Samaritan who had tried to help her but fell on hard times. Thanks to the generous assistance of supporters like you - Arrow will now always know peace and harmony of safe surroundings. Arrow has arthritis in her rear legs and just needed a safe and loving place with a small pasture where she could live out her years. Arrow currently has an adopter pending through WFLF-LER.  

Princess, a really sweet 13 yr old off track Thoroughbred mare that had raced for several years and then was used as a brood mare, was later dumped into the slaughter pipeline, injured, very thin, terribly weak and trembling with fear. We rescued Princess and thanks to kind and generous supporters like you, she is in rehab at WFLF's sanctuary and is coming along nicely.

Wild for Life Foundation is deeply grateful to the kind and caring members of the equestrian community who have generously donated their support to help provide for horses in these times of dire need. With your support we are saving lives and making wishes come true. Thank you!!!      

Learn how to help, ...join our network, become a sponsor, adopt or foster:
http://www.lifetimeequinerefuge.org/adoption.html     

Subscribe for updates, more photos to come   

Two CA Companion Horses rescued, but still need help

For Immediate Release

Wild for Life Foundation Press Release, April 1, 2013

Wild for Life Foundation, Lifetime Equine Refuge (WFLF-LER) just rescued two companion horses from a property in the Riverside County. The horses were extremely emaciated and for the next 60 to 90 days, they will receive special care in a safe and loving environment.  Although the horses have technically been rescued, they still need a home for their extended recovery and that could take months, if not a year or more. WFLF-LER is working with individual members of the equestrian community to find a solution that will restore them to health and provide them with lifelong care.

Three horses were recently discovered by WFLF after the owner's mother called for help. Her son had not been able to provide for them after being in an accident. The Chestnut Arabian mare, named Coco and QH paint stallion called Rocky are now safe, but Sky, the third horse belonged to the owner's sister, who recently passed away. The distraught children and family members are thankful that Coco and Rocky are getting the care they need, but they just couldn't part with Sky just yet. WFLF will continue to provide feed and hay to the property where Sky remains and will be checking in on her regularly.

 

“We are grateful to the kind hearted people who are helping to make this rescue mission possible,” said Katia Louise, president, WFLF-LER.  “This is just the beginning for these horses and WFLF-LER is fortunate that caring individuals are willing to partner with our nonprofit rescue organization to help find creative solutions for horses with such dire need.”

Those interested in helping these horses recover are invited to support this rescue mission with a tax deductible donation to Wild for Life Foundation. Experienced equine care providers interested in helping to foster or adopt a horse in need are invited to join WFLF's Safe Haven Network. With your help, these horses and others like them can be placed in safe and loving homes with a second chance at life. 

WFLF’s Lifetime Equine Refuge rescues abused, neglected and at risk equines of all breeds and provides them with needed vet care, feed, shelter and forever safe haven. Lifetime Equine Refuge is the sister program to WFLF’s Saving America’s Horses Initiative, an international consortium of equine professionals and educators working to break the cycle of animal cruelty for wild and domestic equines and raise awareness about practices that cause enormous suffering.  

WFLF-LER is also a member of the Home for Horses Coalition, a national organization dedicated to ending horse slaughter and other forms of equine abuse while promoting growth, collaboration and professionalism in the equine rescue and protection community. We work in compliance with the Rescue and Retirement Guidelines of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). Wild for Life Foundation is a 501c3, nonprofit charity that relies 100 % on donations. Donations to WFLF are tax deductible to the full extent permitted by law.

Those that have room in their barn for a horse in need are urged to contact WFLF's Lifetime Equine Refuge directly. EDITOR: The horses are available for photos and video through WFLF- LER. 

Lifetime Equine Refuge

Contact: Kate Dudley

310.439.9817

E-mail: info@lifetimeequinerefuge.org

Website: www.lifetimeequinerefuge.org

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Donations can be made directly to WFLF's Lifetime Equine Refuge to help support this rescue mission and others like it. 

Partnering rescue organizations are encouraged to network and collaborate for the provision of the safest and most expedient long term placement possible.