BREAKING NEWS
Wild For Life Foundation, Lifetime Equine Refuge, CA
September 10, 2022,
Hurricane Kay hit shore Thursday night and turned into a Tropical Cyclone, lashing the west coast of Baja California, Mexico and threatening the west coast region of Southern California. The powerful storm created havoc for the Wild For Life Foundation (WFLF) and the rescue horses and burros that reside at their sanctuary facility, over 150 miles away.
Raging winds and sideways rain has made it difficult for WFLF's volunteer rescue team to safely assess all the damages which are currently estimated to be in the thousands.
The rescue horses and burros who reside at the sanctuary were shaken up. However, thankfully, none of them were injured.
raging wildfire that burned for several days in the area.
The charred hillside from the fire can be seen in the background in the below photograph depicting remnants of some of the mangled horse shelters that were destroyed in the storm on Friday.
Through the kind and generous support of WFLF's donors, the charity's all volunteer rescue team eventually was able to evacuate all 75 of their rescue horses and burros and relocate them to other locations. "We were also able to salvage much of our stable equipment from the 2017 winter storm series," Katia said.
"Not this time, stated Jay Coskie, WFLF Vice President. The storm that hit us Friday has caused devastating damages. Two of the brand new shelters that we just purchased and installed this spring were completely demolished by this freak storm. Also other shelters, the tack shed and much of its contents have been damaged beyond repair. Plus we get snow here and those shelters and blankets are essential to keeping our rescue horses warm and dry during the harsh winter months which are now right around the corner."
As a charity, WFLF relies solely on tax deductible contributions, and now, more than ever, their sanctuary program needs your help today. "Our needs are immediate —PLEASE give today," Ms. Coskie added. "Donations can be made through our website, by phone, by mail or by wire transfer.
Visit us online at: www.wildforlifefoundation.org or www.lifetimeequinerefuge.org to make a donation through our websites. Or email us for how to donate by phone, mail or by wire transfer."
Donations can also be made through WFLF's Go-Fund-Me fundraiser, which was set up just a few weeks ago in support of the charity's ongoing rescue and sanctuary work.
Wild for Life Foundation counts on caring and compassionate community members to support their work; to protect and be there for the rescue equines they've saved from slaughter, roundups, and other life threatening situations. Founded in July, 2008, the Wild For Life Foundation has built a solid reputation based on integrity and compassion with its extraordinary work in advocacy and hands-on care for animals in desperate need of help. The successful WFLF rescue and sanctuary program specializes in the lifesaving and rehabilitation of wild and domestic equines and provides a safe home and haven, for animals in need.
Wild for Life Foundation (WFLF) is a federally registered grassroots volunteer based nonprofit charity established for the prevention of cruelty to animals with a focus on animal welfare and the protection of wildlife. Among our greatest concerns are imperiled wild horses and burros, abused, neglected and slaughter bound wild and domestic equines, and inadequate standards of protection for America’s equine population as a whole. We vigorously work to save, protect and preserve abused, neglected, displaced and slaughter bound wild and domestic equines, and educate to raise compassion and improve the standards of protection for America’s horses and burros. Federal ID No. 26-3052458
Contact: info@wildforlifefoundation.org
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