News Alert
September 2014, Los Angeles, CA – The Wild For Life
Foundation (WFLF) issues a stark warning that many equines will suffer
starvation through the winter. Skyrocketing hay prices compounded by
drought conditions and neglectful owners who have not provided adequate feed during
tough economic times are among the main causes.
Charity missions like the ‘WFLF Hay Drive’ help raise awareness
and essential funds, to aid horses,
ponies, donkeys and foals that need urgent care after being starved, neglected,
rounded up or discarded and left to die. A bale of hay can make all the
difference!
Katia Louise, WFLF President and Founder said: “Last year the WFLF saw a dramatic increase in the number of starving animals requiring the assistance of our rescue program. In 2013, the WFLF met the needs of a 244% increase in victimized equines over the previous year. Over the last twelve months, WFLF has responded and provided for over 200 neglected, abused and homeless horses who have come through our doors, including 17 pregnant mares and twenty one orphan foals.” WFLF works around the clock helping horses across the country and is regularly stretched beyond capacity due to the rough economy. As a federally registered 501 (c)3 nonprofit charity, WFLF relies 100% on donations to do their vital lifesaving work.
“It takes a great deal of hay to bring just one starved horse back to health and even more to feed a large number of homeless rescue horses through the winter, “ added Ms. Louise. “Hay is the single highest ongoing expense and most crucial lifesaving resource in operating a horse rescue.” Indeed the cost of hay has more than doubled over the past few years and prices are expected to rise again this winter.
“The immediate need to replenish hay supplies is crucial,” Katia said. WFLF has stepped up during very troubling times and taken responsibility for numerous wild and domestic horses victimized by starvation and displacement.” says Ms Louise. “We are facing the upcoming winter without enough funding to purchase sufficient hay.”
“The immediate need to replenish hay supplies is crucial,” Katia said. WFLF has stepped up during very troubling times and taken responsibility for numerous wild and domestic horses victimized by starvation and displacement.” says Ms Louise. “We are facing the upcoming winter without enough funding to purchase sufficient hay.”
WFLF fed and re-homed more needy horses over the last year than ever before, but it is that time again; to replenish vital hay supplies, and the clock is ticking. “The success of this Hay Drive will enable WFLF to purchase enough hay to get through winter before the winter prices go up,” Katia said. “We’ve committed to saving these horses and we will not fail,” Katia says. “But it is really scary. It’s an ongoing leap of faith.”
Having crucial hay funds is what makes it possible for WFLF to continue its lifesaving work. “And, without adequate hay supplies, we would be forced to turn away needy starving horses; horses that would have nowhere else to go.” Horses need this help more than ever.
WFLF provides urgent care, rehabilitation and safe housing to animals who have been victims of cruelty, starvation and displacement. Every donation is paramount in this vital fundraising goal, whether it’s a $5 or $100. “It takes all of us to make a difference in the lives of the horses we all share our love for,” says Katia. “Please share to help and give what you can.”
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How To Help
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Mail a
check or money order to:
Wild For Life Foundation
19510 Van Buren Blvd, #F3236
Riverside, CA 92508
Wild For Life Foundation (WFLF) is a
federally registered 501c3, all volunteer, nonprofit charity dedicated to
saving, protecting and preserving both wild and domestic equines through
rescue, rehabilitation, sanctuary and education; where horses and people are
partners in healing.
Federal ID No. 26-3052458
Media Contact:
Phone: 310.439.9817
