18/08/2023
After an entire lifetime of picking up strays, dating all the way back to elementary school when I snuck a kitten in the house, in my backpack, hiding in it mine and my sisters room, then out in the playhouse until my parents caught on about a week later. Then on in to my teenage years, pretending dogs had just showed up at the house. "Oh look! A dog is in the yard, can we keep it?" And into adulthood stopping every time I see a stray dog to try to catch it, putting food out for feral cats, pulling from rural kill shelters, transporting various animals to vet appointments, fosters, rescues, forever homes and no-kill shelters, 100% out of pocket; I am HAPPY TO SCREAM THE ANNOUNCEMENT I AM FINALLY A 501(c)3!!!!
Selling my home of 10 years in St Augustine has paved the way to purchasing the land, some fencing and a camper to live in, so that I can continue to do what my heart has always been compelled to do for animals.
I have big plans. BIG ONES! But starting from scratch, I'm not calling it zero, but a clean slate. There will be a lot of steps in this process and I can not do it without the love and support of my friends and local surrounding communities!
With all of that being said, any donations are so very appreciated AND TAX DEDUCTIBLE. So if you or anyone you know, would like to support an animal refuge for a tax deduction, I ask you to consider Tender Heart Animal Retreat & Refuge, Inc.
I am planning future fundraisers and events and hope that you all will come out and support me if you're able.
Any food donations are also appreciated!