The Duchess Santuary, operated by The Fund for Animals, an affiliate of The Humane Society of the United states is extending an invitation to the public to visit the sanctuary and meet the Duchess Sanctuary herd, all horses rescued from abuse and neglect who will never know cruelty again
An opportunity to learn more about supporting horse rescues
The Duchess Santuary, operated by The Fund for Animals is extending an invitation to the public to visit the sanctuary and meet the Duchess Sanctuary herd, all horses rescued from abuse and neglect.
Duchess Sanctuary will open its doors on May 30 so visitors can meet and learn about the more than 190 formerly abused, abandoned, neglected and homeless horses cared for at this oasis in Oregon. Although not regularly open to the public, the sanctuary invites attendees to meet the resident draft horses, mustangs, ponies and other equine residents.
Guests will take farm tours of the 1,120-acre facility while learning about equine welfare issues and discovering ways to become involved by learning about current volunteer opportunities and more.
Admission to the open house is free, but tax-deductible donations are appreciated. Everyone is welcome, but pets must stay at home for safety purposes.
WHAT:
Duchess Sanctuary, operated by The Fund for Animals, an affiliate of The Humane Society of the United States, will host an open house for the public where visitors can experience one of the largest horse sanctuaries in the Pacific Northwest.
WHEN:
Saturday, May 30, 2015, 10 a.m. â 4 p.m.
WHERE:
The Fund for Animals
Duchess Sanctuary
1515 Shady Oaks Lane
Oakland, Ore. 97462
About The Fund for Animals
The Fund for Animals operates the nationâs largest and most diverse network of animal care centers. An affiliate of The Humane Society of the United States,
The Fund for Animals provides hands-on care and safe haven for more than 3,000 animals representing 150 species each year, including those rescued from cruelty and neglect, victims of the exotic pet trade, injured and orphaned wildlife, refugees from research labs, and many more, and works to prevent cruelty through advocacy and education. For more information visit fundforanimals.org.
The Fund for Animalsâ animal care centers include · Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch in Texas · Fund for Animals Wildlife Center in California · Cape Wildlife Center in Massachusetts · Duchess Sanctuary in Oregon.