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NOTICE: The Shimanek covered bridge is closed, and so there is a detour needed to get to the farm. The bridge should be open again on October 10, 2008.
TOURS: Adults are $3.00 and children are $1.00. Please call ahead if you want to visit us because we have to schedule time for you around the demands of caring for the animals and property in order to give you the best experience possible.
Wine and Music at the Farm 2008:
Thanks to all who helped make this event a success
October 4, 2008
One of our younger patrons enjoying the hay and a healthy snack. Click on the picture above to open a gallery of pictures.
This year’s entertainment at the annual Wine and Music at the Farm was the lively McG’s of Eugene. Fiddle player Hannah McGowan has joined with her father, Sean McGowan, on a voyage of musical discovery through Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and England. Their presentation of the traditional music of Britain and beyond was enjoyed by all. Check out this short clip of their performance, then visit their web site
if your interest in more information about their their odyssey.
This year we added more activities such as a hay ride, increased our hours and it was FREE. Even in these hard economic times people opened their hearts and their wallets and gave generously to our mission of helping abused and neglected farm animals. We are very grateful to all who attended and gave so willing so we could could keep our farm operating.
This year we designed the event so the whole family could enjoy it. Food, wine, and entertainment, as well as a handmade quilt raffle, silent and oral auctions, were the main focus. Besides the great music, perhaps the highlight of the evening was the participants meeting and greeting the animals that now call the sanctuary their home.
Tax dollars do not fund these animals in need. Your hearts do. If you would like to help, please contact us.
LFS aids in animal neglect case:
Malnourished horses arrive safely at Sanctuary
August 12, 2008
The cliché "a picture is worth a thousand words" fits well here.
Working in cooperation with Linn County Sheriff Dept., 2 starving horses from Robinson Dr. in Scio arrive safely at the Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary to begin their long road to recovery. According to Wayne S. Geiger, Director, “Assuming there are no other medical/health problems or complications as identified by our veterinarian, Dr. Terry Gerros, Santiam Equine - Cordon Road Veterinary Clinic both horses appear to be responding to the care they are now receiving.” Once put in their freshly bedded stalls, they immediately began eating a light diet of grass hay and as they recover slowly from their near death physical condition.
On August 6, 2008, reports of several starving horses surfaced from a small pasture containing nothing but dried stubble and weeds. The Linn County Sheriff Dept. served a “Search and Seizure Warrant” to the owner on August 9, 2008. Two of the horses arrived at the Sanctuary and one was returned to a “previous” owner. The horses will be held in “Foster Care” until the case is resolved. During this time the horses will be rehabilitated under the directions of the Sanctuary’s Veterinarian and care from the Sanctuary’s volunteer Staff.
See the KATU television news story on this event.
The Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to rescue abused and neglected farm animals. The sanctuary relies entirely on donations, fund raising and grants to accomplish this mission.
Alms for oinkers:
A request for help for the flood victims
August 7, 2008
Our newest residents will be arriving soon (see story below this one), and although we welcome the opportunity to do our part in helping with this tragedy, our resources will be stretched. Besides the 12 ways to help on our Helping page, you can donate through Champion Feed. A special account has been set up with our feed store that will allow you to contribute directly. If they don't have what we need in stock, they will order for us. Please contact:
Champion Feed
5711 Gaffin Rd. SE
Salem,OR 97301
503-585-7140
PLEASE, ONLY TALK WITH STEVE PATTERSON, OWNER
Your continued help is appreciated:
We could use some extra help during this time of crisis
Updated: August 22, 2008
This pig. like thousands of others, found its way to higher ground on a levee after the flood, but it was far from safe.
See a gallery of the rescue operations in Iowa by Farm Sanctuary.
We have been asked by Farm Sanctuary to help with the rescue of 10 young pigs from the Iowa floods. The pigs will arrive as soon as we can get a special barn built to give them a safe and secure home. We still need help building fences and preparing for the pig's arrival. If you can car pool, drive yourself and bring extra helping hands, your help would be greatly appreciated. We should have everything you need, but you might want to bring gloves and heavy duty shoes. We hope we see you this Saturday.
The overflowing Mississippi has caused a catastrophe for humans and animals alike. In the words of Iowa governor Chet Culver, "Since the severe weather which began on May 25th, Iowans have been tested. We have faced the worst natural disaster in our history. This '500 year flood' displaced 40,000 Iowans and disrupted the lives of so many of our fellow citizens." The photograph was originally posted on URLFAN.com (photo was edited by our webmaster).
Spotlight on some of our residents
August 1, 2008
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| Steve, the steer, is blind | Kale, one of the first sheep from a starvation case that started the Sanctuary...only a face a mother could love. | Poggy, her mother was abandoned. |
LFS offers summer program for kids:
Our annual summer camp mixes learning with fun
August 2, 2008
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| Campers enjoyed activities such as mask making (left) and close encounters with our residents. |
Our annual summer camp included activities such as a scavenger hunt, playing games, feeding the animals treats and making masks. Animal experts and Oregon certified teachers designed the program to make it both educational and fun. If you missed this year's event, sign up to be notified so your 9 to 13 year-old can attend next summer's camp.To be notified of next year's date email
us or call 503-394-4486.
LFS presents: Suzie
A small mule with a big heart
August 3, 2008
Suzie awaits a sponsor. It could be you!
Suzie has a bad knee from being hit by a car. This injury becomes more obvious when she canters. She is very small for a mule, looking more like Baby, our burro. Her straight back (visible in the gallery photograph of her) gives her away as a mule. For $40 a month you can provide a loving and safe environment for this beautiful animal.
Sponsorship includes:
- color photo
- sponsorship certificate
- 4 handmade note cards with her picture
- biography of her rescue
- visitation rights
You can also sponsor other animals at the Sanctuary. Please visit our sponsor information page to learn more about helping the animals, or open our Gallery which has pictures of animals you can sponsor. You can also download our sponsorship form, which is on our information page, and start your sponsorship today.
For more information about Suzie, or any of the other animals that live at the Sanctuary, please contact us. It is through the generous support of many volunteers and sponsors that allows us to continue our missing of rescuing abused animals and providing a haven for them.