www.gentlebarn.org/
info@gentlebarn.org
Jay Weiner, 661-252-2440
26910 Sierra Highway D-8 #318 • Santa Clarita, CA 91321

1/17/08, Lancaster, CA — Abandoned and neglected farm and domestic animals need immediate rescue, veterinary care, food and supplies. After being contacted to assist in the rescue efforts of "some farm animals," The Gentle Barn and its staff have been thrown into the middle of a 400 animal desperate rescue situation and we need your help.

On 1/14/08, Gentle Barn Rescue Staff arrived on scene at a property in Lancaster, CA... As we got closer, we saw a cages made out of chain link with approximately 400 animals in the worst case scenario. When we stepped out of our car the stench almost doubled us over...and we saw 400 little eyes filled with loneliness and heartbreak begging us for help.

There are approximately:
• 200 dogs
• 30 cats
• 40 chickens and turkeys
• 100 goats and sheep
• a llama and an emu
• a pregnant horse
• 3 potbellied pigs (one who can't stand)
• a 600-pound farm pig

The animals had no water and had not eaten... Wood pellets for starting fires in a stove (that resemble animal food pellets) were fed to some of the animals. Dogs were found dead in wheelbarrows, ducks were found dead in black mud/sludge, and chickens were found half eaten in dog cages.

A majority of animals have mange, upper respiratory problems, pink eye, vomiting, diarrhea. ALL are exhausted. Five litters of puppies have been removed from the property with horrible medical issues. Animals have no protection from below freezing temperatures. Due to rain, they are living in mud puddles with no dry area at all.

1. ADOPT, FOSTER, HELP FIND HOMES FOR THE ANIMALS
661-252-2440

2. VOLUNTEER WITH THE GENTLE BARN
25 volunteers needed to care for sick dogs who will be transferred from Lancaster to Acton (currently in rushing mode to have some type of temporary shelter to be built, so they can be cared for).
Call Mike Schwartz cell 805-404-7755 he is on the ground there now.

3. DONATE TO THE GENTLE BARN
DONATE ONLINE: www.gentlebarn.org/id17.html
DONATE BY MAIL: The Gentle Barn
26910 Sierra Highway D-8 #318 • Santa Clarita, CA 91321

- Feed for the emu, pigs, horse, llama
- 30 bags of dry dog food (50 lbs/each bag) to last till 1/23/08
- Neutering (about 200 dogs who need to be fixed at about $40.00 each)
- Vaccines, stitches and treatment for mange and other sicknesses
- 200 collars (different sizes)
- 200 leashes
- 100 big clips to secure water buckets to chained link fences
- 200 blankets
- Bleach (40 gallons)
- 15 Flat oversized shovels,
- 15 metal leaf rakes
- 50 pooper scoopers
- 200 plastic trash bags
- 50 food/water containers, less than 2-3” height for short dogs (must be able to reach the content inside the containers)
- $8,000 to spay/neuter 200 dogs at $40/each.
- $12,500 (est) for about 50 life-saving treatments, about 10 pregnant females
- $800 (est) transportation costs to move 50 dogs from Lancaster to Acton and to vet offices.

Animal control said they do not have room for all of these animals so it is up to The Gentle Barn along with A Wish for Animals, Animal Acres, and the volunteer community to assist in saving these helpless angels. PLEASE MAKE YOUR DONATIONS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IN CARE OF THE GENTLE BARN.

Additional information for this alert from: Ha Adolfo, Rescuers' Helper, fullcustomic@yahoo.com

www.animalacres.org
info@animalacres.org
ph: 661-269-5404; fax: 661-269-0194
5200 Escondido Canyon Road • Acton, CA 93510

1/17/08, Lorri Bauston, info@laanimalalliance.com — Approximately 100 goats, chickens, turkeys, pigs, an emu, llama, and one pregnant horse — along with 185+ dogs — were abandoned at a farm without shelter, water, or food. Working with L.A. County Animal Regulation & Control, area dog rescue organizations and other sanctuaries, Animal Acres staff and volunteers have been working to remove suffering animals from the property, and provide food and care for animals still left behind.

Animal Acres rescuers on the scene found dead dogs in wheelbarrows, and farmed animals did not have any food or water. One pig could not stand because his hooves were severely overgrown. Most sheep and goats have upper respiratory ailments, pink eye, and mange. Two sheep are blind in one eye, and all sheep and goats have eye infections. Animals were forced to live in filthy puddles and dirt in 30-degree temperatures without any protection from wind or rain. The stench was horrific.

1. ADOPT OR FIND ADOPTIVE HOMES FOR DUCKS, GEESE, GOATS, SHEEP
CALL: 661-269-5404 • EMAIL: info@animalacres.org
Homes are urgently needed for ducks and geese that remain at the property. We only have temp housing for sheep and goats. We must find permanent placement for these animals.

2. VOLUNTEER TO CARE FOR THE ANIMALS
Volunteers need to arrive by 11 a.m. (may volunteer as early as 8 a.m.) and commit to a three-hour caregiving shift. As a volunteer-based organization, we depend on dedicated volunteers to help with large cruelty cases. Rescued animals need health care (treatments, hoof trimmings, etc) and must be fed, watered, and cleaned every day.

3. DONATE TO THE EMERGENCY RESCUE FUND
DONATE ONLINE: http://animalacres.org/donate.html
DONATE BY MAIL: Animal Acres • 5200 Escondido Canyon Road • Acton, CA 93510