(828) 526-0173 | [email protected] | Copyright 2024 – All Rights Reserved.
Forever Loved at Forever Farm
Written By: Kathleen Bub - Forever Farm | Issue: 2016/08 - August
Last month I wrote about the care and services we provide at the Friends for Life Forever Farm for our senior and special needs animals. You may wonder what kinds of animals we have at the Forever Farm, and where they come from. Our facility always operates at capacity, helping as many animals as we can, based on space and funds. Usually we have approximately 120 cats, 55 dogs, and five horses. And to liven it up some, we now have four pygmy goats and two pet pigs.
Most of our residents come from Western North Carolina, predominately Transylvania, Jackson, Macon, and Henderson Counties. Many come from county shelters where they were either relinquished by their owners, or brought in as strays. A lot of senior animals end up at shelters because their owners have passed away or have entered nursing facilities. These poor souls have little chance of adoption or being transferred to rescue groups, and are usually euthanized unless a sanctuary like ours can make room for them. Families often call us directly, as well, for help with senior and special needs animals that they or their parents can no longer care for.
We also take in animals at the request of compassionate veterinarians who would rather not euthanize healthy senior animals, or those that with proper care can have their lives extended.
Our trained staff are able to care for animals that require daily medication, such as diabetes. Our nursing and hospice facility, the Joseph E. Pickelsimer Center, allows us to also provide appropriate end of life care.
The need is great, and we do our best to help as many as we can. Friends for Life is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. Our sanctuary is licensed and inspected by the state of North Carolina. A tax deductible donation can help us keep our mission alive. Visit friendsforlifeforeverfarm.org to make a donation online by credit card or Paypal. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 340, Sapphire, NC 28774. Call us at (828) 508-2460 for information, or to arrange a visit to the Forever Farm
in Lake Toxaway.
