Welcome to Maple Farm Sanctuary's Newsletter
Thank-you for the Dedicated Help!

This year has been quite a rough time for MFS. In June 2010 volunteers were called upon to help more with chores and food preparation. I can’t begin the list of all the volunteers names for fear of leaving a critical name out! More volunteers came forward and were, in turn, trained by some of the existing volunteers.

There’s still much work to continue with before winter settles in. We have a few who are ready and waiting to start on these projects but will welcome others who think they can help with this type of work. Max’s new barn needs some unexpected landscaping done along with the fencing. The goat barn just received more fence to increase the yard area.

The call-to-arms for all of the help was the knee replacement that I had done in November of last year, got horribly infected and I almost lost my leg. It’s been an extremely painful summer but I have only one more surgery to go, October 20th…and the road to recovery will be here!

So, to all of the wonderful volunteers who have scooped poop, cared for animals, prepared fruits, and even cooked for Jim and me we thank-you tenfold! Our hearts are touched to have such wonderful people stick by us during these rough times.

~Cheri~
 
 


Thank you for your past donations.
Thank you for your consideration.
Thank you for caring.

~Cheri & Jim~

 Please consider making a financial contribution to help the animals at Maple Farm Sanctuary. MFS is a registered 501(c)3 charity and your contribution is 100% tax deductible.

Please mail checks to:
Maple Farm Sanctuary
101 North Ave, Mendon, MA 01756


We rely entirely on your generosity to continue providing a safe haven for the animals living at Maple Farm Sanctuary and for the new animals who are in urgent need of our help. By making a donation you will help us to provide veterinary care, improve housing, feed and maintain a happy life for the rescued animals living at Maple Farm Sanctuary.

Please help us by making a donation!  


Fall Newsletter 2010

Fall Fundraiser Update - 2010
 By Cheri Ezell-Vandersluis
Co-founder of Maple Farm Sanctuary
There have been some gorgeous weekends so far this early fall and we had hoped to have our annual fund raiser to enjoy the animals, listen to a speaker, enjoy good vegan food, admire Max’s new barn along with showing appreciation to Fran, Max’s master builder with his volunteers and meeting new people.

Unfortunately, my knee and all the recovery that goes with it, took priority. We’re so sorry to those who were looking forward to our get together but we have high hopes for next years’ open house.

In the meantime, we desperately need funds to make it through the approaching winter. Building repairs, vehicle maintenance, more bedding shipments for those cold winter nights, and, because of the drought later this season, we’ll need to buy some hay. Any donations to support the animals and their homes will be deeply appreciated.

~Cheri~
 


The Horses are Off to Wonderful Homes!

By Cheri Ezell-Vandersluis
Co-founder of Maple Farm Sanctuary
In August of 2010 several women came to us inquiring about our horses. We’ve been hoping to adopt them for many years but with the economy being what it is we’ve had to be very careful who shows their intentions toward adopting. Some horses have been known to be picked up by unknowing owners, believing a loving home awaited their horse(s). Unfortunately, livestock dealers often pick up the horses and after collecting enough for a shipment the poor equines are shipped to either Canada or Mexico only to be slaughtered and butchered for shipment mostly to Europe where that meat is a delicacy.

The MFS horses, Christie, Stjarna, Tori and Ivan, went to wonderful new homes in PA (3) and NY (1). We’ve received frequent updates letting us know how the new home adjustments were going. So far all four have quickly adjusted to their new surroundings. They are deeply missed but they have now made room for future emergencies.
 

Thank you Pet Rock Festival!

Pet Rock FestivalSpecial thanks to Pet Rock and everyone who visited the MFS table in September 2010 at the 12th Annual Pet Rock Festival

Pet Rock is the largest animal expo on the East Coast. A daylong festival of fundraising fun for the entire family, including your dog, Pet Rock’s primary purpose is to promote responsible pet ownership, bring attention to animal cruelty and educate humans on a variety of animal related issues. Proceeds benefitted New England animal welfare organizations. 


Maple Farm Sanctuary is an animal sanctuary providing lifelong homes for abused, abandoned and unwanted farmed
animals while promoting veganism and respect for all life through public information. Maple Farm Sanctuary has taken in a
fraction of the billions of farmed animals that are bought, sold, tormented and slaughtered by the meat, dairy and fur industries.

Maple Farm Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with tax-exempt status.  
 Donations are always appreciated! 

Maple Farm Sanctuary ~  101 North Avenue, Mendon, MA  01756