June 2019
Sanctuary One, located at 13195 Upper Applegate Road outside Ruch, was the country’s first animal care farm and have worked closely with the Southern Oregon community since day one. The month of June is no different. The temperatures might be up, but that’s not slowing down the Rogue Valley’s support of Sanctuary One.
As a care farm located on 55 acres, Sanctuary One serves other nonprofits, both human and animal. Whether that’s taking in animals from other shelters and nonprofit rescues (over 700 in the first ten years), or serving local human agencies like the Maslow Project, Living Opportunities, veteran groups and others, Sanctuary One is here to serve our community.
This month Sanctuary One is excited to announce a special matching donation challenge.
“The wildfire smoke has hurt nonprofits and businesses throughout the Rogue Valley, including Sanctuary One,” said Executive Director Megan Flowers. “In 2017 we had to evacuate our farm animals for the first (and hopefully last) time. In preparation of a potential threat, we’ve already updated our foster list, and staff have practiced fire drills. We are currently on the search for a stock trailer (20 ft minimum) so we, if needed, could load our farm friends up in an instance and leave. With a generous grant from the West Family Foundation of $4,000 we’re looking to match that amount to purchase a trailer. While each year we hope for clear skies, we also know to plan and prepare for the worst.”
Beyond the direct threat of wildfire, the smoke also hindered tour attendance. This year they have the support of an individual donor to match every tour ticket. When you buy your Friday or Saturday 10:30am tour ticket for $10, Sanctuary One will receive a matching $10 donation in the month of June. They’re hoping to sell out the June tours.
“Come out to the beautiful Applegate Valley and visit our newest and youngest residents—Penny the potbelly kunekune pig, and two baby lambs whose mother died and were left alone in the world until they came to Sanctuary One,” Megan said. “There are over fifty animals who call Sanctuary One home and you can meet them, learn their stories, and maybe even find your newest family member to adopt. During the tour, a staff member or volunteer will guide you around the farm, explain how a care farm works, and answer your questions.”
