GREENER PASTURES

S
p
2 r
0 in
1
1 g
Q UA RT E R LY N E W S L E T T E R
GREENER PASTURES
Spring
 2 0 1 1
No-Kill Animal Rescue
PUPS
H A P P Y , L Ot oVnE, LY
& Spencer
Maggie, Wins
Tirelessly rescuing neglected and
abused animals, of all sizes, in the four
state area since 2000.
O
nce, again a very long, cold
winter has come to an end.
Due to the shorter days, there
are never enough hours to get things
done at ‘the farm’. Occasionally, one
simply has to go out for errands, have a
light dinner with friends, or drop in on
one of our supporters to say hello and
thank you. However, it seemed like
every chance I could do so this winter,
it was either too snowy, too cold, or I
was too dog tired to do anything
outside of the farm.
Have no fear, all was not lost! It
afforded me many hours to sit by the
fire and reflect on what 12 years at
Greener Pastures has meant to me and
so many others. First and foremost, we
have been blessed with the most loyal
supporters any rescue could pray for.
We have faced many obstacles and
challenges over the years - animal
rescue is not for the faint of heart. It is
sad, dirty, political, and exhausting. But
every so often you will experience its
rewards. As I look down at the 15 or so
cats and dogs lying at my feet, I see in
their eyes love, gratitude, and a great
sense of peace. Sadly, I think of those
who never made it to Greener
Pastures. I cry everyday, worrying
about the torture, bondage, neglect,
and helplessness of those less
fortunate. No matter how tough things
get around here, there has never been a
day when I’ve regretted dedicating my
life to making a difference in an
animals life. To follow your heart,
never falter, and doing the best we can
do is all we have at the end of ones
journey here on Earth, and is what we
will ultimately be judged on.
Spring 2011
s
t
n
e
v
E
Recent
December
On December 31st, Greener Pastures
launched our new website! It now
features galleries of recent photographs,
as well as updates of what’s happening
at the farm. Check out the new website
at: www.greenerpasturespa.com.
January
On January 17th, Greener Pastures was
featured on WAYZ, live from Kyners Auto
Sales. Many friends came and joined in
on the fun. There were games, prizes,
animals, and most importantly the
opportunity to help the animals that we
care for!
February
Greener Pastures hosted our first ever
spay and neuter clinic on February, 24th.
There is a special write-up about this on
page three of this season’s newsletter!
A Legacy of
Compassion For
Animals
Please remember “Greener Pastures NoKill Animal Rescue” when giving a
memorial donation in lieu of flowers or
through a provision in your will. Please
consider an enduring gift on behalf of
those who cannot speak for themselves!
For more information, call us at our
telephone number: (717) - 375 - 2980.
(Continued "om "ont)
When you help the animals at
Greener Pastures you are doing just
that. Remember, it’s not how heavy the
load is, but how you carry it!
And finally as longer, warmer days
beckon life’s rich pageant of beautiful
colors and new life, it gives us all the
opportunity to say farewell to one of
the harshest winters in decades and to
say hello to the magic of spring...
(sigh)... I simply cannot wait!
Meet ‘Cookie’ !
ookie is a beautiful 15 year old
double registered ‘Paint’. She
joined our family in Sept. 2010 . We
were her last chance - she was slated
to be picked up that afternoon to be
sold at the infamous New Holland
Livestock Auction. The vast majority
of animals sold at this venue are used
for meat; New Holland being one of
the largest auctions in the U.S that
deals in ‘Horse Flesh’. ‘Cookie’
spent twelve of her fifteen years kept
in bondage as a brood mare and as a
Hormone Replacement Therapy
donor. Those unfamiliar with HRT this is where a horse is kept
continually pregnant and the
hormones in her
C
Cookie is a loving animal, who enjoys spending time in our horse pasture
with her best friends Pete and Gabrielle.
urine and placenta is used in drugs
such as ‘Prempro’. Come on ladies,
we all want to age gracefully and
look fabulous, but this tortuous
practice is barbaric and unacceptable.
Is mere beauty worth the price of an
animal’s life?
‘Cookie’ is very shy and wary of
human beings from lack of
socialization. However with the help
of some Greener Pastures volunteers
that have a lot of experiences with
horses, ‘Cookie’ has amazingly
learned to trust again and will live
out the rest of her life with dignity
and love, in the company of her new
pasture mates Pete & Gabrielle.
Thrift Stores Vs. Yard Sales
People ask us all the time “Why doesn’t Greener Pastures have a thrift store like everyone else? My answer is that most
thrift stores generate little revenue. And with the large overhead of renting or leasing a store, they just are simply not cost
effective enough - especially for a small organization like ourselves.
We have six to eight giant yard sales here at the farm, from May to September. They profit better
than any store could do on a monthly basis, and they also get our friends to come on out and visit the
property and our wonderful animals.
With that being said, we are now looking for quality, interesting items for these events.
Such as: knick-knacks, furniture, electronics, heirlooms, etc. So start packing and get your
stuff to Greener Pastures! If it is more convenient, we can pick them up from you! For more info and
dates, call us or check our website for these must attend events!
Spring 2011
Recent Pictures of Our “Residents”
The Cats, Dogs, Goats, Sheep, Ducks, and Horses at ‘The Farm’
Below: Dangie showing us her ‘begging’ face.
She loves all the treats that visitors to
Greener Pastures give her! But she knows
that treats are a ‘sometimes’ food, just like
the cookie monster knows that cookies are a
‘sometimes’ food too!
Above:! Two years ago Poppy was thrown
out alongside a road like yesterdays trash!
He was near death, but look at him now!
Le": Two of Greener Pasture’s famous
geese at the side of our creek. Don’t they
make such a cute couple?
Above: Loneliness is a distant memory as
new friends bond at Greener Pastures!
Le": Three tired kittens lounge after a full
day of play. Remember: It’s kitten season,
remember to spay and neuter your pets!
Greener Pastures No Ki# Animal Rescue - PO Box 278 - Marion, PA 17235
Spring 2011
A Sp e c i al An n o u n c e m e nt !
We are proud to announce that in conjunction with Dr. Carlson of the
Fulton County Animal Hospital, Greener Pastures hosted the first ever
spay/neuter clinic for cats in Fulton County! Our first event was on
February 24, 2011. We were able to accommodate over 32 cats!
Our next event will be on Thursday, April 28, 2011, at the Allegheny
Veterinary Hospital in Mount Union, PA. Many more clinics will be
scheduled throughout the year and throughout the area.
This is yet another great reason to support Greener Pastures. We
stop at nothing in order to help an animal because we know how to
lobby for those who cannot speak for themselves.
For more information regarding the events, email us, call us, or visit
our website!
In closing, I want to thank everyone once again for your support.
elp
H
n
a
ou C
How Y
We are in perpetual need of help from
our loving friends and supporters. All
donations are accepted.
Volunteers
At Greener Pastures we are in
constant need of volunteers. Every
hour counts when it comes to saving
the lives of these poor animals.
Interested in volunteering? Visit
our website and download the
‘Volunteer Form’ under the
volunteers section!
Donations
Past, present, and future. As for myself and our volunteers, we just do
Hay is for Horses!
what we do, 24/ 7/ 365, to help the ‘Residents’ here at the farm. We
We are still in need of hay for
our animals. Evergreen Haven
Farms graciously drops off our hay
that is donated. Call (717) - 729 7936 to buy hay and have it
dropped off at our facility.
don’t know any other way, because it is in our blood. However, the
most important work comes from your gifts to Greener Pastures. As
you know, there seems to be little end to the unstable economic future
we are all facing. Please, continue to support our mission. We need you
now more than ever! With the simple stroke of a pen, you can make a
huge difference in an animal’s life! Thank you, and God bless.
Peace,
Samantha Frey - Founder
Veterinary Credits Needed!
The Mount Rock &
Shippensburg Animal Hospitals
allow our friends to pay for
veterinary credits for our use.
Please call: (717) 532-8599 or (717)
532 - 5413.
Contact Us!
Greener Pastures No Kill Animal
Rescue
PO Box 278
Marion, PA 17235
(717) - 375 - 2980
[email protected]
www.greenerpasturespa.com
PayPal
Spring 2011