Akasia horse shelter needs donations
While the shelter has been doing amazing work in caring for animals, it has been struggling to raise the funds needed to cover the costs of food, veterinary care, and other operational expenses.
Despite its long-standing commitment to the care of abandoned horses, the Akasia Horse Shelter has been struggling financially.
The non-profit sanctuary is for older horses that have been retired from racing and stray or injured horses in need of medical care.
In addition to caring for horses, the shelter also assists local animal shelters when they are full by fostering and adopting animals in need.
This further strains the shelter’s resources but demonstrates its dedication to all animals in need of a loving home.
While the shelter has been doing amazing work, it has been struggling to raise the funds needed to cover the cost of food, veterinary care and other operational expenses.
Founder Marilita van de Berg is asking for support from the community to ensure that she can continue the important work of caring for these animals.
“We provide these animals with a safe and loving environment and the team works tirelessly to ensure that they receive the best possible care,” Van de Berg said.
The shelter currently has 13 horses in its care, all require specialised and comprehensive care.
“This includes stabling, feeding, hoof care, tick control, and in some cases, veterinary care.”
She said the cost of providing this care is significant, and the shelter relies on the support of the community to continue its vital work.
According to Van de Berg, the shelter’s lack of funding has limited its ability to provide for all the needs of the animals in its care and to rescue additional animals in need.
She said despite the challenges, the shelter remains dedicated to its mission of helping horses in need.
Van de Berg said at the moment due to winter passing, the shelter is in urgent need of donations of hay, including bales of lucerne and eragrostis grass, to ensure that the horses are properly fed and cared for.
“In addition, the shelter is also seeking donations of pet food to provide for the dogs and cats that have been referred to it by other rescue shelters.”
Apart from its rescue and care work, the shelter also plays an important role in educating the local youth about proper animal care.
Through its educational programmes, the shelter teaches young people about the responsibilities of caring for horses and other animals and the importance of providing them with a loving and safe environment.
She said this work not only benefits the horses in the shelter’s care but also helps to create a more compassionate and responsible community.
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