My Puppy = TROUBLEMAKER

I don't know what has gotten into my puppy,Riley, this weekend, but he sure has been naughty. Thursday night he had an accident in the house. Not a big deal, but it all started that night. Every time he goes outside, he doesn't want to come inside. It's great that he loves it outside, but having to take a leash outside to get him to come inside again is tiring. Last night he was scooting his butt on the carpet (GROSS). Today he chewed up my daughter's soccer shin pad. I caught him climbing on top of the organ to get his toy box down twice!

Riley is a very well behaved dog, but this weekend he has definitely been testing Mom & Dad to see what he can get away with. Dad has been working long, late shifts & Mom has been not feeling well the past few days. I am sure he probably just needs a nice long walk. Sometimes having a dog can be frustrating, but the good always out weighs the not so good.

Our Gentle Barn Mission & Goal

Please visit http://ourjourneytothegentlebarn.blogspot.com/ & donate for these animals if you can...every little bit helps! So far $230 has been donated for the animals & our goal is to bring the animals  $2,500. We are planning a trip to the Gentle Barn in July 2011. 

WE ARE SO PROUD TO ANNOUNCE.......!

A group of us ladies are planning a trip to The Gentle Barn in Spring/Summer 2011 and would like to fundraise from now until then so we can arrive with a big surprise check! We need your help!

The 120 farm animals that reside at The Gentle Barn have ALL been rescued from severe abuse, neglect, and loneliness. They have been rehabilitated with deep tissue massage therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, western medicine, herbs, nutritional supplements, top quality feed, and countless hours in the arms of the staff. They have regained their trust in humankind by realizing that they are now loved, and their abuse is over. They have all survived with forgiveness, trust, love, courage, and time. Because of their ongoing physical and psychological needs, most cannot be adopted and are given sanctuary with The Gentle Barn for the rest of their lives.

The Gentle Barn is home to horses, donkeys, cows, pigs, sheep, goats, turkeys, chickens, llamas, dogs, and cats. Everyone deserves a chance at life, regardless if they are blind, crippled, deformed, sick, wounded, or just old. At The Gentle Barn, the animals leave when they are done, not when someone is done with them!

Because The Gentle Barn is home to the abused animals that no one else would take in, their treatment and rehabilitation is extremely expensive. But it is worth it to see them smile again, to hear them purr, to watch their eyes light up, to feel them cuddle in your lap, and to see them play with new life and new hope. Once rehabilitated, the animals become ambassadors, teaching children about magic and grace.

This is why we want to raise money for The Gentle Barn. Not only do they rescue animals and teach them love, they educate adults and children about the importance of being kind to animals and what we can all learn from these amazing creatures.

We are funding our own flights and hotel accommodations. 100% of the money fundraised/donated will be donated directly to The Gentle Barn. Our goal is $2,500. When we fly to California this summer, we will present this wonderful foundation with a large check, and be there to meet, pet, snuggle, and rehabilitate the animals and help out around the farm. We cannot think of a greater reward than to be a part of this. What a learning experience of a lifetime!

Please consider a donation to The Gentle Barn for our trip. THANK YOU.