Updated posted by Kevin McCaffery 22 days ago
On behalf of the animals and...
On behalf of the animals and myself, I wanted to take a minute and say “hi” to everyone. I wanted to touch base and let everyone know that the llamas and all the animals here at Lla-Nanny Farm are doing great. The days are growing longer and the grass is getting greener in which the animals are in heaven enjoying it all. I’ve been busy keeping up with the daily maintenance of the farm. I have been putting up some hay for the summer months and getting ready to start my shearing process of all the llamas. That in itself is a tremendous thing with nails to trim, fighting teeth to remove and vaccinations. The dogs are happier because they get to spend more time outside and the horses and geese spend their days just leisurely grazing about the fields. Summer time is a blessed time here at the farm and I am most humble to be able to share my life with so many wonderful animals.
I have been looking for work but unfortunately without success. I fear that with all the recognition I may have trouble returning to the work force. I’m not really sure what the future holds for me and the animals, but I do feel in my heart that God has brought us this far and he will continue to provide for us. I ask that everyone keeps us in your prayers and thoughts. I’ve noticed that donations are still coming in and want to thank each and every one for your acts of kindness. I appreciate you and the love that everyone has shown me and the animals.
Love, Kevin
Updated posted by Kevin McCaffery 1 month ago
I would like to express to...
I would like to express to everyone how much I am touched by the generous donations made to the animals at Lla-Nanny Farm Sanctuary. As everyone can see your donations have been astonishing. Since the donation page was established I have been able to get back on my feet. I have been blessed to be able to continue providing the loving care that my animals so deserve. The farm bills are current and for once in a long time I am able to purchase feed without worrying about how I’m going to pay for it later. I have been able to repair some of the farm equipment that was needed for some time. This will enable me to take better care of the animals without killing myself in the process. I have also looked into the legal aspects of turning the sanctuary into a non-profit status. This will take some time and money but thanks to your donations, that is a worry of my shoulders. Again I want to thank each and every one of you that have taken an interest in me and the animals. You have truly blessed us and made a huge difference in our lives.
Love, Kevin
Updated posted by Kevin McCaffery 2 months ago
I would like to take a...
I would like to take a moment and thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for the love that everyone has shown for me and the animals. I appreciate your words of encouragement and understanding. I apologize for not being able to respond to each and every email that I have received. At the present time I do not have internet at home and have to rely on McDonald’s for internet services. As most of you are aware I have numerous animals that their daily care requires me to be there pretty much twenty-four seven. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining. They are the love of my life and I wouldn’t change any of it. I just wanted to let you know that I do appreciate everything that you do and make sure that you understand why I may be hesitant to respond to your post.
Love each and every one of you,
Kevin
Created by Kevin McCaffery on February 23, 2013
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posted by Charmaine Alexandria 2 months ago
Just wondering if anyone knows how the non-profit status is progressing. The new donation total is awesome!
posted by Susan Drummond 2 months ago
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posted by Holden Pumphrey 2 months ago
There is pleasure in the pathless woods; There is rapture on the lonely shore; There is society, where none intrudes, by the deep sea and music in its roar: I love not man the less, but Nature more. -Lord Byron
posted by Bill Hannah 2 months ago
Being Gay means being part of a very, very large and loving family. Family sticks together.
posted by Keith Cumbie 2 months ago
No thanks needed. You were treated unfairly and all of us responded. What you do for the animals is thanks enough. You spend your time and energy on them. Admire you more than I can say.
posted by Candice Elliott 2 months ago
After all the Facebook messages, comments on here, etc., I finally got Kevin to up the goal to $50,000, which is what he annually spends on the animals. When I set up this page the goal was $500 and you guys quickly surpassed that in a matter of hours. Please continue to share Kevin's story, pray for him, write congress; every little bit helps and every voice matters. There's now a Facebook for Kevin and the animals to make sharing his story and keeping up with everything easier: www.facebook.com/SaveTheLlamas KY If you can help Kevin with setting up Lla-Nanny as a Nonprofit that would be most excellent too, by the way. That's something I think all of us would love to see happen!
posted by Stacy Phillips 2 months ago
My only concern with upping the goal is how dependent raising that goal is towards getting the money raised. With other crowd-funding sites, if you don't hit the goal, you don't get the money. Whoever is running the page, you may want to double-check the rules.
posted by Leslie Anderson 2 months ago
Inspiring! Thanks for all you do!
posted by Greg Marmai 2 months ago
Woo hoo! This is fabulous. Faith in humanity restored (for now). Kevin, you deserve all this and more. Someone who donated earlier said it best, "You are perfect just the way you are", and those who try to make you feel otherwise have no soul. Best of luck.
posted by Jolie Nelson Wiggins 2 months ago
http://sos.ky.gov/business/fil ings/nonprofit.htm Can he go ahead and create the non profit using the above link? it seems like it's not going to be a terribly difficult process. Worth doing for sure.
posted by Mark Hannah 2 months ago
Is there anyone who can help Kevin get his animal sanctuary non-profit status? He posted on FB that the farm is not currently a non-profit, but he would like to get it set up as one if someone can assist him.
posted by Kate Searby 2 months ago
Hey everyone! To make sharing this story easier there is now a facebook page. Please like it and encourage your friends to do the same, maybe more people can learn! Thank you all for helping out, you are all absolutely amazing! https://www.facebook.com/SaveT heLlamasKY
posted by Stacy Phillips 2 months ago
Know that you are blessed Kevin, mother nature knows your kindness, even if those at that day do not.
posted by Austin Soulone 2 months ago
You know we are here for you Kevin. You have such a kind heart and have become a member of our family. I am sending this to everybody I know.
posted by Lori Spears Miller 2 months ago
Kevin, I keep coming back to the page here to see how much money people have given. WOW! It is so touching to see people reaching out to help you take care of those animals. I hope you get tens of thaousands more dollars! Best wishes to you, buddy!
posted by Ed Jaco 2 months ago
Michelle, I was a little worried as well, however, Kevin has posted on his Facebook page thanking everyone for the kindness and donations, so this is indeed going to him:)
posted by Robyn Roberts 2 months ago
Keep up the good work Kevin! The world could use a few more caring and compassionate people like you. We are all pulling for you. I've started a white house petition to extend anti-discrimination in the workplace to LGBT individuals http://wh.gov/vAfk . Please sign and help bring awareness to this largely overlooked LBGT issue.
posted by Marjorie Loflin 2 months ago
I want to donate (and get all my friends to as well) but could do with some kind of verification that this is for Kevin.
posted by Michelle O'Toole 2 months ago
I agree about raising the goal much higher so we can assist Kevin and his animals with getting as much help as we can. Running a farm and taking care of that many animals is very expensive. Also, let's all be sure to get more folks involved by sharing Kevin's story with as many people as possible. :-)
posted by Kate Searby 2 months ago