Wedrose Acres

My name is Sam and I live at Wedrose Acres. I was found upside down in a trap. The lady where I lived trapped me and I was on the way to be killed. She was telling people I was mean and I had bitten her for the last time. I never once tried to bite her or anyone else.
It was my good luck that it was love at first sight when I was spotted by Tobein at Wedrose. I know Wedrose Acres is not a cat sanctuary, but I fit in just fine.

I've always had problems with my eyes, and daily medication used to help them a lot. But they've gotten really bad so Tobein took me to the Vet Hospital at the University of Illinois in Champaign. 
 

Many tests including a biopsy were completed. The doctors were all very nice and treated me with love.  They called recently and told Tobein my condition is serious...it is cancer. I am not sure what that is, but I can tell by the concerns of my Wedrose family that the news is not good. They said I have to have surgery, and that it's going to cost around $6,000. 
 
We are waiting for a date for my big day, but I know it's going to be soon. I really know now how special I am and that I am loved very much. I even over heard I am going to have my own gofundme . My best friend Tobein told me not to worry... no matter what, I was going to get help.

I really appreciate all she's doing for me, but I know she can't do it alone. I am hoping all of you can help... I hate to beg, but even if you could just help a little ($1-$5), any little bit would help Wedrose Acres with my treatment.

Wedrose also has PayPal! You can contact us on our Facebook page (Wedrose Acres Animal Sanctuary ) if you'd rather donate that way. 
 
I do promise to keep you updated as soon as I know more. Thank you my friends for caring...please think good thoughts!

Sam

Hello,
Wedrose Acres Animal Sanctuary  could really use your help! For anyone who hasn't heard of Wedrose, it's an amazing farm sanctuary in Central Illinois near Bloomington-Normal. They rescue animals in need and provide a forever home for them to live out the rest of their lives in a peaceful, loving environment.

I was lucky enough to learn about this sanctuary several years ago and it's always a pleasure to be at such a wonderful place, surrounded by incredible people and fur friends. 

From goats, sheep, llamas and alpacas to horses, sheep, donkeys and potbelly pigs, Wedrose is truly a rainbow of beautiful, happy and very lucky animals.  

Wedrose has been around for almost 20 years, and this is the first year their normal donations just aren't enough. Unfortunately, several animals have gotten sick and needed surgery in the last several months, and the vet bills are piling up a lot higher than they can afford. 

Just in the last month, Jewel (llama), Bosco (llama) and Tobi Girl (goat) all ended up at the University of Illinois hospital at the same time with various conditions. Sadly, only two of them made it back. She fought hard, but Jewel had an infection that the docs ultimately determined she couldn't recover from, after trying their hardest to save her. She passed away and is missed dearly. 
Jewel

Jewel (back) and Bosco at U of I hospital

Tobi Girl

In June, Zorro, another llama, needed intensive hospital treatment for having too much zinc in his system and now requires daily treatments to maintain his levels. His bills have been significant as well.
Zorro

In July, Laurie, a goat, needed significant hospital care for an infection, and Mugsy Marie, a rescue dog, recently had surgery for a tumor and bladder infection.
Laurie

Mugsy Marie

Vet bills have been so high this summer that Wedrose is starting to fear they won't be able to continue to take in animals, and there's even concern about the future of the farm. 

Any help you can give them would be so appreciated. What makes your donation even better is that an anonymous donor has offered to match all contributions up to $5,000! That means if you give $50, Wedrose is getting $100!

Tobein, who chose to start Wedrose after she retired from a long career in Chicago, puts her heart, soul and life into these animals, and she hates asking for money ... but we all need help every now and then, and for all she's done to take care of those who can't take care of themselves, I can only hope her dream of providing a loving and nurturing environment for rescue animals will continue to grow and thrive.

Please consider giving - any amount would be wonderful, and you'll be contributing to the future of a lot of beautiful souls, human and animal.

Thank you,
Tricia, Friend of Wedrose