Dear Friends and Animal Lovers,

We are a wildlife habitat and animal sanctuary based in Florida, dedicated to providing a safe haven for horses, pigs, chickens, geese, ducks, tortoises, and rabbits and more since 2013. In the wake of Hurricane Helene, we have suffered devastating losses due to severe flooding.

Despite our best efforts to prepare, the unexpected floodwaters overwhelmed us. Tragically, we lost many of our beloved birds, and I narrowly saved our miniature horse just in time, finding him swimming outside the barn with the waterline above his head. My husband managed to rescue our pigs as their elevated house was knocked over, leaving them floating in the water. Thankfully, we were able to get them to safety, but it was a close call.

Our animal coops have been destroyed, and the horse barn is severely damaged. We’ve lost both of our work vehicles, essential for caring for the animals and maintaining the property. The air conditioner was also heavily damaged, and with the heat, we are facing additional challenges in keeping our animals comfortable.

While we have insurance and will file claims, the process is lengthy, and we need immediate support to help us recover. The animals are still adjusting after the trauma, and we’re doing our best to stay strong during this difficult time, especially knowing that many others have faced even greater losses.

Your contributions will directly help us:

• Repair and rebuild our animal coops and barn

• Replace our work vehicles and essential equipment

• Provide care and comfort for our animals

We are incredibly grateful for any support you can offer. Every donation, no matter how small, makes a significant difference in our recovery and the well-being of our animals. Thank you for standing with us during this challenging time.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Tompkins Bayou Animal Sanctuary

To view additional photos/videos of what we are dealing with please click here:

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