Saturday at The Sanctuary, July 26, 2008, 10:00 am-4:00 pm
You are invited to join us for a fun-filled morning of volunteer activities, where you can meet our Board and staff and get acquainted with the animals! We have a variety of volunteer projects to choose from, and will provide refreshments at an informal reception. R.S.V.P. to: stacyb@oregonanimalsanctuary.org. Please download and complete our Volunteer Registration & Release form, and bring it along. We look forward to meeting you!
We Are Pleased to Announce
Julie Fritz is the new Farm Manager for Double Oak Farm. Julie is a native Oregonian and a third-generation rancher. In addition to a lifetime of caring for a variety of animals, her professional experience includes working as a veterinary technician, founding and managing a successful German Shepherd rescue group, and coordinating volunteers and programs for a humane society.
From Julie Fritz, our Farm Manager
"I have been having a wonderful time here at the farm. This is one of the most peaceful, yet busy places I’ve ever seen. There have been so many large projects going on, that I'm just not sure where to start telling you about them. The fence that surrounds the entire property and even the cross fences are almost completed. A new walking path has been created from the visitors parking area to the barn, where most of the educational events will take place…and so much more.
All of these projects were made possible due to the help and support of many of the local volunteers who live in the Applegate and further afield.
We do see quite a bit of the local wildlife also. For example there is a skunk that has adopted me, and he is always checking to see what kind if progress we are making with the improvements to "his property". To that end I have been trying to create some habitats for animals like him in various places throughout the sanctuary.
The next big project I'd like to tackle is the intake corral area, as we will need a very functional place to load and unload large animals. I'd also like to get some type of living area set up for our resident "ranch hand" dogs. These are the guys who will be with us as helpers in many different jobs their entire lives.
So much more to do and say, but I think we've gotten a good start. Stay tuned!”
If you are one of the dozens of people who have signed up to volunteer at Double Oak Farm, Julie will be contacting you soon to schedule a time to meet you and get you started.
We have plans for a good deal of construction in the near future.
If you have construction know-how and want to volunteer, please email: lloydh@oregonanimalsanctuary.org to let us know. Thanks to all who have already signed up to help with construction projects; we will be in touch soon with more details.
Ken Brown Construction has done a superb restoration job on Double Oak Farm's historic barn. After a few final touches are completed, the barn will be ready to provide a safe and cozy home to a variety of rescued farm animals.
We would like to acknowledge the Rogue River Press, The Daily Courier, and KTVL-TV for their recent coverage of the Oregon Animal Sanctuary. We are also pleased to announce a new working relationship with Senior Views, a publication that plans to have a regular column on us. We are truly grateful for everyone who is helping spread the word about our efforts to build a world-class animal sanctuary in Southern Oregon.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Will the Oregon Animal Sanctuary be open to the public?
A. Yes, but with limitations. An appointment will be required to ensure we have adequate staff available to escort visitors around the farm and to protect our animals from being disturbed. Volunteers and other supporters will be eligible for more visitation privileges. Please email info@oregonanimalsanctuary.org for more information or contact Julie Fritz at (541) 899-8627...or 899-8OAS.
Q. Does the Oregon Animal Sanctuary accept animals from the general public?
A. Only under very special circumstances and at the direction of the Board. We wish we could help every animal that needs a good, loving home, but we do not have the resources to do so. Our policy is to intake animals only from sanctuaries, shelters, rescue groups, and law enforcement agencies. This policy has been enacted to prevent Double Oak Farm from being overwhelmed with more animals than we can safely and legally care for. Our intake policy will allow us to focus our limited resources on helping other animal-welfare organizations from becoming dangerously overcrowded.
