Darlene Kindle didn't set out to have 13 horses, but these 13 horses
needed her. Rescued from abuse or neglect or lately, simply unwitting
victims of the economy, these horses found their way to CERA, Carolina
Equine Rescue & Assistance. As you can imagine, caring for all these
horses is time consuming and costly. Volunteers and donations are
always highly valued at CERA. Established by Darlene in April 2008,
CERA created a rescue organization that not only worked with local law
enforcement in seizure and surrenders, but one that could help educate
owners on how to properly care for their animals and hopefully avoid
unlawful neglect. Darlene also wanted to be able to take in horses that
were at risk due to hardship of their owners, almost eerily forecasting
the current state of our economy and the rapidly increasing numbers of
abandoned pets. And most of all, Darlene wanted all monies donated to
CERA to remain in Union County to help the horses locally, unlike
other rescues. CERA also works to educate horse owners, law
enforcement and animal control on basic equine management
With today's tight economy, many are finding it harder to make
donations, even to organizations they have traditionally supported.
Consider donating time instead. Make a commitment to volunteer at
CERA each week. Not an experienced horse person? No problem, there
are plenty of different tasks involved in caring for all the horses, many
of which don't require extensive horse handling skills. Darlene has a
book filled with photos and stories of all the horses she has cared for
over the last 3 years. “Each horse has its own story and most are
heartbreaking to animal lovers like yourself. Each animal also has its
own personalities, likes and dislikes. CERA attempts to treat each
animal under its protection with tender loving care until it is ready to
be placed in its forever home.” Good quality horse hay is always in
demand. Sold your horse and have a few bales left over you hadn't used
up yet? Consider making a tax-deductible donation of your remaining
bales to CERA.
needed her. Rescued from abuse or neglect or lately, simply unwitting
victims of the economy, these horses found their way to CERA, Carolina
Equine Rescue & Assistance. As you can imagine, caring for all these
horses is time consuming and costly. Volunteers and donations are
always highly valued at CERA. Established by Darlene in April 2008,
CERA created a rescue organization that not only worked with local law
enforcement in seizure and surrenders, but one that could help educate
owners on how to properly care for their animals and hopefully avoid
unlawful neglect. Darlene also wanted to be able to take in horses that
were at risk due to hardship of their owners, almost eerily forecasting
the current state of our economy and the rapidly increasing numbers of
abandoned pets. And most of all, Darlene wanted all monies donated to
CERA to remain in Union County to help the horses locally, unlike
other rescues. CERA also works to educate horse owners, law
enforcement and animal control on basic equine management
With today's tight economy, many are finding it harder to make
donations, even to organizations they have traditionally supported.
Consider donating time instead. Make a commitment to volunteer at
CERA each week. Not an experienced horse person? No problem, there
are plenty of different tasks involved in caring for all the horses, many
of which don't require extensive horse handling skills. Darlene has a
book filled with photos and stories of all the horses she has cared for
over the last 3 years. “Each horse has its own story and most are
heartbreaking to animal lovers like yourself. Each animal also has its
own personalities, likes and dislikes. CERA attempts to treat each
animal under its protection with tender loving care until it is ready to
be placed in its forever home.” Good quality horse hay is always in
demand. Sold your horse and have a few bales left over you hadn't used
up yet? Consider making a tax-deductible donation of your remaining
bales to CERA.
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