We need a village to help us in this emergency flooding situation!

Our facility flooded on December 5 after 24 hours of torrential downpours. When we arrived early that morning, we could not access the farm by car because the driveway was covered in deep, fast, moving water. Three of our four main paddocks looked like a giant pond and several feet deep at some points. Upon further inspection, we found seven of the nine stalls in the main barn were soaked, we lost half of our pine shavings, the secondary barn had only two dry stalls, and because of the ground moisture, everything in the main barn was damp. After the flood waters receded, pockets of water several inches deep remained along deep and slick mud. We still cannot use our three paddocks for fear of the horses injuring themselves and developing thrush and other hoof and leg complications. Not being able to turn the horses out and losing most of our stall bedding is not only creating a financial burden but also increasing the labor to try and maintain a clean and healthy environment for our horses, staff, volunteers, and clients.With more rain in this week's forecast, we are in extreme need of items to get us through what looks to be an ongoing situation for the next month or so. Our neighbor and volunteer, Skye, told us yesterday, "Last year was mild; this is the norm for this property and my home." Our property owner said, "If you're hoping for a dry spell, you better pray for a Christmas miracle." ( Please note our property owner is a fantastic person, and we a grateful for our working relationship with him. However, we leased this property "as is," so it is not his problem or responsibility).

Here is a breakdown of our immediate & ongoing needs:

8 Hay Nets ($11.99 each) $95.92

Pallets of Hay ($189 each) $378

Shavings ($7 a bag) $336

Pine Pellets ($6 a bag) $144

ProBios ($52) $104

Himalayan Salt Blocks ($14 each) $112

Stall mats ($60 each) $720

A load of gravel $465

Total $2354.92

Our organization would not be where we are today without generous community members, volunteers, and donors like yourself. If you have any questions about our emergency fundraising goals or would like more details about our vision for 2023, please feel free to reach out to us by email tonja@serendipityfarmandrescue.org or you may call/ text us at (423) 800-4479.

We thank you for your time and generosity during this crisis and wish you and your family have blessed holiday season!
Tonja D Wilkes, Founder & Vice President
Marnie Reynolds, CEO & President
Regis Richard, CFO
Michaela Morris, Secretary
Ofc. Marina Wilkerson, Community Outreach Director

Serendipity is unexpected grace. When it happens, cherish it.

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Emergency Funding

By Serendipity Farm & Rescue

Emergency Funding

Severe Flooding!