The Haven at Skanda kicks off its third annual Horses for the Holidays donation drive by expanding into seven counties in New York state to create a growing network of support among animal lovers, local businesses and social service agencies to make sure that no horse suffers in the harsh winter months ahead.
Horses for the Holidays is an innovative donation campaign that puts horses at the center of holiday giving by inviting the public to donate equine supplies and services to help horses who are at risk of suffering during the upcoming challenging winter months. Donations are accepted by appointment at The Haven at Skanda (815-5056) year-round, and at stores, universities, community centers and stables throughout the region from Thanksgiving through Feb. 1, 2017.
All who love animals are able to participate in this network of caring by purchasing a range of items from the equine section at all price points at local Tractor Supply and CountryMax stores. All donations will directly improve the quality of life for a horse in need. Small actions of caring make a big difference to vulnerable animals.
Donations needed this holiday season include heated water buckets, blankets, grain, hay, tack, grooming kits, bedding, de-wormer, donations of veterinary and farrier services — all are extremely helpful for horses that lack adequate access to such resources.
Horses for the Holidays creates a network of compassion for horse owners who love their horses and are well-intentioned, but for a variety of reasons, including divorce, illness and injury, need assistance in keeping their horses warm, safe and healthy this winter.
The Haven at Skanda is a new nonprofit organization dedicated to caring for and protecting the region’s most vulnerable horses, farm animals and endangered species by providing them a safe home where they can relax, live free from fear and emerge, and also by providing the community with educational programs in which people learn from the wisdom and generosity of animals, and become loving, compassionate caretakers for those who are most vulnerable.
Donation drop-boxes will be located in Madison, Onondaga, Chenango, Oswego, Tompkins, Cortland and Cayuga counties.
In Madison County, donation drop boxes will be located at Caz Cans, Cazenovia; Cazenovia College Equine Program, Cazenovia; Tractor Supply, Hamilton; Cornell Cooperative Extension, Morrisville; Mile Strip Farm Store, Cazenovia; Morrisville State College Equine Program, Morrisville; The Haven at Skanda, Cazenovia (by appointment: (815-5056).
In Onondaga County, donation drop boxes will be located at CountryMax, Dewitt; CountryMax, Cicero; Hope Hill Tack Shop, Baldwinsville; Tractor Supply, Baldwinsville; and Tractor Supply, East Syracuse.
For more information, visit thehavenatskanda.org/horses-for-the-holidays-1 or call 815-5056.
