Save Your Ass Long Ear Rescue was incorporated as a 501-(c)(3), non-profit organization in 2007. We are dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and re-homing of donkeys and mules in need. By providing educational opportunities that increase awareness of the human/animal bond as well as the specific needs of long ears, SYA is able to improve the lives of donkeys and mules everywhere.
The rescue is located at the home of Ann and Jeff Firestone in Acworth, NH. The rescue has no "official" hours, but welcomes visitors BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! An appointment can be made by calling the rescue: 603-835-2971. Please respect Ann and Jeff's privacy by calling ahead for an appointment. Thank you.
| Save Your Ass in the news! | Also check out Redwings Horse and Donkey Sanctuary for a fun video! |
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SYA had a great day at our first of what we hope will become an annual Fun Day. Huge thanks to Roy and Joyce for hosting us and to all who came out to participate and support us by shopping at our booth. We appreciate you all!!! Wellwood Orchard, Springfield, VT is a BEAUTIFUL place. Please go there for your strawberries next month and your apple picking this fall.
Ann and Gertie
Terry and Mel shmooze with SYA's good buddies Dennis and Mary Ann.
I came home with a donkey and a goat!
View from the top of the orchard
Gertie likes juicing too! |
Take a Long Ear to Lunch - Sponsorship Program Please consider our new sponsorship program which enables you to sponsor a donkey or mule for as little as $10 a month. Your generosity can make a huge impact on the life of an animal. Your consistent donation every month will help feed and care for a donkey or mule in the rescue. All of our animals are examined by a veterinarian upon intake, they are vaccinated, have blood drawn to ensure a negative coggins and are given any medical care they might need. All the animals have their hooves trimmed every seven weeks and are dewormed as needed. They are all fed according to their needs and are given supplements to make sure their vitamin and mineral needs are addressed. All of this costs money which is why we are offering not only the ten dollar a month level of sponsorship but $15, $20, $25 and $50. |
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We have lots of great stuff for sale and wonderful gift ideas. Treat yourself and your friends while helping our long ears! |
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Congratulations to Larry and Jeannie Frazer of Hartland, VT for adopting Everett and Franklin!
"Everett and Franklin are the best things to enter my life in a very long time. My husband, who was not too thrilled in the beginning is now a pushover for these two sweet boys. They have settled in quite well....who wouldn't be happy with a sand bank to play in, balls to toss, hay and owners who love them. The whole neighborhood has become part of their lives, stopping by to pet and give them treats.
You should be very proud of your wonderful program. I thank you very much for saving these two boys. Jeannie
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Annie Kellam is a long ear's dream come true....mine too.
She sets up elaborate picnics for the animals with everyone getting their own dish of special goodies.
Annie is no stranger to hard work. She sees something that needs doing and does it! From scoopin' the poop to digging drainage ditches, Annie is on the job. She makes time to work with those who need a little something extra and has helped so many animals who come in a bit worried and unsure of what is going on make the transition to their new life easier. Annie always makes time to give a butt scritch or an ear rub or to just sit and talk to the animals. The donkeys, mules, and I are very grateful when we see Annie's red car with the Peace, Love, and Donkeys bumpersticker coming down the driveway.
Cool New Product!
Also a huge Thank You to Cinch Chix for the wonderful slow feeders. Here Calliope, Vito, and Joe share breakfast. There is little to no wasted hay using this method of feeding and it keeps the donkeys busy for a long time. They will eat for awhile, take a walk about and come back for more. The nets are very well thought out; easy to put over a bale of hay and cinch shut and it only took the donkeys a couple of feedings to figure out how to get their lips on the hay! Check them out at www.chinchchix.com
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A visit from the Brownies!
Turns out that long ears love Brownies as much as Brownies love long ears...
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Featured Adoptee's
The two donkeys are Appleseed and Tumbleweed and I adopted them from Ann just less than a year ago. They are just soo cute and have brought so much joy into our lives. They reside on our farm with our two other mini ponies. Everyone loves to visit with them. They so love any scratches, rubs and of course treats. They are quite the little characters and love to share with us all their squeaks and songs!! Sarah Partyka
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