Looking for a Truck Doctor

My old Ford pickup truck needs its own truck doctor. Any mechanic out there want to help her????

She's getting kind of squashy in the front end and needs a checkup.  We really rely on the old girl (named Big T for "big truck). She's tired, but still pretty awesome.

This needs to be volunteer work, as the economy is tough on us too. Perhaps in exchange for the best horse poop in town for your garden?

A Destiny for Horse Rescue

In my high school year book under my picture is a self prediction for my future. I wrote that some day I wanted to rescue horses. Be careful what you wish for. Although we are still active in the rescue business we are currently housing 12 unplaceable horses and two who can be placed only in the perfect homes due to physical, emotional, and behavioral issues. I also have two of my own.

There are so many horses no one loves. So many who have no future. There are no words to express my sorrow for them. It’s clear we cannot win this war. All we can do is choose our battle and stick with it. Do what you can with all your means and ability within your circle and do not overly grieve for the ones you cannot save. This how I now live my life. I love my horses. With all the breath in my body and all of what is left of my life force, I will care for these 16 horses until I have nothing left to give. I pray we all die on the same day, or are healed and live forever in paradise because, come war, famine, or plague, only death will take me from them. Amen.

Please Give – and Thank You

Don’t forget us. Your tax deductible donation will help with out educational work as well as with the continued care of our current residents at Eye of the Storm. We so appreciate your past support and beg you to keep us in mind during this season of giving. We can continue this much needed work only with your help.

I thank you all again for your immediate emergency response when our stallion, Gabriel, colicked. I am so happy to know we have such a wonderful family as you all. I am so sorry I did not send thank you notes to everyone. There are no addresses from you who donated through PayPal. We love you very much.

On a Happier Note

May you all find peace in the cooler days. I rejoice in the colder days. I rejoice in the lack of bugs, mud, and those horrible summer storms! Though the work is harder in winter, everything is slower and even blizzard conditions don’t carry the horror of tornadoes, hurricanes, and thunderstorms! Our horses seem more content and comfortable. And when they are happy, so the heck am I!!

Happy fall to you all!

How You Can Help the Horses

There are many ways that you can help the horses at Eye of the Storm.

• Send a tax-deductible donation. See the instructions on the bottom of the page. Eye of the Storm is a non-profit corporation, registered with the IRS as a 170(b)(1)(a)vi, a non profit organization for the prevention of cruelty to animals, under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code. Your entire contribution will go to to help the horses. Frequently-asked questions about donations.

• Remember us in your will. If you would like to make a contribution to Eye of the Storm as a provision of your will, please contact us for details so the bequest is done correctly and the money is certain to go to the horses.

• Go shopping at www.igive.com, a central online shopping mall that includes great stores like Land's End, Sharper Image, ToysRUs, Barnes & Noble, plus flowers, gifts and gourmet food shops. Register, select Eye of the Storm Equine Rescue as the non-profit beneficiary, then go shopping! Credit card purchases are secure and shipping fees are low. (Be sure to follow the instructions to confirm your purchases, so Eye of the Storm receives the donation.)

• Volunteer! We need experienced horsemen and horsewomen to help with feeding, watering, turning horses out, and cleaning stalls and paddocks. We especially need responsible local people who can work with a minimum of direction. Send us an email to find out more!

• Donate horse stuff -- feed, veterinary supplies, and equipment for the horses to use. 

• Subscribe to this blog and to our Facebook group. Hear about the latest horses we've rescued and all our latest news. 

There is no such thing as an insignificant donation. Every penny counts!

Just click on the button above to make an on-line donation.
Be sure to let us know if you would like a gift.
Or mail
your check to:

Eye of the Storm Equine Rescue 
Forest Edge Farm 
PO Box 218 
Stow, MA 01775 

We are extremely grateful for your
interest and help. You are making it possible for these beautiful
animals to have a permanent, safe and loving home.

Equine Rescue Donation FAQs

We often get questions about donating to Eye of the Storm Equine Rescue.


Where exactly does the money go?
Horse care, horse care, and nothing but horse care. Nearly a dozen horses have been rescued, rehabilitated, or purchased to remain with Eye of the Storm permanently. This facility is run completely by volunteers. There are no salaries or expense funds. (This web site is donated by a local web creation firm.)

Through the cooperation of local businesspeople and help from volunteers, we're able to keep expenses as low as possible, but providing for these animals is still costly. Here are a few examples of costs for just one horse . . .

• Grain for one week: $12
• Basic shoeing: $45
• Hay for one month: $40
• Annual shots: $45 
• Winter blanket: $70
• Emergency vet call: $90 - $300

(These are 2002 numbers)

Are donations tax-deductible?
Absolutely! We are a 509(a)1 non-profit foundation, and every cent of your donation is tax-deductible. This means that your donations can help YOU to lessen your tax bill. For instance: If you're in the 40% tax bracket and you donate $100 to Eye of the Storm, your federal income tax is lowered by $40, so your donation actually costs you only $60.

We are listed on guidestar.com, a national database of non-profit organizations. If you have any questions about our tax-deductible status, please contact our IRS representative:
Kevin Kahmann, ID #31081, Telephone: (877) 829-5500

Can I designate my contribution for a particular horse?
Yes. If you'd like to help sponsor a specific horse or pony, we'll send you a photo and profile so you'll know more about that horse's history and special needs.

Is there a minimum contribution amount?
No! We're delighted to accept donations in any amount. We also appreciate donations of needed services, equine horse-care products and feed. If you've recently lost an equine companion, and would like to donate your left-over (good quality) hay or grain, please give us a call. Check our wish list to see what else we need!

There is no such thing as an insignificant
donation. Every penny counts!

Just click on the button above to make an on-line donation.
Be sure to let us know if you would like a gift.
Or mail
your check to:

Eye of the Storm Equine Rescue 
Forest Edge Farm 
PO Box 218 
Stow, MA 01775 

We are extremely grateful for your
interest and help. You are making it possible for these beautiful
animals to have a permanent, safe and loving home.

Help!

Our fundraising efforts are never-ending. Please, please, we are so desperate for money to care for our horses. We currently have 15 horses. Ten are completely unplaceable and will be offered sanctuary for life. We care for our horses as if they were million dollar show horses. We keep them deeply bedded and feed them only the best. That is very expensive. We are 100% volunteers, none of us are paid. All donations are tax deductible. We have all the supplies we need; we just need money for feed, bedding, veterinary and farrier expenses. Thank you.

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