Starts: Sunday August 03, 2008 05:45 PM
Schedule: 2008-08-03
Organizer: Toronto Animal Rights Society
Venue: First Unitarian Building
Location: 175 St. Claire West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Event website: http://www.animal-rights.ca/category_s/80.htm
There will be a Special Event:

Fundraiser for New Local Farm Sanctuary

Presented by Bill Houston and Patrick Frendo-Cumbo

The Roosters Inn is a brand new farm sanctuary and bed & breakfast, located 75 minutes outside of Toronto in Blackstock, Ontario. They provide permanent homes to a wide variety neglected animals, including cats, chickens, chinchillas, ducks, goats, guinea pigs, and rabbits. These animals have been rescued from deplorable conditions, and some have permanent disabilities such as blindness and other disfigurements. Many of the chickens have had their beaks cut off in factory farm systems.

Running a sanctuary for neglected animals is very costly, requiring veterinary care, food, and materials for building and maintaining outdoor housing appropriate for each type of animal. While the B&B component of The Roosters Inn covers some costs, revenue is not sufficient to fully cover all expenses relating to running the farm sanctuary. They have already had to turn away some animals in need of permanent care, due to a lack of funds required to build appropriate housing and enclosures.

On this evening, we will learn all about the efforts of Bill and Patrick in building The Roosters Inn, the animals living there, and the opportunities that we have to help. We will be raising funds to aid The Roosters Inn in adopting and caring for more animals in need. Tax deductible donations can be made through a separate charitable organization called Animal Outreach, which is working in tandem with The Roosters Inn. If you are unable to attend this event, but still wish to help, you may call The Roosters Inn at 905-986-9843.

This important event runs from 7:00 p.m. until approximately 8:30 p.m., including Q&A. Bring friends, family, and anyone who has an interest in animals or interesting vacations possibilities.