Horse sanctuary to host blessing of the animals Oct. 3
– Redwings Horse Sanctuary will be hosting an annual Blessing of the Animals on Oct. 3.
The event is free to the public but donations are encouraged. Non-aggressive dogs on a leash or cats in carriers are welcome. Refreshments and tours will be available after the ceremony.
The event will go from 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., at 47240 Lockwood-Jolon Rd. in Lockwood, Calif.
The mission of Redwings Horse Sanctuary is to, “eliminate the causes of equine suffering through education and community outreach programs, rescue abused and neglected equines, and provide permanent sanctuary or selected foster homes for those equines.”
Redwings Horse Sanctuary began in May 1991 as a non-profit organization in Carmel, California, with a mission to end the abuse, neglect, and slaughter of horses, ponies, donkeys, mules, and burros through rescue and foster care. In the fall of 1992, Redwings broadened its scope to include permanent shelter for those equines, ensuring them a secure and life-long home at the sanctuary.
In 2000 Redwings moved to a 167-acre ranch in southern Monterey County, California. The entire Redwings family of 90 equines, three part-time and five full-time staff members completed the transition to the new sanctuary in March 2002.
