Vote and Help Angel Acres Rescue Win a $1Mil Makeover!

On October 16, 2008, Petside.com promoted a Pet 'Net Adoption Event. This special occasion featured several animal shelters whose sole mission was to increase the awareness of the increasing need pet adoptions from shelters and to introduce Petside.com's readers to the diligent care and compassion which these shelters afford to homeless pets.

While horses generally do not fall into the category of soft, furry animals with whom one can snuggle, I was so impressed with a very special horse rescue group that I wrote an item featuring it. The rescue group is Horse Haven Rescue. Read more about it by visiting, http://www.petside.com/petsideblog/2008/10/angel-acres-horse-haven-rescue.php.

Even though it may have been considered unique in the pet world, so much love and care is provided that I was inspired to introduce Jo Deibel, co-founder and president of Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue, located in York County, Pa for the incredible work she is doing for animals. They also have several satellite farms. While many people do not think of horses as "pets", every horse owner that I know personally vehemently disagrees and they proudly proclaim their horses to be part of their family.

Mattie, a horse I sponser from Angel Acres
When Jo Deibel wakes up each morning to the sound of many hungry horses, at the same time, she also has a rather large family of small animals which she has rescued over the years. And these four legged furry critters, just like many of the horses she has rescued from cruel and inhumane slaughter, or neglect or abandonment, are also special needs animals. Jo has a heart as big as all outdoors.

Living with her horses in the barns are 24 barn cats that have magically found Jo, who feeds them, neuters them, and gives them the best veterinary care. She even had 11 kittens last year which required bottle feeding for 5 weeks. Talk about a diverse and busy rescue center and one which is bursting at the seams and in desperate need of a makeover!

With the help of devoted friends and visitors and evaluators, Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue has made it into the top 10 rescue groups now in contention for an overhaul. ZooToo.com is in the second phase of their contest. After two phases of evaluation, 1,000 shelters have been chosen for a chance for this honor. Voting started yesterday, April 13 and runs until Sunday, April 19.

If you wish to help Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue win this $1 Million makeover contest visit http://www.zootoo.com/americavotes/intro and http://www.zootoo.com/makeover/howitworks and cast your vote for Angel Acres Horse Rescue. You can vote up to 10 times a day, everyday!

The horses, cats and dogs who share their home at this facility will be ever grateful for your support.

Watch their video for more information about the contest and to learn more about the facility

I think that people, who devote their lives to helping needy animals show an over-the-top devotion and concern for homeless pets, don't you? Leave a comment with your thoughts.