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I am one of the professionals who provide service to the
equine residents of Whisper Ranch and I am honored to have the opportunity
to do so. I see all facets of the equine industry in my work...both the
very good and the very bad. I can't tell you how gratifying it is to work
with an organization that cares so deeply and works so diligently to help
suffering animals recover and feel loved, some for the first time in their
lives. Shannon has a true God given gift for figuring out just what a
rescued animal needs and a true talent for finding just the right home when
they are ready for adoption. Animals that find their way into Shannon's care
are truly blessed, as are all of us who have the privilege to work with
them.
Just as important as the animal lives saved at Whisper Ranch, are the human
lives touched, and in many ways saved, by the community outreach programs
Shannon and her team engage in. From the youngest of children, to the very
elderly, the rescues of Whisper Ranch bring joy and love to all, breaking
through the barriers of even the most troubled among us. Such good work
often goes unnoticed in the world today, yet it is of the most value to all
of us. It truly is God's work. I pray that everyone will realize the value
of the efforts at Whisper Ranch and lend your support in whatever way you
can.
Cindy Sullivan
Equine Rehabilitation Specialist
www.tribeequus.com
http://www.equinesciencesacademy.com/
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Shannon
Smith's dedication to helping animals and people is extraordinary!
Whisper Ranch
is obviously woven into the fabric of the Smith family's life. As a
result of their dedication, formerly abused animals have:
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Regained
health and dignity
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Experienced
trust of humans
· Provided
therapy for abused and neglected people
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Been placed
in qualified homes
I am constantly amazed at the inspiring and impactful work that Whisper
Ranch does on such a limited budget. By sharing the Whisper Ranch story,
we bring focus to changing the lives of abused and neglected animals and
people, and encourage others to join the cause and support this admirable
organization.
Debra Hamilton, sponsor
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Whisper Ranch is
providing a much-needed service to animals - not only rescue and
rehabilitation but compassionate and careful re-homing as well. This is an
area in which rescues are sorely lacking - it is easy to take in an
abused, abandoned or starving animal but it is not so easy to let them go
when they are ready - or to find the appropriate home. The staff at
Whisper Ranch are experts at rehabilitation, utilizing not only nutrition
and basic common-sense care to bring an animal back to health, but also
professional hoof care, bodywork, saddle fitting, dental care, spiritual
care, and any other modalities necessary to bring a horse (or any animal)
back to optimal health and usefulness.
However,
the "rescue and rehabilitation" does not stop when the animal is re-homed.
Adopters are educated in the importance of consistency, and made aware of
the effort that went into the animal and strongly encouraged to follow up
with the same professionals who were instrumental in the animal's
recovery. In this way, bonds are formed between the staff at Whisper Ranch
and those who adopt animals there, and lifelong relationships are made. It
doesn't get any better than this.
It
is rare and refreshing to find a rescue as dedicated to the "Whole Horse"
as Whisper Ranch is, and it is a pleasure to work with the Ranch and its
entire staff.
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