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Happy Endings Animal Rescue Sanctuary
Every day millions of animals are born into lives of suffering and pain. Even in countries like the United States, which has laws to protect animals, cases of abused and neglected dogs, cats, horses, and other domestic animals are common. These animals rely on humans to care for them, and it is the responsibility of humans to shield and defend them, and to treat them with compassion.
Animals should never be treated inhumanely -their lives should be free from avoidable suffering at the hands of humans. Even with strong penalties for animal cruelty and neglect in place, however, it is impossible for the government to safeguard so many individual animals. As a result, animal welfare agencies and organization,S playa critical role with regard to protecting and improving the lives of animals.
Happy Endings Animal Rescue Sanctuary Happy Endings Animal Rescue Sanctuary (H.E.A.R.S.) is a Santa Ynez Valley-based nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization devoted to the rescue, care, and rehabilitation of domestic animals. Established by C.C. Beaudette-Wellman, a local resident who grew up rescuing and caring for both pets and wildlife, H.E.A.R.S. provides refuge for animals that are homeless, are scheduled to be euthanized, or have been living in abusive situations.
C.c. always had a deep love of animals, and from the age of four started to rescue birds and other animals. These early childhood experiences taught her unconditional love, respect, responsibility, and honesty. Over the years, C.C. continued to rescue wildlife including birds, reptiles, and small and large mammals such as bear, bobcats, deer, rabbits, and raccoons.
(after college/studying ) C.c. began to volunteer/work with the Santa Barbara
Wildlife Care Network. Helping animals was incredibly gratifying and for over 20 years she continued to work with the Network to rescue and rehabilitate wildlife.
Starting her own non-profit animal rescue organization had always been a life dream for C.C. After years of planning, C.C. and the other prospective board members were able to complete all of the requirements to launch the non-profit. In December 2007, Happy Endings Animal Rescue Sanctuary was officially formed. From the beginning, H.E.A.R.S. has been volunteer run and has relied on animal lovers to assist with a variety of physical and administrative duties.
Sanctuary Program
The sanctuary program consists of rescuing and providing refuge to animals who do not have a home, would otherwise be euthanized, or who need to be removed from a neglectful or abusive situation. H.E.A.R.S. works closely with county agencies and local veterinarians to ensure the animals' safety and welfare. Rescued animals are housed in a clean, spacious environment (family-owned property in Santa Ynez), with consideration paid to each animal's specific needs. Special diets that meet high nutritional standards, are designed for each animal's particular health situation. The organization has large and small animal veterinarians on their advisory board and each animal receives excellent medical care with preventative medicine integrated directly into daily care. The animals get to socialize with each and receive customized physical and psychological therapy and training.
The Progeria Research Foundation
About the Foundation - "Isolating the Progeria gene is a major achievement for the medical research community," said Dr. Collins, "The discovery not only gives hope to children and families affected by Progeria, but also may shed light on the phenomenon of aging and cardiovascular disease."
Remembering Amy - A Mothers Desire to Help
This is the story of a child who was like any other child, with just one
exception. Amy Foose had Progeria. Amy’s life may have been short, but the
spirit of this special young girl touched the hearts of everyone she met. Her
story reminds us that children with Progeria have the same hopes and dreams
as all children have.
Thank you for supporting Progeria Research
Your donations will help give these children hope for the long and healthy lives they deserve.
Progeria is a fatal, “rapid aging” disease that afflicts children, who die of heart disease at an average age of 13 years - the same heart disease that affects millions of normal aging adults. And despite startling changes in their young bodies such as osteoporosis, heart disease and hair loss, these extraordinary children are intelligent, courageous, and full of life.
The Progeria Research Foundation is the only organization in the world dedicated to discovering treatments and a cure for Progeria and its aging-related disorders.
This is the charity of legendary car customizer and host of TLC’s Overhaulin’, Chip Foose. “I lost my sister, Amy, to Progeria, so The Progeria Research Foundation is a cause very near and dear to my heart,” says Foose.
With your help, PRF can continue its mission at a faster pace, to win this race against time for all children with Progeria. And finding the cure will help not only these special children, but perhaps also millions of adults who suffer from heart disease and other, aging-related conditions.
