Thank you for all your help and support!
The biggest thank you to Tara Kohinski who is a great supporter and friend. Thank you for everything you do for us, there is just way too much to even list. Tara is the wonderful lady who designed and keeps up our website even when we fall behind. She actually encourages and keeps us going when we allow things to linger. You are as much a part of Angel's Haven as we are. We could not possibly do what you do and I genuinely hope you realize how much you mean to us all. Tara also provides so much for us all here, humans and animals alike, it is amazing. I am not sure if you even realize how kind the bedding and clothing donations are appreciated. It is things I would not buy for myself as I would rather the kids get "things" instead of us. Everything you do is truly amazing and I hope you know how much we all love you and appreciate the person you are. You are truly incredible!
Many thanks to Dee Bullough and Ray Whalley for most kindly offering to fix our broken computer. Not only did they offer when they heard it wasn't working, they actually came over to pick it up for us too! Incidentally, Dee is also the one who gave us the computer we are currently using. Having a working computer is obviously very important for us and costly to replace so this is tremendously helpful and kind of you both. Thank you so very much yet again
A huge thank you must go to Donna Wilcox for her most generous donation towards our veterinary bills. We were able to spay and neuter one dog each, plus get Revolution for the kids. Obviously veterinary bills can be costly and can be the reason we are unable to accept new animals. We cannot take more than we can properly care for at one time, or provide the necessary surgeries etc. needed. This donation allows us to take others in and help them as well. Aside from this, Donna was the kind lady that rescued Rusty when he was living homeless under stairs in the freezing cold. Rusty is an amazing man and so lucky to have found you. We appreciate more than anything you giving this lovely boy the chance and help he so truly deserves. Thank you so very much for your caring and support!
A great big thank you needs to go out to Shaun Dickson who responded to an ad requesting leftover building materials. This lovely man not only donated but delivered a trailer full of wood which we will be using for much needed renovations. It was just incredible and will help us greatly to keep us all warm and dry this winter for sure. Your kindness is appreciated by many and we hope you realize what a huge help this is. Thank you so very much from the bottom of all our hearts!
Thank you must be sent out to Ray and Sherry Sheppard who not only gave our amazing Jasper a truly wonderful home and life, but also donated food and beds for the kids. The kids absolutely love the big comfy beds and you left us so many that nearly everyone has their own now without having to share. It's just like Christmas with all the beds! Everyone truly enjoys them and we will be set for beds for awhile now. Thank you for all you do for homeless kids, and all you do for ours. You are both truly wonderful folks!
Thank you to Donna and Dan Schaefer for giving our little Macie an amazing home, and for their most generous donation. Macie was so hard to say good bye to and knowing what an amazing life she will have, obviously made it so much easier. We often waive any adoption fees if the new owners are willing to provide the spays/neuters or anything else needed medically etc. Donna and Dan will be taking Macie to their own vet for her spay when she is old enough. When I said just donate what you would like, I was shocked at the donation. It was truly kind and will help us out greatly. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kindness and allowing us to come and visit Macie from time to time. You are truly wonderful folks!
Another great big thank you to Tara and Gary Kohinski for the amazing bean beds for the pups. The dogs and cats are truly enjoying them and they do love new beds! The removable covers are a joy for me too for cleaning purposes :) You are always helping us out and we truly appreciate everything. It was tremendously thoughtful to think of us and grab those beds. They are seriously appreciated by all. Thank you yet again, you are both amazing too!
Thanks must go out to Kevin Hogan and family for their most recent and generous donation. Along with allowing us to have Stella and Macie stay with us until we find great homes, they made a donation as well. Macie was such a treat and Stella is as well of course! I got to love and carry my little baby around and she was such a doll and joy to have around. We don't often get babies so young, social and just adorable in the rescue. It honestly was the most fun I've had in ages! I truly miss her already but appreciate so much the opportunity of getting to know her. What an amazing spirit! Of course I love all my kids but I don't get many I can carry around in one arm throughout the day. It was like having my own little baby around! Of course, your donation was amazing, very helpful and truly appreciated. It is obvious you all love animals and do much rescuing on your own. Thank you for all you do and what you have done for us!
Thank you to Eva Reider for the large donation of both dry and canned cat food. The kids are really enjoying the gourmet meals and it is tremendously appreciated. Thank you from all our kitties, and of course, us too!
Thank you has to go out to Becky and Donna Crossas well as Scott Cook for the huge donation of toys for the kids. They went through the box like it was Christmas and all grabbed a few treasures to run off with. Your kindness was so much appreciated and the kids are seriously in their glory right now. Everyone would truly thank you :) There's nothing better than to see the smiles on their faces while they rummage through the new toys! I thank you so very much as I love to see them smile! Thank you and thank you!!
I also need to thank Ken Taylor for all his support and the loan of our “thunder bus” to transport kids and supplies. Ken has been a huge help, inspiration and a truly great friend to us all these past few years. His love for the animals and how much he gives so selflessly to help us all out is truly remarkable. We of course appreciate you so very much and will be forever grateful!
Thank you to Ray and Sherry Sheppard for everything you have done for us over the years. Most recently, these amazing people saved Darma from euthanasia in Los Angeles, California, and paid for all costs to bring her somewhere safe she could find a forever home. Not everyone would go to such lengths to save a life and you are amazing for all that you do. Thank you as well for all the treats and the amazing beds for the kids. We go through many, many doggie beds and everyone of course needs a comfy spot to sleep! I hope you both realise how much we appreciate all you have done throughout the years, again you are amazing!
We would like to thank the Ruston family for opening their hearts and home to our elderly Sally. They gave her a chance at a real home to retire in and we will be forever grateful to you all for that chance. Thanks of course for the monetary donation which definitely helps us all. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Not everyone would give a 13-year-old lady a chance and these amazing people did! Thank you so much!
Thanks as well go out to the Hicks family for the surprise visit with William last week. We love to have our kids come back and visit and it was wonderful to see "little Will" in action with you all. There is no doubt he is so happy and we are of course always grateful to have an amazing family such as yours take one of our kids home. Thank you as well for the donation when you came of course and please pop in anytime!
We would like to send out the biggest thank you to Dave Stangeland for kindly donating a bed for the two-legged folks at the shelter. It was incredibly kind and I cannot tell you what a difference this has already made. Day one and we have both actually got a good sleep. We woke up rested and not in pain....you have no idea what this means!! Thank you so very much Dave, we will never forget your kindness.
A very special thank you goes out to Shirley Merritt. Shirley is an amazing woman who has been helping homeless animals and the shelters that care for them for many years. She is the original founder of Friends Fundraising for Animal Shelters (FFFAS), a group of volunteers working hard throughout the year to raise money for no-kill shelters and provide them assistance with food and supplies. Throughout the years Shirley has been personally responsible for saving hundreds of lives, and has always been willing to lend a hand whenever she can to assist the caregivers in these shelters. Her compassion and spirit has always been an inspiration and there could never be enough thanks given for all she has accomplished. Thank you Shirley, not only for your recent donation, but for all you have done throughout the years. You honestly are an inspiration and a true angel in our eyes.
Thank you so much to Edana Lavergne and her best friend Louie for their most generous donations of bedding, leashes and toys for the kids. We go through so much bedding and blankets, this is always so much appreciated. Also thanks for the extra food you always leave when Lou stays with us, the treats for the kids, and of course the treats you leave for us! Of course thanks for letting us hang out with Lou when you can't be there. Your kindness is much appreciated and we hope you know it!
This is a very special thank you, one we should always have up. I would like to thank my family, Dan and Audrey Lysak, Chris and Joanne Lysak, and Mary Picklyk. Running a rescue can be very stressful at times. There is always some financial and emotional heartache that ensues when you are responsible for so many lives. There are many hard days we are not sure how things are going to work out and just pray to God that it will. When the animals don't have anyone else but us, we often carry a bigger burden than we should. Throughout our most difficult times, financially, emotionally or just maintenance wise there is one constant and one ray of light we can always count on, my family. When it seems there is no ray of light at the end of the tunnel, they have always been there to show me the way and provide me with strength. They are as much responsible for the lives we've saved as anyone. They carry these burdens as much as we do. Without their love and support there is no way we would still be here, no way we could have kept going over the past ten years. So i just wanted to thank you all from the bottom of my heart. I love you all, my best friends in the world, and want you to know exactly what your support means, not just to me but to all the lives you've helped to save. Thank you from all of us!
Many thanks to Natalie from Pet-Pourri for opening her heart and home to Buster Brown. Buster as most of you know, was with us for several years. It was difficult to find the right home for him on account of his age and desperate need for lots of love. Natalie came across an ad for Buster then proceeded to give him the best home he could have possibly found. Buster now lives on acreage, much like our place, which he truly loves and lives for. Most importantly, Buster finally has a real home and family with all the attention he can get, all the love he needs, and the space he loves...we couldn't ask for more. Although we miss him so much, we are truly happy and forever grateful. Thank you so much!
A huge thank you to Dee Bullough, Supervisor of Technical Services Manitoba Blue Cross, and Manitoba Blue Cross for their recent donation of a new computer for our shelter. Things always seem to work out, and the timing of this computer couldn't have been better as we were currently having problems with our old system. Thank you all for the generous donation! We can now get back to adding videos and pictures of all our friends which is super helpful in finding them homes.
Another big thank you to Jill Smith, Richard Walsh, Marley and Putter. Thank you all for opening your hearts and home to our beloved Jake. He is very lucky to have found the perfect family, and he's obviously enjoying every moment in his new home. Thank you as well to all for the generous donations of supplies for the shelter and the kids. We certainly appreciate everything you have done!