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NBC 29: Count on Us - Barn Blaze Ruins Horse Sanctuary
Fierce flames reduced a Buckingham County charity to rubble. The Healing Hands Sanctuary in Dillwyn is a total loss.
Sam bowen is reeling from last night's event. She lost almost everything dear to her. "Feels like I lost my daughter, feels like I lost my mom and dad again," shared Bowen.
Due to a fire that destroyed the Healing Hands Sanctuary, she has nothing to use to take care of the 13 horses she's rescued from abuse and neglect, and stopped from slaughter.
"We just got feed delivered and it cost 200-300 dollars," said Bowen.
Saddles and bridles were also lost to the fire. Fortunately, all the horses got out as the barn burned. They were safe from the heat, but forced into the cold.
"They say a tree is shelter. It's not. I can't see them treated that way," insisted Bowen. "I need a barn so bad so I can get these guys in."
Throughout the day friends brought help in the form of hay.
"We're gonna help you all we can, if you need office supplies, anything, you just give me a call," assured a friend.
There's no word on the cause of the fire. But while it's investigated, Bowen needs help now. Her dream is that someone will build a new barn or donate lumber.
To help, you can visit any Bank of America branch and make a donation in the name of the Healing Hands Sanctuary. They are a non-profit, so donations are completely tax deductable. The sanctuary can provide a receipt.
Bowen also has a wish list that includes:
--Turn Out Blankets
--Warmer
--Vet Supplies
--Lead Ropes
--Feed buckets
--Blankets
--Heat Lamps
--Bristles
--Combs
--3 qt. Feed Scoops
--Fly Spray
--Fly Masks
--Hoof Picks
--Hay Racks
--Hoses
--Sponges
--Tack Cleaning Supplies
--Shampoo
--Watering Tubs
Reported by David Douglas
Fierce flames reduced a Buckingham County charity to rubble. The Healing Hands Sanctuary in Dillwyn is a total loss.
Sam bowen is reeling from last night's event. She lost almost everything dear to her. "Feels like I lost my daughter, feels like I lost my mom and dad again," shared Bowen.
Due to a fire that destroyed the Healing Hands Sanctuary, she has nothing to use to take care of the 13 horses she's rescued from abuse and neglect, and stopped from slaughter.
"We just got feed delivered and it cost 200-300 dollars," said Bowen.
Saddles and bridles were also lost to the fire. Fortunately, all the horses got out as the barn burned. They were safe from the heat, but forced into the cold.
"They say a tree is shelter. It's not. I can't see them treated that way," insisted Bowen. "I need a barn so bad so I can get these guys in."
Throughout the day friends brought help in the form of hay.
"We're gonna help you all we can, if you need office supplies, anything, you just give me a call," assured a friend.
There's no word on the cause of the fire. But while it's investigated, Bowen needs help now. Her dream is that someone will build a new barn or donate lumber.
To help, you can visit any Bank of America branch and make a donation in the name of the Healing Hands Sanctuary. They are a non-profit, so donations are completely tax deductable. The sanctuary can provide a receipt.
Bowen also has a wish list that includes:
--Turn Out Blankets
--Warmer
--Vet Supplies
--Lead Ropes
--Feed buckets
--Blankets
--Heat Lamps
--Bristles
--Combs
--3 qt. Feed Scoops
--Fly Spray
--Fly Masks
--Hoof Picks
--Hay Racks
--Hoses
--Sponges
--Tack Cleaning Supplies
--Shampoo
--Watering Tubs
Reported by David Douglas
