News & EventsNews & Eventshttp://www.hoperanchanimalrescue.com/blog/2010-01-04T14:22:54ZSquarespaceSharing Is Year Round at Hope Ranch Rescue Facility (Reprinted from Malibu Surfside News)http://www.hoperanchanimalrescue.com/blog/2010/1/3/sharing-is-year-round-at-hope-ranch-rescue-facility-reprinte.htmlHope Ranch2010-01-04T07:15:20Z2010-01-04T07:15:20ZSharing Is Year Round at Hope Ranch Rescue Facility

(Reprinted from Malibu Surfside News, December 31, 2009 Issue) 

THERAPY—Malibuite Trish Van Devere leads Ariel who sits astride a horse also named Ariel around the ring at the Hope Ranch Animal Rescue. Nancy Rosenquist

For the past two years, Hope Ranch Animal Rescue has kept a  low profile nestled behind the Fire Camp on Mulholland Highway. Lori Morris, founder and owner of the 80-acre facility has not found it necessary to advertise her rescue group, the people just keep showing up via word of mouth. Donkeys, Emus, Llamas, birds of all kinds and a mismatched menagerie of horses, young and old, currently reside on the ranch. Hope Ranch fulfills a childhood dream for Morris who has been rescuing and placing animals for most of her life. She now has the time and space to really make a difference.

But Morris has chosen to not stop at just animal rescue. The ranch, a work in progress, is now being offered as a gathering place for groups to experience the connections that can be made between humans and animals. “This is more than just a sanctuary,” says Morris. “It’s an opportunity of offering the calmness of this place through the support of our animal rescue. I want to open [my] doors to others and [create] a mushroom effect.”

This said, Morris recently hosted participants in a Disabled Veterans group who came for the ‘calm’ of the day and a multitude of animal hugs. Morris’ philosophy is simple: “We want to give people a hands on, nice natural feeling. Animals are nurturing. They teach you a lot.”

On Dec. 23, the Friendship Circle, a group of children with special needs, made what Morris hopes will become a yearly visit to Hope Ranch. According to Mariam RavNoy, Program Director, “It costs three times as much to take care of special needs children [in a camp setting]. We have a team of teenage volunteers from throughout the Los Angeles Jewish community who give their time during Winter Camp. Lori is so generous. [Hope Ranch] is therapeutic for the kids, they are really able to connect with the animals here.”

In this time of financial upheaval, as more and more animals are given away and disposed of by their “caring” humans, Morris has not lost sight of what really pulls us through in dire times, “I like to do nice things, that’s what you’re supposed to do in life…give back.”

For more information about Hope Ranch Animal Rescue call 310-457-0213.

BY NANCY ROSENQUIST

]]>We Now Have a Large Shipment of Parakeets for Adoptionhttp://www.hoperanchanimalrescue.com/blog/2009/11/15/we-now-have-a-large-shipment-of-parakeets-for-adoption.htmlHope Ranch2009-11-15T18:24:40Z2009-11-15T18:24:40Z

We have just received a shipment of approximately 20 Baby Parakeets from our Northern California Bird Division. They are ready for adoption and are looking for good homes.

Call Lori Morris at (310) 457-0213 for more information.

 

]]>New Addition to Hope Ranch Animal Rescue Bird Divisionhttp://www.hoperanchanimalrescue.com/blog/2009/10/11/new-addition-to-hope-ranch-animal-rescue-bird-division.htmlHope Ranch2009-10-11T16:23:03Z2009-10-11T16:23:03ZHere is the newest addition to the Hope Ranch Animal Rescue. One picture is with Penny, who drove from  Gardnerville, NV this morning to bring her to us. Joie is an Abbott's Lesser Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo. She will be neighbors with Dakota, my Moluccan who is being very polite and at ease in her company. Dakota is probably happy that there is another Cockatoo for a change. I think Joie will be a wonderful addition as she took instantly to me and is now comfortably visiting with Dakota. I think they are talking about me already! Joie voices a smokers cough and has a variety of things to say. She is in the other room right now whistling tunes with Dakota. I wonder if she is going to learn Mozart with the rest of my whistlers.

 Joie and Dakotah with Penny

Joie with Shareen, Director of Hope Ranch Animal Rescue Bird Rescue

 

           

 

]]>Emu Rescue Attempt in Malibu Hillshttp://www.hoperanchanimalrescue.com/blog/2009/6/18/emu-rescue-attempt-in-malibu-hills.htmlHope Ranch2009-06-19T04:27:32Z2009-06-19T04:27:32ZOn June 15th, Lori and Bob, two members of Hope Ranch Animal Rescue, were involved in a search for an Emu which has been reported loose and running around in the Malibu Hills. He is definitely not one of our Emus. Ours have just gotten out of the Maternity Ward. One our neighbors, Randy Nauert, shot a whole lot of pictures and put it to music in this video:

]]>Spend a day at the Ranchhttp://www.hoperanchanimalrescue.com/blog/2008/7/1/spend-a-day-at-the-ranch.htmlHope Ranch2008-07-01T21:55:55Z2008-07-01T21:55:55ZOur facilities are open to accommodate groups of children from schools, summer camps or for birthday parties. Our facilities include an arena for events, a round pen & a petting zoo. Prepare to spend the day hiking, picnicking and visiting the animals or just bird watching at Hope Ranch Animal Rescue. Proceeds go to the care and feeding of our rescued animals.

For more information or reservations call Lori at (310) 457-0213.

Watch this column for dates & times of our upcoming planned ranch tours.

 

]]>Hope Ranch Grand Opening Celebration Event on May 18th, 2008 is Great Successhttp://www.hoperanchanimalrescue.com/blog/2008/5/21/hope-ranch-grand-opening-celebration-event-on-may-18th-2008.htmlHope Ranch2008-05-21T17:51:00Z2008-05-21T17:51:00ZThe Hope Ranch Animal Rescue's A Day in the Country!  celebration was a great success. In spite of the horrendously hot temperatures the turnout was great. Entertainment was provided by the Westside Jazz Ensemble, Pizza, fresh fruit and lots of cold drinks, snow cones, cotton candy and beer and wine samples were enjoyed by all. People buying items at our Silent Auction were rewarded with great bargains. Adults and children alike enjoyed visiting with the animals and stopping by the petting zoo.  And much more! Plans are already in progress for next years event.

We wish to thank our great crew of volunteers from all around the Los Angeles and Malibu Area who volunteered to help us in this wonderful cause. We also want to thank the help we received from the area's great newspapers and the many blogs and internet websites who gave us some very good publicity and informed the public of the good our Non-Profit Organization is performing.

A wonderful afternoon in the Malibu countryside along with the satisfaction of supporting a worthy cause was had by all.   The Hope Ranch Animal Rescue organization is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with a goal of rescuing and caring for animals in need. Visit the Hope Ranch Animal Rescue website at www.hoperanchanimalrescue.com for more information. 

Although the event was a success, much more needs to be accomplished for mistreated and unwanted animals. Feed, equipment, medicines and  health care all take money. Please donate what you can. You may mail checks made out to "Hope Ranch Animal Rescue" to 1172 Encinal Canyon Road, Malibu, CA 90265, or use the button below to make a credit card donation through Paypal. You don't have to have an account with Paypal to donate with Paypal. Thanks in advance for your help and your thoughts.

We also would appreciate donations of things such as Pipe Corrals, Shelters, Feeders, Tack etc. All such donations are tax deductible as a charitable donation.

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