Lifted Spirits- Raised the Roof!

One of the more amazing outcomes from our gathering to support Animal Nation last week was a final push for bids to repair the critical issues at the barn. 




As a NYC firefighter, the leaking barn roof that sent water pouring through light fixtures in the old barn was a terrifying situation for Patrick Moore. The roof needed immediate replacement, and thanks to the generous contribution by a party goer at our Party Animals Unite event at Good Hope Farm Thursday night, the funding was secured, and the team wasted no time getting the roof in place, literally, 4 days later the team had a new roof on the barn!



Please donate to help with our next goal, a pond for the Water Foul who would love a cool calm break from the barnyard heat.


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