{"title":"Donate to Little Creek","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"AppleMailSignature\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy donate to Little Creek? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"AppleMailSignature\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBecause you would be helping ANIMALS in need and also PEOPLE who desperately need animal therapy but cannot afford the usual fees.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"AppleMailSignature\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"AppleMailSignature\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt Little Creek Sanctuary, we take in older, unsound or unwanted farm animals and offer them a soft landing for the rest of their days. We are a sanctuary first so every animal is completely free to engage in an activity or not. Those of the animals who choose to help us with programs including: Grounding and Mindfulness, PTSD; Depression; Anxiety; ASD; Animal hugs for terminal patients and their families; Sibling support program where we teach how horses communicate non-verbally to siblings of non-verbal children; and so much more. The horses can even help with some homework (elementary).\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gift-of-hay","title":"Gift of Hay","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you have a little extra, please consider donating one bale of hay. Every week, the animals of Little Creek need 35 small square bales of hay. While cows can eat almost any type of hay, senior horses need hay \u0026lt;12% NSC and \u0026gt;30% ADF. Locally, orchard grass harvested past the flowering stage is almost perfect for seniors. Up to a quarter of all senior horses have PPID (equine Cushing's) and many cannot be on grass at all or risk laminitis (a very painful hoof condition that can result in PTS). Having them on a track system, with several hay stations, along with salt and mineral licks, and water troughs here and there, can really improve their quality of life. Our track is not surfaced yet and some day we will fundraise for it to be stabilized and accessible year round. For now, it becomes overgrazed fast by the ones who can tolerate grass while our PPID gang hangs out in the dry lot and as soon as the grass turned to a dirt track, they go out as a herd. Inside the track are small to medium fields. We graze those on a rotation: Horses who can, then cows, then sheep and goats, and finally a resting period. This system is best suited to their needs and promotes so much movement. In the last 50 years, a domestic horse's life expectancy has more than doubled thanks to needed changes in how we keep them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will update the quantities needed weekly, We could not look after this many senior and special needs animals without you!!!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Creek Sanctuary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48703394611477,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/9123\/7653\/files\/IMG_8349.png?v=1766796375"},{"product_id":"gift-of-stable-supplies","title":"Gift us Timothy Alfalfa cubes","description":"\u003cp\u003eSupport us by buying a bag of hay cubes for our animals. (You are not buying FROM us but FOR the sanctuary animals.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe look after senior horses and many of them benefit from having soaked hay cubes in addition to long stem dry hay. We go through 15 bags of hay cubes every week in the winter and 10 bags per week in the summer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA product of Canada, Huron Forages has both Timothy Alfalfa cubes and mini cubes and they are all-natural, non-GMO and dust free. They are also a low-sugar, low-starch feed alternative for metabolic horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA huge THANK YOU for helping us care for the seniors of Little Creek! Their teeth may not be the greatest anymore but thanks to you, they will still get their needs met.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Creek Sanctuary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48703395856661,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/9123\/7653\/files\/IMG_6922.png?v=1751834981"},{"product_id":"grain-shovel","title":"Gift us a Grain Shovel","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are in need of two shovels. Our wonderful staff and volunteers have been making do with the tools we have but everything is in need of replacing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBellow is the description from the Canadian Tire website. We wouldn't need the shipping fees because we can pick up at an Ottawa location. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tradesman Poly Grain Scoop is a dependable tool for efficiently handling various materials, making outdoor tasks easier. Designed for both durability and ease of use, it offers a well-balanced structure that enhances comfort during extended use. Whether working in gardens, barns, or driveways, this scoop simplifies seasonal chores and daily projects while ensuring long-lasting performance in demanding conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Creek Sanctuary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48850485313813,"sku":"","price":49.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/9123\/7653\/files\/IMG_6968.png?v=1743040609"},{"product_id":"shavings-fork","title":"Gift us a Shavings Fork","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are in need of two shavings forks. Our wonderful staff and volunteers have been making do with the tools we have but everything is in need of replacing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBellow is the description from the Greenhawk website. We wouldn't need the shipping fees because we can pick up at the Ottawa location. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fortiflex Bedding Fork is made with heavy duty polycarbonate construction. This lightweight, durable pitchfork is designed for long-lasting use around the farm, ranch or home. The one piece, reinforced polycarbonate ABS head has 17 tines that are 10\" in length, and secures to the fork handle with a heavy-duty screw and self-locking nut with nylon washer. The specially designed tines are uniquely angled to provide easy manure pick-up with less spilling. Ideal for stable cleaning, bedding and manure removal. Measures 13.5\"W x 55\"L x 4\"D. 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