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DONATE to 16 HANDS OF LOVE
We honor your choice in making a donation today and by doing so you're helping in bringing about more peace, love, compassion and harmony to our world. Scroll down to learn more about each member of our loving herd. 16 Hands of Love is a 501(c)3 educational & animal rescue non-profit. All donations are tax deductible and help with caring for and providing a loving home for the herd. Donations can also gift private sessions and help us to continue to offer donation based events while in the presence of the herd to those who may not have the means necessary to afford it at the time ~ our EIN is 81-4128366. To learn more about what we offer, our mission, or the rescued animals please visit www.16Handsoflove.org. |
Takoda – Horse – 13 years oldI am the first rescue in 16 Hands of Love's herd. I picked my name which means "Friend to Everyone" in the Sioux Native American language, which helps me to remember to be a strong yet compassionate leader of the entire herd. I am able to see your Truth and will help you to see and honor it as well. I am rescued from the dressage / competition world.
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Maggie – Horse – 23 years oldI am the grandmother spirit of the herd. I hold the deep understanding of logic, respect and calmness. Once you spend time with me you can't help but begin to embody these traits and pay them forward to our world. I am rescued as a retired therapy horse that many aren’t willing to rescue due to my age.
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Buster – Goat – 11 years oldI lead our goat herd with love and strength. I am the only goat in the herd who still has his momma to love and support him (Jenny Ann) and I got my name because I love to butt my head against things and I also give great back rubs, hence I am Buster. I am one of the gentlest goats and love to let the small children scratch between my horns. I teach others that they don’t have to take our horns off as we won’t hurt a living thing as long as we’re treated with love and respect. I was born into the goat herd that needed rescuing when my prior owner couldn’t care for me any longer.
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Jenny Ann – Goat – 14 years oldI am one of the elders of the herd and love caring for my son (Buster) and helping him to protect the herd. Once you earn my trust I will protect and care for you too. My greatest strength is helping those who visit to learn patience and perseverance in earning my attention and trust. I was rescued to help keep our herd intact when our owner couldn’t care for us any longer.
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Dipper – Goat – 3 years oldMy quiet strength helps to balance the herd. I am a healthy combination of inquisitiveness, shyness, playfulness and strength. I help others to see and find these strengths within themselves. I was born to a show goat who was required by show laws to give birth so she could keep showing. Even after my mom made it clear she was not supposed to get pregnant, after many attempts, she finally did and died 3 months after giving birth to myself and my twin sister Mabel. Within the first 3 months of my life, I was castrated and my horns were attempted to be cut out, twice. I was strong and they grew back, now I have a unique set of horns as one grows back and one forward. I also help teach others to not give up, to embrace their uniqueness and to honor their strength.
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Mabel - Goat – 3 years oldI am one of the largest of the goat herd but never abuse my power. I watch over, comfort and protect the elderly in the herd. I do not hesitate to point out when someone is too pushy and can offer the gift to those who are willing to learn of exuding a humble confidence. I was rescued with my brother, Dipper when my mother died after giving birth to us.
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Trevor – Goat – 16 years oldI am the wise leader of the goat herd, I have learned with age that I do not have to lead with fear but with love, confidence and compassion. I love to share my gifts with everyone I meet and many can't help but love me too. I also give great back rubs with my strong horns and show what a gift it is to be able to keep my horns and my gratitude for that. I was rescued many years ago by my first owner and rescued again to keep the herd together when my then owner couldn’t keep me.
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Toby – Goat – 5 years oldI am quiet yet confident and help others to find similar strengths within themselves, not only in humans but also with other goats in the herd. I took Mabel and Dipper under my care when their mother passed. I am also the only rescued show goat and am grateful for my life. I often tip my head back to scratch my back and wonder where my horns are.
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George – Dog – 3 to 5 years old(?)My job is to live on the land with the goats and to protect the herd from predators. I also love to play with the humans that come to visit. I am extremely intelligent, loving and loyal. I hold space for those attending events and sessions and help bring in guidance and a sense of calm. I was rescued and found by my first human after falling out of a truck. When she no longer had a herd of goats for me to protect, she knew I needed my job and helped me find my new rescue forever home at 16 Hands of Love.
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Daisy - Dog – 2 years oldMy job is to also live on the land and protect the herd. I’ve only known this my entire life and absolutely LOVE running around the pasture, getting dirty and protecting the herd from birds and other fun things! My joy is contagious; I bring a breath of fresh air to anyone I meet. My former owner loved me very much but couldn’t give me the job that I needed so they found me my forever home at 16 Hands of Love.
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