09/30/2026
I want to take a minute to be brutally frank with the maybe three people that will read this post, if only to put it out there.
I love what I do. I can’t imagine not doing it. But it’s exhausting, stressful, and it’s not fun most of the time. And a good amount of my job? It’s not what I wanted to do, it just has to be done. I’m in it for the animals. And for the animals, I wear the hat of every other job under the sun to make this place run.
And people are always going to ask for more.
I’m Meagan, and I’m the person who answers the phone. I respond to emails and texts. I guide all the tours. I’m at every vet visit. I’m in every day cleaning, feeding and working with the animals. I’m the person you meet at markets, events, the school. Is someone doing a talk for 101? It’s me. I do the accounting all year long until tax time. I keep the records of the animals. Any paperwork needs filed? Me.
I am one person.
And no, I’m not alone. I am very lucky to have a wonderful and supportive family who back me and make my dream possible. My grandfather builds everything, my mom is always doing anything and everything.
But I am one person doing a lot and I’m constantly being asked to do more. And I know I’m not the only one. Small nonprofit sanctuaries are SMALL. We don’t make money. I don’t have a job, I don’t get paid. We don’t break even. My family funds what tours and donations don’t cover.
Please stop acting like there’s a team of 50 behind us and we run 24 hours and can hop to it. I am one person. You can call me 20 times, and if I’m busy, I can’t take it. Please just text and wait for me to get back to you.
I’m not a rehabber, but I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gone out to help injured animals and taken them to rehabbers because the finder couldn’t or wouldn’t.
I don’t have to do it. But I do. Because I love the animals and I love what I do.
I absolutely love and appreciate the people who support us and make this possible.
But please remember behind every rescue is normally just one person trying to do 1000 things that a normal job would have a staff of 30 for.
A little patience would go a long way. We’re doing a lot.
