The Gathering Place Animal Rescue, Sanctuary and Ministry

09/06/2026

A huge thank you, to whomever sent the surprise gifts. We truly appreciate it.

09/06/2026

🚨🚨🚨FREE Building and metal covers 🚨🚨🚨

We have a two story shed that needs to be torn down. I do not believe it can be moved. It's free as long as you take it all. You don't leave a mess. Located in Kemp,Tx.

We are not looking to pay someone to tear it down at this time.

It was built sturdy on the inside. Not great sheets on the outside in my opinion. The people who built it also didn't pay attention to the flow and settlement of water for the property.

It's in the one main area that holds water on our property.

Both sections are 16x24 I will measure again. To double check.

We also have metal structures that can be scraped or used for houses for goats, sheep or pigs.

09/05/2026

Look at all these precious faces looking for a family. Located in Kemp,Tx for the most part. We will get you in touch with the other rescues.

09/05/2026

We have the opportunity to purchase this building for 4k. We need to move quickly if we are. I feel it would work great for the littles staying at the Sanctuary. We will also need to cover to have it moved.

09/05/2026

09/05/2026

Yesterday was a great day and a bad day.

We celebrated Colten's birthday Thursday night since David, got off early. He worked an 8 hr overtime shift instead of a 12.

We all went to CiCi's Pizza in Kaufman. David, got sick before leaving the restaurant. The rest of us woke up sick yesterday morning. Unfortunately, we don't get sick days. We all pushed through as long as we could. I think Rylie, vomited like 9 times.

I had to take the little Chihuahua Mia to the Vet. When your Vet, ask if you are okay. You know you look as horrible as you feel.

After the Vet I ran David, food to Corsicana. On my way back I see smoke. You could see as soon as I got on 1129 off 31. That was definitely to close for comfort.

On my way back across the bridges. I'm pretty sure I saw the donkey that was shot in the neck and leg eating.

I get home grab Hunter and feed. We go down to look for him. We don't find him. I did find the other 3. They are hanging out on private property hidden pretty well. Hopefully, that will keep them safe from Stephen and Marsha. Who bang, bang the other two. They probably bang bang, the first 3 as well.

While all this is going on Ashley's Animal Haven, Bella Hampton Rescue, Precious Critters food pantry and ourselves are getting the much needed crates for transport while they were marked down.

When rescues work together amazing things happen. Then you add in the pet food pantry and we are all pretty much unstoppable. 😀😁

I ended up with a horrible migraine on top of being sick from I'm pretty sure food poisoning.

The crates went on sale for $200 each. That is a huge blessing. These crates have a 150 # impact radius. They stack safely and ride extremely well.

When I hit the deer they didn't move. The black wire crates ended up sliding all the way to the front when a person cut us off and I had to slam on the brakes last year. The safety of the animals is priority. Even if it cost more upfront.

09/04/2026

They have the crates marked down to $200. We need 6 if anyone can help. Athens has 2, Mabank has one, Ennis might have 2, Kaufman might or Corsicana. You can even order on line. We can pick up.

09/04/2026

All these faces and more are depending on this transport.

09/02/2026

Friday our middle son Colten, turns 18. Help us make his day special. He is such a sweet kid. The animals love him. He is behind the scenes. He doesn't like to leave the house much.