The Haven at Skanda Hosts “RescueFest”Annual, family-friendly festival for animal adoption & welfare

On Saturday, August 29th from 10am-3pm, The Haven at Skanda, a nonprofit farm animal rescue and sanctuary, will host this family-friendly, fun festival for Central New York’s animal-focused nonprofit organizations.

This event has been created “to bring awareness to our community’s local shelters and nonprofits andbring the community together to help these animals in need right outside our own back door,” says TheHaven at Skanda board president Nicole Woodruff.

The Haven at Skanda will be open to the public from 10am-3pm for this meet and greet with CNY’sanimal welfare organizations, with adoption opportunities, training demos, and information on programsand ways to support rescued animals.

Participating nonprofits include:

1.     The Haven at Skanda

2.     Wayward Paws

3.     CNYSPCA

4.     Friends of Second Chance

5.     Sunshine horse rescue

6.     Wanders Rest

7.     ClearPath for veterans

8.     Savanah Pig Rescue

 This is a family-friendly, kid-friendly event with games, face painting, bounce house, Skanda farm tours, animal interactions, and more

Admission is $10 per adult, $5 per child at the door, which will be divided equally among all participating nonprofits.

About The Haven at Skanda:

The Haven at Skanda supports love, hope, and possibilities for rescued farm animals and all people, especially children. Skanda takes in rescued horses and farm animals in partnership with the ASPCA’s national rescue teams as well as local rescue organizations and gives the animals the support they need to heal and the space they need to emerge as who they really are. Skanda provides a wide range of programs to the public, giving people of all ages and abilities opportunities to experience the animals, connect with nature, and discover new possibilities. Skanda is especially dedicated to supporting children and adults recovering from trauma or other stressors. All our programs support self-discovery, self-empowerment, compassion and connection. Our programs are inclusive, trauma-informed, and responsive to emerging community needs.

www.thehavenatskanda.org @thehavenatskanda