Very sad and difficult announcement :(

[SilentTearsAnimalRescue]

Hi all, am so sorry I have not been on the forum recently, have been going through a very difficult time healthwise, which became serious enough that I am having to close down Silent Tears Animal Rescue.
I have had problems with my lungs for many years, but recently it has been getting more and more severe, and I have been getting more and more ill. The upshot now is that I have had to rehome all my animals, as my conditions were so bad that to carry on as I was would be an almost certain death sentence. I also have to find a new home now, as there is quite a bit of damp in mine, and that too is very dangerous to me.
As you can imagine Im sure, I have been in bits over this, it's just completely knocked me for six as I have been doing animal rescue for around 17 years now, and I simply can not imagine life without it, because it was my life, and my world, but I had no choice other than to accept that it was now completely out of my hands.
I am still going to support animals in need, be available to give advice, help out with fundraising etc for local sanctuaries, so I will never turn my back on animals in need.
I just cant quite come to terms with it all yet, at least not fully, but I know it is there and there is nothing at all I can do about it :'(
I dont think I will ever understand though
xxx

 

[Chrisdoc]

I´m sorry to hear about this, I´ve watched many of your videos and cried with them and love your wonderful words that went with them. You shouldn´t feel bad as your health has to come first and you must look after yourself. Your animals will all be rehomed and as you say, you will still be involved with animals but from a different perspective. I am sure there are many rescues looking for people like you with tons of experience and loads of love and affection for creatures who have been abandoned.

I wish you all the best and hope you that you will keep in touch on here and let us know how you´re doing and what you´ll be getting up to.

 

[Nancy McClelland]

So sorry to hear this. I am living with COPD and it's getting progressively worse too. Eventually I have to lug oxygen around, but for right now I'm getting by with medicines and avoiding triggers. You're in our prayers.

 

[mochajoe]

My heart goes out to you and all you have been dealing with...I have dealt with life threatening illness...but not one that forced me to part with all my animals. I cannot even imagine having to part with them! Be well...God Bless and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers!

 

[Kipcha]

I am so sorry you're having to deal with this! You have done so much for so many animals, at least the 17 years you were able to do it, you saved and improved so many lives.

 

[LakeCondo]

I agree with everyone. And I'm sure a new, drier situation situation will help.

 

[Imbrium]

I'm so sorry to hear this! I know how much each and every one of your animals meant to you... it must be heartbreaking to have to hand them off to someone else .

I hope you've been able to find a new home and that it's had a positive effect on your health. big *hugs* from me and my menagerie!