What is Giving Tuesday?
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Giving Options
Give a One-Time Gift
The Llama Sanctuary Society is continuously expanding in size and scope. The list of building and fencing projects to be completed seems endless; equipment is in constant need of upgrade, repair or replacement; hay and feed, power and utilities, rent and insurance, the cost of operating a large animal sanctuary goes on.
Regular Monthly Donations
Regular monthly donations are an absolute blessing to any charitable organization. Knowing that at least a portion of the rent or feed is covered each month is a tremendous blessing!
More Than Money
Llama Sanctuary Wish List
Want to direct your donation to something specific? We love that too. You can browse the Llama Sanctuary Wish List and shop for the needed items yourself. Of course, Amazon Online makes shopping for gifts so easy, but there are other stores too. And maybe, you have one of the items in the shed that you no longer use.
Get Creative
The Llama Sanctuary Gift Shoppe welcomes creative gifts that can be sold in the shop to raise funds. Do you crochet, needle felt or paint? Whatever your craft, put your talent to work by creating llama-themed or cat-themed gifts and goodies that can be sold to raise funds.
With Cash
Cash is still King! Most hay producers request cash on collection/delivery. Cash gifts pay the bills, buy the feed, oil the machine. They literally make the wheels go round.
Paypal
Paypal has been around for years and still offers a great service. Send Paypal donations to: https://paypal.me/llamasanctuary
By Check
Checks are awesome too. Although we live in a technological age, we understand that many people still like to send money by paper check. I still remember looking at my check book to see how much money was in my account. Mail to: The Llama Sanctuary, PO Box 10050, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 3B9
Cryptocurrency
Llamas are popular in the crypto world. Don’t ask me why, but they are! The Llama Sanctuary welcomes crypto donations, has partnered with several crypto/NFT organizations over the years and welcomes new opportunities.
eTransfer
If you bank in Canada, eTransfers are quick and inexpensive. They show up in The Llama Sanctuary account within minutes. Donate to: support@llamasanctuary.com
Give Online
Our FundRazr platform accepts many different credit cards and offers several alternative ways to donate
Llama Sanctuary Projects
New Barn Construction
An additional 1200 sqft barn is required to provide accommodation close to power and water and in a paddock that will provide much needed grazing next year. Cost just over $10,000
Fundraising Goal: $10,000
$1000 Donated
Hay & Feed
If you would specifically like your donation to be used for hay and feed for the llamas and alpacas, we would be happy to oblige you. You can still use the FundRazr created for the 2024 hay bill. The Llama Sanctuary spends around $400/month on additional feed and minerals.
Fundraising Goal: $4800
$0 Donated
Equipment Upgrades
At present, The Llama Sanctuary can only really utilize 10 acres of the 23 acres on lease. The rest is very scrubby, filled with daisies, ragwort, hawthorn and snowberry. Restoring and revitalizing this area requires more specialized machinery, such as a hydraulic tilting flail mower, harrows, manure spreader and seed drill. The Sanctuary also urgently needs to replace the 50 year old 2-horse/llama trailer we use for extracting llamas from the more challenging terrain! The current, conservative estimate for machinery acquisition and trailer upgrade is around $53,000.
Fundraising Goal: $53,000
$0 Donated
- New barn construction
- Veranda & weather wall on 2 other shelters
- shade cloth wrapping to prevent drifting snow in barns
- Beet pulp – pelleted or shreds
- Soft grass pellets – Surecrop 16%
- Hay cubes – alfalfa/timothy
- Llama text feed
- 2-horse trailer: $25,000
- Hydraulic Tilt Flail Mower – $5,000
- Harrows, seed drill, roller, muck spreader, post pounder
About Your Donations, Where & How They are used
It’s wonderful to give, but at the same time, it’s nice to be certain that your donation is being used effectively. The first step is to come and visit The Llama Sanctuary. Take a tour with the llamas and hear their stories. See for yourself the difference that a little care can make in the lives of animals who have experienced neglect and hunger. Experience the joy of what actually happens here
Operating Costs
Operating Costs are the predictable monthly expenses of existence, like rent, power, water, communications and insurance. This is the sum that we must have in the bank each month to operate and this is the greatest cause of anxiety.
Hay & Feed
2024 has seen the biggest increase in llama numbers and the biggest hay bill ever. The hay bill is due in one narrow window of time, so a specific fundraising event is necessary to ensure we have the funds to pay as soon as the hay is harvested. Bagged feed however is required year round for the elderly, the underweight and the toothless. The llamas munch through around 4 tons spread out over the year, which adds up to about $4300. Minerals and salt also add another $400 to the bill
Infrastructure & Equipment
The Llama Sanctuary has lots of machinery and equipment, as well as a lot of fencing and buildings. Infrastructure is another very hungry beast with repairs, maintenance, acquisitions and improvements gobbling up a lot of dollars every year.
Rescue Operations
Most actual llama rescue operations do not attract donations or assistance from those involved. They often involve fuel and vehicle costs, veterinary expenses and sometimes infrastructure changes to accommodate the new arrivals. A typical rescue costs between $500 and $1000 to undertake.
Home Hardware
SAVE ON FOODS
SPCAI
CSRD
NFT AGENCY
ALPACA FINANCE
Give by Sharing
Do you have some wonderful memories of visiting The Llama Sanctuary? Do you love llamas and alpacas? Share your images on social media, share the link to this page, inspire people in your circle and spread the word for us. That’s a whole lot of Giving!