Lauren – Out of the Ashes

Out of the Ashes is a large animal rescue right on the edge of Sebringville, Ontario with an array of rescued horses, cattle, buffalo, llamas and more. Their primary mission is to rescue neglected, abused, or abandoned horses, providing them with proper care, rehabilitation and a soft landing for the rest of their life.

Lauren’s day started with general barn chores such as feeding and watering the animals. She had the chance to meet all of the animals and hear their stories while they did this. Together with the barn manager, they mucked the stalls and pens for horses who are unable to be in the main field due to health issues.

In the afternoon, Lauren also assisted with photography, capturing updated pictures of a majority of the animals. These photos serve multiple purposes: documenting medical progress, attracting potential donors through social media and promotional materials, and creating a visual record of the rescue’s work.

Animal rescues rely heavily on volunteers and Lauren had the chance to meet three of them. Volunteering at the rescue was a fulfilling experience that combined physical work with the chance to contribute in her own way.