Mission Viejo Residents Can Help Animal Survivors
News brief

Many horses were turned loose while the fire was closing in on Modjeska Canyon. Some of the horses were part of the Modjeska Ranch Animal Rescue family, which includes approximately 50 dogs, 30 cats, birds, goats and other animals. All were evacuated, and most are currently in foster care or being boarded at animal hospitals. Llamas pictured in news stories last week will also be housed at the rescue as soon as it opens again. The llamas and their owners (who lived in the dome house across the road from the shelter) lost their home in the fire. The llamas will stay at the rescue while their owners rebuild.

Modjeska Ranch Rescue is a non-profit rescue organization based in Modjeska Canyon. It operates as an all-volunteer rescue dedicated to finding great homes for neglected and abandoned animals. The organization was founded by Russell and Teresa Taylor in 2001. The Taylors, in tandem with community support, have placed more than 3,000 animals into new homes. The Website address is http://www.modjeskaranchrescue.org.

The owners need help. The animals were homeless before they were rescued, and they’re practically homeless again. The shelter survived the fire, but everything is smoke-damaged and the fences were burned. Please send donations to Modjeska Ranch Rescue, c/o 26511 Via Gaviota, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. Any amount will be greatly appreciated.

Two Mission Viejo residents who are longtime volunteers for the shelter are organizing a garage sale fundraiser on Sat., Nov. 10, in Mission Viejo, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the animal rescue. Please help by donating excess belongings to the sale. Rope and halters are also needed to round up horses. Call the organizers at (949) 380-4153 to coordinate donations, including pickup of large items. The sale will be held at 26511 Via Gaviota on Nov. 10.

Please visit the Website for more information or call (949) 380-4153.