Napier Family Farm & Animal Rescue

"MARLA"
Director Brad Ford works with Marla, a PMU Belgian mare rescued from slaughter after the closing of the PMU factory in Canada. Marla is not being offered for adoption, but others are. Click on the horses available link to the right. Give us a call to discuss adopting, 941-750-8185.

Welcome To Napier's Log Cabin Horse & Animal Sanctuary, inc.

Napier's Log Cabin Horse & Animals Sanctuary, inc. is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) Florida corporation Dedicated to Relieving the Suffering and Abuse of Animals by Providing Loving Adoptive Homes or Permanent Homes to Needy Animals. The Sanctuary is located in Bradenton, Florida.

The Sanctuary also Offers Pony Rides, Horse Rides (No prior riding experience necessary for $25/person), By Advanced Appointment Only, All Benefiting the Sanctuary. Great Place for a Birthday Party!

Providing Good, Loving Homes for Horses and Livestock on a 10 Acre Farm with 3 Children to Spend Time With Them & To Help Care For Them.

Please feel free to contact us at (941) 750-8185 with requests of animals you are searching for or email us at animal-sanctuary@hughes.net

  • URGENT! Lost Our Lease at Bowman Ranch!
    The Sanctuary Houses 10 Horses at Bowman Ranch, a 20-acre Ranch, Currently Shared with a School. The School is Expanding and Signing a Long-Term Lease that Includes Using the Entire Ranch. So, the Sanctuary has Until September 1 to Move. A Place has been Found but is Not Fenced and Needs a Well Put In at a Cost of $6,000. Donations of several items and cash are needed. EVERY DOLLAR AND ITEM HELPS! All types of fencing is needed: chainlink, privacy, and horse fencing; fence posts; hog panels; roofing materials: plywood, metal roof panels, boards; a tractor; hay: round bales & square bales; animal feed: horse sweet feed, pig, chicken, rabbit, goat, cat and dog food; outdoor kennels; bedding and blankets; wood for stalls and pens; grass seed; a golf cart; wheel barrows; garden hoses; Tractor Supply and WalMart gift cards; and any other pet related or livestock items are needed. Call (941) 750-8185 for pick-up of the items.
    SEVERAL VERY CALM, RIDEABLE HORSES AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION: These horses are currently being used for the Sanctuary's horseback riding program - all calm, well mannered and used to inexperienced riders. OREO: 10 - 12 yr old Bay TB Mare, 17 hands, retired racehorse, $1,250 adoption donation. IRISH: 14 yr. Sorrel Quarab Gelding, 14.2 Hands, $950 adoption donation. SAHARA: 15 yr. Grey Arabian Cross Mare, 14.1 Hands, Retired from the Circus, $950 adoption donation. CLYDE: 20 yr. Bay Appendix (TB / QH) Gelding, 15.2 Hands, Donated because He Was Too Slow & Complacent for Polo, $950 adoption donation.


    Animal Rescue is in Need of Dog Food Donations Cat Litter
    With the increase in animal surrenders due to the bad economy, the Sanctuary is in need of dog food donations to help feed all the animals residing at the Sanctuary until they are adopted. (Unfortunately this has become an on-going need as the stores that once donated ripped bags of food are also being hit with the bad economy and are now taping the bags and offering them for sale at a discounted rate instead of donating them to the Sanctuary).
    Bags of food (currently using Retriever from Tractor Supply or Old Roy from WalMart, but ANY brand is appreciated and will be used) can be dropped off at the following locations: The Sanctuary, 20010 East SR 64, 34212 (leave at the front gate) (941) 750-8185; Tractor Supply, 4404 East
    SR 64, (941) 748-2157; Sherrie's Furniture & Appliances, 5523 15th St. E, (941) 749-5837.; Ruff Cuts, 502 - 36th St. W., (941) 748-7833; and Bradenton Small Animal Hospital, 1324 17th Ave. W., (941) 746-2252.
    Cat litter is also needed. Please donate the least expensive brand as the litter boxes are changed frequently so quantity is most important.

LAND & CASH DONATIONS NEEDED!

  • Napier's Log Cabin Horse & Animal Sanctuary, inc. opened its doors six years ago in Eastern Bradenton. The community's support has been wonderful and the Sanctuary continues to grow and provide homes and find new permanent homes for more and more animals in the community and surrounding areas.
  • WE ARE SORRY TO SAY, BUT DO TO THE BAD ECONOMY, WE ARE OVERFLOWING WITH HORSES AND ARE UNABLE TO TAKE IN ANY MORE AT THIS TIME. ACREAGE IS DESPERATELY NEEDED TO CONTINUE HELPING THE HORSES. PLEASE CALL IF YOU HAVE LAND NOT BEING USED & HELP US CONTINUE TO HELP THE HELPLESS! 941-750-8185. A Donation of Land or an Owner Financed, Low-Interest Rate Loan on Land is Needed. Please call if you have land and can help!
  • The Sanctuary is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Florida corporation. All donations (cash or items) are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Please mail donations to 20010 East SR 64, Bradenton, FL 34212 or anonymous cash donations can be dropped off at any Bank of America (Horse & Animal Sanctuary fundraising account).
  • Stella & Buck are just two of the horses that would benefit from a land or cash donation.
    BELOW: Stella Dec. 1, 2007 & Buck Dec. 1, 2007 (aren't we looking good now!)



  • WISH LIST: Frontline for Cats/Dogs, Bleach, OdoBan, Hay, Sweet Feed, Dog & Cat Collars & Leashes, Bags of Corn, Beet Pulp & Oats and Cash to Purchase Other Needed Items.

Alan and Sheree Napier along with their three children Melissa, Heather and Alana opened their Bradenton family farm to the animals of Napier's Log Cabin Horse & Animal Sanctuary, inc. The sanctuary provides temporary homes and rehabilitation for horses, pigs, chickens, dogs and cats until permanent adoptive homes can be found. The sanctuary, a 10 acre farm, sometimes provides permanent homes to animals that cannot be adopted out for various reasons.

Jack & Hawk, personally owned by the Napiers, provide horseback rides to anyone interested. People may ride them around the trail on the property. It's also a great place for a child's birthday party, school outing, scout outing, any group or family outing. Educational material can be provided on the animals geared toward the age group and animal studied. Proceeds from the rides benefit the animals at the sanctuary. To schedule a time for rides or group visits, please call the sanctuary at 941-750-8185.

Residing at the sanctuary are potbelly pigs Miss Piggy, Charlotte, Wilbur, Princess Fiona, Templeton and Hannah. These little gals and guy came to the sanctuary after growing too large to be kept by their previous owners. They love to be petted and fed snacks. They will beg and tell you how much they appreciate your attention. Unfortunately, when born they are very cute and small, only to grow up to be too large to be allowed in the city. If you live in an area that allows farm animals, please call and adopt us!

Two rescued horses remain permanently at the sanctuary that need sponsoring. Neither horse is rideable or adoptable. (Lucy - a TB born missing an eye & Jazzabelle - an Appy that was beaten so bad she is terrified around other people that she does not know). Sponsors will receive progress reports and updated photos by email.

Jack & Hawk are owned by the Napiers and were donated to the sanctuary to provide horseback rides for anyone interested.

JETT arriving at the sanctuary.

JETT (after receiving health care and proper nutrition)
now available for horse back riding at the sanctuary.

Click Here for Potbelly Pig Information and Photos.



Animal Sanctuary Holds ADOPTION EVENT at WalMart
Friday, July 30th - 7 pm to 9 pm


Napier's Log Cabin Horse & Animal Sanctuary will hold a pet adoption event on Friday, July 23rd,
from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at WalMart, 6225 East SR 64, Bradenton.
Come see what the Sanctuary has to offer and learn what it does for the community and animals needing homes. Brochures and newsletters will be available with information and photos of other available animals.

Please mail donations to 20010 East SR 64, Bradenton, FL 34212 (land fund) or anonymous cash donations can be dropped off at any Bank of America (Horse & Animal Sanctuary fundraising account).


Wish list: Frontline for dogs, Advantage for cats, Purina Dog/Puppy Chow, Purina Cat/Kitten Chow, leashes, collars, 50lb. bags of 10% sweet feed for horses, bags of beet pulp, grass seed for pastures, rabbit food, chicken food, 50lb. bags of bran, bales of hay, or Tractor Supply or WalMart gift cards for pet supplies.




Adoption donations help pay for emergency vet bills, shots, worming, spaying/neutering, microchipping, coggins for horses, food, shelter, transportation, transfer fees to save them from high-kill shelters or auctions, heartworm testing and monthly prevention. Some animals require more money and time from sicknesses or some are unadoptable and need care for life. The Sanctuary needs all the donations an animal is able to bring in as the money is used for ALL the animals to provide the above services. While vet care is provided at reduced rates thanks to generous vets that work with us, it still is expensive!

VETERNARIANS USED BY THE SANCTUARY:
Dr. Butler, Bradenton Small Animal Hospital (dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits)
Dr. William Whitler (Dr. Bill) of Solasassa Veterinary Services, Sarasota (horses, pigs, goats, farm pets)


ADOPTION DONATIONS: Most large mixed breed dogs are $150; most small mixed breed dogs are $185; most large mixed breed puppies are $185; most small mixed breed puppies are $299; and most purebred CKC registered small breed puppies are $555. Puppies require the most care starting with 1st shots at 6 weeks and will continue to receive age appropriate shots and worming until 12 weeks of age (or adoption), where at this time most puppies can be spayed/neutered, will have three sets of puppy shots including Rabies, de-wormed, microchipped for ID, on heartworm prevention and FREE 30-days pet insurance for unforseen illnesses.

HORSE ADOPTION DONATIONS: Most horses are $950; most drafts are $1,600; and most foals are $750 adoption donation.
Most people do not realize how expensive it is to save the life of a horse. Most of the horses come to the Sanctuary so skinny from lack of food and/or neglect that it takes a minimum of 6 months to just begin to look like a "real horse" again, are unwanted since they are seriously injured and no longer rideable or the owners can not afford to provide medical care for an illness. The vet visit for Coggins, shots including Rabies + West Nile, de-worming, microchipping plus add in the cost of feed, hay and supplements brings the cost up to approx. $1,600 spent to just make the horse healthy and available for adoption. (Drafts like to eat even more!)


FOALS - Yearlings & 2-Year-Olds: "SUGAR"
2-year-old QH filly available for $750 adoption donation. "BRANDY" yearling QH filly available for $750 adoption donation. "SAHARA" 15-year-old gray Arabian cross mare available for $950 adoption donation. All will have negative Coggins, microchipped for ID, feet trimmed, shots.

Special Thanks to a group dedicated to saving horses from slaughter for their support and donations to help save the PMU horses!
Please visit their website to see what they do: www.theinternationalblessedbroodmareproject.com



35 ANIMALS PLACED INTO NEW HOMES FOR THE YEAR 2005
152 ANIMALS PLACED INTO NEW HOMES FOR THE YEAR 2006
167 ANIMALS PLACED INTO NEW HOMES FOR THE YEAR 2007
147 ANIMALS PLACED INTO NEW HOMES FOR THE YEAR 2008
238 ANIMALS PLACED INTO NEW HOMES FOR THE YEAR 2009
134 ANIMALS PLACED INTO NEW HOMES FOR THE YEAR 2010 (updated July 27, 2010)

The sanctuary relies on the generosity of the community to survive. No other government funding or grants are received. Please remember the animals at the sanctuary in your will. Every penny counts! Anonymous cash donations can be made at any Bank of America to the Horse & Animal Sanctuary Fundraising Account.

MAILING ADDRESS: 20010 East SR 64, Bradenton, FL 34212

MISSION: To provide a temporary home to homeless animals until a permanent adoptive home can be found. To provide a permanent home to animals that can not be adopted. Also to help educate the public about adopting and taking care of homeless animals to help the county in becoming a "no-kill" community where no adoptable animal is euthanized just for lack of space and time.

Copyright January, 2004 - 2010 [Napier's Log Cabin]. A Not-for-Profit 501 (c) (3) No-Kill Rescue Since August 2004. 
Tax ID #47-0943243.  REG. #CH18163  100% of Donations Go To Caring for the Animals.


OFFERING:

Pony Rides

Horse Rides

Birthday Parties

Group Farm Visits

ADOPTION LIST

HORSES AVAILABLE





Aunt Alana & Alyna
on Honey


Lucy and Alana


"OLIVE LUCY"
Racing Horse Born Missing an Eye & Deemed Un-Rideable or Trainable.
"Ridden by Heather
with Alan leading."

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION - CALL (941)750-8185

HORSES AVAILABLE





"JACK" enjoys playing with Alana!

LENDING A HELPING HAND & PAW


Napier's Log Cabin Horse & Animal Sanctuary, inc.
Helped Find Homes for 25 Pets in 2009 Who's Families Faced Losing Their Homes with No Place for Their Pets to Go Thanks to Funding by


PAWTNERS IN NEED
In an effort to help Manatee County become a "no-kill" community, the Sanctuary has began a new program to help stop the euthanization of adoptable dogs due to space and time at Manatee County Animal Services. "Pawtners in Need" will allow the Sanctuary to save dogs from animal services "in need" of a home that would be euthanized for space or time and match them with a "in need" senior, veteran or child at no cost to the person receiving the dog.

*Conditions do apply to adopter's eligibity and only select dogs are available to choose from.

*SENIOR PAWTNERS: Minimum
60-years-old with a co-signing adopter to help with caring for the newly adopted pet.

*KID PAWTNERS: Low-income, proper housing & certain breeds of dogs allowed requirements.

*VETERAN PAWTNERS

Call for more information, (941) 750-8185


HORSEBACK RIDING
DAYS and TIMES AVAILABLE

By Booked in Advance Appointment Only
(min. 2 people)

Sunday, July 25:
10 am:
available;
6 pm:
available;

Wednesday, July 28:
10 am:
available; &
6 pm:
available;

Friday, July 29:
10 am:
available; &
6 pm:
available;

Saturday, July 30:
10 am:
available;
6 pm:
available;
















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UPCOMING EVENTS:

Animal Network's Canine Christmas
SATURDAY, NOV. 20
10 am to 3 pm
Bishop Animal Shelter
5718 21st Ave. W.
www.CanineChristmas.com

Homeless Pets
HOLIDAY HOMEFINDER
SATURDAY, DEC. 4
10 am to 2 pm
Tractor Supply
4404 East SR 64
A Pet Adoption Event & Microchip Clinic

Call (941) 750-8185 for more information.