The New Home for SPARTN & Expanding the Sanctuary

In late 2020, the vision for SPARTN was born… it was and is a small beginning. Just a handful of animals in need in our home. For nearly 5 years we have worked to utilize every square inch of our home to continue to adapt and care for the animals that come our way. But, we reached our absolute limit, and it’s time to grow.

We have dreamed of being able to have a farm, acreage, with buildings ready to house our current residents and be ready for our continued growth. To be honest, I’m a big dreamer, but I think even I wasn’t dreaming as big as God was for us.

We have now secured our nearly 8 acre farm, with many amazing features, perfect for the animals. First and foremost, it is a secure, safe and isolated location to always keep our animals safe! The farm includes multiple barns. The primary barn has concrete floors, insulation, electrical and plumbing… and is perfect for housing the monkeys. The secondary barn is a perfect place for our resident wallaby, emu, giant tortoises and more. With nearly 7 acres of fully fenced pasture there is room to grow!

But, we cannot do this on our own!

Here are the current and essential needs for which we need support.

1. We need $2500 to finish sealing the existing Utility Barn to be full weather tight and capable of remaining cool in warm months and warm in the cold months. It is also necessary to keep insects and other animals from entering the building.

2. We need $1200 for the installation of 2 small HVAC wall units for each side of the same structure.

3. We need $400 to add French drains to each side of the building to allow for proper drainage from daily pressure washing.

4. We need $1600 to set and secure the additional electrical panel and fuse box for the main animal buildings to provide adequate power. We have paid for the installation of the main power pole and line.

5. The greatest need is a $7900 for a 26kW generator as backup power for the property to ensure there is always heating and cooling for the safety and wellbeing being of our animal residents.

6. Finally we need $1750 to install 2 propane back up heaters in the animal spaces. The property is on natural gas with a large filled tank onsite. And these heaters will be connected to the primary source and always available.

This brings the total current need to $15,350 that will help SPARTN and its residents be truly safe and secure.

We do have an additional wish list item that we would love to also secure if possible. The cost of building a more solid, secure and long lasting outdoor habitat for the spider monkeys, framed and set with galvanized welded wire panels for a long term and durable habitat. The estimate we currently have for a 15ft x 20ft that sets 10ft tall is $7350.

If you or anyone in your network has a passion for helping animals in need, please consider making a charitable gift for SPARTN. All gifts are 100% tax deductible.

We are so grateful for your support and encouragement along this journey.