SukritiHusband To The Rescue
Leonard Cimini, treasurer of board and animal caregiver was always supporting with Caitlin’s work and recalls, “after reconnecting with Caitlin, the founder of Rancho Relaxo, Leonard came to realize how imperative it was to advocate for animals.” He was a physics student but his unpredicting and determining nature kept him going. After his first rescue with Caitlin of Pepito ( a miniature donkey) who was to be sent for slaughter,his whole life changed but just like Caitlin, he wasn’t ready to give up.
How To Finance
“I remember working non-stop and I didn’t even have $100 in my savings account. I lived on veggie Ramen noodles,” remembers Caitlin. She was doing what she was born to do, yet she lacked sponsors and was left with nothing of her own. But as it is said, “where there’s a will, there’s a way.” She was sure to figure out a way and soon she did and the response that she was soon to receive was more than she ever expected. In the picture, is the calf named, Chester, whom they had rescued.
Helping Hands
Ryane Gouveia, Secretary of Board and Animal Caregiver, walked in Rancho Relaxo for a photo shoot with animals “trash the wedding dress.” The photoshoot never took place but Ryane consistently worked with them, with some time given to training. She worked hard and showed interest for offsite events too. Another person also made Rancho Relaxo her purpose and was highly motivated. Cameron Sklavos-Gillett, another lover of animals too joined as she worked for various animal care program before she didn’t require any training and soon got along with the helping and caring environment of the farm.
United
The team was growing and so was their support, a group of people working together for a better future of these animals was the best example world could get at this time. Karen and Gustave Stewart, Caitlin and Justin Bast and few more were now working for a sole aim. Henry Fisher, who added on his part by using his carpentry skills. Jessica Andrelevich worked as a content writer for the farm spreading the word all over. Erica Smargisso, who works 20 hours weekly for the animals, who in return love her the most. Eric Johnson, who worked for saving dogs, came all the way from Florida and not just joined in help but took complete responsibility of Elmer, a piglet and both took few weeks before they became best buddies.
Overcoming Obstacles
“I just couldn’t stop. I didn’t stop. I just filtered all the money into the rescue and surprisingly we have become self-sufficient as a rescue thanks to all of the good people that support us. It’s phenomenal. It’s strength through numbers.” Caitlin worked day and night for her animals who are treated as her kids. They expanded and got more land to rescue more and start an adoption center.
From One To Thousands
The journey that began with a wild mustang was now expanding every day with her increasing efforts and her kind nature that touched a huge number of donors with the help of GoFundMe awareness website. The effect was so much that they exceeded their fund’s target. Making Caitlin a heroic figure.