As much of our province is facing harsh drought conditions this year, northern farmers are also facing a shortage of hay.
“It’s still considerably bad for a lot of people,” said Nicola Redpath, Owner of Prince George Animal Rescue.
“Anyone that needs a large amount of hay, they’re struggling to either find sources or people who produce their own hay are having a difficult time getting the hay for their own livestock. Where a lot of people would be able to also have enough for their own livestock and then sell to others, they’re just getting enough for their own if their lucky.”
Redpath’s rescue was facing a $15,000 bill for hay, which a pair of local entrepreneurs, John Brink and Selen Alpay each pitched in $7,500 to help pay.
“I just ugly cried, I cried so much,” she said.
“It amazes me how much our community comes together, not just John but everybody else in the community, either people reaching out and giving contacts for hay, and the monetary donations is amazing.”
Redpath says they’re currently caring for 23 horses, as well as two llamas, and a number of cats and dogs.
“It’s going to be a huge deal for us, because having this donation, if we have to spend all our cash on just hay, that restricts a lot of the other care, the other animals we can accept,” she explained.
“This is a big relief for us.”
As of August 3rd, the areas surrounding Prince George remain in either drought level four or five.
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