14 years ago I adopted a young Thoroughbred from Lori - I was introduced to her rescue through one of my friends and I couldn’t be more thankful for the introduction to the rescue and to Lori, who I count as a very dear friend and I am thankful to know her. Her soul encompasses exactly what Rescue is about: hard work, love, kindness, knowledge, and most of all, compassion for these amazing creatures. She “rights” wrongs that are done to these animals to the very best of her ability, and even just the calm you feel when walking into her barn or even standing in her presence is why the horses flourish in her care. She is not afraid to make the difficult calls and she is the one who is there when no one else is. I am so honored to call her a friend and lucky to still be able to learn from her (both about horses and about life!). I still have the same horse I adopted from her all of those years ago - he is retired now and happy in my backyard. He had a lot of soundness issues and she was VERY up front about what the problems were, etc, and ready to lend an ear and advice when I was missing answers both for him, and any other horse I have come to own, over the years. She also taught me the very important lesson that just because a horse is old, that does NOT mean it is thin. I have posted a photo of my (now) 21 year old, cushings, laminitic, hard keeping thoroughbred - who is anything but thin because she taught me how to properly feed him so many years ago. I cannot give her enough stars!
Lori is one of the greatest humans I know. She takes on the rejected and unloved with an unbridled resolve that most of us in rescue lose swiftly. Her organization is one of the toughest to run but one thar is the most needed. We need more of her.
I have been a fan and follower of Sunkissed Acres Rescue and Retirement for many years! I love what they do for animals! Compassion abounds at Sunkissed Acres Rescue and Retirement Inc!
Lori is just an amazing Person inside and out. The care she gives these horses is the best. Thank you so much for all you do every day!
Sun-kissed acres is a great non-profit. They do so many good things I couldn't name them all. I've never met a healer like Lori. She can bring horses back to happy and healthy when I would have swore it couldn't be done. She has dedicated her life to helping the horses. It's a full time job but she spends all her spare time getting it done.
Far Exceeds does not even approach it. Lori Yonts has the love, passion and experience to help with horses in dire situations. She cares about sick and pathetic horse I call her about. Never says no, too busy, no funds...etc. Thats it! Best rescue I have ever encountered and I have lived many places. Even gives me needed advice on my 27 yo horse with Cushings and no teeth. Alway hang up feeling better things ahead for starving, disabled animals that she never refuses helping.
Sunkissed Acres is a true Godsend for the horses that find their way to this sanctuary. Lori’s rescue takes in the neediest horses who otherwise have no hope left. She is an angel, and this organization is boots on the ground, one horse at a time. I cannot day enough positives about Sunkissed Acres. They are the real deal. Saving horses that no one else wants, one horse at a time, then day after day, ensuring their welfare and quality of life. God bless Sunkissed Acres.
Sunkissed Acres and Lori are a wonderful charity! She cares deeply for her horses and takes fantastic care of each of them. I deeply admire the professionalism, compassion and correct veterinary care she provides for these animals. This is the best charity in the area!
I have known Lori now for 14 years. I have personally witnessed the miracle horses she has brought back from the brinks of death. Her dedication to this rescue is ongoing even in the financial and drought worst of times. She works tirelessly 24/7 to give the very best care to these sweet souls. Thank you Lori!
I love seeing all the success stories that come from the dedication to each and every horse that Sunkissed acres acquires or reaches out to help. I have no doubt they are in this for all the right reasons. Each member, volunteer, and contributor to sunkissed acres help create an environment of love and hope.
Sunkissed acres helped me when i took in a disabled elderly horse. I didnt really know what i was doing but i had the shelter and property to take better care of her than what she was recieving. Lori was very kind and patient with me. She answered my questions and helped me get high calorie hay that my horse needed as she was malnourished as well. Lori goes above and beyond to help the horses and the owners.
I found my heart horse through Sunkissed, and enjoyed every minute with him. I’ve seen many desperate animals find respite here, salvation and adoption or sanctuary, each to their need. Of late, Sunkissed has saved even more by helping their owners with feed and vet care so they can keep their beloved horses even when suffering economic downturns.
If angels walk the earth among us, surely they have been the driving force at Sunkissed!
Sunkissed Acres specializes in horse rescue but in reality they are an "any" animal rescue. If unable to offer homing services themselves Sunkissed will network and assist other rescues on behalf of an animal until it is safe. Animals have all their needs met at Sunkissed acres and if they could talk they would be sure to say they never want to leave this little piece of Heaven on earth.
When I had my horse, I would collect the proof of purchase from Triple Crown feed bags & send them to Lori. Even though I’m not local to Sunkissed, (I’m in NJ), you could easily see the great work she has done with horses that needed more than a little love (and hay, and feed...).
Sunkissed Acres is the real deal. They show compassion for both people and animals. They offer help when they can without humiliation. Sunkissed Acres takes excellent care of the animals in their care.
Lori and the Sunkissed Acres team are the most dedicated bunch of people. The animals are so well taken care of and want for nothing at Sunkissed Acres. We need more animal rescues with as much compassion as Sunkissed Acres.
I have followed Sunkissed Acres for several years on FB. I have watched them, time and again, rescue broken innocents and turn them into beautiful beings. I can’t say enough good things about this rescue.
Wonderful place! I've followed Sunkissed Acres for years and love seeing the incredible improvements that animals have made while under the facility's care!
Sunkissed Acres and Ms. Yonts are wonderful! When I first met Ms. Yonts and said I wanted to visit, she said "come on up." There weren't any sketchy appointments that needed to be made only at certain times on certain days, etc. She only said, "let me know when you're close by so I can be home to meet you." Everything was transparent for this organization. She was more than happy to show me her records when I had mentioned something about donating to legitimate organizations. She introduced me to all of the animals (and people!) at the rescue, and each animal had a story: a retired Grand Prix jumper, a retired racehorse turned slaughter horse turned Olympic-level Eventer, etc. The youngest horse there at the time was twenty-five and looked amazing. The farm is immaculate, and the horses are happy and safe. That was a few years ago. I now try to make regular trips up to visit and lend a helping hand when I can. I would have no qualms donating to nor volunteering for this organization.