My Nonprofit Reviews
barb smith
Review for Professional Animal Retirement Center, Albion, IN, USA
Wnen I first started attending events at Black Pine I was amazed at how many volunteers dedicated hours every week to helping at Black Pine. As I heard the stories of why each animal was at Black Pine I had a whole new respect for all that has been accomplished there. Last year we were asked to take on a group of tigers that would have been hard to place and through the hard work and determination of many people and the financial support of so many people we were able to say yes to bringing all 4 tigers to Black Pine, so they can live out the rest of their lives surrounded by people that love and respect them. With the help of staff, volunteers and supporters we will be able to continue to help even more animals live out the rest of their lives in comfort. I am proud to say I am now a part of the Black Pine "family" and look forward to helping our close to 100 animals, birds and reptiles for the "rest of their lives".
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of board members?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you tell others about this organization?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
Review for Professional Animal Retirement Center, Albion, IN, USA
I have never worked with any not-for-profit organization that has been so focused on doing what is the best for the animals who need the help the most. It is sometimes easy to place domestic animals with a loving family, but who can take care of the "exotics" with all their special needs? Black Pine is one organization that ALWAYS puts the best interest of the animals first and will go that extra mile to make sure these animals are well cared for, and most importantly, well loved for the rest of their lives. The community, the people, the volunteers and the very small staff work tirelessly 365 days per year to make sure these animals are well fed, comfortable and loved....and sometimes it is done on a shoestring and a prayer. I highly recommend Black Pine as an organization that is good for the soul and for the heart.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of board members?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you tell others about this organization?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
Review for Professional Animal Retirement Center, Albion, IN, USA
Black Pine is such an inspiration on so many levels-from being a savior to animals in need of rescuing or needing a home, to being the "heart" of so many volunteers and neighbors. The organizations, staff and volunteers that keep Black Pine alive are truly amazing in how they can do so much with so little. It is obvious that the animals are well taken care of and truly loved which makes their final years comfortable and comforting. I highly recommend that everyone take just one trip to Black Pine Animal Sanctuary and I can guarantee you will be "hooked"....
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the building of the habitats and the efforts at fund raising so more animals can be rescued and taken care of throughout the rest of their lives
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Expand the buildings and animal enclosures so we could take even more requests for help. It is unfortunate that we have to turn down animals due to lack of space/money.
