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My name is DARRELL-Special Needs!

I'm being cared for by
The Nature Network, Inc.

Facts about me

Breed
Pony - Shetland/Pony - Other
Color
Bay
Age
Senior
Size
(When grown) Small
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My info

Small red x Not good with kids
Small blue checkmark Needs experienced adopter
Small blue checkmark Shots current
Small blue checkmark Gelded
Small blue checkmark Has special needs

My story

IMPORTANT: The Nature Network Inc. is a small 501c3 non-profit no-kill organization. Most animals we rescue are abandoned at the pound, who no one wants--seniors and special-needs. 100% of all funds are used for them—extensive veterinary and medical costs, prescription meds, rehab, special foods, supplements, and more.

Below, under our The Nature Network CONTACT INFO you can find a “DONATION” link.

We are deeply grateful for help. To meet us, help us, or if you know people or businesses who would like to, please contact us at:
theanimalsleftbehind@socal.rr.com (Also our PayPal Giving email address for donation and sponsorship).

Mailing: The Nature Network Inc., 3826 Grand View Blvd., #66790, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
We are not like many larger non-profits who use up to 90% of all funds on expensive advertising, enormous salaries, social media, and human expenses.
Our veterinary references are available upon request.

WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING SPONSORS INTO OUR SPONSORSHIP/ADOPTION PROGRAM, FOR THE HORSES WE HAVE RESCUED WHICH ARE UNRIDEABLE OR UNADOPTABLE. Please contact us for more details about our sponsorship/adoption program.

Little DARRELL'S owner gave him up because she was moving. Darrell is Special Needs because he has a stiff stifle in his upper hind leg and needs special hand-walking exercise (backwards) every day, to keep him limber. He also needed companions because he had become very lonely.

Darrell is not a children's pet as he can sometimes bite/nip for fun if fussed with a lot--and he is not able to be ridden or used for pulling carts. Darrell is nearly 18 and is possibly a full Shetland Pony. Darrell is gelded and has had his shots.
Darrell is available to sponsor in the greater Los Angeles area.

If you would like to sponsor Darrell, please contact:
theanimalsleftbehind@socal.rr.com (also our Paypal address for donations and sponsorship).
Rescue

The Nature Network, Inc.

Contact info
Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Website
Address
3826 Grand View Blvd., #66790, Los Angeles, CA 90066
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

After completing an adoption application, speaking by telephone, and coming to see our pet (if qualified), we will visit your home. If qualified, we bring our pet for a two week trial period with an application and contract.

Go meet their pets

Our adoptable pets are boarded at kennels, veterinarians, foster homes and our friends' and family's homes. We sometimes also take part in Best Friends and Animal Planet adoption events. We recommend calling us to discuss your adoption needs. If it sounds like you would be happy and the pet would be happy, we can arrange for everyone to meet.
See our organization's info about our plans to purchase our dream animal sanctuary and humane education center---but not without your help.

More about this rescue

The Nature Network Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit no-kill federal tax exempt organization, publicly supported and existing entirely with the generous help of animal loving people. 100% of all donations are used directly for rescued animals. No expensive advertising, so salaries, no human "expenses".

We rescue mainly special-needs and senior dogs, cats, horses, other domestic pets, birds, and wildlife, mostly on their last day of life from Los Angeles area pounds, and we work with local wildlife rescue organizations to save wildlife and birds (injured or orphaned). We love animals very much, and feel there can never be enough help for all animals in need, or enough loving homes or enough birth control for the domestic ones.

We are currently seeking grants, donors and sponsors to purchase the animal sanctuary and education center we have found for the Nature Network in the Valley area of Los Angeles.

We are preparing to again produce and host a previously award winning television show about the rescue and protection of domestic and wild animals and preservation of natural habitats.

More information to come soon. Our website, www.thenaturenetwork.org is currently under re-design, and will be up and active soon.