Norma’s Shelter
Norma’s Shelter
Thanks to a beautiful friendship and a shared love for animals, our former research horses are enjoying a new shelter. Janette Boehm of Missouri donated $5,000 to build the shelter and purchase hay in memory of her friend and animal rights activist, Norma McMillen. Before her death, Norma asked Janette to make a donation to Kindness Ranch. Yesterday, that wish was honored as we hung this beautiful sign designed by Janette on the front of Norma’s shelter. Honey checked out and approved the new digs immediately.
Norma McMillen died on October 4,2008. For the last 25 years of her life she cared for retired horses and cats and dogs rescued from puppy mills and auctions. She often worked with law enforcement officials to better help the animals. Her work on behalf of animals covered a variety of issues from cosmetic and medical testing to dog and cock fighting. Norma mobilized activists and entered schools to educate children.
In October, Janette contacted Karen, Co-Director, at Kindness Ranch to discuss how to best honor her dear friend. With winter fast approaching, they decided a shelter to protect horses would be very fitting. As a Vice President of an advertising firm, Janette has an artistic background. With the help of her art director, Janette designed this beautiful sign for the shelter. Now that the shelter has been built, the sign was hung. Norma’s love for animals will transcend her life as the building shelters horses in need for years to come.