SAVANNAH, Ga. () — A local equine sanctuary has issued a plea for public support to prevent relocating their animals, which are valued for offering hope and tranquility to the community. The New Path Horse Sanctuary is reaching out for assistance to continue their mission of offering a safe haven for elderly horses, allowing them to live out their lives while also forming beneficial connections with people.

“We strive to create a wonderful community experience where people can come and learn about every type of horse, donkey, mule, and miniature horse, and enjoy their company. They are all very gentle and pleasant, with a calm and kind demeanor,” said Darlene Demayo, Owner of New Path Horse Sanctuary.

New Path offers a range of programs from equine therapy to services for veterans. Owner Darlene Demayo cares for over 30 rescued animals, all enjoying their lives by bringing joy and happiness to all who visit the sanctuary.

“It’s a place where you reconnect with life in a simple form, and you get to learn from the horses that they live in. The minute they live in that very moment and minute that they are right there, they’re not thinking about tomorrow or yesterday, and we have to learn to be a little bit more like them. So being around them is very calming. It’s healthy for them, it’s healthy for us. So we need each other,” Demayo stated.

Demayo says the goal of the non-profit is to bring a little slice of heaven to everyone, which is why she doesn’t charge an admission fee.

However, she says the cost to run her operations are increasing every month.

Now she’s asking for the public’s help, so she won’t have to rehome any of the animals and be forced to shut down.

“What we try to be a zoo, a horse zoo, and we want to keep this for our own little children who can’t go visit horses just anywhere. You’re not going to go to a facility that boards horses and be able to come and explore and touch and be safe and learn,” said Demayo.

New Path Horse Sanctuary is open every day from 10-4 pm, and if you would like to volunteer or just come visit, we have those details if you click or tap here.