Animal Lovers Come Together to Support Dedicated Animal Rescuer Whose Been Diagnosed With Cancer

Rocky Ridge Refugee is an animal sanctuary located in North Arkansas, that does amazing work on behalf of our animal friends. Janice Wolf, the founder of Rocky Ridge Refugee is known as being selfless and committed, spending many hours a day tending to the animals in her care. She handles particularly difficult cases, such as the case of the five-year-old starved German Shepherd who was abandoned by her former guardians earlier this year.

Heartbreakingly, Janice recently took to the Rocky Ridge Refuge Facebook page to share a personal update with supporters: she was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. What’s worse, Janice notes that the cancer has likely spread.

Animal lovers worldwide were so deeply touched and wanted to find some way to help so a crowdfunding page was created to help with Janice’s expenses while battling cancer. The fundraiser has well surpassed the goal of $15,000 and is currently over $33,000, thanks to the generosity of many. 

A board member set up the fundraiser after seeing the outpouring of Support for Janice. If you would like to contribute to the fundraiser, you can do so here.

Janice remains dedicated to the animals in her care, stating on Facebook that, “My main concern is for the animals here. Since I have always done this alone, I must train someone to take over for me while I undergo surgery and recovery.” Rocky Ridge Refugee is now adopting out some of the animals in their care, but only “homes that will truly be a good match will be considered.” If you are interested in providing a forever home to one of the animals, or know someone who is, you can contact Rocky Ridge Refugee here.

We wish Janice all the best and hope for a positive recovery!

Image Source: Janice Wolf, the Fight Against Cancer/YouCaring