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Joan Mead-Matsui/Abington JournalIndra Lahiri,Indraloka Animal Sanctuary founder and director isshown at the animal sanctuary in Mehoopany with Lexi,Marley's Mission therapy horse retiree and AprilLoposky, Marley's Mission Founder.
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Sentimental journeyAnimal sanctuary welcomes therapy horse retireeJuly 09. 2013 5:17PM
A trip July 2 from Marley’s Mission’s Lake Ariel campusto Indraloka Animal Sanctuary, Mehoopany was asentimental journey for April Loposky, Marley’s Missionfounder.
Loposky was part of the Marley’s Mission team thattransported Lexi, a retired therapy horse, to thesanctuary where she will spend her “golden years”alongside more than 165 animal friends.
“She was our third or fourth (therapy) horse at Marley’sMission…She has been a good therapy horse for threeyears and has seen countless kids…I’m glad to knowshe is going to live a happy life here and will be welltaken care of,” said Loposky, who plans future visits withLexi at her new home at the sanctuary.
Marley’s Mission, which celebrated the grand opening ofits 32-acre new campus on Port Royal Road, NewtonTownship July 5, is a nonprofit organization that providesfree equine assisted psychotherapy to children who havebeen victims of trauma.
Indraloka Sanctuary is also a nonprofit and isPennsylvania’s only farm animal rescue and one of theonly all-species rescues in the entire world. Indra Lahiri,sanctuary founder and director welcomed Lexi andLoposky.
Alaina Dietz, Dunmore, Indraloka volunteer was also onhand as Lexi arrived.
Prior to Lexi’s arrival, she said, “I wanted to be here to be part of the welcoming committee. I’m sure all ofthe animals are going to be anxiously awaiting her as well. I want to send some good vibes to ease hertransition and let her know she is very, very welcome to be a part of the family here. This is a really safe,peaceful and loving environment and even though Lexi might be a little old and tired from working withkids…she can still spread her love here at the sanctuary.”
The decision to relocate Lexi to the sanctuary resulted from a call Lahiri received from Marley’s Mission. Poll
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Lahiri said, “They were talking about a horse they had they were concerned about. She’s a little bit olderand she is not going to be able to do therapy forever. It’s time to start thinking about her retirement. Theyasked me if I would be able to take Lexi here at the sanctuary.”
But with sanctuary resources really tight, Lahiri and Marley’s Mission decided to fundraise together.
“We agreed to embark on this adventure together. When we visited Marley’s Mission and met Lexi, we sawseveral of the horses are quite a bit older and they will need retirement plans, too, so we decided first wewould start with Lexi and we’re going to have an ongoing retirement fund…”
A retirement party and fundraiser for Lexi will be held July 13, 5 to 9 p.m. at the Bog, 341 Adams Ave.,Scranton. The event is sponsored by Eden a Vegan Café, Scranton and Be Life Café and Marketplace,Clarks Summit and the cost to attend is $10 for an evening of beer, soft drinks, food and live music.Proceeds will benefit Lexi’s care.
Steve Kurilla organized the musical entertainment for the party. Musicians scheduled to play are ElohQuin,4:45 to 6 p.m.; Sarah Yzkanin, 6:15 to 6:45 p.m.; Michael Waskovich, 7 to 7:30 p.m. and Brandon Turner7:45 to 9 p.m.
Anyone who cannot attend the party, but would like to make a donation can send a check to IndralokaAnimal Sanctuary, P.O. Box 155, Mehoopany, PA 18629 or visit Indraloka.org. For additional information,call 570.763.2908.
Lahiri said she hopes to have an ongoing fund that will take of all of the Marley’s Mission’s horses.
What will Lexi do at her new home?
“She’s retired so she can choose what she wants to do, like any of us who have worked hard and done agood job,” said Lahiri.
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