Temecula animal sanctuary needs help of its own as it expands

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Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Temecula animal sanctuary needs help of its own as it expands
An animal sanctuary in Temecula needs some help of its own as it outgrew its current space and needs funds for a new location.

TEMECULA, Calif. (KABC) -- An animal sanctuary in Temecula needs some help of its own as it outgrew its current space and needs funds for a new location.

Villa Chardonnay is becoming one of the largest non-profit animal rescue groups in Southern California, but the 10-acre property is getting too small to care for over 200 animals.

The non-profit has taken in stray and homeless animals for the past seven years. Their cage-free facility also provides a permanent home for animals that were destined for slaughterhouses and others that have special medical needs.

Founders Monika Kerber said they are hoping to expand and move to a property in San Diego County that's over 40 acres.

In order to finalize the purchase and transport the animals, paddocks and supplies, they need to raise $375,000 by Oct. 5.

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