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My Happy Place Animal Sanctuary

My Happy Place Animal Sanctuary provides a safe haven for abandoned and abused animals, promoting their well-being and rehabilitation while fostering a compassionate community dedicated to animal welfare.

So many of us know the quiet tug of a gut feeling &mdash; the hesitation before saying yes, the pull toward a decision we can&#39;t quite explain &mdash; and yet we talk ourselves out of listening to it.&nbsp; Over time, that disconnect from our own inner voice can leave us feeling unmoored, unsure of what we actually want or need. Horses, by nature, are deeply intuitive &mdash; they live fully in the present and respond to what&#39;s real, not what&#39;s performed.&nbsp; In their calm, honest presence, we&#39;re invited to soften the noise of overthinking and remember what it feels like to trust ourselves again. Through a guided meditation grounded in equine-facilitated, trauma-informed practice, we&#39;ll gently reconnect with that inner knowing, supported by the grounding energy of the sanctuary&#39;s horses. <img alt="📅" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/17.0/1f4c5/32.png" fr-original-style="" fr-original-class="fr-draggable" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;"> Sunday, October 4 | 6:00&ndash;7:00 PM <img alt="📍" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/17.0/1f4cd/32.png" fr-original-style="" fr-original-class="fr-draggable" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;"> 44 Dongan Ln, Newfoundland, NJ 07435 <img alt="🧘" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/17.0/1f9d8/32.png" fr-original-style="" fr-original-class="fr-draggable" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;"> Bring your own yoga mat or chair <img alt="💛" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/17.0/1f49b/32.png" fr-original-style="" fr-original-class="fr-draggable" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;">&nbsp;Suggested donation $40 &mdash; give what you can, all proceeds benefit the animals at My Happy Place****PLEASE NOTE**** WHEN COMPLETING THE CHECKOUT PROCESS, IN THE SUMMARY, YOU HAVE THE OPTION TO CHANGE THE DEFAULT 17% PLATFORM FEE TO ZERO BY USING THE DROP-DOWN MENU. Join us for a guided meditation where we slow down enough to hear the quiet voice inside. In this session, you&rsquo;ll practice simple tools to notice your intuition, soften self-doubt, and reconnect with what feels true for you. 🧘&zwj;♀️ Rooted in the spirit of My Happy Place Animal Sanctuary, we&rsquo;ll explore how listening deeply&mdash;to ourselves, to animals, and to every living being&mdash;can guide kinder choices in daily life. 🌱

Guided Meditation: Learning to trust your Intuition

Settle in for an evening of deep relaxation while helping rescued animals find safety and care 🐾. During this sound bath, calming vibrations support rest, reflection, and stress relief. Your registration directly supports medical care, rehabilitation, and daily sanctuary needs for neglected and abandoned animals. Every ticket helps us keep My Happy Place a safe, loving home for those who need it most.

Sound Bath Fundraiser

Standing at a Crossroads: A Guided Meditation Journey Every one of us reaches a crossroads &mdash; a moment when the path ahead divides and the way forward isn&#39;t yet clear.&nbsp; This guided meditation, hosted at My Happy Place Animal Sanctuary, offers a space to sit with that uncertainty rather than rush past it. Through an experiential, imagery-rich journey, participants are guided to explore what each direction holds &mdash; without judgment, without needing to have already decided. The practice draws on equine-facilitated presence and mindfulness to help you reconnect with the knowing that&#39;s already inside you. Whether you&#39;re facing a literal decision or simply craving stillness, this session offers a gentle return to your own inner compass. Join us for a guided meditation created to support you when life feels uncertain. In this quiet space, we&rsquo;ll explore how to listen to your own inner voice while honoring the animals and every living being we share this world with. As we help heal the animals, they help heal us. This session supports My Happy Place Animal Sanctuary&rsquo;s ongoing rescue, rehabilitation, and refuge for at-risk animals in our local community. ***PLEASE NOTE:*** When registering, on the Summary page, you have the option of adding a platform fee. &nbsp;The default is 17%. &nbsp;YOU CAN CHANGE IT TO ZERO BY SELECTING THE DROP-DOWN MENU, SELECTING &#39;OTHER&#39; AND ENTERING &#39;0&#39;. &nbsp; &nbsp; #StandingAtACrossroads #GuidedMeditation #EquineWisdom #MyHappyPlaceSanctuary #ChampionHeartsCoaching #MindfulnessJourney #TrustTheProcess #SoundBathAndStillness #NatureMeditation #NJMindfulness #HorseWisdom #InnerKnowing #FallMindfulnessSeries #SacredPause #HealingWithHorses &nbsp;

Guided Meditation- Standing at a Crossroads

Find Your Own Abundance &mdash; A Guided Abundance Meditation (August 16, 7pm)WEATHER UPDATE: Due to the rain forecasted, the meditation will be held inside the barn. There&#39;s a special kind of calm that settles over the sanctuary as Sunday evening arrives &mdash; and you&#39;re invited to experience it while exploring your own sense of abundance.&nbsp; This guided meditation focuses on spiritual and emotional wealth, helping you reconnect with gratitude, worthiness, and the richness already present in your life.&nbsp; Held outdoors in the soothing company of our sanctuary horses, whose quiet presence naturally opens the heart, this practice is a gentle invitation to shift from scarcity to abundance. As the light softens, we&#39;ll guide you toward a deeper sense of enoughness. No meditation experience needed &mdash; just an open heart and comfortable seating. Find Your Own Abundance is a guided meditation to help you slow down, breathe, and reconnect with what truly matters 🐾. As you settle in, you&rsquo;ll be invited to reflect on gratitude, compassion, and the calm that animals bring into our lives. This is a free event, brought to you by Champion Hearts Coaching and My Happy Place Animal Sanctuary. &nbsp;There is an optional suggested donation amount of $40. &nbsp;Your participation supports rescued animals at My Happy Place Animal Sanctuary, helping provide safe shelter, medical care, and gentle rehabilitation. Take time for your own well-being while standing with animals who deserve a second chance ❤️.

Find Your Own Abundance- Guided Meditation

An Evening to Exhale &mdash; A Guided Meditation for Caregivers Join us for a peaceful evening meditation at My Happy Place Sanctuary, created especially for caregivers carrying the quiet weight of compassion fatigue and burnout.&nbsp; As the sun begins to set and nature settles into stillness, you&#39;ll be guided through a gentle practice focused on self-care and releasing what you&#39;ve been holding for others.&nbsp; There&#39;s something uniquely calming about meditating alongside our rescued horses &mdash; their steady, grounded presence invites the nervous system to finally soften.&nbsp; This is your time to exhale, to be cared for, and to be soothed by the peaceful rhythm of the herd. All levels welcome; no experience necessary. Pause, breathe, and help rescued animals heal alongside you. 🐾 Our Meditation Series- An Evening to Exhale offers quiet time at the sanctuary, surrounded by animals who are learning to trust and feel safe again. This is a free event brought to you by Champions Hearts Coaching and My Happy Place Animal Sanctuary. &nbsp;At your own discretion, there is a suggested donation amount of $40. &nbsp;When you join us, not only are you receiving, your giving supports My Happy Place Animal Sanctuary&rsquo;s mission to provide a secure, loving home for animals recovering from neglect or abandonment. Your presence helps fund daily care, rehabilitation, and community education about humane, compassionate treatment of all animals. ❤️

"An Evening to Exhale"- Guided Meditation for Caregivers

Join us for a donation-based guided meditation experience set amidst the peaceful grounds of My Happy Place Animal Sanctuary. &nbsp;Let the healing energy of the land (and its gentle animal residents) hold space as you journey through all 7 chakras, from root to crown. In this immersive group meditation session, you will travel alongside a beautiful horse through meadows, orchards, and mountain summits, restoring each energy center back to its clear, balanced state. Bring a chair or yoga mat, and water. &nbsp;This event will be held outdoors. This is a free event. &nbsp;Donations are appreciated and are used exclusively to benefit the animals. 🎉

Chakra Balancing with Horses

🌟 Join us in our Buy a Bale Sponsorship Program 🌟 At My Happy Place Animal Sanctuary, we know that change starts with people like you.&nbsp; Every act of kindness, every dollar, and every moment of your time brings us closer to achieving our mission.&nbsp; Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all. &nbsp; With prices going up, we anticipate our costs to be $1275 per month. &nbsp;Can you help us feed the horses this year? &nbsp;Imagine if we had 30 people making a commitment to donate $42.50/month...we would have our hay needs met for every horse, including our new mom and baby! Every horse we have rescued has experienced starvation, abuse and/or neglect. &nbsp;Please help feed them so they never have to know the anxiety of lack of hay ever again. &nbsp;With winter coming, they will consume even more to help generate body heat. &nbsp;If you donate just one bale a hay per month, it DOES make a difference, and THEY thank you for including them in your charitable giving. &nbsp;They&#39;ve endure enough in their lives. &nbsp;Let&#39;s walk them home in comfort.&nbsp; Thank you!&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; *** Please be SURE under the section &quot;Summary&quot; you use the drop down menu where the default says 17% and you select &quot;Other&quot; and then enter &quot;0&quot; for a contribution. &nbsp;If you don&#39;t do this step, 17% will be added to your monthly charge on your card and THAT MONEY goes to Zeffy, NOT us.*** How you can help power our mission:<ol fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Donate: Every dollar counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Volunteer: Your time and skills can make an impact too.</li></ol>Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

🌟 Join us in our Buy a Bale Sponsorship Program 🌟At My Happy Place Animal Sanctuary, we know that change starts with people like you. Every act of kindness, every dollar, and every moment of your time brings us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all. With prices going up, we anticipate our costs to be $1275 per month. Can you help us feed the horses this year? Imagine if we had 30 people making a commitment to donate $42.50/month...we would have our hay needs met for every horse, including our new mom and baby!Every horse we have rescued has experienced starvation, abuse and/or neglect. Please help feed them so they never have to know the anxiety of lack of hay ever again. With winter coming, they will consume even more to help generate body heat. If you donate just one bale a hay per month, it DOES make a difference, and THEY thank you for including them in your charitable giving. They've endure enough in their lives. Let's walk them home in comfort. Thank you! *** Please be SURE under the section "Summary" you use the drop down menu where the default says 17% and you select "Other" and then enter "0" for a contribution. If you don't do this step, 17% will be added to your monthly charge on your card and THAT MONEY goes to Zeffy, NOT us.*** How you can help power our mission:Donate: Every dollar counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal.Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.Volunteer: Your time and skills can make an impact too.Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

Buy a Bale Sponsorship Program

🌟 Five Year Anniversary Rescue Campaign🌟 At My Happy Place Animal Sanctuary, we know that change starts with people like you. Every act of kindness, every dollar, and every moment of your time brings us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all. We are celebrating our five year anniversary with a fundraiser to raise enough money to bring in enough money to rescue another horse. &nbsp;We&#39;d like to start now building a rescue fund so when the time comes we are prepared to say &quot;yes&quot; to another sanctuary resident. &nbsp;It will help relieve some of the stress around last minute fundraising attempts. &nbsp;This is especially true if we see a horse being run through an auction. &nbsp;Please support a new horse to be rescued with a donation today.&nbsp; (be sure you read the important note below when making a donation) How you can help power our mission:<ol fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Donate: Every dollar counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Volunteer: Your time and skills can make an impact too.</li></ol>*****Important Note***** When making your donation, in the section labeled &quot;Donation Summary&quot;, be sure you click on the drop-down menu where is says &quot;17%&quot; and enter &quot;Other&quot;, and then enter &quot;0&quot;. &nbsp;This is a default fee from Zeffy, which you must override. otherwise, money will be added to your donation and it will go to Zeffy, not our organization. ********* Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable. &nbsp;All donations made are fully tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. &nbsp;Please consult your tax advisor.

🌟 Five Year Anniversary Rescue Campaign🌟At My Happy Place Animal Sanctuary, we know that change starts with people like you. Every act of kindness, every dollar, and every moment of your time brings us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all.We are celebrating our five year anniversary with a fundraiser to raise enough money to bring in enough money to rescue another horse. We'd like to start now building a rescue fund so when the time comes we are prepared to say "yes" to another sanctuary resident. It will help relieve some of the stress around last minute fundraising attempts. This is especially true if we see a horse being run through an auction. Please support a new horse to be rescued with a donation today. (be sure you read the important note below when making a donation)How you can help power our mission:Donate: Every dollar counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal.Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.Volunteer: Your time and skills can make an impact too.*****Important Note***** When making your donation, in the section labeled "Donation Summary", be sure you click on the drop-down menu where is says "17%" and enter "Other", and then enter "0". This is a default fee from Zeffy, which you must override. otherwise, money will be added to your donation and it will go to Zeffy, not our organization. *********Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable. All donations made are fully tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. Please consult your tax advisor.

Fifth Anniversary Rescue Campaign

&quot;There is something ancient and true about a horse carrying afallen soldier home. It reaches past ceremony, past protocol &mdash;straight into the human soul.&quot; I N S P I R E D &nbsp;B Y &nbsp;H I S T O R Y.&nbsp;I N &nbsp;M E M O R Y &nbsp;O F &nbsp;T H O S E &nbsp;W H O &nbsp;G A V E &nbsp;E V E R Y T H I N G.I N &nbsp;H O N O R &nbsp;O F &nbsp;T H E &nbsp;H O R S E S &nbsp;W H O &nbsp;C A R R Y &nbsp;T H E M &nbsp;H O M E. Across American history, the sound of hoofbeats on pavement has carried the nation&#39;sdeepest grief &mdash; and its most profound gratitude. The caisson funeral, drawn by powerful,noble horses, is among the most moving tributes a family can witness. It is ancient. It iselemental. And for many families of first responders, military personnel, police, and fireservice members, it is the farewell their loved one deserved. W H A T &nbsp;T H I S &nbsp;C A M P A I G N &nbsp;S T A N D S &nbsp;F O R: ★ To Elevate and Honor Our Fallen HeroesProviding a ceremonial tribute worthy of those who gave their lives in service to this country &mdash;military, first responders, police, and fire. ★ To Give Families a Moment They Will Never ForgetThe sight of a caisson pulled by majestic Shire horses is a tribute that transcends words &mdash; a last giftof beauty and solemnity for grieving families. ★ To Champion the Endangered Shire HorseBy placing Shire horses at the heart of this service, we raise awareness of their endangered statusand ensure their future through meaningful, dignified work. ★ To Let the Horses Sustain Their Own FutureThrough their service, our Shire horses will help fund their own ongoing care &mdash; a cycle of healingand purpose at the core of My Happy Place&#39;s mission. P H A S E &nbsp;O N E &middot; COMPLETEThe Practice Carriage and harnesses have been purchased. &nbsp;Our Shire horses, Violet and Mason, are completing there physical rehabilitation and have started training &mdash; building the trust and strength they need for ceremonial service. P H A S E &nbsp;T W O &middot; N O WThe Ceremonial Caisson has been located! A full funeral caisson and limber, a prototype made for Arlington National Cemetery has become available for purchase! This very special piece of equipment will be used exclusively for solemn processions honoring our fallen heroes in our area. Together, these two phases will give our horses &mdash; and their community &mdash; something extraordinary: a purpose as magnificent as they are. Shire horses are among the most endangered breeds in the world. By placing them at the center of this sacred service, we elevate their story alongside that of our heroes. Every first responder family who might one day watch these horses carry their loved one home is counting on what happens between now and Independence Day.&nbsp; Please don&#39;t wait. The heroes we honor never did. O U R &nbsp;F U N D R A I S I N G &nbsp;G O A L$15,000 BECOME A FOUNDING PATRON: Help us reach our goal &mdash; every dollar brings us closer to the first procession. Donors contributing $2500 will have their name engraved on a commemorative plaque mounted on the caisson itself &mdash; a permanent tribute riding alongside every hero we honor. ★ WA L K &nbsp;W I T H &nbsp;U S ★&nbsp;A donation of any amount is appreciated. &nbsp;Every contribution brings the horses &mdash; and themission &mdash; one step closer. &quot;We are all just here to help walk each other home.&quot; My Happy Place Animal Sanctuary is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. Please consult your tax advisor.

"There is something ancient and true about a horse carrying afallen soldier home. It reaches past ceremony, past protocol —straight into the human soul."I N S P I R E D B Y H I S T O R Y. I N M E M O R Y O F T H O S E W H O G A V E E V E R Y T H I N G.I N H O N O R O F T H E H O R S E S W H O C A R R Y T H E M H O M E.Across American history, the sound of hoofbeats on pavement has carried the nation'sdeepest grief — and its most profound gratitude. The caisson funeral, drawn by powerful,noble horses, is among the most moving tributes a family can witness. It is ancient. It iselemental. And for many families of first responders, military personnel, police, and fireservice members, it is the farewell their loved one deserved.W H A T T H I S C A M P A I G N S T A N D S F O R:★ To Elevate and Honor Our Fallen HeroesProviding a ceremonial tribute worthy of those who gave their lives in service to this country —military, first responders, police, and fire.★ To Give Families a Moment They Will Never ForgetThe sight of a caisson pulled by majestic Shire horses is a tribute that transcends words — a last giftof beauty and solemnity for grieving families.★ To Champion the Endangered Shire HorseBy placing Shire horses at the heart of this service, we raise awareness of their endangered statusand ensure their future through meaningful, dignified work.★ To Let the Horses Sustain Their Own FutureThrough their service, our Shire horses will help fund their own ongoing care — a cycle of healingand purpose at the core of My Happy Place's mission.P H A S E O N E · COMPLETEThe Practice Carriage and harnesses have been purchased. Our Shire horses, Violet and Mason, are completing there physical rehabilitation and have started training — building the trust and strength they need for ceremonial service.P H A S E T W O · N O WThe Ceremonial Caisson has been located! A full funeral caisson and limber, a prototype made for Arlington National Cemetery has become available for purchase! This very special piece of equipment will be used exclusively for solemn processions honoring our fallen heroes in our area.Together, these two phases will give our horses — and their community — something extraordinary: a purpose as magnificent as they are. Shire horses are among the most endangered breeds in the world. By placing them at the center of this sacred service, we elevate their story alongside that of our heroes.Every first responder family who might one day watch these horses carry their loved one home is counting on what happens between now and Independence Day. Please don't wait. The heroes we honor never did.O U R F U N D R A I S I N G G O A L$15,000BECOME A FOUNDING PATRON:Help us reach our goal — every dollar brings us closer to the first procession.Donors contributing $2500 will have their name engraved on a commemorative plaque mounted on thecaisson itself — a permanent tribute riding alongside every hero we honor.★ WA L K W I T H U S ★ A donation of any amount is appreciated. Every contribution brings the horses — and themission — one step closer."We are all just here to help walk each other home."My Happy Place Animal Sanctuary is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. Please consult your tax advisor.

Elevate & Honor Caisson Funeral Procession Campaign

Grief doesn&#39;t only come from losing someone we love &mdash; though it certainly can. It also shows up in the quieter losses we don&#39;t always name: a job that ended before we were ready, a relationship which shifted, a path we didn&#39;t take, or perhaps a place in our life&#39;s journey we thought we would have reached by now.&nbsp; Grief has a way of resurfacing long after we think we&#39;ve moved past it &mdash; in a song, an empty chair, or in a quiet moment when we least expect it.&nbsp; We often carry it silently, unsure of where it&#39;s welcome or how to let it move through us.&nbsp; Horses have a remarkable way of holding space for exactly that. They don&#39;t rush us, judge us, or ask us to explain &mdash; they simply witness, offering a rare kind of stillness where our feelings are allowed to surface and soften.&nbsp; Through a guided meditation grounded in equine-facilitated, trauma-informed practice, we&#39;ll gently move through grief together, in whatever form it takes, supported by the quiet, steady presence of the Sanctuary&#39;s horses. Friday, October 30&nbsp;6:00&ndash;7:00 PM 44 Dongan Ln, Newfoundland, NJ 07435 Bring your own yoga mat or chair Suggested donation $40 &mdash; give what you can, all proceeds benefit the animals at My Happy Place Together, we&rsquo;ll slow down, breathe, and spend time with horses who&rsquo;ve known their own uncertainty and recovery. In their calm presence, you&rsquo;re invited to notice what softens, what stays, and what gently releases.&nbsp; **Please note** When completing the registration process, in the summary section, you have the option of changing the default platform fee of 17% to &#39;0&#39; by using the drop-down menu.

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