$558 raised by 7 donors
5% complete
$11,000 Goal
Putting a Roof Over Their Heads!
For GivingTuesday we are raising money to build a new barn for The Herd!
https://www.givinggrid.com/bananas/
After we’ve enjoyed food and family on Thanksgiving, shopped the deals on Black Friday, and clicked through Cyber Monday, GivingTuesday invites us to pause and do something good.
December 2nd is GivingTuesday—a global day of generosity created in 2012 to celebrate doing good and helping others.
This year, we’re asking you to help two very special members of the In-Sync Exotics family,
Layla the horse and Bananas the donkey.
Meet Layla & Bananas
Alongside the 70+ big cats who call In-Sync home, we also care for a small but beloved group known as The Herd—a horse, a donkey, and two goats.
Layla, a gentle 16-year-old mare, spent much of her life in the foster system. Just a few weeks after Twiggy (our beloved horse) crossed the hooved rainbow bridge, we knew Layla—and our goats—would thrive here with us.
Bananas, the donkey, used to live nearby but kept escaping his pasture. After helping return him several times, his owner decided he no longer wanted him. Eddie stepped in, and Bananas found the safe, loving home he deserves.
These two are part of our family—and right now, they need your help.
Why We Need You
Their current barn was old, extremely small, and far beyond repair.A recent storm brought down huge branches that nearly destroyed what was left of it.
It’s time for a safe, sturdy new barn that protects Layla and Bananas from the Texas heat, rain, and storms.
To make this happen, we’re raising $11,000 on the GivingGrid - https://www.givinggrid.com/bananas/
You are welcome to donate here, but at The GivingGrid, you
👉 Pick a square.
👉 Make a donation.
👉 Upload a picture of YOUR pet—or your favorite In-Sync animal.
👉 Help us put a new roof over Layla and Bananas’ heads.
Every square helps us get closer to the barn they desperately need.
https://www.givinggrid.com/bananas/
Sincerely,Vicky Keahey
Founder & President, In-Sync Exotics
(* Please be aware that if you check the "Anonymous" box when donating, In-Sync Exotics is NOT provided with your name or contact information. Because of this, we will be unable to properly thank you for your support. We recommend you check the boxes to hide your name and amount instead. We will never share, sell, or otherwise misuse your contact information, but we want to be sure to thank you for your support.)
Note - The Communities Foundation of Texas is covering processing fees, so 100% of your donation will come to In-Sync Exotics. You may opt out of the extra donation by selecting "Custom" in the Extend Your Generosity section during check-out.
“To provide a caring, safe haven to some of God’s most beautiful creatures. We put their needs above all else; the old, the maimed, the unwanted can find sanctuary here.”
In-Sync Exotics is entirely funded by individuals, corporations, and foundations through donations and grants. To continue our work, we seek funds to cover recurring costs such as food (over $20,000 per month), veterinary care (more than $275,000 annually), and the general maintenance costs of running a successful sanctuary. All our exotic cats remain in our care for the rest of their lives, and we need your help to continue giving them the lives they deserve.
Caring for our exotic family members is a significant and ongoing commitment, with annual expenses exceeding $1.5 million. This includes over $20,000 per month for food and more than $275,000 annually for veterinary care, not to mention the general maintenance required to run a successful sanctuary.
These expenses underscore the importance of our fundraising efforts during North Texas Giving Day.
Some of our cats may live to be 20 years old, and because they cannot be returned to the wild, we are dedicated to caring for them throughout their lives. Your support is crucial to our mission.
Organization name
In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue & Educational Cntr
Causes
Animals
Operating Budget
$1,000,000 - $2,999,999
Counties Served
Wise, Tarrant, Somervell, Rockwall, Parker, Palo Pinto, Navarro, Montague, Kaufman, Johnson, Hunt, Hood, Grayson, Fannin, Erath, Ellis, Denton, Dallas, Cooke, Collin
Address
3430 Skyview Dr.