Our Community
Initiatives
Ojai Horse & Herd Network
We’re a fast-moving team of passionate animal folks based in Ojai, CA who have jumped into action with our neighbors affected by the LA Fires — from doing emergency evacuations of horses, sheep and goats, to sharing resources for trucks/trailers for transport, short/long term housing, and coordinating deliveries of feed for these evacuated animals.
Get Involved ~
Get Involved ~
How to Help
Find A Space
Our directory provides a comprehensive list of farms in the Ojai Valley with space to house horses and small animals.
Share Your Resources
Able to offer land/space to house animals, hauling services, coordination, or time towards animal feeding and care?
Who We Are
Cole Bush - Shepherdess Land & Livestock
Katy May Spencer - System Works
Mosie Trewhitt - Liberty Horsemanship
Nina Polo Wieja - Iyari
Matthew Paprocki
Questions?
Please email: herd@shepherdesslandl.co
As Seen In…
The ‘Convoy of Incredible People’ Saving Animals From California’s Infernal Fires: As fires licked the Los Angeles landscape, a network of volunteers plunged into action to rescue pets and livestock
“Bit by bit, they countered the chaos with calm and were able to lure the animals in. A more hastened round-up of some ducks, housed in a crate and put in the backseat of the truck, and they were on their way out.” Continue reading…
‘These Animals Are Essentially Family:’ Horses, sheep and ducks not forgotten in California wildfires amid rescue efforts
“This is a long-game effort. Animals are going to be displaced from these temporary (evacuation) places,” Bush said. “If they can’t go home, they’re going to need new homes, permanent new homes, until there’s a rebuild to where they go.” Continue reading…