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2025 Financial Report

Intro

At Butterfly Valley Rescue & Sanctuary, every dollar matters.

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We are a small family-run sanctuary caring for special needs and rescued animals directly from our home. While we are not currently a registered nonprofit, we believe transparency builds trust.

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Below is a look at how donations were used throughout 2025 to provide food, medical care, shelter, enrichment, transportation, and daily support for the animals who call Butterfly Valley home.

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Thank you for helping make second chances possible.

$14,208 Total Donations Received

Every donation helped support rescued and special needs residents throughout 2025.

~$17,876 Total Sanctuary Expenses

The sanctuary continued providing care even during financially difficult periods.

76.8% Direct Animal Care & Operations

The majority of sanctuary spending directly supported resident care and daily operations.

~$1,225 Average Monthly Cost

Feed, bedding, medical care, enrichment, and emergency support add up quickly.

~$8,668 Feed, Hay & Bedding

Providing daily nutrition and comfort remained the sanctuary’s largest recurring expense.

~$3,916 Veterinary Care

Many residents require specialized treatment, medications, mobility support, or emergency care.

~$29 Average Donation

Small donations truly make a meaningful difference here.

Where the Money Went in 2025 - Butterfly Valley Rescue & Sanctuary

76.8% Direct Animal Care & Sanctuary Operations

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The majority of sanctuary expenses directly supported the daily care, safety, comfort, and medical needs of rescued residents.

 

This included:

✔ Hay & feed
✔ Bedding & shelter upkeep
✔ Veterinary support
✔ Medical supplies

✔ Rescue transport

✔ Mobility equipment

✔ Fencing & repairs

✔ Enrichment & daily care

Rescue work happens every single day — not just during emergencies.

$8,668 Feed, Hay & Bedding

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Providing daily nutrition and comfort for rescued residents remained the sanctuary’s largest ongoing expense throughout 2025.

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This included:

✔ Hay & grain
✔ Poultry feed
✔ Bedding

✔ Winter weather supplies
✔ Cleaning supplies
✔ Enrichment items

Hay disappears incredibly fast when dozens of hungry rescue residents are involved.

$3,916 Veterinary & Medical Care

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Many Butterfly Valley residents arrived with disabilities, injuries, medical conditions, or congenital differences requiring specialized care and long-term support.

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Veterinary expenses included:

✔ Emergency veterinary visits
✔ Medications
✔ Diagnostic testing
✔ Surgical procedures

✔ Wound management
✔ Mobility support
✔ Special needs treatment

Some residents require ongoing care for conditions they were born with — others because nobody else was willing to help.

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Butterfly Valley Rescue & Sanctuary is an independently operated, family-run microsanctuary. We are not currently a registered nonprofit or 501(c)(3) organization, and contributions are not tax-deductible.

Butterfly Valley Rescue & Sanctuary

Louisville, KY
Visits by appointment only


butterflyvalleyrescue@gmail.com

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