A Healing Haven: Saving Horses and Humans at RVR Horse Rescue

By Shirley Alarie

Shawn Jayroe’s passion for horses and desire to help the underdog was instilled during her charmed childhood. Later, when the shy yet determined self-made businesswoman witnessed mistreatment of the beautiful majestic equines, a deep need to protect those without a voice begged her to action. Shawn rallied troops from the community to bring her vision to life, and with dedicated volunteers and financial donations, a miraculous life-saving refuge was gradually pieced together, forming RVR Horse Rescue.

But one result Shawn hadn’t anticipated was the magical effect the horrifically abused animals would imprint on their caregivers, blurring the lines of who was saving whom. Author Shirley Alarie delivers the riveting saga of Shawn Jayroe and her army of Horse Angels who are tackling the unspoken issue of equine neglect and abuse one desperate animal at a time. A Healing Haven is an inspiring true story and a beautiful reminder that it is in giving that we receive life’s greatest blessings.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Shirley Alarie
• Release date: Oct 17, 2015
• ISBN: 9780996808729

Shirley Alarie

I’m a midwesterner and New Englander turned snowbird, a chemical engineer turned writer, blogger and reviewer, a cautiously optimistic cancer survivor, animal lover, first mate to my captain, ex-golfer, frizzy-haired, over-the-top dog-mom, sister, daughter, devoted friend, and committed wife with ‘steps’. I’m a Jesus-loving seasoned sinner. My winding writing journey includes inspiring, true adult and children's books and, most recently, Christian children's books. My Christian blog 'Finding God Among Us' and Christian book reviews round out my portfolio. It all began with my LEMONS TO LEMONADE Series about amazing women and their noble work. A HEALING HAVEN is an amazing testament to the healing power of love and it shines a spotlight on a worthy organization pulling out all the stops to save animals in need. HOPE IN THE HOOD is the raw and inspiring account of Colleen Adams on her journey to offer hope and help to inner-city youth who are almost certain to end up as career criminals without her intervention. In 2016, real-life Dominick the donkey sparked a children’s 2-part book series, based on actual people, animals, and events at RVR Horse Rescue. A NEW HOME FOR DOMINICK opened the series and the sequel, A NEW FAMILY FOR DOMINICK, followed. A NEW FRIEND FOR GILBERT came to life in 2019 and HEAVEN IS BETTER is launching Fall 2019. In addition, I blog for Jesus and review books - mostly Christian. 'Finding God Among Us' is on Facebook and Pinterest and at https://findinggodamongus.com. Hope to see you there. Godspeed.

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