Two for Noah's Ark in Locust Grove

We first visited Noah's Ark Animal Rehabilitation Center in Locust Grove last summer. Our original mission was to see Evidence, the injured zebra which had been found on I-75 in Georgia. What we saw was a tremendous love for animals in need.

Evidence has now been at Noah's Ark for just over a year. By all accounts, he's doing wonderfully and really appreciates the shade and his best friend, Grace, a miniature horse.

Two events are in the works over the next couple of days in at Noah's Ark. First, Ann McLaughlin is expected to complete her 300 mile mission for the center. McLaughlin has spent the last 11 days walking from Mooresville to Locust Grove in an effort to try to raise awareness and donations to help the animals.

The other main event will take place on Saturday, May 2, as the new tortoise habitat is unveiled.

The recent downturn in the economy has taken its toll on donations. Noah's Ark has over 1000 mouths to feed on any given day, and is supported solely on donations.

Noah's Ark is open Tuesday thru Saturday, Noon to 3 pm, weather permitting.

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I am "Evidence"

Last spring, a young male zebra was found severely injured on I-75 south of Atlanta, Georgia. Noah's Ark Animal Rehabilitation Center in Locust Grove was called by the DNR to see if they could assist. They had him stitched up by a local vet and put a call out to the area veterinary schools to see if they could save his life. Auburn University was the first group to call back with the words, "Get him here."

Now, three months and several surgeries later, the young zebra has gained 60 pounds and has a permanent home with Noah's Ark. His name is Evidence and he made his public debut on July 12, 2008.

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Zebra Evidence Found at Noah's Ark

Evidence, the zebra found last spring on I-75 in Butts County, made his public debut today at Noah's Ark in Locust Grove. The parking lot was completely filled within 15 minutes of the opening and everyone flocked to see Evidence.

Evidence and his new "herd mate" Grace, were peacefully grazing and taking it all in. From time to time, Evidence could be heard crying for "Pop", who quickly rushed to assure the young zebra that all was ok. Charlie "Pop"Hedgecoth has been the primary caregiver for Evidence since the Animal Rehabilitation Center was called in the spring to see if they could assist the seriously injured zebra found grazing on the Georgia interstate.

Noah's Ark has provided Evidence and other exotic animals with a permanent home and love. While it costs about $10,000 per month to feed the animals, Noah's Ark runs completely on donations.

Donations to help Evidence and the other animals who call Noah's Ark home can be made at www.noahs-ark.org/index.html. The habitat is open to the public Tuesday thru Saturday from noon until 3 pm.

By A S Eldredge
Photo: ©2008 Cassie Eldredge

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