Workers build a new shelter for Canela, at Valley of the Kings following a barn collapse. Photo courtesy Valley of the Kings.
Workers build a new shelter for Canela, at Valley of the Kings following a barn collapse. Photo courtesy Valley of the Kings.

SHARON — No animals were injured, but a pole barn sustained major damage and is being rebuilt following a roof collapse a week ago at Valley of the Kings Sanctuary and Retreat in Sharon.

This weekend, workers were on site building a new shelter for Canela, a blind horse.

The Sharon and Darien Fire Departments were able to get all the animals out safely after the collapse. A veterinarian has checked the animals and all are in good health, minor scrapes.

The animals living in the pole barn include pot belly pigs, three elderly goats, blind horse, llamas & ponies and cows. The Emu’s lean-to is secure.

The barn is not insured, but they are setting up several fundraisers through Facebook, GoFundMe and Associated Bank.

Fundraisers are at https://www.facebook.com/donate/430421401523197/
https://www.gofundme.com/f/votkbigcats
ASSOCIATED BANK-CONSTRUCTION FUND

By Dan Plutchak

Dan Plutchak launched Walworth County Community News in 2021. He is the former editor of The Week and Walworth County Sunday.