SHARON — Fall is here and soon it will be time to rake leaves.
If anyone would like to fill big bags of leaves instead of burning them or raking into the curb, Valley of the Kings Animal Sanctuary and Retreat is collecting them for bear bedding.
The bears love to roll and play in them, then pull them into their dens and make a nice nest for themselves. It would be awesome to have enough to last all fall and into the winter.
The leaves must be dry, bagged and tied or zip striped. You can drop off at the Sanctuary 24/7 at
W7593 Town Hall Rd, Sharon.
There is a deck to the left as you pull in our driveway.
Valley of the Kings is a private, non-profit facility in Walworth County, provides a permanent haven for abused, abandoned and injured exotic and domestic animals, including lions, tigers, bears and wolves.
Founded more than 50 years ago by Jill Carnegie, the sanctuary is dedicated to giving these animals a final home where they receive lifelong care and positive human interaction.
The facility in Sharon, Wisconsin, which operates on a limited budget and relies entirely on donations, memberships, and volunteers, is not open to the general public but allows visits for paying members by appointment.