Richard & Gail Pope

 

 

Richard & Gail Pope

Twelve years ago British born businessman Richard Pope and his wife Gail opened their home and hearts to countless unwanted animals facing certain death.

Over the years BrightHaven has evolved to become a completely unique holistic retirement retreat and hospice for senior (16+) sick or disabled animals. Once an animal is "adopted" by BrightHaven, they live out their lives in a beautiful, well balanced environment as part of a loving family and all are completely free to roam indoors or outside in the enclosed gardens. We understand that there are always no less than 12 cats on the family bed, which is surrounded by dogs every night!!

Most recently BrightHaven is becoming well known as a healing arts center for animals through our seminar and workshop programs, which are designed to help people better care for their animals as we invite well-known practitioners from many walks of natural health to join with us to offer our knowledge to the community.

On any day at BrightHaven you will meet Richard, Gail, Margaret (Gail's Mother), Susanna Anthony (BrightHaven's general manager), Blanca Dominguez(housekeeper), 40 cats, 4 dogs, 4 horses, 2 geese, 3 ducks, 3 chickens, 2 goats and one huge 700 lb. pig named Harley.

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