Bring Barney's Story to Life

A project in Lawrence, KS by Kris Taylor
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Support Barney’s book and help move Shy 38 to permanent land for rescue and education.
Backers: 177
Average Pledge Per Backer: $122

Funded: $21,562 of $360,000
Dates: Mar 1st -> Apr 5th (35 days)
Project By: Kris Taylor
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Latest News

Kickstarter Update — We Can’t Help Lucky Without This

March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We want to introduce you to Lucky 🤍 A couple of years ago, we were asked to take in a Holstein steer named Lucky. We had to say no. We didn’t have the space, and it wouldn’t have been fair to him or the animals already here. Since then,... (Read More)

9 days left!

March 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Kickstarter Update: A Sneak Peek + The Final 9 DaysWe’re at $20,857 of our $360,000 goal with just 9 days to go.And today… we get to share something really special—a sneak peek of the artwork from Barney Finds a Friend 💚 by our long time... (Read More)

Front page news!

March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We made the front page today  We aren't giving up. Even if we don't reach out goal this time.  We’re incredibly grateful to share that Shy 38 Inc. and Barney’s story were featured on the front page of the Lawrence Journal-World today. Moments... (Read More)

Honest Update

March 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Kickstarter Update 🚨 We’ve been sitting at $19,204 for a few days now, with just 2 weeks left. And the truth is… raising funds on Kickstarter is hard. I’ve been working this like a (third) full-time job for over a month. We just don't have... (Read More)

FLASH GIVEAWAY FOR THE HERD

March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Let's bring some momentum back to our Kickstarter campaign!!  A huge thank you to our friend Melinda for donating this beautiful 18x36 cow painting by artist Cathy Walters to help our animals 💛 👉 Now through Friday (3/20 at 9PM) Every... (Read More)

✨ Stretch Goals = Even Bigger Impact ✨

March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
If we exceed our goal, we’ll be able to expand beyond just securing land and create a space that truly serves both animals and people: 🏡 Sanctuary Stay Airbnbs – inviting guests to connect with the animals and experience sanctuary life 🏫... (Read More)

Barney's Story

March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
This is Barney. He taught us something powerful. Kindness changes lives.  As a calf, Barney got sick and an infection set in his joints. This illness saved his life as his farmer opted to keep him rather than send him to auction. They developed a... (Read More)

We need to grow sustainably and responsibly.

March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to so many of you sharing and supporting this morning we just passed $16,000 in our Kickstarter campaign. We are incredibly grateful for every pledge and every person helping spread the word.We also wanted to clarify a very important part of... (Read More)

Barney Finds a Friend is now "A Project We Love"!

March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
At the recommendation of our friend Julia.... we contacted Kickstarter directly and asked them to check out our campaign! We received a response within a day and were told that Bring Barney's Story to Life was submitted to their Editorial team for... (Read More)

Share, share, share!!

March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re incredibly grateful to share that $13,320 has been pledged so far toward bringing Barney Finds a Friend to life and helping Shy 38 secure a new home. That puts us at 4% of our goal, and every single backer who has stepped up means the world... (Read More)

Update - 3% funded

March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We are so incredibly grateful.Since launching at 4pm CST on March 1, you have helped us raise $10,220 for Barney Finds a Friend. Every single pledge — every share, comment, and message — has reminded us why this community is so special.For those... (Read More)

Less Than 4 Hours to Launch

March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We are less than 4 hours away.In just a few short hours, our Kickstarter campaign to bring Barney Finds a Friend to life—and secure a forever home for Shy 38—will officially launch.This moment is about so much more than a book. It’s about... (Read More)

Early Bird Reward Announcement: Barney’s Friends Edition 🐮📖

March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Early Bird Reward Announcement: Barney’s Friends Edition 🐮📖 Today is the day. At 4 PM CST, our Kickstarter officially goes live. And to celebrate, we’re announcing one of our most meaningful — and limited — Early Bird rewards.... (Read More)

Reward Sneak Peek!! 👀

February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Sneak peek at two of our favorite Kickstarter rewards… and they both GROW from Barney’s story. 💛🌲 🖼️ Signed 8×11 Barney Art Print Beautifully illustrated by Devon McCunn and signed as part of this campaign — a tribute to our very... (Read More)

Pre-Launch Update: We are 1 day away. This is the moment that will shape everything.

February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
If you’re reading this, it means you already took the first step to stand with us — and I need you to know how much that means. Tomorrow, March 1, our Kickstarter campaign officially launches. This campaign will help us purchase a new 30-acre... (Read More)

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