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Delene E. Taylor, CPA, Director of Business Development

Evidence in Locust Grove

Financial news can sometimes become a little humdrum, so we are spicing things up a bit this issue with the story of our favorite zebra, Evidence, who has a special home with client Noah's Ark, an animal rehabilitation center and children's home in Locust Grove, Georgia.

Evidence is a baby zebra that is believed to have fallen from a truck and been hit by another vehicle on I75 in April. He was found grazing along the busy interstate approximately 10 miles from Noah's Ark. Who owned him and where he was going remains unknown. Law enforcement officers at the scene kept referring to the zebra as "evidence," and when he was released to the staff from Noah's Ark, the name stuck.

Evidence sustained life-threatening injuries requiring extensive medical attention, which he received at Auburn University. He is now back home recovering from surgery, where he made his public debut on July 12th. His name is very appropriate: the fact that he is alive is "evidence" of the zebra's resilience, "evidence" of the generosity of donors who contributed funds for his treatment, and "evidence" of the need for organizations like Noah's Ark.

Noah's Ark is a rehabilitation center for animals and a group home for children from birth to 18 years old. The non-profit facility is home to over 1,000 animals (exotic, domestic, wildlife and livestock) and is licensed by the State of Georgia to provide residential care for up to 24 children. The wildlife from the rehabilitation center and the children from the Children's Care Home play a vital role for each other. The children participate in "pet therapy," nurturing the baby wildlife as the animals are rehabilitated in hopes of eventually being returned to their natural habitat.

Many of the children have been abused or abandoned and have a hard time relating to people. They are able to learn to care for the animals that, in turn, are receiving much needed affection and attention.

If you plan to be in the area, stop by and visit Noah's Ark: the animal habitat is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from noon until 3:00pm EST (weather permitting).

Call 770-957-0888 for further information, directions or to schedule a group tour, or visit online, http://www.noahs-ark.org.