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A Rochester Diocese parish in the Finger Lakes region was forced to adapt its long-running ministry to help people in need in Nicaragua.

Today, Annie is thriving on the Nottingham Township farm where Bjalobok keeps rescued animals. “My horse has gained over 1,400 pounds. That’s how thin she was,” the longtime animal rights activist said. “But it gets expensive.” To provide assistance on behalf of animals that are victims or cruelty or otherwise seriously injured, Bjalobok has spearheaded an effort to form the nonprofit Washington Abused Animal Relief Fund. With support from Tom Flickinger, Washington County treasurer, the fund has been established to receive donations that will go toward providing reim...