10/10/2026
🐾 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM MOORE EXOTIC ANIMAL RANCH 🐾
Hello, Moore Exotic Animal Ranch family!
My name is Sara Hunt. Many of you may not know me, but I am the Executive Director of Hunt’s Exotics Foundation.. Kristin is not only a close personal friend of mine but also a member of our nonprofit's Board of Directors.
I'm reaching out today because something happened yesterday that none of us were prepared for, and I want to share what's happening behind the scenes at Moore Exotic Animal Ranch.
❤️ Yesterday, Kristin underwent emergency surgery following a potentially life-threatening medical complication.
What started as a trip to the hospital turned into something far more serious than anyone anticipated.
During surgery, doctors discovered two hernias. One was a previous surgical repair that had failed. The second was much more concerning.
Kristin's small intestines had moved into the hernia, creating a dangerous situation that threatened their blood supply.
Had this not been discovered and corrected when it was, portions of her intestines could have lost their blood supply, causing the tissue to die. This could have resulted in the loss of part of her intestines and potentially life-threatening complications.
Her intestines were already extremely swollen and inflamed.
Thankfully, her surgeon was able to reposition her intestines and stomach, repair the hernias, and secure an area of the tissue responsible for supporting her intestines and their blood supply.
Despite the severity of the situation, none of her intestinal tissue had died.
Her surgeon was also able to complete the procedure laparoscopically, avoiding a much more invasive open abdominal surgery.
However, the extent of the repairs means Kristin is facing a painful and potentially lengthy recovery.
She remains hospitalized, where doctors are also addressing severe dehydration, an elevated heart rate, and concerns regarding her nutritional health.
To put it simply, yesterday was a very close call, and we are incredibly grateful that Kristin received the medical intervention she needed.
🐾 SO WHAT HAPPENS TO MOORE EXOTIC ANIMAL RANCH?
For those of us who work with exotic animals, there really is no such thing as taking a day off.
Animals don't understand medical emergencies.
They don't know their caretaker is hospitalized.
They still need their diets prepared, their enclosures cleaned, their enrichment provided, and their daily care routines maintained.
And when you dedicate your life to caring for animals, one of the hardest things imaginable is being physically unable to care for them yourself.
That's where my team and I come in.
Hunt's Exotics Foundation has stepped in to help oversee daily operations and animal care at Moore Exotic Animal Ranch.
Our priority is ensuring that every animal continues receiving the care it needs while Kristin recovers.
The animals are being cared for. Their routines are continuing. And Kristin does not have to face this alone.
Unfortunately, this means that all tours at Moore Exotic Animal Ranch are temporarily suspended while Kristin recovers.
❤️ AND WE CAN'T FORGET ABOUT JAKE.
Kristin's fiancé, Jake Moore , has also been working incredibly hard to keep everything moving.
Not only is he continuing to work full-time and supporting Kristin through this medical emergency, but he is also handling the nighttime care of the ranch's nocturnal animals.
While my team and I are helping coordinate daytime animal care and daily operations, Jake is making sure the animals who are active at night continue receiving the attention and care they need.
That means he's balancing his regular job, nighttime animal responsibilities, and the emotional stress of having the woman he loves hospitalized.
He's doing everything he can, but even the strongest people need support sometimes.
Our goal is to help take some of that weight off his shoulders so he can focus on Kristin, continue caring for the animals, and hopefully find a little time to take care of himself, too.
This isn't just about helping Kristin. It's about supporting Jake, their family, and the animals they have dedicated so much of their lives to caring for.
💚 HERE IS WHERE WE NEED YOUR HELP.
Something many people don't realize about operating an exotic animal facility is that the expenses don't stop when the person running it becomes sick.
There is no paid medical leave.
There is no pause button on animal care.
And while Kristin is facing a difficult recovery and medical expenses, the ranch still has animals depending on it every single day.
Their food still needs to be purchased.
Their supplies still need to be replenished.
Their daily care must continue.
Hunt's Exotics Foundation has established a dedicated fund to help ensure the animals at Moore Exotic Animal Ranch continue receiving the resources they need throughout Kristin's recovery.
🐾 MOORE EXOTIC ANIMAL RANCH ANIMAL CARE FUND
Contributions to this designated fund will be earmarked specifically for the animals' diets, supplies, and care needs at Moore Exotic Animal Ranch.
💚 YOUR DONATION MAY BE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE!
The Moore Exotic Animal Ranch Animal Care Fund is being administered by Hunt's Exotics Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Eligible charitable contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
🐾 DONATE HERE:
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Whether it's $5, $10, $25, or simply sharing this post, every bit of support helps us continue caring for these animals while Kristin focuses on getting better.
🎟️ WHAT ABOUT FUTURE TOURS?
We will also be offering gift certificates toward future experiences at Moore Exotic Animal Ranch.
Purchasing a gift certificate is another wonderful way to support Kristin, Jake, and the ranch financially during this difficult time while having an animal experience to look forward to once tours resume.
More information about gift certificates will be available soon.
❤️ ONE FINAL THOUGHT...
People like Kristin and Jake don't get into this work because it's easy.
They do it because they genuinely love the animals in their care.
And sometimes, the people who spend their lives taking care of everyone else need someone to take care of them.
Right now, Kristin needs to heal.
Jake needs support.
And they both need to know that the animals they love are going to be okay.
That's exactly what we're working to make happen.
Please keep Kristin and Jake in your thoughts as they navigate the coming weeks.
Thank you for supporting them, Moore Exotic Animal Ranch, and the incredible animals who depend on all of us.
Sara Hunt
Executive Director
Hunt's Exotics Foundation
Assisting with Operations at Moore Exotic Animal Ranch
This fund is earmarked for Moore Exotic Animal Ranch Animal care fund. All fund la in this account must benefit the Moore Exotic Animal Ranch,
