Burkina Faso RPCV D.J. Schubert is new manager at world-famous Fund for Animals' Black Beauty Ranch



Burkina Faso RPCV D.J. Schubert is new manager at world-famous Fund for Animals' Black Beauty Ranch

Rescued Animals at Black Beauty Ranch Extend a Hearty Welcome to New Manager

Friday February 28, 9:15 am ET

MURCHISON, Texas, Feb. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The animals at the world-famous Fund for Animals' Black Beauty Ranch are welcoming a new ranch manager, D.J. Schubert. Schubert has been appointed to replace manager Chris Byrne, who passed away last year after managing the ranch for twelve years.

"D.J. is a tireless and experienced advocate for animal protection, and The Fund for Animals is extremely fortunate to welcome him as the manager of Black Beauty Ranch," said Michael Markarian, president of The Fund. "Most importantly, the 1,200 rescued residents of Black Beauty Ranch, all of whom have suffered past abuse or abandonment, are very lucky to have D.J. looking after their care."

Schubert recently relocated to Black Beauty Ranch from Phoenix, Arizona. A wildlife biologist, he is originally from San Jose, California. He has served as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer in Burkina-Faso, West Africa, worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and, since 1990, has worked as a biologist and wildlife protection advocate for The Fund for Animals. In the near future, Schubert's wife, Janet, a school teacher, will be joining him at Black Beauty Ranch where she will become an education specialist for The Fund for Animals.

"Living and working at Black Beauty Ranch is a unique opportunity for which Janet and I are very thankful," said Schubert. "We look forward to managing Black Beauty Ranch as a peaceful and protected sanctuary for rescued animals, to educating visitors about animal protection issues, and to continuing the legacy of Cleveland Amory."

Author and humanitarian Cleveland Amory founded The Fund for Animals in 1967 and served as its president until his death in 1998. His last book, "Ranch of Dreams," describes his childhood dream that came true with the establishment of Black Beauty Ranch in 1980. More information about The Fund for Animals and Black Beauty Ranch is available at http://www.blackbeautyranch.org .

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