Where, How and Why

Where they come from

Our animals mostly come from island residents who can no longer care for them due to differing reasons, or who are looking for a forever home for animals with special needs or care requirements.  We also have animals that were let go on the island and remain unclaimed. Each animal friend at the sanctuary has its own story and unique personality. For those animals that do not meet our intake policy requirements we work hard to find them compassionate forever homes. 

How we survive

We achieved 501(c)3 status in March of 2016.  We rely on donations from caring community members like you to feed and care for the animals, as well as our own contributions.  Many people help with in-kind donations of feed or hay and some choose to sponsor a special animal friend with monetary monthly care contributions.

why we do it

The need still exists. Every week we are contacted by someone who can no longer care for their animals. Every day our sanctuary animals need to be fed and cared for. We do it because we love the work we do.

2015 - 2023

YEAR by YEAR GROWTH

2015 - 5 original animals, $7,375 in donations, $3,987 in expenses

2016 - took in 28 animals, $19,290 in donations, $20,089 in expenses

2017 - took in 18 animals, $34,059 in donations, $28,477 in expenses

2018 - took in 15 animals, $53,424 in donations, $43,622 in expenses

2019 - took in 18 animals, $67,631 in donations, $53,097 in expenses

2020 - took in 14 animals, $142,187 in donations, $138,268 in expenses

2021 - took in 7 animals, $125, 872 in donations, $106,341 in expenses

2022 - took in 26 animals, $144,784 in donations, $133,941 in expenses

2023 - took in 12 animals, $146,665 in donations, $168,850 in expenses