Ellie Hurley,
Finding Sanctuary
March 2017
The mission is simple: to bring attention to animal sanctuaries and the people who run them.
Finding Love.
Fnding Peace.
Finding Sanctuary.
A Word from the Founder
I was first exposed to animal sanctuaries after going vegan in
2015. A lifelong lover of animals, I soon realized that I wanted to become
involved at a larger level. I used my passion for storytelling to create
Finding Sanctuary, a hub for rescue stories and the organizations behind
them. I've since has the opportunity to visit many incredible sanctuaries
and see firsthand the work they do.
Finding Sanctuary was founded in the summer of 2016, and since that time,
we've grown into a larger network of folks associated with sanctuaries at
all levels. The mission was simple: to bring attention to animal sanctuaries
and the people who run them. We have a two-pronged approach: telling rescue
stories and profiling sanctuaries themselves. Additionally, we feature the
most comprehensive list of sanctuaries in the US, the only interactive map
of sanctuaries, and the biggest list of resources for sanctuaries.
Our Mission
Every animal has a story, and Finding Sanctuary is on a misson to bring
those stories to light.
Animal sanctuaries are places where animals are brought to live with love
and protection for the rest of their lives. Many animals at sanctuaries come
from abusive situations, while others are elderly or sick and simply need a
peaceful place to live out the remainder of their days. Finding Sanctuary is
on a mission to connect animal sanctuaries with volunteers, assistance,
community, and publicity. Need help? Want to get involved? Don't wait - take
action today!
VOLUNTEERS - Here you'll find images of sanctuary animals, information about
their stories, and resources to help you get involved with animal
sanctuaries in your area.
SANCTUARIES - If you're a sanctuary owner, you'll find helpful resources and ways to get involved with the Finding Sanctuary network.
Finding Sanctuary Network
We know that running a sanctuary is a 24-7 job, so we host the Finding
Sanctuary Network. The Finding Sanctuary Network is made up of sanctuaries
around the country that want to be part of a larger group of like-minded
people. Need advice? Need friends to commiserate with? Want to share a
helpful experience? Connect with us, follow us on social media, and check
out some of our featured sanctuaries.
In addition to those awesome benefits, your free membership in the Finding
Sanctuary Network entitles you to the awesome items below.
About Pseudo-Sanctuaries
There are countless amazing sanctuaries around the world, but there are also some "pseudo-sanctuaries" that rely on donations from unsuspecting animal lovers and treat animals poorly. According to PETA:
"Nonprofit 501(c)(3) status is no indication of whether a facility is truly a sanctuary or not. Some substandard facilities are run by well-meaning individuals who take in more animals than they have space or funding to provide for. If animals lack adequate care because of mismanagement or unrealistic goals, additional funding is not likely to correct the situation."
Pseudo-sanctuaries are a concern for potential volunteers, because we don't want to give our support (financial or otherwise) to organizations that neglect or mistreat their animals. Some questions to ask yourself before volunteering are:
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