If I surrender an animal to Sara’s Sanctuary, may I come and visit it?
Unfortunately, no. Once an animal is surrendered to Sara’s Sanctuary, it will remain with the Sanctuary for life. There are 200+ animals currently being cared for by the sanctuary, all with former owners.
Because we run by only – a volunteer staff to care for the special needs of our animal residents, our primary responsibility must be to the animals that call the sanctuary their home. Sadly, there is just no time to accommodate visits from former owners or someone who has brought in an injured animal. If only there was that luxury… this would be the best feeling to show you all how wonderful your animals are doing!
Are you open to the public?
Sara’s Sanctuary is NOT a zoo. Most of the animals that live at Sara’s Sanctuary do so because they have been injured or abused by humans. Our utmost concern is for the safety and well-being of the animals, and to minimize any undo stress in their lives.
We are a Sanctuary, created to provide animals with a quiet, predictable and safe home for life. Because of their backgrounds, many of the animals can be unpredictable and reactive around humans they do not know. Many of the exotic animals were illegally purchased, abandoned and subsequently confiscated by city or county agencies, before they were brought to us. They are innately wild animals and need insulation from human stresses. The animal’s daily care and well-being is our number one priority. We hope that you can get to know us better through the information and pictures of our wonderful babies, and will better understand our mission for the animals that come here. Thank you for your interest in Sara’s Sanctuary and for taking the time to visit our site!
If I have surrendered a disabled or abused animal to the Sanctuary, how can I help?
It is very costly to provide the medical care, food and shelter for each animal living at Sara’s Sanctuary. The sanctuary survives only by the goodness of people who love animals, believe in our cause and are willing to donate and volunteer on their behalf.
We are solely dependent on donations to support the sanctuary. We need your help by you sponsoring your animal each month. Please refer to our website’s Sponsor category to help us provide for the animal you have surrendered.
Are the animals that are surrendered to us an asset to the Sanctuary?
No, we DO NOT breed, sell or trade the animals we take in, for any reason. We make a commitment to feed, create housing, and care for every animal . The animal surrendered has no monetary value to the sanctuary. Quite the contrary, these animals becomes a lifetime financial commitment for Sara’s Sanctuary