Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animal-Related, Animals

Mission: Sara's Sanctuary is a no-kill animal rescue that specializes in providing a lifetime home to "captive born wildlife. " As a USDA licensed facility we are available to give refuge to animals confiscated by law enforcement agencies or animals surrendered by owners unable to handle them. The State of Washington prohibits the sale and ownership of exotic species into private ownership. We fully support these laws. Despite the best intentions of owners, exotic animals too often end up in dire situations that necessitate a safe haven like Sara's Sanctuary. Providing community education to prevent the illegal breeding, abuse and neglect of animals is another important facet in our mission. Working one-on-one with community members to solve animal welfare issues helps prevent more animals being in need of a sanctuary. Hundreds of animals each year have directly benefited from our partnership with the community, and, hopefully, many more indirectly. Sara's Sanctuary is also proud to continue to have no paid staff or directors while continuing our high standards of care and individual attention to each animal. We are an all volunteer staff, which allows us to direct all our funds to the medical care, husbandry and habitats of our animals. We feel very privileged to provide a haven for so many animals in need of a true "sanctuary. "