Our dream IS BECOMING A REALITY.
When we started this rescue in 2020, we knew we wanted to save the dogs who needed us most -- the ones no one else was willing to take a chance on. Our dream was to build a sanctuary where we could provide any and every resource those dogs needed to recover, heal, be fully rehabilitated and ultimately go on to be adopted into loving homes.
Today, that vision is taking shape.
Thanks to our incredible supporters, we have purchased a commercial property, renovated the interior to create dog rooms and play yards and made tremendous progress toward creating a rescue and rehabilitation facility unlike anything else. Beyond just a shelter, our sanctuary provides comprehensive care all in one place: medical treatments, rehabilitation, behavioral training, enrichment, the stability of a home-like environment and an animal care team that our dogs call family.
But we aren't done yet. There is still SO much work to do, and the dogs are counting on us to finish what we started.
LOOK WHAT YOU HELPED BUILD
Purchased in Nov. 2022! Swipe to see >>>
The before!
The after! Our goal was to create a place that felt as close to a home as possible.
Indoor training + play spaces essential for the dogs.
Every dog has their own room with privacy blinds. Soft music fills the halls.
Each room has a solar tube for natural light, a camera, comfy bed, ample space and a crate for crate training.
Our quarantine and isolation wing allows us to bring dogs directly from the shelters into the sanctuary without infecting our general population.
The clinic we are building will help us provide immediate care at a fraction of the cost.
Thoughtfully designed for the dogs. Home is where the heart is.
NONE OF THIS WOULD EXIST WITHOUT OUR COMMUNITY
Because of your support, we have transformed an empty commercial property into a growing sanctuary designed specifically for dogs in critical need.
Completed projects include:
- 12,000 sq. ft. of interior renovations
- 44 dog rooms designed for safety, comfort and rehabilitation
- 11 indoor play rooms
- Major infrastructure improvements including all new HVAC
- On-site veterinary clinic buildout
- 21 Animal Care Team staff ensuring round the clock care for sanctuary residents 365 days/yr
Every wall, every improvement, every thoughtfully designed room represents a life that now has a chance. Together, we are building a place where second chances happen every single day.
COMPLETE OUR SANCTUARY CLINIC
What started as an old insurance office...
...turned into the beginnings of a fully functioning veterinary clinic.
Surgeries are well underway in our brand-new sanctuary clinic!
Bringing veterinary care in-house allows us to save up to 60% on our medical expenses.
We have already performed almost 50 surgeries at the sanctuary in 2026 alone.
Now, our dogs can receive faster care in a far less stressful environment.
FINISH THE OUTDOOR YARDS
We started by tearing up the front row of parking...
These 9 yards will provide outdoor play spaces for the dogs.
Larger yards on the property will give our dogs space to run off leash.
SUSTAIN OUR SANCTUARY OPERATIONS
Our animal care team shows up every single day to help our dogs heal, from the inside-out.
Beyond medical care + housing, our sanctuary staff provides training to every single one of our dogs.
We also provide training assistance to our community, helping keep dogs in their homes.
WHY THIS SANCTUARY MATTERS
Every day, we receive requests to help dogs facing euthanasia, medical neglect, severe injuries and behavioral challenges. Too often, the limiting factor isn't willingness to help, it's having a place to bring them.
The Sanctuary allows us to save the dogs that require more time, more resources and more specialized care:
- Dogs recovering from surgery
- Dogs requiring extensive medical treatments and care
- Dogs who need behavior modification
- Dogs who simply need someone willing to say "yes"
This sanctuary is not just a building; it's the future of our mission.
WE NEED YOU TO MAKE MIRACLES LIKE THESE BECOME A REALITY ✨
ELLIS
OUR DESERT DOGS
JASMINE
On behalf of all the animals you are helping to save, and all the human lives profoundly impacted by their presence, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for your thoughtful consideration and generous contributions to this project.
You are the only reason any of this is even possible.
With so much love and gratitude,
Christine Conroy
President/Founder