Senior Animals In Need Today Society facts for kids
| Type | non-profit charity |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Mission, British Columbia, Canada |
| Key people | Carol Hine |
| Area served | British Columbia |
| Focus | Animal welfare |
| Revenue | $267,000 in 2013 |
| Employees | 6 part-time in 2013 |
Senior Animals in Need Today (SAINTS) is a special farm where senior and special needs animals can live out their lives. It's located in Mission, British Columbia, Canada. SAINTS is like a forever home for animals who might not find one elsewhere.
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Discovering SAINTS: A Safe Haven for Animals
SAINTS was started in 2004 by Carol Hine. She wanted to create a kinder place for older animals. These animals might otherwise end up in shelters or pounds. After a short time in a smaller spot, the sanctuary moved. It found a new home on a 3-acre (1.2 hectare) farm in Mission, British Columbia.
Life at the SAINTS Farm
The farm is a big place with lots of space for animals. It has a main house, a barn, and other small buildings. There's also a pond and several fields for the animals to roam. By 2014, SAINTS had helped over 600 animals since it opened.
Who Lives at SAINTS?
Usually, more than 100 animals live at the sanctuary at any time. This includes many different kinds of animals. You might find dogs, cats, and rabbits. There are also sheep, horses, chickens, and ducks. Even pigs, cows, goats, and llamas call SAINTS home!
Finding Forever Homes: Adoptions and Fostering
Some animals at SAINTS are available for adoption. This means they can go to a new loving family. SAINTS also has a foster program. In this program, volunteers take some animals into their own homes. This helps the animals get extra care and love.
Amazing Animal Rescues at SAINTS
SAINTS has helped many animals with unique stories. Here are a couple of examples of the special care they provide.
- In 2009, SAINTS welcomed a dog named Rosebud from British Columbia. Rosebud had many health problems. She had one eye removed due to glaucoma. Her rib cage was hurt, and she had trouble walking. Volunteers loved making her special meals. They would also sit with her head in their laps. Rosebud lived at the sanctuary for about six months. She received lots of care and comfort before she passed away.
- In 2011, two young pigs were rescued by animal cruelty officers. They were found in a small, makeshift pen in West Vancouver. The pigs were brought to SAINTS. They stayed there for a few weeks to recover. After that, they moved to a wonderful new home.
