JOURNEYS END ANIMAL SANCTUARY INC
Mission Statement
Journey's End Animal Sanctuary provides lifetime care and shelter for dogs, cats, horses, pigs, and sheep that have been abused, neglected, or have special needs. Rather than emphasizing adoption, Journey's End provides a homelike setting where animals can enjoy the remainder of their lives in a comfortable, loving atmosphere.
About This Cause
JOURNEY'S END ANIMAL SANCTUARY is a sanctuary with a capacity for over 100 dogs, cats, horses, pigs, and sheep who have been abused, neglected, or have special needs. Unlike traditional shelters that emphasize adoption, the primary purpose of Journey's End is to provide lifetime care and sheltering of animals who, while still able to lead a quality life, are unable to find homes due to old age, chronic illness, handicaps, temperament issues or other factors. In addition to food, shelter, and medical treatment, the animals receive nurturing attention in a secure, homelike setting scaled appropriately to promote maximum human contact and quality of life for each resident animal. The bucolic setting consists of a large attractive ranch house and outbuildings, surrounded by acres of mature trees, shrubs, lawn, and horse pastures. The animals do not live in cages and are free to move about, interacting with one another, staff members, volunteers, and visitors. The perimeter of the property is fenced to provide security and protection for the animals. Journey's End was established in 1976. A board of directors was formed in August, 1988, and 501(c)(3) non-profit status was granted in 1999. Initially, the sanctuary was personally funded by its founder, Florence Thuot. Donations and sponsorships now provide the majority of funds. Currently, there is no local, state, or federal government funding. By example, Journey's End hopes to change the public's attitude toward euthanasia of animals who are otherwise capable of living a quality life, and to show the importance of humanely caring for all animals, including those who have been abused, neglected, or have special needs.