Since 2009, Santa Paws Drive is proud to have sent holiday cheer to the following shelters. Thank you for supporting us each year and helping make each of their holidays bright!
2011
Belleglen Sanctuary's mission is to provide sanctuary, always and forever, for rescued, special needs and disabled cats in Chico, CA. Their cats are former blood donors, have special physical, health of psychological needs or are from abusive or neglectful homes. No matter what brought these kitties to the sanctuary, they know these kitties deserve not to ever feel abused, scared or hurt. They deserve a chance at life with enough food and medical care and love, and that's what they get.
Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary was started in 2005 in St. Pauls, NC, as a safe, loving place for blind cats that were deemed unadoptable by regular shelters simply because they couldn't see. They knew these cats were adorable, playful and perfect, and wanted them to have the chance to live happy lives. In 2011, they built a second shelter to save FeLV+ and FIV+ cats that would typically be killed simply because they tested positive for these viruses. These cats live many happy years because of them!
Greenfields Greyhound Rescue is a small rescue and sanctuary in Staffordshire Moorlands, UK, for retired racing greyhounds. We hope to make a small difference to the thousands of racing greyhounds whose racing careers end each year. They have many happy years ahead of them still! The main sanctuary is where the very old greyhounds live out their days in the comfort of a home. In the kennel section, they have all the dogs up for adoption. They also have dogs living in a network of foster homes.
K9Kastle Corp. is a small rescue group in New York that specializes in helping animals from bad situations and rehabilitating and rehoming them. Many of their cats and dogs are rescued with debilitating illnesses, fractures, congenital conditions, and they rarely say "no." Their vets take care of these special animals, do surgeries, chiropractic, acupuncture and more. Some are hospitalized for weeks, but in the end, they are remarkable pets who are grateful for the love they find in their adoptive homes.
Sheba's Haven Rescue in Inverary, Ontario, puts their love and effort behind rescuing palliative and special needs dogs. Palliative care means these special dogs have a caring, comforting and compassionate home during what is often the last part of their lives. Many are sick or elderly. Sheba's Haven dogs know love when they need it most. All their rescued dogs enjoy life and are free to roam indoors or outside in the fenced 3-acre property.
Black Dog Animal Rescue is the only no-kill organization in Cheyenne, WY. They believe no healthy, treatable or rehabilitatable animal should be euthanized because of population restrictions or the length of time it may take to find a forever home. Black dogs (and other black animals) are considered less-adoptable because of their "unoriginal" markings, but BDAR knows better! Dogs don't need to be black to be rescued here, but they do have a special place in their hearts.
2010
The Animal Rescue League of Laurel, MS is one of the very few no-kill shelters in Mississippi. They are committed to caring and providing for the many unwanted and abandoned animals in their community. No animal is ever euthanized simply because it is unwanted. Their dream is to eliminate the huge numbers of homeless animals by educating the public about responsible pet care. ARL is proud to have rehabilitated and found homes for thousands of beautiful animals since 1981.
Big Dog Ranch Rescue is dedicated to saving large breed dogs in desperate need of help. Located in West Palm Beach, FL, the dogs they rescue are either out of time at kill shelters or have been surrendered or abandoned by previous owners through no fault of their own. They care for them by having them fully vetted, rehabilitated and trained in a loving way so they have the best chance for finding a loving forever home. "No matter how small, every dog is a 'big dog!'"
Chicago's Harmony House for Cats was started in 1970 with the motto of "Caring, Not Killing." What started as a mom-and-pop foster group grew over time to a permanent unique haven for cats with three full floors for their cats and kittens to romp around. Multi-tiered cat trees sprawl across every floor and, at any given time, one can find a pile of cats snoozing in a heap of furry bodies with paws sticking out from every direction.
K9 Tenerife is a completely volunteer-run organization formed in 1993 by three caring women who were moved by the plight of the poor and neglected abandoned animals on the island, located off the coast of Africa. Their main goal is to protect animals from cruelty, starvation and neglect, and neuter and spay to prevent overpopulation. They house an average of 55-60 dogs at a time and have recently constructed a beautiful Cattery to help cats.
Southern Ontario Animal Rescue is a non-profit incorporated and registered charity organization with extremely limited resources. SOAR rescues every single dog that it is able to, including dogs that have been abandoned or rejected due to ill health, abnormalities or old age. SOAR was founded in 2005 by their current president, Jan, who was inspired by her rescue dog, Daytona, who never left her side during her treatments for cancer.
Chestnut Cat Sanctuary and Rescue Centre is located away from busy streets in quiet, shady, peaceful spot in the South of England. Their small group of permanent staff members and volunteers is dedicated to providing needy cats and kittens with cozy living areas, toys, two square meals a day, a fun play area and the promise of a better life. Since first opening their doors in 2000, they have helped find homes for hundreds of cats.
2009
Belleglen Sanctuary
Greenfields Greyhound Rescue
Sheba's Haven Rescue
K9 Tenerife
Animal Welfare League of Qld
