The animals who come to us are the ones who've run out of other options — dumped, seized, surrendered, aged out, or simply too shy, too old, or too much for anyone else to take on. When they get here, the running out stops.
Our mission: to rescue and rehabilitate abused, neglected, and unwanted dogs and cats, providing adoption when possible and lifelong sanctuary care when needed, while promoting humane treatment and responsible pet ownership.
That last part matters. We're a sanctuary as well as a rescue. The dogs and cats who can be adopted, we work hard to place well. The ones who can't — because of age, health, or a past that left marks — live out their lives with us, safe, fed, and loved. Nobody here is on a clock.
And yes, about the whole "prison" thing: it started as a joke on Facebook and stuck. Our inmates are all innocent. They're doing time for circumstances beyond their control, the Warden loves every one of them, and parole is always on the table.