Pam's StoryScared and confused, Pam, a little old cat of 18 years of age, was surrendered to the San Antonio city animal shelter. With only 3 days to be adopted by someone until she would be euthanized, Bear Den Cat Sanctuary stepped up to rescue this sweet, little...
MouseBeing in Rescue, I’m reminded almost daily that I meet both the best and worst people of society. Today is a lucky day…I met Sandy who is one of the best people and animal advocate.Meet SandySandy has been involved with TNR for years. She has spayed and...
Battling the Texas heat with 150 outdoor cats is no easy feat! We have come up with some easy methods and inexpensive devices to help ease the effects of extreme temperatures.Insulated shelters keep cats cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Homemade feral cat...
Not much surprises me in Rescue anymore. As much as I try to think positive and believe the best in people, it does not surprise me when I hear that people want help for cats in their care but won’t lift a finger themselves…’I have no money, no car, no job, I’m sick,...
Feeding 150 cats is no small task! In my experience, the top picks for dry cat food are Purina One Tender Selects Chicken and Purina One +Plus Healthy Kitten Dry Cat Food - Chicken, High-Protein. These options are affordable and widely available and provide excellent...
You are a creative person. Do you know how to be sure? Because you’re breathing. Every person alive is creative without exception. You are creating an animal sanctuary. You are creating something beautiful that is highly pleasing to you. You are creating...
I’m sitting with a cat who will be euthanized today. He arrived at the Sanctuary only last night. I named him Tom. Tom is skin and bones. He struggles to walk and is covered in fleas. He loves being pet and brushed. Last night he ate a bit of wet food yet this morning...
Once the property was fenced securely, it was time to set up the cat enclosures at the Sanctuary. Upon arrival, every cat spends at least three weeks in a relocation cage. These cages, varying in size depending on the cat's age and temperament, allow them to adjust to...
When I acquired the land, I immediately focused on erecting a perimeter fence around the property. Let me outline the construction process and reflect on potential improvements. The terrain of the Sanctuary land posed challenges. Its uneven levels required the...
Do you remember when I promised to keep it real with you in these blogs? I hope so because in keeping it real: I have no idea how to raise money to start a non-profit! I used my savings to start Bear Den Sanctuary. I sold my house. I kept working. I’m a single...
In the United States, Rescues and Sanctuaries may want to apply with the IRS for non-profit status to become a 501©(3) organization. Reviewing the requirements early on in starting your Sanctuary could prove helpful. My own experience applying for nonprofit status...
Honest to goodness I believe I gave you all the test answers to starting your own animal Sanctuary by suggesting the 3-month course by Best Friends : Running A Sanctuary. These people run the nation’s largest no-kill sanctuary for companion animals and the course is...
