In 2003, the SAS Co-founders, Julie and Kathy, rescued a little black cat on the side of the freeway, earning the name "Freeway," and in their quest to answer the question "what can we do and how can we do it," to help these animals in need, the answer evolved into the formation of Sisters Animal Sanctuary. Since its inception in 2003, SAS, a cage-free, no-kill rescue/sanctuary has rescued and saved the lives of countless cats that otherwise wouldn't have had a chance. SAS has provided them with veterinary care and lifetime protection in a safe and loving environment, and when possible, provided the best adoptive home to meet each individual cat's needs. Our mission, passion, and commitment is to save those less fortunate animals that have been abandoned, need help or medical attention, or just need unconditional love. This is combined with our tireless advocacy for animals and their rights and continuing to work at educating the community-at-large regarding issues about feral and stray cats, spay/neuter resources, and providing guidance and direction on how to receive an adopted or rescued pet into their home.
Over the last 20+ years, our mission has evolved from predominantly rescue efforts (including feral cats) to focusing on continuing to provide a safe sanctuary environment for the rescued cats (including feral cats) that are currently living the remainder of their lives at the sanctuary. We will always be committed to find ways to help the community with their animal welfare needs and those animals that have been abused, abandoned, and generally treated as disposable and forgotten, while maintaining our passion to stop animal over population by working toward a goal of having no more homeless animals.
Donations for the veterinary and health care costs that comprise the largest portion of the sanctuary budget. Ninety percent (90%) or our resident kitties are elderly with special needs and need more extensive medical care, including more frequent vet visits, diagnostic tests, special diets, dental procedures/treatment, and senior wellness exams among other veterinary care to ensure a good quality of life.
Donations for everyday supplies such as cat food, litter, litter boxes, scratchers, paper towels, laundry detergent, and dish soap.
The sanctuary also needs a power generator for emergency use when the power goes out which results in the well (our main water source) not operating.
All of the donations given to the sanctuary are used for the welfare of our cats; NONE are used for administrative or overhead costs.
The sanctuary is in need of dedicated volunteers to work during the day between 10:30 am - 1:30 pm. Working at least a two-hour shift is most helpful.
In additonal volunteers are needed to help with maintenance and repairs of the facility and landscape maintenance.
Organization name
Sisters Animal Sanctuary
other names
SAS
2003
Tax id (EIN)
59-3785632
Mission Category
Animal Related
Operating Budget
$50,001 - $100,000
Organization Need
Funding: Other, Volunteers, In-Kind Donations, Funding: Program
Demographics Served
Animals
Local Counties Served
Sacramento
Address
11520 Fogg RoadSacramento, CA, US