My Old Kentucky Home Sanctuary

We rely on donations from the public to carry out our mission. The rescue has ran privately since the late 1990s. I paid for everything out of pocket; most of the time caring for over 50 different animals at a time. I decided I wanted to expand to help more animals and applied for nonprofit status. I received nonprofit 501 (C) (3) status in 2020. Our Story:

Most of my life I have rescued animals;

all kinds of animals. I didn’t have siblings growing up, so animals became my family and friends. The same place I grew up is where I offer animals sanctuary today. I call it My Old Kentucky Home Sanctuary. Over the years, animals have filled me with immense happiness, and tremendous heartbreak when losing them; however with these ups and downs I have realized my greatest passion is saving as many as I can. I have four kids, and each of their first memories was a scenario that involved an animal in some way. They were taught at an early age that all living beings deserve love and compassion. I was part of Humane Lobby Day at the Capitol in Frankfort, Kentucky in 2012 and met Romeo; he is the dog famous for helping to make it a Class D felony in Kentucky for abusing a cat or dog. I remember that day having a huge impact on me; so grateful that Kentucky finally did something about the cruelty cats and dogs can endure from human’s choices. As I walked through the capitol, I saw people with signs advocating for farm animals; I remember feeling sick thinking about all of those that are forgotten and that don’t have a voice at any level. That day my love for those forgotten farm animals grew, and it has grown stronger with each passing day. I encourage each of you to make make better choices when we choose our food, our entertainment involving animals, the clothing we wear, etc. Please have compassion for those that breathe and feel pain just as we do. There is no feeling similar to placing your hands on an animal that has been abandoned or abused and tell them they will never have to feel that way again. The smile I see come across their face makes everything I do worthwhile.