Sanctuary/Hospice

Formed and run by two former Kings Dominion performers, KD Kitties Rescue & Sanctuary's mission is to protect and advocate for feral and friendly cats currently or formerly living at Kings Dominion theme park in Doswell, VA. We aim to provide a better life through sterilization, socialization, foster/adoption, and ongoing care including feeding and monitoring existing colonies, veterinary care at local clinics to ensure cats remain healthy and up-to-date on all vaccines, and to provide a safe place for cats while we work to find them a forever home. We also attempt to educate and inform the public about the importance of spaying/neutering and vaccinating their pets, as well as how to properly acclimate barn cats to new locations, how to socialize feral cats transitioning to indoor life, and medical issues such as FIV and FeLV and how they do or do not impact a cat's health and living situation.

We are a small sanctuary and rescue organization in North Carolina.

We are a husband and wife team that have devoted our lives to animals. I am a veterinary technician and have been doing rescue and fostering since I was 16. We live on a farm in North Salem and have been rescuing animals for years as part of our farm sanctuary and recently decided to make it official so we can expand and help more animals and adopt out animals to the right home if applicable. We have horses, Goats, Sheep, Chickens, Ducks, Cats, Dogs, Guinea Pigs and a gecko. While we have been taking in rescues for years, we began this venture with our first sad, neglected guinea pig, Nibbles- his story was the same as most--kid wants guinea pig, promises to take care of it, parents get guinea pig, kid loses interest, parents don't want to take care of it, guinea pig sits alone and neglected in a dirty cage until they finally decide to give it away. We adopted a friend for him, but as un neutered males, they did not get along and instead lived in a duplex so they didn't have to share. My daughter loved her Guinea Pigs so much, she got a female at her father's house. I knew it wouldn't be long before we would end up taking her. Now we had 3 Guinea Pigs that could not be housed together and our house began to look like a pet store and the piggies looked like they were in prison. We ended up building a Coop outside for them with an edible garden, had the boys neutered and put them all together and it was so heartwarming to see how happy they were! As soon as I mentioned what we were doing to a few people, we took in 6 Guinea Pigs within a week. It was then that we realized what a need there is for a guinea pig rescue, as they are so often forgotten and are purchased and discarded like barbie dolls. We also have been taking chickens and ducks and are putting in a quarantine barn for larger barnyard animals. So there it began... we Primarily take critical care, special needs, senior and pregnant animals as I am a retired technician and have the experience to care for them that many other rescues do not. Those animals that are unadoptable have a forever home in our sanctuary, and those that are adoptable stay until we find the absolute perfect home for them. We are currently up to 16 Sanctuary Guinea Pigs and 14 ICU Guinea Pigs, and have taken in 14 ducklings, a rooster and a cat with premature kittens that she rejected since we began our venture (aside from the 53 animals we rescued prior to becoming incorporated). I just need a better way to keep track of everyone and I have tried a couple of different software programs and am not happy with them.

20+ years as a Cincinnati based rescue with almost 5000 animals rescued and placed.

My passion for rabbits came in 2021 when I adopted my first 3 rabbits. They were wonderful companions and surprisingly easy to care for so I was really inspired by the happiness they brought to my llfe. I ended up volunteering with local animal shelters to adopt their rabbits and provide educational seminars in their facilities to help eliminate the rabbits that come into the shelters because their owners underestimated their level of care. After my first adoptions from shelters, I fell in love with growing with my rabbits and now I'm even taking intakes for the shelters I used to volunteer for! Full circle karma, I love it! :)

Our Story... Back in 2012 PARR was started as a simple page to list photos and information on Ex-Racehorses located at local racetracks. Over 200 horses were networked into new homes! The original person (Mandy) never expected PARR to take off and make such a difference, so quickly. Shortly after launching PARR's Facebook Page, the group involved with PARR discussed "where do we go from here?". We have something good. We have the right team of people with first hand experience to grow this into something really great. Some had been taking on these horses ourselves, with money from our own pocket, and that limited how many we could truly help. We all work full time jobs and do this "on the side". Let's face it... running a program like this takes up about as much time as a full time job! That being said, we decided to take things to the next step so we could be more productive and efficient. Dr. Kathryn Papp DVM (Hillcrest Meadow Equine) took the reins, applied for our 501(c)(3) status, and was approved, founding PARR as an official charity to benefit the re-homing,rehabilitation, and rescue of off the track TB racehorses and occasional pets! We are officially now known as "PA Racehorse Rehoming Rehabilitation & Rescue" but will still go by "PARR" to keep things easy to remember. Dr. Kate funds everything that doesn't come in from a donation, out of her own pocket (usually leaving her with Ramen noodles for weeks as she is truly dedicated to helping the cause and putting 110% of her life into our mission). Dr. Papp has continued to grow PARR through her dedication, connections with Professionals and other horsemen, and through her care as a Veterinarian making her oath transpire from not just her clients, but to the horses and animals that come into our program. Our team is made up of a few lifelong horsemen who have been involved with the care/training/rehab of horses (specifically racehorses), all 100% VOLUNTEERING their time, skills, and energy. We all have full time jobs/careers but have always made helping ex-racehorses a HUGE part of our lives. To move in this direction was pretty obvious when we started getting calls from riders on the US eventing team saying they were referred to PARR to "find great show horse prospects". Most of us have shown & competed in different disciplines on the AA circuits, trained racehorses both on and off the track, retrained racehorses, and have experienced what a Thoroughbred has to offer aside from racing. We all volunteer our time in this program and love every minute of it. With our busy schedules it would not be possible to do this without such a great group of likewise volunteers to help! The donations gathered are used for the things we used to pay for out of pocket. Board, grain, hay, vet bills, farrier, dentist, vaccines, training.... Depending on how big PARR grows is how many horses we can help! We have one main farm that offers a few stalls for PARR horses and a few foster farms where some of the horses in our program live, while they are in transition between the track and their new homes. Many times owners/trainers need stalls ASAP and want certain horses gone. With the help of these farm owners, we are able to move a select number of horses from the track and give them a place to call home during this transition. We have a few private trainers/farm owners who are willing to open up a stall or two at times for TBs that come into our program, care for the horses, and get them on the way to "fat & happy" while they wait for their new owners to find them. Some of the lucky ones even get training out of the deal and end up a step ahead of the rest. Right now we are working on our sponsorship options, donations, events/fundraisers, and how to can continue to grow and improve. 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization since 2013 PARR MISSION STATEMENT: PA Racehorse Rehoming, Rehabilitation & Rescue (PARR) PARR's mission is to provide aftercare for raced or trained to race thoroughbreds and care for others in need. We present the unique opportunity for potential adopters to choose the horse that will best compliment their goals based on our comprehensive assessment and rehabilitation program for the horses. PARR also occasionally accepts other breeds and species, as well as, provides lifetime sanctuary to a limited amount of select animals. Any animal that comes into our program, will never be homeless.

KittyMamas Sanctuary Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit no-kill organization dedicated to reducing the overpopulation, homelessness and neglect of cats/kittens as well as educating the community on the importance of spaying and neutering pets. KittyMamas rescues felines who are lost, abandoned and sick, while providing shelter, food and vet care to all felines in need. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including medical care, adoption programs, and sheltering. With a passionate team and a strong network of volunteers, we aim to make a positive impact on the lives of countless feline companions as we strategically grow our organization. We care for all life stages from neonatal to senior, providing both short-term and long-term care. We pride ourselves in taking in FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) positive cats that otherwise would not get a chance at a long healthy productive life. KittyMamas wants to be a familiar, recognized name in the community for both adoptive and rescue services. Our motto is “Rescue, Adopt, Relocate, Advocate, Educate.”

We rescue dogs and cats from shelters and owner surrender situations and find them new homes. Our tagline- is living up to our legacy always being faithful one animal at a time.

Our threefold mission is to provide every cat in need a forever home, be a sanctuary where cats will have a second chance to live a full life in a no-cage, no-kill environment, and to lead the effort to make Central Illinois a no-kill community by ending euthanasia as a method of controlling feline populations.

We cater to senior dogs that have been turned into the shelter or to a veterinarian for for euthanasia but it is not their time yet. We get their medical needs met and if adoptable we adopt them out. If it isn't feasible to have them adopted they stay in our system until it is their time to cross the rainbow bridge.