Shelter Animal Resource Alliance
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Target demographics: Shelter animals facing euthanasia in the Lane County area.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 100s of shelter animals per year directly benefit from S.A.R.A.'s life-saving programs.
Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: Collect donations of new and gently used clothing, household goods, books, and kitchen items to donate to S.A.R.A.'s Treasures, the nonprofit thrift store that raises money for our life-saving programs.
Geographic areas served: Eugene, Oregon & Lane County
Mission:
Shelter Animal Resource Alliance (S.A.R.A.) is a nonprofit organization located in Eugene, OR, dedicated to removing animals from shelters where they might otherwise face euthanasia. While in our care, we provide these cats and dogs with a comfortable environment to live in, all necessary medical care, high-quality food and treats, and plenty of love and attention until we are able to find them their forever homes.
Results:
Since 2001, S.A.R.A. has rescued nearly 800 cats and 970 dogs who would have faced euthanasia in local shelters.
We regularly have between 20 and 40 'resident' cats available for adoption at S.A.R.A.'s Treasures. New animals are made available for adoption after they have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, tested for common feline diseases, given a health check, treated for any parasites, and socialized with people and other animals. Additionally, any cat adopted from S.A.R.A. is always accepted back into our program if their owners are no longer able to care for him or her, ensuring that that cat will not have to be placed back into a shelter environment.
S.A.R.A. collects pet food and supplies to distribute to other groups and caretakers in need and sponsors spay/neuter surgeries when financially able.
We regularly have between 20 and 40 'resident' cats available for adoption at S.A.R.A.'s Treasures. New animals are made available for adoption after they have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, tested for common feline diseases, given a health check, treated for any parasites, and socialized with people and other animals. Additionally, any cat adopted from S.A.R.A. is always accepted back into our program if their owners are no longer able to care for him or her, ensuring that that cat will not have to be placed back into a shelter environment.
S.A.R.A. collects pet food and supplies to distribute to other groups and caretakers in need and sponsors spay/neuter surgeries when financially able.
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astrid7
02/12/12
As an adopter, I have seen first hand just how much the people at S.A.R.A. care about the animals they rescue. They take the time to explain everything they know: from a cat's medical and behavioral history to their favorite foods and toys. Before adopting, the staff helps guide you to find a cat ...
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ezsister
01/30/12
The animals are the best cared for animals in oregon. The animal's welfare always comes first. The store is very cute and has great merchandise. The store is clean as well as the area for the animals. The expense to care for these animals is very high as some require medical treatment and special ...
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CatsRule
01/30/12
Shelter Animal Resource Alliance (S.A.R.A.) does amazing work in our community! I have been donating to them for almost 10 years now and they work tirelessly to raise money to care for the animals the rescue from death at the shelters. They have many cats up for adoption in the thrift store and ...
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