Jamestown Nonprofits and Charities

My time at Odd Man Inn was meaningful from day one. Wendy and the crew didn’t just welcome me, they pulled me right into the work. I was learning by doing, caring for the residents, and seeing up close what a real animal sanctuary looks like. The team is the real deal: knowledgeable, patient, compassionate. They explain the “why” behind everything because it’s all about giving these animals a safe, dignified life. They call the animals in their care Sanctuary Babes, which is not just a title but a philosophy of care. If you get the chance to visit, take it. It’s an experience you won’t forget.

Recovery house dedicated to carrying the message of Love and Tolerance as our code... the 12 steps of AA hang on the wall as well as the Biblical citation or source for each step. I find this place to be fascinating and more importantly.....WELCOMING! They had no idea who I was when I arrived (nobody/dust) and I was eating their food and rummaging around a room full of books for “anything I could use” within 30 minutes of my arrival. I’m IN!

Charity??? Board of Directors member stated that trails will be for 4wheelers ONLY, after they get the property deeds to the trails. Meetings and fundraisers consist of alcohol, drugs and drunken driving. Many home owners that paid more than $10,000 per acre have sold their homes and moved away. Their bullying intimidation tactics consists of--Quote "We have to All stick together or else we will Run you out of the neighborhood." It is very common for non horse owners to stand outside in their bathrobe yelling, "I hate horses, horse flies and horse sh!t at horses and riders. I was horrified and shocked

Was a real good place very helpful and respected , was unable to maintain in small town, to many other similar type organizations in surrounding counties that was lager and better funded , hated to see them shut the doors,

Best Friends Sanctuary (Community Pet Advocates) is a 501 C3 (not for profit) organization dedicated to helping to reduce the unwanted animal population in Fentress County. Our mission is to assist in placing abandoned, unwanted, or abused animals in loving, responsible homes, promote spaying or neutering of the dogs and cats and to provide humane education. There is no shelter or county run dog pound in Fentress County thus there is a great need for this service. Our rescue program is designed to help cats and dogs who are homeless find permanent homes. Most of the animals have been abandoned in rural areas. They are not considered adoptable until they have been spayed or neutered, and have their immunization shots brought up to date. We always have puppies, dogs, kittens, and cats available for adoption. Our adoption fees are less than our costs. <br> <br>Since April 2006, we have been working with a no kill shelter out of state. As of January 2013, we have transported 4225 dogs and puppies to the SPCA organization. They have placed all that we sent in loving, indoor homes. This has been a blessing. Without this outlet, these animals would have been put down, hit by cars, or roaming the streets as there are not enough homes in Fentress County to support the unwanted pet population. It costs a minimum for shots, worming, flea medication, etc. of $20 per animal taken to Ohio plus the cost of gasoline and maintenance to our van. We have no financial support from the city or county.