Lompoc Nonprofits and Charities

I became familiar with Shadows Fund while volunteering for another dog rescue in the Santa Barbara area. One day when I popped on to Facebook for a few minutes I saw a post from Shadow's Fund seeking a foster for a senior pitbull they had rescued from the Carson shelter in LA. His name was Debo. They had pulled this senior boy along with another senior who was believed to be either his mother or sister. Sadly, the night they pulled them and placed them in boarding for one night before making the trip to Lompoc, the female pittie Lil Mama passed away next to Debo after they were reunited and resting that evening. SF needed a hospice foster for Debo. At the time I really didn't know anything about him other than I wanted to help him. I have a soft spot in my heart for the seniors and for the hospice dogs. I have cared for many over the years. <br><br>Debo spent a little over a year living his best life with me and my other senior dogs before passing away of cancer. He was such a special soul and and touched my heart so deeply and enriched my life more than I could have ever imagined. I am so grateful for having the opportunity to be his foster mom.<br><br>I now volunteer at Shadows Fund where they care for not only dogs, but pigs, horses and a sheep. They have rescued many dogs over the last 10 years and given them a second chance that otherwise they would not have had. They also educate people to help them gain an understanding of dog behavior and how to overcome various challenges they may be having with their dogs. <br><br>Thank you Jill and Cody and to the volunteers who impact the lives of so many animals with love and compassion.<br><br>

I visited Return to Freedom once and could not stop going back. The work they do for nearly 500 horses and burros, as well as advocacy for wild horses on the range is incredible. So incredible that I was happy to become a member of their Board of Directors recently. <br>Over the past few years new staff are on board and the operation is really running on all cylinders. They work hard and every dollar is well spent.

I volunteered with this organization a few times and was amazed at the exceptional care and dedication that was shown to the animals there. From dogs to cats to goats and turtles (and more), each animal is given the specific care and love they need. It's a wonderful place and a fabulous group.