Rivers Wish Animal Sanctuary

I have had the amazing opportunity to volunteer for Rivers Wish a few years back. Kit and Pete are amazing and do everything they can for every resident at the sanctuary. I created special bonds with the animals and am giving this place the highest review.

Today marks 6 months since I started volunteering at River’s Wish. It’s hard to put into words how special this place is to me. The animals are so well loved and cared for, and Kit and Pete are two of the most authentic, kind people I’ve ever met. I’ve loved everyone I’ve ever had the opportunity to volunteer with, and I love knowing that the world is a better place because of the work that’s being done at the sanctuary. I think coming to River’s Wish is a dream come true for the animals that are lucky enough to find refuge there, and it’s also a dream come true for me.

Before I visited Rivers Wish I had heard so many raving reviews from several fellow rescuers. Rivers Wish sets the standard of what all rescues should strive to achieve. Their facilities are designed with the animals comfort and safety in mind. They are always working to enlarge and improve housing. Care and comfort, are always top priority.

All of their programs are well designed and thought out. From how they intake an animal in need to how they schedule volunteers every step of the process runs like a well oiled machine. A machine with an enormous heart!

Rivers Wish works hard to educate adopters, visitors and the community with events through out the year. They are so inspiring to me and many others. Their impact on the people who contact them cannot be understated or undervalued. They are leading by example and changing the lives of animals and humans.

Their work is an example of how to properly work is a shining example of how animals should be cared for and loved. They set a very high standard that we should all strive to achieve.

I LOVE visiting Rivers Wish and seeing animals that were previously abandoned, abused or destined for slaughter. I wish i lived closer so i could volunteer and spend more time with all their animals. Instead i donate whenever i can and follow them on social media to hear stories of rescue. I am hoping soon they can resume the wonderful on site events that allow children and adults to attend and pet and feed animals while learning their stories of rescue. Its so important for children to learn compassion for all sentient beings and these events are so important, fun, and educational. This sanctuary is amazing!

I have been a volunteer at River’s Wish Animal Sanctuary for 2 years. It is such an honor to join the many other hard working, dedicated volunteers that help keep this animal sanctuary operating. Kit and Pete Jagoda, the owners/founders have an incredible love story with the animal residence. They know each of the almost 150 Individual animals. They educated us all and the public on their plight and lead by compassionate example. What a privilege to be a part of allowing these beautiful creatures to live their full lives.

Every dollar donated to River’s Wish is used for the well being of the animals. This includes, safe shelters, feed, medicine, veterinary care, farriers, sheep shearers, pig feet trimmers and so much more.

My life is so much richer because of the time I spend with the animals at River’s Wish. This is an organization worthy of your financial support.

I volunteered during early months of Covid and have been a donor; my background is in veterinary medicine. The founders & volunteers are tireless workers in providing a humane environment for neglected farm animals (and I saw several cats!). They also have an outstanding reputation in the community.

I love the tireless work of River's Wish Animal Sanctuary. I have always been inspired by Kit & Pete and their endless commitment to saving saves and to promoting compassion. I highly encourage others to support this wonderful non-profit organization. They are the best!

Rivers wish holds a special place in my family’s life and heart! Kit was my dear teaching partner for 12 years. Her passion for inspiring children and opening their hearts to the wonders of self expression were beyond inspiring . Each child was given hope and encouragement regardless of their artistic abilities. In a competitive world built around results and worldly standards this was so refreshing. It was the act of creating that mattered to Kit. I remember visiting Rivers Wish. The animals were all so loved and cared for. Many had obvious health issues from previous abuse and neglect. But the thing is just like her tender support and care she gave each child in her art room, she does the same at her sanctuary. Whether it was behavioral issues or health she and Pete meet each creature where they are at and respond with love and compassion and focus. When I brought my granddaughter Ruby there I could see how she marveled at each creature. She fell in love with Violet the turkey. Giving Violet massages under her wings! But what I hope that Ruby sees is a place where everyone belongs regardless of the state of your body or mind. You are loved.. respected and cared for!A life lesson that I hope she carries with her all her life .

A long time ago, I adopted a precious rabbit from River's Wish, and she was just wonderful. I named her Squishy, and she lived for 15 years. ♡
Kit and Pete work tirelessly to care for the beautiful animals at their sanctuary. Their property is amazing, and they are very thorough with the adoption process. I love going there and have been donating art to their yearly auction for years. It's a lovely place to support!

As the owner of Allie's Vegan Pizzeria and Café. I know that to run a successful business, client relations and planning are important aspects.

Allie’s has had the pleasure of working with River's Wish through catering their events for the past five years. We have found them to be professional and very easy to work with.

We support the compassionate mission of River's Wish and we see the positive impact of their organization on our community.

I have offered Garden to Table workshops at the sanctuary and I look forward to collaborating with River's Wish in the years to come.

We have adopted 5 rabbits through River's Wish and are now also fostering 2 bunny sisters for them. There isn't much Kit & Pete won't do for the animals in their care and those of us who adopt. In return there isn't much I won't do for them!

I've toured the Sanctuary several times, and each time they have improved or are in the process of improving areas for the animals. The volunteers are kind and knowledgable. I am proud to support their work with small donations throughout the year.

Rivers Wish Animal Sanctuary is unlike any other animal welfare organization in our community. I’ve worked with several non profits over the years and currently work as both a part-time farmer and at a business development non-profit organization. Not only does Rivers Wish take great care of their rescue animals, but they take great care of their people - the many volunteers, caretakers and supporters that share their love and their time at this rescue organization. It takes commitment, know-how and business sense to pull together and put a great team in place that will not only drive home the mission of the organization, but also provide a better life for these animals and a better world for all of us.

I have been volunteering at Rivers wish for almost 3 years. I am so honored and privileged to be able to feed and care for the numerous animals at the Sanctuary. Kit and Pete, the founders of River’s Wish Animal Sanctuary are beautiful and kind humans with huge hearts. They do everything with the animals best interests in mind. This is a vegan sanctuary and I really appreciate that they have made the connection between the animals that live in safety there at the sanctuary and those animals who are brutalized every day in what we call our food system. The animals at River’s Wish are given their best chance at life, with green pastures, fresh greens and vegetables grown in a garden just for them, food, medical care, Space to run, warm comfortable places to sleep, friends, family, companion animals, and of course lots and lots and lots of love and patience. Whatever the animals needs are, they are met with compassion, intelligence, tenderness and genuine concern for their well-being and happiness and health. Thank you Kit and Pete Jagoda for creating such a peaceful wonderful space that truly is a sanctuary in every sense of the word!!!!!

I donate small amounts to many charities that i honestly know very little about, but i have visited Rivers Wish a hundred times, and of all the charities I donate to, Rivers Wish Animal Sanctuary is my very favorite. It is so beautiful and the animals are so loved and so well taken care of. Volunteering at Rivers Wish Animal Sanctuary has given me the chance to meet "farm" animals and look them in the eyes and feel the love. Nothing is more rewarding than helping plant lettuce, kale, and parsley in the Rivers Wish Rabbit Garden and then coming back and harvesting and feeding the produce to the happy bunnies in the Bunny Barn. Kit and Pete are the greatest, most generous people and they have built heaven on earth for the animals in their little spot of paradise, Rivers Wish Animal Sanctuary. kerry masters, volunteer and donor

Having been to many sanctuaries and spent considerable time at them, I can say with joy that River’s Wish is run by humans with the kindest of hearts who have created a safe space for nonhuman animals as well as the human animals who love them.