I felt so strongly about the mission of ARAS after having been served by them that I joined the board. The care and compassion they show for the animals and their human partners is amazing. I am proud of what we do, how we do it and why we do it. ARAS makes a difference. I encourage people to support them. I will be forever in their debt for allowing me to care for Emma in my home, her forever home. I know I made a difference for her and am comforted by our special bond in her last months. She forever changed me and I will always love her, and ARAS for making it possible!
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As a single senior that recently lost his six year old K-9 to aggressive Lymphoma, I vowed to never get close to another animal. A visit to Angel's Rest changed that. When Emma, an older heart worm survivor that was found abandoned, looked into my eyes, I knew that we needed each other. I tell friends that she is not a perfect dog, but she is the perfect dog for me. Angel's Rest transforms lives for the better, for the animal and the human. A+ rating for their program and follow-up support.
I adopted Bailey, an 11 year old, blind, Maltese mix from Angel's Rest a couple of months ago. She stole my heart the first time I saw her. I am so grateful to Angel's Rest, because without them doing what they do best, she probably would not have had a chance. I don't know what her previous life was like, but she now has the opportunity to live out the rest of her life much loved, with the best possible care that every companion animal should have. All she wants is love and that is something that is so easy to provide (in abundance). My favorite saying is you can't buy love, but you can rescue it. Thank you Angels Rest for giving me the opportunity to love this precious little soul.
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Angels Rest is a wonderful non-profit animal shelter which gives a second chance to dogs and cats who need a little (sometimes a lot) more tender, loving care than a county shelter and most other rescues would be able to provide, who would otherwise fall through the cracks. Excellent vet care is provided to those who need it. Some animals, either due to age or disease, are provided a loving, comfortable place (hospice) to live out the rest of their days if they are unable to be adopted out. They give up on no dog or cat.
The Elder Paws Program at Angels Rest is a fantastic program which matches dogs and cats with Seniors, Veterans, Disabled and the Homeless enriching the lives of both the person and the animal. This is such a wonderful program because Angels Rest enables people to have a pet who otherwise would not be able to care for one on their own. A win-win for both the person and the new pet.
The staff which works at the shelter truly loves the animals and takes wonderful care of all of them. This is a wonderful place to find the next fur baby for your family.
We have always adopted rescues. After visiting Angels Rest, I was in total admiration of their commitment to save those dogs and cats that would potentially e considered “unadoptable”. They are truly saving lives. Elder Paws is ingenious program. To connect homeless pets with those who truly need companionship but may not have financial resources for pet.
I am now the proud foster mama of an angels Rest dog.
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I heard about Angels Reat Animal Sanctuary at a community meeting.. After hearing their story I had to visit! I was truly touched by the work and dedication Perla and her staff provide to these homeless pets.
Angels Rest rescues those pets that would have been euthanized due to age or medical conditions. What a savior to these loving beings!
I am now the proud foster of Miss Georgia, senior terror mix. She is right at home with my other rescues. I will continue to support Angels Rest Animal Sanctuary
Angel's Rest holds a unique place in my heart and in the community for the work they do with senior animals. My husband and I make it a mission to adopt seniors into our household, and it's wonderful to have a strong, committed partner like Angel's Rest as part of the movement to bring happiness and security to elder pets. Elder Paws is a brilliant program!
As the Founder and President of Angel's Rest, I am in awe of the dedication our staff displays towards the saving on "unwanted" animals. While setting up an animal hospice was my dream, no organization of this type survives without the support of dedicated individuals who believe in your mission as much as I do. Running a hospice facility for animals is not an easy thing as we face end-of-life issues often, if not daily. Furthermore, when you introduce running a thrift store to raise funds and animals with bite histories who may never get adopted, the commitment must be there in order to enrich these animals lives to a point where they are not just surviving, but thriving. Compassion fatigue is a very real thing in this business, but there is incredible support among the staff which is crucial.
I am extremely proud of Angel's Rest, its staff and the accomplishments it has achieved in the 8+ years we've been in existence.
Because of this level of commitment and dedication, this year Angel's Rest will embark on a new program where we will try to bridge the gap between Senior or homebound citizens and homeless pets.
Angel's Rest Animal Sanctuary captured my heart after learning that they take in animals that would be euthanized due to advanced age, critical conditions, disabilities or bite histories. Because of their dedication to the "underdog", I decided to become a volunteer and subsequently accepted a position on the board of directors.
There is nothing about running a hospice facility for animals that is easy. It is very costly due to the exorbitant medical bills, your heart is broken frequently because some of the animals do not have a chance to enjoy a full life, and it is labor intensive as many animals receive specialized or critical care . Still, there is no place I would rather be than Angel's Rest.
I have adopted some wonderful animals from Angel's Rest, such as George who was brought here from Georgia after he was diagnosed with a liver shunt and his prognosis was very poor -- two months, at best. About one and one half years later, George is thriving as a young puppy should. Yes, he requires a special diet and specialized attention, but he is doing amazingly well. This is what Angel's Rest is all about and I am proud to be part of this wonderful organization.
We are a relatively young organization and run our operation on private property that is not open or accessible to the general public without an appointment. We have never had anyone with the name Ryan James or any combination or version of that name visit our facility. Further, we have never had any volunteers, contractors, adopters, fosters, or anyone associated with our organization bearing any version of that name. We are not sure who wrote the post attributed to Ryan James or why, but we welcome members of the general public or anyone else to contact us to make an appointment to tour our entire facility and interact with all of our animal residents, as they love company.
Michael Kinne
Vice President
Angel's Rest Animal Sanctuary