My Nonprofit Reviews

I first adopted from Sadie's Safe Harbor Canine Rescue in 2015 and began volunteering the following year. Throughout the last 9 years, I have fostered 23 dogs and 7 cats, been part of the fundraising team, and I even served as a mentor and leader for a few years. This organization truly cares about their volunteers and the animals they serve. My favorite part about SSHCR is that they are a "best match" rescue. This means that they do not complete pre-approvals or have waiting lists for dogs; rather, they work to match every dog with the best family. The foster families have a significant voice when selecting the home for their foster dog. I think this is paramount as the foster knows the dog best and is able to assess who will (or will not) be the right fit. This process also greatly reduces the rate of dogs being returned to the rescue. SSHCR also prides themselves on saving high-needs dogs, not just the cute puppies who will be adopted quickly. Sadie's has taken in many dogs with extensive medical needs (amputations, parvovirus, shot by arrows/birdshot, and more), and even behavioral needs. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with Sadie's and highly recommend them to anyone seeking to add a family member or volunteer their skills!