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Doing the Most for Toast
$1
/ monthThank you so much for choosing to sponsor Toast!! Pledge any amount of your choice to go towards her monthly care cost of $20.
Her story:
Toast hatched on a farm in Tennessee. She said goodbye to her hen mom and moved to Florida when she was still a chick, along with her brother and sister. They lived in a backyard with a caring human family, until tragedy struck. A predator came and Toast was the only survivor. Her human family knew that she would be safer inside, so Toast became a house hen! As a house hen she was safe and happy, enjoying supervised time outdoors and roosting in the comfort of her human home. But her human family had to move, and the apartment they found wouldn’t allow Toast to live with them.
With no flock of her own, Toast has come to SAGE to receive all the love and attention our volunteers can offer! Reach out if you are interested in volunteering and visiting with rescued animals like Toast.
Sponsor Miss Toast today and make a huge difference in the life of this sweet rescued hen!
Importantly, this story reminds us that we must provide predator-proof enclosures for our chicken friends. Some great tips for building predator-proof structures include using hardware cloth to secure openings and create a dig-proof barrier along the bottom. Raccoons and other predators can easily open simple hooks, so it’s important to use secure latches with a two-step process to open them. Aviary netting is a good deterrent for hawks during the day, but will not keep foxes out of a run at night. If you would like more info on creating a safe space for your chicken friends, reach out: we want to hear from you!
Her story:
Toast hatched on a farm in Tennessee. She said goodbye to her hen mom and moved to Florida when she was still a chick, along with her brother and sister. They lived in a backyard with a caring human family, until tragedy struck. A predator came and Toast was the only survivor. Her human family knew that she would be safer inside, so Toast became a house hen! As a house hen she was safe and happy, enjoying supervised time outdoors and roosting in the comfort of her human home. But her human family had to move, and the apartment they found wouldn’t allow Toast to live with them.
With no flock of her own, Toast has come to SAGE to receive all the love and attention our volunteers can offer! Reach out if you are interested in volunteering and visiting with rescued animals like Toast.
Sponsor Miss Toast today and make a huge difference in the life of this sweet rescued hen!
Importantly, this story reminds us that we must provide predator-proof enclosures for our chicken friends. Some great tips for building predator-proof structures include using hardware cloth to secure openings and create a dig-proof barrier along the bottom. Raccoons and other predators can easily open simple hooks, so it’s important to use secure latches with a two-step process to open them. Aviary netting is a good deterrent for hawks during the day, but will not keep foxes out of a run at night. If you would like more info on creating a safe space for your chicken friends, reach out: we want to hear from you!
Furry Friends
$1
/ monthThank you so much for choosing to sponsor a cat resident of SAGE! Your pledged donation of any amount will help contribute towards the monthly care cost of $70 per (purr?) cat resident.
Mama, Kiki, Juniper, & Lydia each came to live at SAGE after being discovered as strays. (Read on to find out more!) These friends are all living reminders of the importance to "adopt, don’t shop!". Sadly, many cats and dogs die each & every day because they can't find homes and shelters are overcrowded. This is a primary reason why we promote adoption and spay&neuter programs. As a rescued animal sanctuary, SAGE offers a loving lifelong home to our residents, ensuring they get the best care through youth, adulthood, and their senior years. We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for choosing to support these rescued friends.
Mama, Kiki & June: Mamakitty was in the final stages of her pregnancy when she was dumped in the woods and left to fend for herself, but she luckily chose a shed near rescuers to have her kittens, Juniper and Kiki. Thanks to Mama's cunning and charisma, SAGE was able to adopt the kitty family and they are now very spoiled, as they deserve to be.
Lydia: Born a stray herself, Lydia had suffered through the stillbirths of her kittens before being tamed by a local animal hero. SAGE was contacted for help in having her spayed, and following her surgery she stayed here for her recovery period. In those short weeks, she won our hearts and was adopted as a permanent SAGE resident.
Sponsor one or all of them today and make a huge difference in the lives of these rescued animals!
Mama, Kiki, Juniper, & Lydia each came to live at SAGE after being discovered as strays. (Read on to find out more!) These friends are all living reminders of the importance to "adopt, don’t shop!". Sadly, many cats and dogs die each & every day because they can't find homes and shelters are overcrowded. This is a primary reason why we promote adoption and spay&neuter programs. As a rescued animal sanctuary, SAGE offers a loving lifelong home to our residents, ensuring they get the best care through youth, adulthood, and their senior years. We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for choosing to support these rescued friends.
Mama, Kiki & June: Mamakitty was in the final stages of her pregnancy when she was dumped in the woods and left to fend for herself, but she luckily chose a shed near rescuers to have her kittens, Juniper and Kiki. Thanks to Mama's cunning and charisma, SAGE was able to adopt the kitty family and they are now very spoiled, as they deserve to be.
Lydia: Born a stray herself, Lydia had suffered through the stillbirths of her kittens before being tamed by a local animal hero. SAGE was contacted for help in having her spayed, and following her surgery she stayed here for her recovery period. In those short weeks, she won our hearts and was adopted as a permanent SAGE resident.
Sponsor one or all of them today and make a huge difference in the lives of these rescued animals!
Doggy Donor
$1
/ monthThank you so much for choosing to sponsor a dog resident of SAGE! Your pledged donation of any amount will help contribute towards the monthly care cost of $100 per dog resident.
Libby, Luna, Gizmo, Jasper, Rusty, & Sophia each have a unique story of how they came to live at SAGE. (Read on to find out more!) These friends are all living reminders of the importance to "adopt, not shop!". Sadly, many cats and dogs die each & every day because they can't find homes and shelters are overcrowded. This is a primary reason why we promote adoption and spay&neuter programs. As a rescued animal sanctuary, SAGE offers a loving lifelong home to our residents, ensuring they get the best care through youth, adulthood, and their senior years. We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for choosing to support these rescued friends.
Sophia: The newest rescued SAGE dog is Sophia. Sweet Sophia was abandoned on the side of a busy road, and to the neighbors who alerted us, she looked to be pregnant. After working to earn her trust, she finally came up to cuddle with our rescue team, and we were able to bring her safely home. Sophia was taken to her very first veterinary appointment, where we learned the unexpected: she was no longer expecting puppies. Her ultrasound and the colostrum in her mammaries indicated to the doctor that this kindhearted momma dog was tragically dumped very shortly after delivering her babies. The newborns had never even had a chance to nurse. Despite this heartbreaking likelihood, Sophia is one of the sweetest dogs we have ever met. She is eager to share love with everyone and fits right in with the other rescued dogs here at SAGE. Sophia will never again be used as a breeding machine for those who abused and exploited her and her babies.
Gizmo: Gizmo’s mom was found abandoned and scared, wandering the streets in a nearby city. She was fortunate to be adopted, but when she surprised her adopter by giving birth, homes were needed for the two pups. SAGE adopted Gizmo, who has been living the life ever since!
Jasper: Jasper is a sweet boy who loves to cuddle and play with his tennis ball. He was discovered wandering alone and looking lost, covered in parasites from head to toe. Thankfully he was picked up by local rescuers who brought him to live happily at SAGE.
Luna: When Luna was rescued by SAGE, she was spared suffering the same fate as her mother, being exploited by a "backyard breeder". Sadly, members of her breed are commonly persecuted and exploited, so we are glad she is safe with us.
Rusty is a senior hound dog whose foster mom rescued him when her neighbors abandoned the poor boy. Prior to being fostered, he lived his entire life in a small yard with no shelter from the Florida sun or rains. Rusty was thankfully brought to SAGE when his foster mom could no longer care for him, and he is the absolute sweetest little man. Due to his years of neglect, Rusty suffers from a chronic skin condition, so we help him out with daily baths and monthly veterinary visits. His doctors also discovered that he has hypothyroidism, or an under-active thyroid gland, which we now manage with daily medications. Since beginning his treatments, we have seen tremendous improvements and we are optimistic that by continuing his daily therapies, we can ensure he lives his best life for years to come.
Libby: Young Liberty (aka Libby) was dropped off on the side of a country road by her abusers, with no food or water. Neighbors told SAGE about this sweet girl who they had been feeding but unable to catch. We sent our best rescue team out, who were able to bring her home to safety, but that was only the beginning of her long journey towards healing. Her progress in these past few months at SAGE has been inspiring, and she is gradually overcoming the unfathomable traumas she endured prior to rescue. Perhaps best of all, Libby & Luna have become the very best of friends!
Sponsor one or all of them today and make a huge difference in the lives of these rescued animals!
Libby, Luna, Gizmo, Jasper, Rusty, & Sophia each have a unique story of how they came to live at SAGE. (Read on to find out more!) These friends are all living reminders of the importance to "adopt, not shop!". Sadly, many cats and dogs die each & every day because they can't find homes and shelters are overcrowded. This is a primary reason why we promote adoption and spay&neuter programs. As a rescued animal sanctuary, SAGE offers a loving lifelong home to our residents, ensuring they get the best care through youth, adulthood, and their senior years. We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for choosing to support these rescued friends.
Sophia: The newest rescued SAGE dog is Sophia. Sweet Sophia was abandoned on the side of a busy road, and to the neighbors who alerted us, she looked to be pregnant. After working to earn her trust, she finally came up to cuddle with our rescue team, and we were able to bring her safely home. Sophia was taken to her very first veterinary appointment, where we learned the unexpected: she was no longer expecting puppies. Her ultrasound and the colostrum in her mammaries indicated to the doctor that this kindhearted momma dog was tragically dumped very shortly after delivering her babies. The newborns had never even had a chance to nurse. Despite this heartbreaking likelihood, Sophia is one of the sweetest dogs we have ever met. She is eager to share love with everyone and fits right in with the other rescued dogs here at SAGE. Sophia will never again be used as a breeding machine for those who abused and exploited her and her babies.
Gizmo: Gizmo’s mom was found abandoned and scared, wandering the streets in a nearby city. She was fortunate to be adopted, but when she surprised her adopter by giving birth, homes were needed for the two pups. SAGE adopted Gizmo, who has been living the life ever since!
Jasper: Jasper is a sweet boy who loves to cuddle and play with his tennis ball. He was discovered wandering alone and looking lost, covered in parasites from head to toe. Thankfully he was picked up by local rescuers who brought him to live happily at SAGE.
Luna: When Luna was rescued by SAGE, she was spared suffering the same fate as her mother, being exploited by a "backyard breeder". Sadly, members of her breed are commonly persecuted and exploited, so we are glad she is safe with us.
Rusty is a senior hound dog whose foster mom rescued him when her neighbors abandoned the poor boy. Prior to being fostered, he lived his entire life in a small yard with no shelter from the Florida sun or rains. Rusty was thankfully brought to SAGE when his foster mom could no longer care for him, and he is the absolute sweetest little man. Due to his years of neglect, Rusty suffers from a chronic skin condition, so we help him out with daily baths and monthly veterinary visits. His doctors also discovered that he has hypothyroidism, or an under-active thyroid gland, which we now manage with daily medications. Since beginning his treatments, we have seen tremendous improvements and we are optimistic that by continuing his daily therapies, we can ensure he lives his best life for years to come.
Libby: Young Liberty (aka Libby) was dropped off on the side of a country road by her abusers, with no food or water. Neighbors told SAGE about this sweet girl who they had been feeding but unable to catch. We sent our best rescue team out, who were able to bring her home to safety, but that was only the beginning of her long journey towards healing. Her progress in these past few months at SAGE has been inspiring, and she is gradually overcoming the unfathomable traumas she endured prior to rescue. Perhaps best of all, Libby & Luna have become the very best of friends!
Sponsor one or all of them today and make a huge difference in the lives of these rescued animals!
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Piggy Patron
$1
/ monthThank you so much for choosing to sponsor a pig resident! Your monthly donation of any amount will help contribute towards the monthly care cost of $50 per individual.
Wilbur is a whiskery older gentleman who loves watermelon! He was rescued through the Palm Coast humane society. He previously lived with a family in a neighborhood that did not allow them to keep pigs. When a neighbor called authorities, Wilbur was taken in to the shelter, where a nice vet was able to help him with his overgrown tusks and hooves (which had caused him painful injuries). Thanks to some true animal heroes, Wilbur was brought to live happily here at SAGE, where he can receive the very best care and lots of love!
Tabitha, Julie, and Brie are the first piggies to call SAGE their home. Before their life at SAGE, they had never had access to fresh fruit or veggies. Fed an entirely inappropriate diet and confined to a tiny pen, they were severely overweight. This caused painful pressure on their contorted joints and blindness due to the fat growing over their eyes. Within just a few months of proper care at our sanctuary, we could already see they were on a path to recovery. They can now walk and even run around pain-free! Their weights are all healthy and their sight has improved tremendously. To show their gratitude, these girls will give kisses and snuggles to anyone who visits their yard.
Paisley was unfortunate enough to find herself running out of time at a shelter for dogs. A young volunteer at the shelter was horrified when she heard the employees discussing eating Paisley. The volunteer personally adopted Paisley, and cared for her as long as she could. After another potential adoption option proved not to be a good fit for her, Paisley was brought to SAGE where she quickly befriended the three little piggy sisters and became a beloved favorite of SAGE staff and volunteers.
Miley & Squeakers were two of the nearly two hundred animals seized by Polk County Sheriff's Office in 2016 from a horrifying hoarding case at Darlynn's Darlins. Prior to their rescue, these poor piggies were living in unfathomably abhorrent conditions, being deprived of water and starved for days at a time, confined alongside other individuals who had already perished from starvation. Miley and Squeakers were extremely fortunate to be saved from that fate and fostered by another local rescue prior to being adopted by SAGE. These two are understandably a bit more shy, and we respect their need for more space and privacy, while cherishing the moments when they desire more human attention.
Slim & Pipsy suffered a great tragedy in the death of their human caretaker, and in their grief became depressed, inactive and overweight. SAGE adopted them from a foster home where they had once again learned to enjoy life with new human friends. Now they eagerly await visits from friends, and they love treats and belly rubs.
Winston is an adorable round-faced boy who was found abandoned in a yard with six neglected dogs after the human who should have been caring for them moved away, leaving them all behind. It is never safe to leave a dog unattended with a pig, but thankfully rescuers got there in time. Winston loves human interaction and showing off how cutely he can sit to beg for a treat or flop over for a belly rub.
Gloria is a very sociable girl whose human family gave up on her when they failed to understand her natural pig behaviors. Pigs are naturally active & social, but Gloria had no piggy friends or the opportunity to be herself & be happy. Thankfully she has plenty of piggy friends here at SAGE and lots of space to dig and root around.
Bubbles is a sweet senior pig, who came to SAGE from a high-kill pig shelter where older animals are not given the care and respect they deserve. As pigs age, their needs change and they can develop age-related conditions like arthritis and limited mobility. Bubbles is doing incredibly well here at SAGE, under the watchful eyes of his caretaker friends and the guidance of a veterinarian who specializes in senior animal care. He loves to run around with his friends in the mornings and sunbathe in the afternoons.
Sponsor one or all of them today and make a huge difference in the lives of these rescued animals!
Wilbur is a whiskery older gentleman who loves watermelon! He was rescued through the Palm Coast humane society. He previously lived with a family in a neighborhood that did not allow them to keep pigs. When a neighbor called authorities, Wilbur was taken in to the shelter, where a nice vet was able to help him with his overgrown tusks and hooves (which had caused him painful injuries). Thanks to some true animal heroes, Wilbur was brought to live happily here at SAGE, where he can receive the very best care and lots of love!
Tabitha, Julie, and Brie are the first piggies to call SAGE their home. Before their life at SAGE, they had never had access to fresh fruit or veggies. Fed an entirely inappropriate diet and confined to a tiny pen, they were severely overweight. This caused painful pressure on their contorted joints and blindness due to the fat growing over their eyes. Within just a few months of proper care at our sanctuary, we could already see they were on a path to recovery. They can now walk and even run around pain-free! Their weights are all healthy and their sight has improved tremendously. To show their gratitude, these girls will give kisses and snuggles to anyone who visits their yard.
Paisley was unfortunate enough to find herself running out of time at a shelter for dogs. A young volunteer at the shelter was horrified when she heard the employees discussing eating Paisley. The volunteer personally adopted Paisley, and cared for her as long as she could. After another potential adoption option proved not to be a good fit for her, Paisley was brought to SAGE where she quickly befriended the three little piggy sisters and became a beloved favorite of SAGE staff and volunteers.
Miley & Squeakers were two of the nearly two hundred animals seized by Polk County Sheriff's Office in 2016 from a horrifying hoarding case at Darlynn's Darlins. Prior to their rescue, these poor piggies were living in unfathomably abhorrent conditions, being deprived of water and starved for days at a time, confined alongside other individuals who had already perished from starvation. Miley and Squeakers were extremely fortunate to be saved from that fate and fostered by another local rescue prior to being adopted by SAGE. These two are understandably a bit more shy, and we respect their need for more space and privacy, while cherishing the moments when they desire more human attention.
Slim & Pipsy suffered a great tragedy in the death of their human caretaker, and in their grief became depressed, inactive and overweight. SAGE adopted them from a foster home where they had once again learned to enjoy life with new human friends. Now they eagerly await visits from friends, and they love treats and belly rubs.
Winston is an adorable round-faced boy who was found abandoned in a yard with six neglected dogs after the human who should have been caring for them moved away, leaving them all behind. It is never safe to leave a dog unattended with a pig, but thankfully rescuers got there in time. Winston loves human interaction and showing off how cutely he can sit to beg for a treat or flop over for a belly rub.
Gloria is a very sociable girl whose human family gave up on her when they failed to understand her natural pig behaviors. Pigs are naturally active & social, but Gloria had no piggy friends or the opportunity to be herself & be happy. Thankfully she has plenty of piggy friends here at SAGE and lots of space to dig and root around.
Bubbles is a sweet senior pig, who came to SAGE from a high-kill pig shelter where older animals are not given the care and respect they deserve. As pigs age, their needs change and they can develop age-related conditions like arthritis and limited mobility. Bubbles is doing incredibly well here at SAGE, under the watchful eyes of his caretaker friends and the guidance of a veterinarian who specializes in senior animal care. He loves to run around with his friends in the mornings and sunbathe in the afternoons.
Sponsor one or all of them today and make a huge difference in the lives of these rescued animals!
The Roo Crew
$1
/ monthThank you so much for choosing to sponsor a rescued rooster at SAGE! Your sponsorship in any amount will help contribute towards the monthly care cost of $20 per rooster of your choosing.
Roosters are one of the most commonly abandoned, abused and neglected animals. SAGE is home to seven rescued roosters who each has his own backstory of being unappreciated, unwanted and unloved. Rei, The Guroo, Beaker, Angel, Newman, Kregg, and Kamikaze bring so much joy into our lives with their uniquely individual personalities. These guys get to live out their natural lives knowing love, without having to worry about being misunderstood or underappreciated ever again.
Rei, Beaker, and The Guroo were discovered abandoned in a makeshift cage with no food or water. As male members of a breed primarily exploited for eggs, these gentlemen were sadly seen as disposable since they will never ovulate. We are absolutely in love with these three, who have given us a new perspective on the complexities and intricacies of rooster social lives. The Guroo leads their small rooster flock with elegance and grace. Rei is very outgoing and loves to do his "wing dance" for his human and rooster friends. Beaker is somewhat more shy, but he's always first in line for treats. These brothers are inseparably bonded to one another in the most adorable way.
Kregg is one of our most human-friendly residents. He loves flying up to perch on us and get love (and treats, of course!). Sadly, he finds it challenging to get along with other roosters, because Kregg is a breed of rooster that has been exploited by generations of humans in one of the most terrible ways. His brethren were selectively bred to be intolerant of other males, and they are still used in illegal cockfights by cruel humans for "entertainment". Thankfully, Kregg has never been abused in this way, but he has still struggled to come to peace with other roos like himself. With patient guidance and supervised desensitization sessions here at SAGE, Kregg has gradually learned to get along with his neighboring roosters by focusing more on his own business and on his hen companion, Toast. Wherever Kregg goes, Toast is not far behind, and he is always finding & sharing tasty treats with her.
Newman was rescued from a "backyard chicken" operation where roosters' lives were being ended as soon as they became adults. Many "backyard chicken" flock members suffer from inadequate care and sadly see their lives ended at the hands of the humans who once raised them. Other careless humans will leave a flock vulnerable to predator attacks or fail to seek veterinary care for individuals in need. Thankfully, sweet Newman escaped a similar fate and was brought to live his best life here at SAGE. He has recently been much more interested in human interaction, in part thanks to observing his best rooster friend, Angel. (Chickens are social learners - just like us!)
Angel is a tiny bantam cutie with a huge personality, and he looks after Newman and the other roosters in his flock. He came to live at our sanctuary after being rescued by a kind human who found him wandering in a roadway as a baby chick. His rescuer hid him in her residence, despite it being against the rules. As he grew a bit older, it became evident that he was a boy and would soon start crowing, which would clearly have compromised his hideout. His foster mom brought him to live here at SAGE, where he stayed indoors until he was fully grown. Angel loves his human friends and can even be a bit feisty, since he has always been pampered and spoiled, but that is just part of his charm.
Kamikaze is a sweet senior rooster who came to SAGE after years of neglect. He was immediately treated for the lice and mites which covered his body and legs. Under the care of an expert veterinarian and his sanctuary caretakers, he is also recovering from severe staph infections on his feet, known as bumblefoot. His sight is impaired, so he requires specialized care, which he lovingly receives each morning and evening. To keep him safe, clean and warm while he recovers, Kamikaze lives indoors, and has grown quite fond of his best cat friend, Lydia. They can often be found cuddled up together, and he calls her to share his meals as if she were another chicken. Kamikaze also enjoys his supervised time outdoors, where he loves dust-bathing and calling back & forth with the other sanctuary roosters.
Sponsor one or all of them today and make a huge difference in the lives of these rescued animals!
Roosters are one of the most commonly abandoned, abused and neglected animals. SAGE is home to seven rescued roosters who each has his own backstory of being unappreciated, unwanted and unloved. Rei, The Guroo, Beaker, Angel, Newman, Kregg, and Kamikaze bring so much joy into our lives with their uniquely individual personalities. These guys get to live out their natural lives knowing love, without having to worry about being misunderstood or underappreciated ever again.
Rei, Beaker, and The Guroo were discovered abandoned in a makeshift cage with no food or water. As male members of a breed primarily exploited for eggs, these gentlemen were sadly seen as disposable since they will never ovulate. We are absolutely in love with these three, who have given us a new perspective on the complexities and intricacies of rooster social lives. The Guroo leads their small rooster flock with elegance and grace. Rei is very outgoing and loves to do his "wing dance" for his human and rooster friends. Beaker is somewhat more shy, but he's always first in line for treats. These brothers are inseparably bonded to one another in the most adorable way.
Kregg is one of our most human-friendly residents. He loves flying up to perch on us and get love (and treats, of course!). Sadly, he finds it challenging to get along with other roosters, because Kregg is a breed of rooster that has been exploited by generations of humans in one of the most terrible ways. His brethren were selectively bred to be intolerant of other males, and they are still used in illegal cockfights by cruel humans for "entertainment". Thankfully, Kregg has never been abused in this way, but he has still struggled to come to peace with other roos like himself. With patient guidance and supervised desensitization sessions here at SAGE, Kregg has gradually learned to get along with his neighboring roosters by focusing more on his own business and on his hen companion, Toast. Wherever Kregg goes, Toast is not far behind, and he is always finding & sharing tasty treats with her.
Newman was rescued from a "backyard chicken" operation where roosters' lives were being ended as soon as they became adults. Many "backyard chicken" flock members suffer from inadequate care and sadly see their lives ended at the hands of the humans who once raised them. Other careless humans will leave a flock vulnerable to predator attacks or fail to seek veterinary care for individuals in need. Thankfully, sweet Newman escaped a similar fate and was brought to live his best life here at SAGE. He has recently been much more interested in human interaction, in part thanks to observing his best rooster friend, Angel. (Chickens are social learners - just like us!)
Angel is a tiny bantam cutie with a huge personality, and he looks after Newman and the other roosters in his flock. He came to live at our sanctuary after being rescued by a kind human who found him wandering in a roadway as a baby chick. His rescuer hid him in her residence, despite it being against the rules. As he grew a bit older, it became evident that he was a boy and would soon start crowing, which would clearly have compromised his hideout. His foster mom brought him to live here at SAGE, where he stayed indoors until he was fully grown. Angel loves his human friends and can even be a bit feisty, since he has always been pampered and spoiled, but that is just part of his charm.
Kamikaze is a sweet senior rooster who came to SAGE after years of neglect. He was immediately treated for the lice and mites which covered his body and legs. Under the care of an expert veterinarian and his sanctuary caretakers, he is also recovering from severe staph infections on his feet, known as bumblefoot. His sight is impaired, so he requires specialized care, which he lovingly receives each morning and evening. To keep him safe, clean and warm while he recovers, Kamikaze lives indoors, and has grown quite fond of his best cat friend, Lydia. They can often be found cuddled up together, and he calls her to share his meals as if she were another chicken. Kamikaze also enjoys his supervised time outdoors, where he loves dust-bathing and calling back & forth with the other sanctuary roosters.
Sponsor one or all of them today and make a huge difference in the lives of these rescued animals!
Rabbit Rescuer
$1
/ monthThank you so much for choosing to sponsor a rescued bunny! Your pledged donation of any amount will help contribute to the monthly care cost of $100 per rabbit resident.
Keenan, Carey, Jones, and Chancellor came from a neglectful situation where the good intentions of a "rabbit rescuer" quickly turned into a hoarding situation. Rabbits were not being responsibly spayed & neutered, so the number of individuals quickly spiraled out of control. Poor, defenseless bunnies were left outside to fend for themselves in a yard, where they became vulnerable to parasites, attacks from predators, and even nearby traffic. Many of their relatives sustained life-altering injuries, but these four were very lucky to have been saved from a similar fate. Now these bunny boys enjoy an endless supply of their favorite hay and fresh greens each day, which is vital to their optimal health. They live in their very own bun-galow and love having the occasional tiny amount of fresh fruit as a treat.
Sponsor one or all of them today and make a huge difference in the lives of these rescued animals!
Keenan, Carey, Jones, and Chancellor came from a neglectful situation where the good intentions of a "rabbit rescuer" quickly turned into a hoarding situation. Rabbits were not being responsibly spayed & neutered, so the number of individuals quickly spiraled out of control. Poor, defenseless bunnies were left outside to fend for themselves in a yard, where they became vulnerable to parasites, attacks from predators, and even nearby traffic. Many of their relatives sustained life-altering injuries, but these four were very lucky to have been saved from a similar fate. Now these bunny boys enjoy an endless supply of their favorite hay and fresh greens each day, which is vital to their optimal health. They live in their very own bun-galow and love having the occasional tiny amount of fresh fruit as a treat.
Sponsor one or all of them today and make a huge difference in the lives of these rescued animals!
The Beyond Burger
$5
/ monthWe call this the beyond burger tier because for less than the price of one beyond burger a month, you can help support rescued animals. We are so grateful for your contribution, which makes this lifesaving work possible. Thank you!
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Doing the Most for Toast
$1
/ monthThank you so much for choosing to sponsor Toast!! Pledge any amount of your choice to go towards her monthly care cost of $20.
Her story:
Toast hatched on a farm in Tennessee. She said goodbye to her hen mom and moved to Florida when she was still a chick, along with her brother and sister. They lived in a backyard with a caring human family, until tragedy struck. A predator came and Toast was the only survivor. Her human family knew that she would be safer inside, so Toast became a house hen! As a house hen she was safe and happy, enjoying supervised time outdoors and roosting in the comfort of her human home. But her human family had to move, and the apartment they found wouldn’t allow Toast to live with them.
With no flock of her own, Toast has come to SAGE to receive all the love and attention our volunteers can offer! Reach out if you are interested in volunteering and visiting with rescued animals like Toast.
Sponsor Miss Toast today and make a huge difference in the life of this sweet rescued hen!
Importantly, this story reminds us that we must provide predator-proof enclosures for our chicken friends. Some great tips for building predator-proof structures include using hardware cloth to secure openings and create a dig-proof barrier along the bottom. Raccoons and other predators can easily open simple hooks, so it’s important to use secure latches with a two-step process to open them. Aviary netting is a good deterrent for hawks during the day, but will not keep foxes out of a run at night. If you would like more info on creating a safe space for your chicken friends, reach out: we want to hear from you!
Her story:
Toast hatched on a farm in Tennessee. She said goodbye to her hen mom and moved to Florida when she was still a chick, along with her brother and sister. They lived in a backyard with a caring human family, until tragedy struck. A predator came and Toast was the only survivor. Her human family knew that she would be safer inside, so Toast became a house hen! As a house hen she was safe and happy, enjoying supervised time outdoors and roosting in the comfort of her human home. But her human family had to move, and the apartment they found wouldn’t allow Toast to live with them.
With no flock of her own, Toast has come to SAGE to receive all the love and attention our volunteers can offer! Reach out if you are interested in volunteering and visiting with rescued animals like Toast.
Sponsor Miss Toast today and make a huge difference in the life of this sweet rescued hen!
Importantly, this story reminds us that we must provide predator-proof enclosures for our chicken friends. Some great tips for building predator-proof structures include using hardware cloth to secure openings and create a dig-proof barrier along the bottom. Raccoons and other predators can easily open simple hooks, so it’s important to use secure latches with a two-step process to open them. Aviary netting is a good deterrent for hawks during the day, but will not keep foxes out of a run at night. If you would like more info on creating a safe space for your chicken friends, reach out: we want to hear from you!
Furry Friends
$1
/ monthThank you so much for choosing to sponsor a cat resident of SAGE! Your pledged donation of any amount will help contribute towards the monthly care cost of $70 per (purr?) cat resident.
Mama, Kiki, Juniper, & Lydia each came to live at SAGE after being discovered as strays. (Read on to find out more!) These friends are all living reminders of the importance to "adopt, don’t shop!". Sadly, many cats and dogs die each & every day because they can't find homes and shelters are overcrowded. This is a primary reason why we promote adoption and spay&neuter programs. As a rescued animal sanctuary, SAGE offers a loving lifelong home to our residents, ensuring they get the best care through youth, adulthood, and their senior years. We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for choosing to support these rescued friends.
Mama, Kiki & June: Mamakitty was in the final stages of her pregnancy when she was dumped in the woods and left to fend for herself, but she luckily chose a shed near rescuers to have her kittens, Juniper and Kiki. Thanks to Mama's cunning and charisma, SAGE was able to adopt the kitty family and they are now very spoiled, as they deserve to be.
Lydia: Born a stray herself, Lydia had suffered through the stillbirths of her kittens before being tamed by a local animal hero. SAGE was contacted for help in having her spayed, and following her surgery she stayed here for her recovery period. In those short weeks, she won our hearts and was adopted as a permanent SAGE resident.
Sponsor one or all of them today and make a huge difference in the lives of these rescued animals!
Mama, Kiki, Juniper, & Lydia each came to live at SAGE after being discovered as strays. (Read on to find out more!) These friends are all living reminders of the importance to "adopt, don’t shop!". Sadly, many cats and dogs die each & every day because they can't find homes and shelters are overcrowded. This is a primary reason why we promote adoption and spay&neuter programs. As a rescued animal sanctuary, SAGE offers a loving lifelong home to our residents, ensuring they get the best care through youth, adulthood, and their senior years. We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for choosing to support these rescued friends.
Mama, Kiki & June: Mamakitty was in the final stages of her pregnancy when she was dumped in the woods and left to fend for herself, but she luckily chose a shed near rescuers to have her kittens, Juniper and Kiki. Thanks to Mama's cunning and charisma, SAGE was able to adopt the kitty family and they are now very spoiled, as they deserve to be.
Lydia: Born a stray herself, Lydia had suffered through the stillbirths of her kittens before being tamed by a local animal hero. SAGE was contacted for help in having her spayed, and following her surgery she stayed here for her recovery period. In those short weeks, she won our hearts and was adopted as a permanent SAGE resident.
Sponsor one or all of them today and make a huge difference in the lives of these rescued animals!
Doggy Donor
$1
/ monthThank you so much for choosing to sponsor a dog resident of SAGE! Your pledged donation of any amount will help contribute towards the monthly care cost of $100 per dog resident.
Libby, Luna, Gizmo, Jasper, Rusty, & Sophia each have a unique story of how they came to live at SAGE. (Read on to find out more!) These friends are all living reminders of the importance to "adopt, not shop!". Sadly, many cats and dogs die each & every day because they can't find homes and shelters are overcrowded. This is a primary reason why we promote adoption and spay&neuter programs. As a rescued animal sanctuary, SAGE offers a loving lifelong home to our residents, ensuring they get the best care through youth, adulthood, and their senior years. We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for choosing to support these rescued friends.
Sophia: The newest rescued SAGE dog is Sophia. Sweet Sophia was abandoned on the side of a busy road, and to the neighbors who alerted us, she looked to be pregnant. After working to earn her trust, she finally came up to cuddle with our rescue team, and we were able to bring her safely home. Sophia was taken to her very first veterinary appointment, where we learned the unexpected: she was no longer expecting puppies. Her ultrasound and the colostrum in her mammaries indicated to the doctor that this kindhearted momma dog was tragically dumped very shortly after delivering her babies. The newborns had never even had a chance to nurse. Despite this heartbreaking likelihood, Sophia is one of the sweetest dogs we have ever met. She is eager to share love with everyone and fits right in with the other rescued dogs here at SAGE. Sophia will never again be used as a breeding machine for those who abused and exploited her and her babies.
Gizmo: Gizmo’s mom was found abandoned and scared, wandering the streets in a nearby city. She was fortunate to be adopted, but when she surprised her adopter by giving birth, homes were needed for the two pups. SAGE adopted Gizmo, who has been living the life ever since!
Jasper: Jasper is a sweet boy who loves to cuddle and play with his tennis ball. He was discovered wandering alone and looking lost, covered in parasites from head to toe. Thankfully he was picked up by local rescuers who brought him to live happily at SAGE.
Luna: When Luna was rescued by SAGE, she was spared suffering the same fate as her mother, being exploited by a "backyard breeder". Sadly, members of her breed are commonly persecuted and exploited, so we are glad she is safe with us.
Rusty is a senior hound dog whose foster mom rescued him when her neighbors abandoned the poor boy. Prior to being fostered, he lived his entire life in a small yard with no shelter from the Florida sun or rains. Rusty was thankfully brought to SAGE when his foster mom could no longer care for him, and he is the absolute sweetest little man. Due to his years of neglect, Rusty suffers from a chronic skin condition, so we help him out with daily baths and monthly veterinary visits. His doctors also discovered that he has hypothyroidism, or an under-active thyroid gland, which we now manage with daily medications. Since beginning his treatments, we have seen tremendous improvements and we are optimistic that by continuing his daily therapies, we can ensure he lives his best life for years to come.
Libby: Young Liberty (aka Libby) was dropped off on the side of a country road by her abusers, with no food or water. Neighbors told SAGE about this sweet girl who they had been feeding but unable to catch. We sent our best rescue team out, who were able to bring her home to safety, but that was only the beginning of her long journey towards healing. Her progress in these past few months at SAGE has been inspiring, and she is gradually overcoming the unfathomable traumas she endured prior to rescue. Perhaps best of all, Libby & Luna have become the very best of friends!
Sponsor one or all of them today and make a huge difference in the lives of these rescued animals!
Libby, Luna, Gizmo, Jasper, Rusty, & Sophia each have a unique story of how they came to live at SAGE. (Read on to find out more!) These friends are all living reminders of the importance to "adopt, not shop!". Sadly, many cats and dogs die each & every day because they can't find homes and shelters are overcrowded. This is a primary reason why we promote adoption and spay&neuter programs. As a rescued animal sanctuary, SAGE offers a loving lifelong home to our residents, ensuring they get the best care through youth, adulthood, and their senior years. We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for choosing to support these rescued friends.
Sophia: The newest rescued SAGE dog is Sophia. Sweet Sophia was abandoned on the side of a busy road, and to the neighbors who alerted us, she looked to be pregnant. After working to earn her trust, she finally came up to cuddle with our rescue team, and we were able to bring her safely home. Sophia was taken to her very first veterinary appointment, where we learned the unexpected: she was no longer expecting puppies. Her ultrasound and the colostrum in her mammaries indicated to the doctor that this kindhearted momma dog was tragically dumped very shortly after delivering her babies. The newborns had never even had a chance to nurse. Despite this heartbreaking likelihood, Sophia is one of the sweetest dogs we have ever met. She is eager to share love with everyone and fits right in with the other rescued dogs here at SAGE. Sophia will never again be used as a breeding machine for those who abused and exploited her and her babies.
Gizmo: Gizmo’s mom was found abandoned and scared, wandering the streets in a nearby city. She was fortunate to be adopted, but when she surprised her adopter by giving birth, homes were needed for the two pups. SAGE adopted Gizmo, who has been living the life ever since!
Jasper: Jasper is a sweet boy who loves to cuddle and play with his tennis ball. He was discovered wandering alone and looking lost, covered in parasites from head to toe. Thankfully he was picked up by local rescuers who brought him to live happily at SAGE.
Luna: When Luna was rescued by SAGE, she was spared suffering the same fate as her mother, being exploited by a "backyard breeder". Sadly, members of her breed are commonly persecuted and exploited, so we are glad she is safe with us.
Rusty is a senior hound dog whose foster mom rescued him when her neighbors abandoned the poor boy. Prior to being fostered, he lived his entire life in a small yard with no shelter from the Florida sun or rains. Rusty was thankfully brought to SAGE when his foster mom could no longer care for him, and he is the absolute sweetest little man. Due to his years of neglect, Rusty suffers from a chronic skin condition, so we help him out with daily baths and monthly veterinary visits. His doctors also discovered that he has hypothyroidism, or an under-active thyroid gland, which we now manage with daily medications. Since beginning his treatments, we have seen tremendous improvements and we are optimistic that by continuing his daily therapies, we can ensure he lives his best life for years to come.
Libby: Young Liberty (aka Libby) was dropped off on the side of a country road by her abusers, with no food or water. Neighbors told SAGE about this sweet girl who they had been feeding but unable to catch. We sent our best rescue team out, who were able to bring her home to safety, but that was only the beginning of her long journey towards healing. Her progress in these past few months at SAGE has been inspiring, and she is gradually overcoming the unfathomable traumas she endured prior to rescue. Perhaps best of all, Libby & Luna have become the very best of friends!
Sponsor one or all of them today and make a huge difference in the lives of these rescued animals!
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