From a floor plan and blue print, the final element of our prototype sanctuary has taken shape, all accomplished to date debt free thanks to the support of generous donors, There is still much to do, but today we celebrate all that has been achieved so far- the septic, and well installed, excavation, exterior walls and roof, all windows and doors, insulation and rough in of the plumbing, including the floor heat. This building is the last part of our sanctuary prototype, an affordable model that can be exported to any community who sees value in the life saving potential of the innovative Third Door.
All that we accomplish starts with the belief that led to the founding of Home for Life Animal Sanctuary more than 25 years ago- animals who need our help are not a problem to be solved but an untapped treasure. We believe in the significance of every dog and cat matters and that the life of each matters.
That perspective is transformative, a premise that creates miracles- from this new building, to establishing new ground for the most vulnerable animals , to showing what's possible and therefore, creating a safer world for all cats and dogs, to expanding our ability to reach the community through our animals who serve as ambassadors for our mission- and our conviction that all life is valuable.
Especially in chaotic and overwhelming times or situations creating something new and making it real reinforces that we do have the agency to shape our world and that the most powerful thing we can do is to care.
Our new building is an extension and expression of the values Home for Life embodies- that of compassion and creativity with which we we approach helping animals. Animal rescue is not often thought of as creative, but our Third Door model calls for it- to stand in the gap when it could go either way for a a vulnerable cat or dog, and because of the power to care, to envision and create a positive outcome.
This new building will amplify our power to care, aligning our values of creativity and compassion with action to do more good for animals and the people who care about them.