News and Events

The Native American Spiritual Adviser told her that she would know when her husband Jim was close because she would see eagles near. Eagles were Jim's symbol. So we knew it would be a special day when Hannah said the eagles seemed to be accompanying her on her drive to Home for Life, especially as she approached the sanctuary, circling above as she drove up our driveway, as if to herald her arrival. Eagles have special meaning for her, and it almost seemed as if the eagles had led her to Home for Life that chilly but sunny and clear day this mid November.

We have long admired the photography of Karin Newstrom of the Twin Cities. You may recognize her work from the photos she has taken on behalf of  dogs and cats  from two Minneapolis  rescues who focus on adoption;  Second Hand Hounds and  Ruff Start Rescue.  She has a fun, yet sophisticated approach to capturing the heart and soul of each animal she photographs. She and her wonderful husband, Jeff, spent a sunny, winter day with us at Home for Life last month, March, photographing our animals for our sponsor program.

Home for Life recently had the pleasure of working with Storytellers for Good, a video production company that focuses on the outstanding stories in the community. 

With the warmer temperatures and spring  here at last, it's time to think about getting out of the house again! As you plan  your social schedule for 2015 don't forget about your four legged friends at Home for LIfe; we have a couple of great events coming up this year that you won't want to miss.

 SATURDAY JULY 18, 2015: GATES OPEN AT NOON: HOME FOR LIFE'S ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE, MEMORIAL GARDEN CEREMONY AND RIDE FOR THEIR LIVES

If you missed the Twin Cities Public Television feature of "Soul Creatures," a look into Home for Life's many outreach programs, you can watch it online now!

Thank you to Twin Cities Public Television and the DeLonais Foundation for their support of the "Soul Creatures" production.

Home for Life's incredible animals come from diverse backgrounds, and from all over the world. Once they come to Home for Life, they find new affirmation and are appreciated for the beautiful creatures they are, despite their difficult lives prior to the sanctuary. Home for Life recognizes each individual animal as unique and capable of a full life.

Rory's Famous Puppies now part of Home for Life's Renaissance Program

Seven of the ten puppies born on December 1 after their mother, a small red hound dog, was abandoned at Home for Lfie's front gate, are now three months old. Read the story of Rory's dramatic rescue and the birth of her puppies  here. 

On the morning of November 30, on a cold and blustery winter morning (air temperature -3, windchill  - 25!) one of our staff members received an unexpected call at the gate. Home for Life's front gate has a callbox so people can contact us up at the facility. A man's voice came over the intercom and said "Hey! did you  know there was a dog tied to your gate?!" He then hung up.

Our latest mailing to supporters tells the story of Taffy, an elderly and blind poodle mix who was tied to our front gate this summer- with shoelaces- and left for us to find on a hot July day. We were so happy to have found him before he broke free of the laces and wandered into the road or before he died or exposure and dehydration.

In mid-October, Home for Life welcomed photographer Eva Noth to the sanctuary for a warm fall afternoon and our latest sponsor  photo session. Eva, who donated her time and talent to support Home for Life's sponsorship program, is a Twin Cities  photographer who focuses on pet portraits. Her unique approach strives to tell the story of each animal whose pictures she captures. So many of our supporters have told us that what they love are the stories of our animals, what they have been through and overcome and how they are now flourishing at Home for Life.