Stardust Animal Sanctuary

Stardust Animal Sanctuary Stardust Animal Sanctuary is a 501c3 #26-2812383 refuge & rehabilitation center for at-risk animals. Healing would not be a quick fix.

Our Mission

The Stardust Animal Sanctuary mission is a simple one: We are driven to rescue the ones left behind. The animals who call Stardust home come to the sanctuary worn down emotionally, physically and at risk of being euthanized or slaughtered. All beings deserve to live in a safe, loving environment for the rest of their days. For 50+ rescued companion animals and those whom society label

s as “food,” Stardust Animal Sanctuary is a forever home and safe haven. Our sanctuary journey began in 2001 with a few horses and dogs in need. We took them under our wings to treat their intensive physical and emotional injuries with the intention of finding them permanent, adoptive homes. What we found, however, was that most of these beings did not thrive in their new homes. Time and again, they were returned to the sanctuary by their adoptive families. We soon realized that our mission was not to serve as a temporary stop on these beings’ journeys. Their lives before Stardust had been consumed with tremendous pain and fear. It would take much more time - in fact, a lifetime. Our mission evolved from rescue and adopt to rescue and lifetime care. We are our animal residents’ forever safe sanctuary. When visitors leave our gates, we hope they take with them a sense of peace and calmness and an understanding that whether they’ve met a dog, horse, cow, chicken or pig, the Stardust animals and those just like them are sentient beings worthy of our love and compassion. We can only save a few but their voices speak volumes for the billions of others not so fortunate. The Stardust animal residents touch people’s hearts each and every day. Just like our mission, our message is a simple one - live kindly and compassionately. The animals are depending on us.

Sending love and positivity to Sam I am. Sam went down today with a Seizure and tremors. He was caught (cast) In his sta...
01/04/2025

Sending love and positivity to Sam I am. Sam went down today with a Seizure and tremors. He was caught (cast) In his stall. Thank You to all our volunteers who came to our rescue. Your selfless acts of kindness helped to get Sam up. He is wobbly and shaky. We are in touch with our vet who has prescribed meds. Sam is 34, without teeth and mostly blind. His iron will has overcome cancer, copd, ring bone through loving life. We have many medical cases at this time, as the sanctuary felt his trauma. We Believe in Miracles. It's up to Sam. We love you all. Thank you 🙏 xo

A towel angel shines grace on us. We are in need of towels, especially with our two newest seniors. Thank You so very mu...
01/03/2025

A towel angel shines grace on us. We are in need of towels, especially with our two newest seniors. Thank You so very much. 😇🙏

Happy tears of love, joy and kindness. 🩷🩵🩷
01/02/2025

Happy tears of love, joy and kindness. 🩷🩵🩷

01/01/2025
Grand Samaritans behind the scenes have come together to save three lives!!! A new Beginning!!!Three precious souls are ...
01/01/2025

Grand Samaritans behind the scenes have come together to save three lives!!! A new Beginning!!!
Three precious souls are on their way to a safe Sanctuary. Thank You to the kind person for the $100 donation towards gas!!! If anyone would like to help the little sanctuary, we run on small donations that add up to bountiful blessings!! These three pure lights were networked behind the scenes endlessly. Thank you so much to the volunteers who stepped up!!! You made the impossible Possible!!! Light Shines Bright!!! 🙏✨
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It's Wishlist Wednesday! Every week, we add our most current needs onto our Amazon Wishlist in hopes you may help us by ...
01/01/2025

It's Wishlist Wednesday!

Every week, we add our most current needs onto our Amazon Wishlist in hopes you may help us by purchasing an item for the sanctuary. When you send us an item off of our list, you make our day to day chores so much easier and we are tremendously grateful for your generosity. https://a.co/5BOKfCx

Thank you for being on this sanctuary journey with us. ❤️

12/31/2024

One Sunny 🌻😎🌞☀️ day in weeks, folks!!! This is all we need!! Pouring our light, love, wind, fresh air, everything into this moment!!!

Happy New Year!!! 🎊

Christmas Day is my Birthday too.
12/24/2024

Christmas Day is my Birthday too.

Remembering Valentina. Hearts of ❤️🩷💝💖
12/24/2024

Remembering Valentina. Hearts of ❤️🩷💝💖

🩷❤️ Valentina made it to heaven for Christmas. 🙏 How do mend our broken 💔 hearts. Valentina came to us as a hospice res...
12/23/2024

🩷❤️ Valentina made it to heaven for Christmas. 🙏 How do mend our broken 💔 hearts. Valentina came to us as a hospice rescue from Animal Control almost three years ago. Her will to live was beyond our understanding. We send all our love with you, precious angel Valentina. XOXO ❤️🩷💝❤️🩷💝💖❤️🩷💝✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

Happy Winter Solstice.
12/21/2024

Happy Winter Solstice.

Having the time of my life!!!
12/20/2024

Having the time of my life!!!

Valentina has been up and down all week with two rallies. She is a miracle of light. We give her our ❤️ Valentina is a b...
12/20/2024

Valentina has been up and down all week with two rallies. She is a miracle of light. We give her our ❤️ Valentina is a blessing. Thank you, Richmond Veterinary Clinic for all of your love and support. 🙏💟🙏

It's Wishlist Wednesday!Every week, we add our most current needs onto our Amazon Wishlist in hopes you may help us by p...
12/18/2024

It's Wishlist Wednesday!

Every week, we add our most current needs onto our Amazon Wishlist in hopes you may help us by purchasing an item for the sanctuary. When you send us an item off of our list, you make our day to day chores so much easier and we are tremendously grateful for your generosity. https://a.co/5BOKfCx

Thank you for being on this sanctuary journey with us. ❤️

Thank you, Jolene Quitno, for your generous sponsorship of one of our rooster habitats in memory of your dear Bullseye. ...
12/16/2024

Thank you, Jolene Quitno, for your generous sponsorship of one of our rooster habitats in memory of your dear Bullseye. It is such a beautiful way to honor him and we are tremendously grateful. 🥰

We can't wait to get this plaque installed!

Our newest resident, Isaiah came to Animal Hospital of the Shores for a check up. He wasn't his usual self with the weat...
12/14/2024

Our newest resident, Isaiah came to Animal Hospital of the Shores for a check up. He wasn't his usual self with the weather. All is well so far for this young boy who was dropped off because of his crowing in his neighborhood. 💚❤️🙏

Thank you tremendous supporters for coming out in Stardust force to vote for "the little sanctuary that could"! You did...
12/12/2024

Thank you tremendous supporters for coming out in Stardust force to vote for "the little sanctuary that could"! You did it! We will receive the full $1,000 grant because of you and the amazing generosity of Great Hearts Community! This grant cannot come at a better time as we enter our most expensive time of the year. We will use the funds toward our winter feed needs. Thank you endlessly over and over again!

Ten minutes left!!
12/12/2024

Ten minutes left!!

Silent auction 'Stardust Auction for the Animals' hosted online at 32auctions.

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3106 East Solon Road
Richmond, IL
60071

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A beautiful walk into the sunset. #stargazer #teddy #thelittlesanctuarythatcould #stardustanimalsanctuary

Moooo hay. We love you! #thelittlesanctuarythatcould #stardustanimalsanctuary

Paco doing his night check, off to bed safe and warm. #stardustanimalsanctuary #thelittlesanctuarythatcould #leo

Rico's first leash walk. Kindness is powerful. Thank You for giving Rico a chance. He went from launching seven feet to feeling grounded one paw at a time. Rico has a strong prey drive. There are many obstacles to overcome, he will. Guidance, consistent routine, safe structure. Rico needs to be the only dog with his personal soul mate who understands his need to follow the leader. Bless this community for all your love, patience and understanding. Time takes time. ♥️🐕🙏

Happy Giving Tuesday! Thank You for your caring hearts!!! #teddy #stardustanimalsanctuary #thelittlesanctuarythatcould

Warm mashed served round the clock. #tika #jazz # Stardust Animal Sanctuary

Hay Louis, let's go! #stardustanimalsanctuary

We are So Grateful to Everyone who helped bring on the hay!! Thank you #stardustanimalsanctuary #henry #louis

Paisley, look at me! I am so handsome, am I not? 😍❤️

Coming home! ❤️

The wind break helps with dropping temperatures. #clarence #peanut #stardustanimalsanctuary

Starting every brisk day with oatmeal. #saraphina #stardustanimalsanctuary

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Our Story

Our Mission Stardust Animal Sanctuary is a nonprofit 501(c)3 committed to providing a loving permanent home to farm animals as well as dogs, cats, and horses.

With lifetime care and guardianship of these permanent residents, we can address their special needs, whether it originated with medical issues, fear-based behavior, neglect, or abuse. These farm and companion animals simply need the safety and comfort of a truly forever home.

It is our mission that these animals are seen for the amazing individuals that they are. With education and healing potential in mind, we welcome the public to spend time here within the sanctuary environment.