Sanctuary One

31/12/2024

Looking for a canine partner that is already professionally trained? Look no further than Vinny!

Vinny came to Sanctuary One from a high kill shelter back in June. The shelter staff sent numerous videos of him interacting with dogs, children etc. and he did great! Once he arrived he was fine with our other shelter dogs and staff. Vinny was adopted but returned because he started resource guarding food, toys etc. This was not a behavior we had seen from him prior to being adopted. Our volunteer dog trainers from Companion Canine took Vinny home for a 2 week crash course where he learned to have manners and we found out that he is really smart and loves his training sessions! This is the video the trainers, Companion Canine Dog Training, made of him.

Vinny is an amazing little guy but will need an adopter that is willing to keep up on his training. He is super smart and would excel in scent work or advanced obedience training. He has retained all of his training since he has been back with us. Vinny is very sweet, he loves to give hugs!

If Vinny sounds like a match for you, please put in your Adoption Application today:

https://sanctuaryone.org/rescue-animals/adopt-us/adoption-application/

29/12/2024

You can support us every time you go shopping at Walmart by adding us to your Walmart Spark program. It's so easy, it just rounds up the change from your purchase and sends it directly to us. Click on this link to register: https://www.walmart.com/nonprofits/5762da9f-fc4d-4a58-b318-dfbe1b5ea304/profile?clickid=xkrz2KWB4xyPTBuwHWV0SWgoUkHxgrUoKRiwwA0&irgwc=1&sourceid=imp_xkrz2KWB4xyPTBuwHWV0SWgoUkHxgrUoKRiwwA0&veh=aff&wmlspartner=imp_27795&affiliates_ad_id=612734&campaign_id=9383&sharedid=3045

You can also shop from our Walmart Wishlist https://www.walmart.com/registry/RR/41850f2f-56a3-4ba2-97b0-609d7e59bc9f

29/12/2024

Rocky is an amazing gentleman! He loves the other cats that he is housed with because he is very friendly and outgoing. He enjoys being with one of his housemates Cody, they are inseparable, and you will often find them grooming each other. We would love to have them adopted together!

Rocky was picked up as a stray so we do not know much about his history but we do know he is FIV+ which means he will need to be an indoor kitty only.

If you are looking to add a sweet and friendly cat to your home, Rocky is the kitty for you!

Put in your Adoption Application today: https://sanctuaryone.org/rescue-animals/adopt-us/adoption-application/

26/12/2024

Thank you, Freeway Self Storage in Yreka, CA for your donation to Sanctuary One. We truly appreciate your support!
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25/12/2024

25/12/2024

Not only is Diane Moller an amazing Sanctuary One volunteer, she’s also a fantastic photographer! On Diane’s website you may purchase prints, metal art, canvas, coasters, etc. For all the Sanctuary One Care Farm products, 100% of the profit will be donated to Sanctuary One. For all the other products, 5% of the sales profit will be donated. https://dianemoller.photography/collections/domestic+animal+gallery

24/12/2024

Mr. Johnson is a young, adorable young male dog (around 1 year old) with lots of love to give. He's an incredibly affectionate and friendly dog who will instantly make you fall in love with him. He's very loyal and gentle around everyone he meets. He can sometimes be a bit goofy, which adds to his charm!

Mr. Johnson is very playful and will keep you entertained for hours. He enjoys going on walks and meeting new people. He's the perfect companion and will surely bring your life joy. He is great with kids (see video) and other dogs.

If you're interested in adopting Mr. Johnson, please submit your application today! We can't wait to see him find his forever home. https://sanctuaryone.org/rescue-animals/adopt-us/adoption-application/

23/12/2024

🎁 Give Warmth this Winter with Sanctuary One 🎁 Our cozy Sanctuary One hoodies are the perfect holiday gift for family and friends who care about animal welfare and the environment. Snuggle up in warmth, knowing you’re supporting a cause close to your heart. Shop now:https://www.bonfire.com/store/sanctuaryone/

21/12/2024

21/12/2024

Fun Fact Friday: Winter Solstice!
1. There Are Actually Two Winter Solstices Every Year
Did you know the other side of the planet gets a winter solstice, too? With the planet's orbit tilted on its axis, Earth's hemispheres swap who gets direct sun over the course of a year. So while our winter solstice is around Dec. 21, the Southern Hemisphere celebrates the same around June 21.
2. The Winter Solstice Happens in the Blink of an Eye
Although the solstice is marked by a whole day on the calendar, it's actually just the brief moment when the sun is exactly over the Tropic of Capricorn that the event occurs.
3. It Happens on Different Days in the Same Year
In 2015, the solstice happened on Dec. 22, at 04:49 on the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) time clock, the time standard that the world regulates its hours by. This means any location at least five hours behind UTC experienced the solstice on Dec. 21. But in 2017, pretty much the whole world celebrated on Dec. 21. The solstice happened at 4:28 p.m. on the UTC time clock, or 11:48 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).
4. The Winter Solstice Marks the First Day of Winter... Usually
Meteorologists consider the first day of winter to be Dec. 1. But ask an astronomer, and they'll likely answer that the winter solstice marks the start of the season.
5. It's a Time of Gloriously Long Shadows!
(Information from https://www.treehugger.com/things-know-about-winter-solstice-4863172

20/12/2024

**Hiring**After being with us this past year our current Animal Care Assistant needs to spend more time on his own homestead property. We're excited for him and his family. We're going to miss Jacob a great deal, but it's an opportunity for someone to join our team.

Animal Care Assistant
Sanctuary One is hiring a part time animal care assistant. This 30 hour part time position will be responsible for assisting with Sanctuary One core animal-care operations, and with a variety of programs. This position performs daily animal feeding and movement operations (“chores”), as well as other animal-care duties as needed: administration of medications, grooming, wound care, cleaning of habitats, etc.

This shift is for closing shifts Thursday through Sunday 10:30am-6:30pm (with half an hour lunch), a total of 30 hours a week. $17 an hour.

**See our website for the full job description** and **how to apply**.
https://sanctuaryone.org/about/jobs

Please check commute time before applying.

19/12/2024

We were so happy to welcome these eight adorable sheep to our care farm from Wildwood Farm Sanctuary & Preserve, they are settling nicely!

19/12/2024

We were so happy to welcome these sweet sheep to our care farm from Wildwood Farm Sanctuary & Preserve!

18/12/2024

Here is a photo of our winter Goldenrod nodding as the sun sets. Let your perennial flower stalks stand proud and tall through winter! There is much to be said about not being too eager to clean up the past season’s foliage in our gardens. As vivid colors fade and the weather becomes less accommodating to us human animals, it’s easier to overlook the life that is carrying on outside. Many insects migrate for winter, but others do something similar to hibernation: a process called diapause. During this pausing period, biological development is suspended until the days lengthen again. One of the most common places where insects hunker down are plant stems. Winter’s time of rest is no less alive!

When we think of gardens, we think of beauty. When we begin to learn about our immediate ecosystems, going deeper and broader than what meets the eye, this changes how we see. “Beauty” is more than what we see–it is how we sense the world around us and what unfolds from our direct experience with it.

16/12/2024

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14/12/2024

Hark! Happy Caturday from Herald! Herald is still getting accustomed to being here at Sanctuary One, he likes to hang out in his cubby and watch the other kitties play. Herald was rescued by C.A.T.S. after a good Samaritan took him because he had been under her porch for about a month. His rescuer mentioned that Herald had been around other cats and dogs.

Herald is FIV+ so he will need to be the only cat or live with other FIV+ cats. He will need to be an indoor cat only.

Put in your application for this shy but sweet kitty today! https://sanctuaryone.org/rescue-animals/adopt-us/adoption-application/

14/12/2024

Fun Fact Friday: Christmas tree safety for your dogs! For those of you who have a Christmas tree in your home, here are some tips to keep your furry friends safe:

1. Anchor Your Tree
Trees should be mounted on a wide base stand and/or anchored to a wall to prevent falls that can result in serious injury to your dog.

2. Keep Tree Bare Until You're Ready to Decorate
Consider putting your tree in its stand but then waiting a few days before decorating, so your dog can adjust to the tree’s presence.

3. Secure Electrical Cords

4. No Food on Tree

5. Place the most durable and least chewable ornaments down low where a curious nose or mouth may find them.

6. Skip Toxic Decorations
Mistletoe, dough ornaments, and tinsel are all toxic to dogs. Signs related to ingestion can include gastrointestinal upset, gastrointestinal blockage, abnormal heart rate, abnormal blood pressure, body tremors, and even seizures.

If your dog accidentally ingests one of these items, contact the Pet Poison Helpline® at 855-764-7661 for help.

7. Don’t Make Gifts Accessible
Presents often contain things that are toxic, such as chocolate or coffee, or can cause other health issues to your dog, especially if ingested.

8. Use a Dog Gate

9. Pine needles can cause upset and serious injury to your dog’s gastrointestinal tract if eaten. The sap and oils found in the tree needles are known to cause drooling, vomiting, and diarrhea in dogs.

10. Tree Water contains sap and pine oils that can cause gastrointestinal upset if ingested.
(Information from PetMd.com)