About Us
I couldn’t function when my father passed away. Couldn’t get out of bed, didn’t want to. But Hank brought me back. He literally gave me my life back. I had to get out of bed to care for him. He wanted to go out and play! I have so much gratitude for animals. They are capable of so much, if humans will just let them in.” Over the years, she has rescued many, many dogs. Some were adopted out to forever families, and some lived out their lives in the care of foster families. Fifty dogs became “lifers,” living out their lives at the sanctuary before crossing the rainbow bridge. Rita has saved all of their ashes. She has a directive to mingle them with her ashes and where to spread them when she herself passes. Yes, her heart is completely devoted to these canines in her care.
