Hayflakes Sanctuary
a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation
| Our Supporters |
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Some of our key supporters.
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What We Do
| Shelter |
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The highest priority activity of the sanctuary is providing shelter and care for animals. Estimate that 50% of time is devoted to care of the animals. This includes feeding, grooming, exercise, and constructing physical buildings and pens. These actions are central to the physical and humane survival of the animals under the care of the sanctuary. These animals include those that are probably permanently in care because they will not likely be adopted due to some gross physical or behavior problem and those animals that are being rehabilitated for adoption or foster care programs. |
| Rehabilitation |
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The second most important activity is the training and medical rehabilitation of animals in the care of the sanctuary. This includes medical care while wounds are healing, physical therapy, socialization conditioning, behavior modification, and obedience training. This is a key part of the core purpose of the organization because these conditions would generally call for the destruction of the animal under the guidelines of most other animal welfare programs and will prevent the eventual adoption of the animal until the condition is rectified. Estimate 20% of time is spent in this activity located primarily at the sanctuary but includes medical services performed at nearby clinics and certain training, such as socialization conditioning performed off the sanctuary. These activities are mostly performed by the principals of the organization, except for veterinary practices and a few trained and experienced volunteers. This also the most costly element of our program. We spend more for veterinary services than for animal food. |
| Adoption |
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| Estimate 10% time is spent developing adoption programs. About 60% of the animals in care of the sanctuary (currently 132) have been permanently adopted by a family. Adopted pets are by agreement subject to stipulations that perpetuate a relationship with the sanctuary. The ultimate objective of the sanctuary is to find a suitable home for each animal as this arrangement is generally in the best interest of the animal. As the adoption base of the sanctuary increases, the ratio of total activities devoted to this activity will increase proportionally. |
| Foster Care |
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| Estimate 10% time is spent developing foster care families for animals and overseeing animals in these programs. About 10% of the animals in care of the sanctuary (currently 32) are in foster homes by a family. Foster care is limited to animals that do not require special rehabilitation, so this limits the opportunities for this program. However, it is an important next-step for those animals that are ready for adoption. |
Other Activities
The remainder of the activities of the sanctuary are devoted to education programs, fundraising, and development of animal welfare programs. This ratio is projected to increase to about 20% as the procurement of grants and increased operating funds is critical to the continued operation and growth of the sanctuary. These activities currently are all performed by the principles and Board of Directors of the organization. There are no paid staff or service providers that perform these activities.A key purpose of the sanctuary is to salvage animals that would otherwise be destroyed and would not be accepted into existing animal welfare programs. The principals of the organization are the primary caregivers, there are no employees, and they are also the leaseholders for the property where the sanctuary is located