To provide a safe haven for senior, palliative and special needs animals.
SAINTS provides a sanctuary for senior and special needs animals who have nowhere else to turn. Here, they receive essential medical care, live in a secure and spacious environment, and are cherished for their unique personalities.
If we are fortunate enough to find them a loving forever home, we do everything in our power to make that happen. However, for those who never find that special family, they will always have a safe and loving place here with us, where they will be celebrated and cared for throughout their lives.
To build a community which values the lives of elderly, palliative, and special needs animals and meets their needs through kindness and empathy.
SAINTS is a non-profit organization that relies on donations and is supported by a strong network of community members both locally and online. Our operations are divided into three cohesive teams, each dedicated to furthering our shared mission.
Did you know you could become a member?
Members play a crucial role in the governance of Senior Animals In Need Today Society. By becoming a member, you gain the opportunity to have a voice in this important process.
Along with our talented staff, SAINTS' management team works to establish sound animal welfare, and successful facility operations, ensuring that our animals have a safe and loving home.
Our volunteers help to keep the wheels moving at SAINTS, and selflessly handle various tasks and jobs to assist the staff team in ensuring smooth operations for our animals.
With varying experience in fields such as accounting, fundraising, human resources, and IT, our board of directors provides fiduciary oversight and support for SAINTS.
SAINTS was established in December 2004 by our founder, Carol Hine (now retired), and dedicated volunteers from local animal shelters. Witnessing senior animals facing their final days in shelters labeled "unadoptable" due to age or health issues, they were inspired to create a sanctuary where these animals could thrive.
The catalyst was Wee Hopeful Bug, a resilient tabby cat with chronic IBS, whose needs couldn't be met in traditional shelter settings. SAINTS was born from the need to provide a stress-free environment where animals like Bug could live as comfortably and normally as possible.
Beginning with 16 cats (including Bug), 12 dogs, and two rabbits, SAINTS quickly grew in response to the growing number of animals in need. In 2006, we moved to our permanent home on three scenic acres in Mission, BC. Here, each animal receives tailored care in a cage-free environment. Animals are free to roam, socialize with others, and enjoy their surroundings.
At SAINTS, every animal, regardless of age or health condition, is valued for their individuality. Daily life accommodates their unique needs, including accidents and insecurities, with unwavering compassion. Our goal is to ensure each animal feels loved, secure, and has their essential needs met as they enjoy their days in our sanctuary.
