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NAVS Sanctuary Fund
The story of the NAVS Sanctuary Fund is the story of broken bodies mended, and of shattered lives made whole again. It's where neglect and abuse are replaced by compassion, where fear melts away with the touch of loving hands, and where uncertainty disappears in the peace and harmony of safe surroundings.
The NAVS Sanctuary Fund is an emergency assistance program designed to serve animals in dire situations where immediate intervention is necessary. Through the NAVS Sanctuary Fund, we are able to provide the money necessary to finance a rescue effort without having to go through the time and expense of sending out an appeal to our members. In every case, the fund's money is used to help ensure permanent, lifetime care for all the animals involved.
NAVS Sanctuary Fund grants have helped rebuild shelters destroyed in hurricanes, tornadoes and other natural disasters, rescued animals from abusive situations, conducted wildlife rehabilitation efforts, and supported innovative spay/neuter programs. Since it was established in 1998, the NAVS Sanctuary Fund has become one of our most popular and successful programs. Our members and donors enjoy peace of mind, knowing that the money they contribute will help animals in need - just when they need it the most.
For the animals who have been helped by the NAVS Sanctuary Fund, it means a new home, new hope and a new chance at life.
Here are a few of their stories.
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In early July of 2010, a research lab located in Warren County, NJ, closed due to bankruptcy. More than 50 macaque monkeys kept at the facility suddenly found themselves without a place to live. Mindy’s Memory in Newcastle, OK, Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation in Kendalia, TX, Primarily Primates in San Antonio, TX, and Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary in Dilley, TX, offered to provide permanent residence for the displaced macaques. A NAVS Sanctuary Fund grant was awarded to each of the sanctuaries to help construct habitats and offset feeding and maintenance costs of this unforeseen rescue. (Grant awarded 7/10)
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Located in Hubert, NC, Possomwood Acres Wildlife Sanctuary (PAWS) is dedicated to rehabilitating wild animals and increasing awareness of the value of wildlife and their habitat. A NAVS Sanctuary Fund grant was awarded to PAWS when their freezer stopped working. A functioning freezer—and fresh food—is essential for the care and rehabilitation of wild animals in PAWS’ care. (Grant awarded 5/10)
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Save the Chimps, Inc., in Fort Pierce, FL, is an island sanctuary composed of 12 individual 3-5 acre islands complete with platforms, hammocks and climbing structures to enrich the lives of their permanent chimp residents. A NAVS Sanctuary Fund grant helped offset the cost of relocating six chimpanzees from the former Coulston Foundation in New Mexico to this Florida sanctuary. (Grant awarded 3/10)
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The NAVS Sanctuary Fund has had a long association with Equine Advocates in Chatham, NY. We’ve helped fund the transport of horses “retired” from the Premarin industry and the building of temporary as well as permanent barn structures. Due to the tough economic climate, Equine Advocates has had difficulty raising funds for the horses in their care. To help offset costs, NAVS awarded a Sanctuary Fund grant to sponsor a mare, Mari-Clare, for a full year. (Grant awarded 1/10)
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In November 2009, the owner of 48 quarter horses was arrested and charged with cruelty. Arrangements were made for the horses to be sold at auction—with the likely outcome of being shipped to Mexico for slaughter. Speak Up For Horses, located in Falmouth, KY, stepped in and rescued all 48 horses. As of May 2010, 29 horses have been adopted while the remaining horses continue to heal under the care of Speak Up For Horses. (Grant awarded 1/10)
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The mission of Ouabache Valley Felines & Friends in Terre Haute, IN, is to reduce the population of feral, stray and abandoned cats through adoption or sanctuary in their no-kill shelter. A recent massive influx of cats and kittens abandoned by people evicted, foreclosed, or otherwise adversely affected by the recession, tested the limits of the shelter’s budget. A NAVS Sanctuary Fund grant helped defray costs, allowing the shelter to continue helping cats and kittens in desperate need of vet care, food and shelter. (Grant awarded 12/09)
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Early in 2010, central Tennessee was hit with a devastating flood. The East Ridge Animal Shelter (East Ridge, TN) was damaged and all medical supplies, cleaning supplies and food were destroyed. In addition, the city had to board 25 shelter animals at local veterinarians’ as well as take on the responsibility of 110 animals displaced by the flood. A NAVS Sanctuary Fund grant helped cover boarding costs and replace lost medicine, cleaning supplies and food. (Grant awarded 10/09)
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In July of 2009, the Humane Society of Missouri participated in the largest dog fighting raid in U.S. history, rescuing more than 400 pit bulls across seven states. HSMO is currently caring for all dogs seized from Missouri and Illinois; the number of dogs in their care continues to increase due to pregnancies. A NAVS Sanctuary Fund grant will help fund HSMO’s Animal Cruelty Fund, through which HSMO investigates, prevents, treats and shelters victims of animal cruelty. (Grant awarded 9/09)
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The Bunny Bunch educates the public, shelters and veterinarians about house rabbits and their care while providing food, shelter and medical care for rabbits in their Chino, CA, shelter until they are adopted out to loving homes. A NAVS Sanctuary Fund grant was awarded to help set up an emergency fund to take in rabbits from students attending colleges that use rabbits for experiments or handling classes. (Grant awarded 11/09)
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Mt. Graham Safehouse in Safford, AZ provides victims of domestic violence and sexual assault short-term emergency housing, transitional housing, and community outreach services. The safe house program will provide crisis intervention, assessment, advocacy and referral as needed, conducted in a safe, secure and confidential environment. A recent Sanctuary Fund grant will help Mt. Graham Safehouse fund a new animal shelter for companion animals of domestic violence victims. (Grant awarded 6/09)
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West Hancock Canine Rescue (WHCR) is an all-volunteer organization located in Hamilton, IL. Because space in the local shelter is extremely limited and there are simply not enough people in the small community to adopt the rescued dogs, a concerted effort is made to transport dogs to animal rescue groups in larger metropolitan areas, such as Chicago and St. Louis. A NAVS Sanctuary Fund grant will allow WHCR to purchase a used van to continue transporting rescued dogs from Hamilton to larger cities in order to increase adoption opportunities. (Grant awarded 7/08)
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