General Donations

When you donate to The Underdogs, you aren't just giving to a charity—you are sustaining a sanctuary. Unlike traditional shelters, we specialize in the "unadoptables": the seniors, the medically complex, and the misunderstood. Because we provide a lifetime commitment to our residents and specialized healing programs for humans, our daily operating costs are our most critical need.

Your support directly fuels:

Resort-Style Sanctuary Maintenance: Providing a dignified, "forever" home environment that is safe, clean, and peaceful for animals who have nowhere else to go.

Specialized Medical & Senior Care: From life-saving surgeries to daily arthritis supplements, we ensure our residents live without pain and with maximum joy.

Human-Nature Healing Programs: Funding the curriculum, facilitators, and space for veterans, survivors of trauma, and those in crisis to find peace through the animal-nature connection.

The "Unseen" Essentials: Keeping the lights on, the water running, and the facility staffed with compassionate experts who understand the unique needs of our residents.

Why General Operating Matters

By donating to our General Fund, you give us the flexibility to respond to emergencies. Whether it’s an urgent rescue of an animal in a high-kill situation or a sudden facility repair, your unrestricted gift ensures that the sanctuary doors stay open and our promise to our residents remains unbroken.

Our Promise: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we are committed to radical transparency. Every dollar is stewarded with care to ensure that the "underdogs" of the world—both human and animal—receive the premium care they deserve.