Frequently Asked Questions

1.) How many animals live at The Sanctuary?

We have between 15-20 dogs onsite with several more in foster care. We also have between 65-75 cats, many of whom roam freely about in our dedicated cat building.

2.) Where do your animals come from?

The Sanctuary rescues local animals in the Lehigh Valley and we also partner with both regional and out of state shelters who are over-crowded and at risk of euthanizing their animals. We are a community resource and can offer assistance for surrendered pets under special circumstances such as military deployment.

3.) What is a "no-kill" shelter?

We adhere to a No-Kill animal welfare approach which means no animal is ever killed to make room for new arrivals. In very rare cases, if animals are suffering and are too sick to heal or too vicious to be rehabilitated, they are humanely euthanized. Both of these situations are extremely rare occurrences.

4.) How do I report neglect?

The PSPCA Humane Law Enforcement program serves Lehigh County. You can find more information below to report cruelty cases:

https://www.pspca.org/cruelty

http://www.pda.state.pa.us/BAHDS/HSPO/HSPOSearch.aspx

If you need to surrender your dog or cat, please select one of the options below.

The Sanctuary at Haafsville

Phone: (484) 285-5445
info@TheSanctuaryPA.org

Dog Adoption Center

901 Nestle Way

Breinigsville, PA 18031

Cat Adoption Center

7209 Kernsville Road

Orefield, PA 18069

We have a great online auction! Click HERE to join our Facebook auction group!

Adoption Spotlight

Vixen

Vixen can’t seem to catch a break. We are urgently looking for a medical foster with intent to adopt home for this girl.

To start her sad story, Vixen was dumped on a busy road in Philly. She was tied to a pole where she needed immediate medical attention due to a uterine prolapse. It was heart breaking for her – being stuck, abandoned, and in pain. Who knows how long she was left there?

Fortunately, she was rescued and received the veterinary care that she so desperately needed. Vixen recovered quickly with us in a sweet cottage where she was able to stay calm and get lots of loving.

Just when we think she is fully recovered, healthy, and happy – we noticed her favoring one of her legs. Her diagnosis showed that she has a partial tear in her ACL and will need a brace to help her heal.

In case you haven’t met Vixen yet, she is a spunky girl who is a tad clumsy. She loves to go on her walks and play with volunteers. Vixen will need lots of rest and extra attention to make up for the lack of distance she can walk. She loves toys and still acts like a puppy.

Right now, she has a wonderful foster that is helping her heal. Unfortunately, her foster is unable to keep her because they have hardwood floors. The floors are so slippery, and Vixen keeps falling and possibly hurting herself more.
Once she has her brace on, it is important to have her on floors that have traction. We are hoping to find a home with carpet floors and no other pets to prevent her from getting amped up. Due to her pulling on a leash, the vet recommended keeping her in a fenced area to prevent her from pulling.

She is a goofy, gentle giant – weighing just shy of 100 lbs! Believe it or not, she thinks she is a lap dog! Who could say no to those cuddles?
She is super sweet, playful, and fun! Vixen is potty trained in foster and a wonderful house guest. As long as you don’t mind slobber and snoring, she is an absolute dream!

Please help us find Vixen her forever home. We are still surprised she has been with us since December! We think those big puppy eyes are irresistible. Vixen is a female Presa Canario around 1.5 years old. We know we are looking for a unicorn family - no pets, a fenced yard, and carpeted floors. Can you be her unicorn? Know someone that can be? Please help us find her a home!

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