At Operation Saves, our mission is built on a simple, powerful promise: to provide rescue, shelter, and a new beginning for homeless animals in the Toledo area.
Every day, we celebrate as pets leave our care for loving, carefully vetted homes. This is our primary goal—the happy ending we work tirelessly to achieve.
But what about the animals whose happy ending looks a little different? What happens to the senior dog with chronic arthritis, the cat with a lifelong medical condition, or the animal with a traumatic past that makes a traditional home environment too stressful?
For them, we have a different kind of promise: a forever home at the Operation Saves Farm Sanctuary.
A Place of Peace and Purpose
Our farm sanctuary is the heart of our commitment to every single animal that comes through our doors. It’s a peaceful haven for those who, for a variety of reasons, are unlikely to be adopted. These are not “unwanted” animals; they are simply animals who need a unique kind of care, patience, and environment to thrive.
Our sanctuary residents include:
- Seniors: Elderly animals who deserve to live out their golden years in comfort and dignity.
- Chronic Medical Cases: Animals requiring ongoing, specialized veterinary care that many potential adopters are not equipped to handle.
- Behavioral Challenges: Animals who have experienced deep trauma and need a patient, stable environment free from the pressures of a typical home.
- Permanent Residents: Farm animals rescued from neglect who now have acres to roam and receive the dedicated care they’ve always deserved.
Here, they are not just waiting. They are living. They receive specialized diets, tailored medical care, and daily enrichment from a team of dedicated staff and volunteers who know and love them for exactly who they are.
Where Two Missions Meet
The sanctuary is more than just a home for animals; it’s a place of healing and growth for people, too. This is where our dual mission truly comes to life. Our Community Outreach program provides vital job training and experience to at-risk youth and individuals with disabilities, and the sanctuary is their classroom.
Participants in this program work alongside our experienced staff, learning essential skills in animal care, responsibility, and teamwork. They are instrumental in the daily operations of the sanctuary—feeding, grooming, and socializing our permanent residents. This unique partnership creates a powerful, symbiotic relationship. The animals receive consistent, loving attention that is crucial for their well-being, and the program participants gain confidence and skills that empower them to build brighter futures. It’s a testament to our belief that helping animals and helping people go hand-in-hand.
Your Impact Goes Beyond Adoption
While our ultimate joy is seeing a pet join a new family, the sanctuary represents a lifeline for those who have nowhere else to turn. It’s a testament to our promise that no animal is left behind. But this peaceful refuge, this place of second chances, is only possible with the steadfast support of our community.
Your contribution directly sustains the lives of our sanctuary residents. It provides the medicine for a senior cat, the specialized feed for a rescued horse, and the warm bed for a dog who has known nothing but hardship. It also fuels the community programs that make this entire ecosystem of compassion possible.
When you support Operation Saves, you’re not just supporting an adoption center. You’re supporting a lifelong promise.
How You Can Help Our Forever Residents
Make a Monetary Donation: Your gift provides the critical funds needed for lifelong medical care, food, and shelter for our sanctuary animals. Become a monthly donor to provide consistent support our residents can count on.
Sign Up to Volunteer: Give your time to directly enrich the lives of our animals. From cleaning enclosures to providing gentle companionship, your presence makes a world of difference.
Submit an Adoption Application: By opening your home to one of our adoptable pets, you create the vital space we need to save another life, whether that path leads to a new family or to the peaceful fields of our sanctuary.
Disclaimer: All potential adopters are subject to an extensive application and approval process to ensure the proper placement and care for our animals. While our blog provides information and insights, any medical or training suggestions are not a substitute for professional veterinary or certified training advice.
