Expand Pawsitive Sanctuary to Save More Stray Anim

When we launched this fundraiser, our dream was to build a fully equipped sanctuary with medical and rehabilitation facilities for our 425+ rescued dogs—especially the 125 paralyzed dogs who depend on us every day.

So far, we’ve raised approximately $700. While this is still far from our goal, we want to be fully transparent about how these funds have already been used.

With your support, we were able to:
• Set up temporary sheds to provide immediate shelter
• Cover essential labour costs for installation
• Create safer, shaded spaces for our most vulnerable dogs

These sheds are already making a difference. Dogs who were previously exposed to harsh weather now have a place to rest, recover, and feel safe.

This is just the very first step. The need for a permanent sanctuary—with medical care, recovery areas, and safe mobility spaces—remains urgent. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us move closer to that reality.

If you can, please continue to support or share our fundraiser. Together, we can build something life-changing for them.

With over 400 dogs, many of which are victims of brutal cruelty, living on less than half an acre, safety and space have become urgent needs. Our sanctuary had been forced to turn away new rescues, even in the most heartbreaking cases, due to a lack of resources.

Thanks to your generous support, we were able to take meaningful first steps toward expanding and securing Pawsitive Sanctuary. During this reporting period, we raised approximately $811 CAD, which was directed toward the initial construction of the boundary wall for our sanctuary expansion. This wall is a critical foundation for creating safe, accessible spaces for our 400+ resident dogs, including 165 paralyzed dogs who rely on wheelchairs, and for allowing future infrastructure like treatment and recovery areas to be built safely.

The funds were used directly for construction materials and labor. Approximately $539 was spent on bricks and $272 on packs of cement and binding materials. While this funding covered only a portion of the overall wall, it allowed us to begin construction and make visible progress toward relieving overcrowding and improving safety within the sanctuary. The attached photos show the wall actively being built and materials in use on site. 

We didn't want to stop at just dogs, this new space would also allow us to treat stray cats and horses, providing love and safety for all animals. Every step forward matters for animals who arrive to us after severe injuries, including daily hit-and-run cases.

We still have a long way to go, but this initial progress brings us closer to creating open, secure areas where all of our residents, even the most injured ones, can safely roll, play, and rehabilitate, and where future x-ray and treatment rooms can operate effectively. We are deeply grateful to our GlobalGiving donors for helping us lay the groundwork, quite literally, for a more humane, sustainable future for the many lives who depend on Pawsitive Sanctuary.