YAH Mission Statement

Young at Heart's mission is to provide senior dogs and cats with a safe haven to ensure they live with comfort, compassion, and companionship in their golden years.
Our Facility
Why Senior Pets

Young at Heart is dedicated to the following goals:

  • To rescue stray and relinquished senior animals from animal shelters that have not been adopted and are scheduled to be euthanized. Young at Heart takes the animals that are considered “too old” for traditional shelters and rescues and provides them with a chance at a forever home, either with a new loving family, or through our Sanctuary Program.
  • To provide a cage-free adoption center and sanctuary where rescued senior pets can be safely sheltered without the threat of euthanization until adoptive families are found for them, or where they may live out their days surrounded by the best care and love at our sanctuary.
  • To provide medical care to neglected, abused and injured senior animals.
  • To rehabilitate hard-to-adopt senior animals and finding them loving homes.
  • To promote the benefit of adopting older pets, and educate the public on the care of senior dogs and cats.
  • To educate children and adults alike on responsible pet guardianship.
  • To create an alliance with local shelters and animal rescues to improve the adoption rate of senior pets.

You at Heart's Core Values

  • GOLDEN RULE:To show empathy, compassion, and respect towards animals, staff, volunteers, and visitors.
  • TRANSPARENCY:To act with courage, transparency, and integrity, and to do what we say we do.
  • LEADERSHIP:To create a supportive culture focused on teamwork, open communication, embracing new ideas and programs that help animals, and positivity.
  • AUTHENTICITY:To be willing to persevere, hold ourselves accountable, and consistently deliver quality care.
  • KINDNESS:To strive to be a welcoming and professional community that feels like home to ALL who come through our doors.
Help Save Senior Pets!
Your gift allows Young at Heart to provide care, comfort, and compassion to homeless senior pets. Donate today!
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