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$13,000 Goal
Who We Are
Animal Rescue League was born in 2003 after we were told to euthanize a severely injured stray cat named Isis.
We refused.
Isis survived — and that moment became the foundation of everything we do.
ARL is a No-Kill, all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a cage-free sanctuary in Sacramento.
We rescue the homeless animals — the strays, the abandoned, the abused — the ones who have nowhere else to go.
Our mission extends to all vulnerable animals in need of protection and care.
What We Do
Our goal is rehabilitation and placement into loving forever homes whenever possible.
But when adoption is not possible, the animals remain with us — safely housed in our home-like sanctuary for the remainder of their natural lives.
We do not give up on them.
Ever.
Why It Matters
The homeless animal population continues to grow.
Senior cats are abandoned late in life.
Injured strays are overlooked.
Medically fragile animals are often deemed “too costly” or “not adoptable.”
We believe every animal has value.
“It’s About the Animal.” Always.
DONATION BRIDGE
Your Big Day of Giving support helps us provide:
âś” Emergency veterinary care
âś” Rehabilitation and behavioral support
âś” Safe, cage-free sanctuary housing
âś” Lifelong protection for animals who have nowhere else to go
Animal Rescue League is a no-kill, cage-free, all-volunteer sanctuary dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating stray, abandoned, and abused animals — giving them a second chance at a safe, healthy, and happy life.
We work to prevent animal abandonment and cruelty, reduce overpopulation, and promote pet education to strengthen the human-animal bond in our community.
Each year, more stray, abandoned, and abused animals arrive in our community with nowhere to turn. Many require immediate medical attention, rehabilitation, and ongoing sanctuary care before they can safely move forward.
The need continues to grow — and so does our responsibility to provide safe, compassionate care for every animal who enters through our doors.
Our $13,000 Big Day of Giving goal will directly support veterinary care and daily sanctuary operations for the animals currently in our care.
Veterinary & Medical Care ($8,500) – Exams, vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, microchipping, treatment for illness and/or injuries.
Sanctuary Operations & Daily Care ($4,500) – Rent, utilities, food, litter, insurance, and essential supplies that keep our sanctuary safe and nurturing.
Your support today ensures that animals with nowhere else to go continue to receive safety, dignity, and hope.
At Animal Rescue League, we believe every animal has inherent value and deserves compassion, safety, and dignity — regardless of age, health condition, breed, or background.
We are committed to humane care, ethical stewardship, and responsible advocacy in all that we do. While our capacity is limited, our dedication to fairness, respect, and the protection of vulnerable animals remains unwavering.
Through education and community engagement, we strive to promote understanding, prevent cruelty, and strengthen the human–animal bond.
Organization name
Animal Rescue League
other names
ARL
2003
Mission Category
Animal Related
Operating Budget
$50,001 - $100,000
Organization Need
Funding: Unrestricted, Volunteers
Demographics Served
Animals
Local Counties Served
Sacramento
Address
4811 Myrtle AvenueSacramento County, CA, US