Stories of Rescue, Healing, and Hope
Hello, friends — and welcome!
If you’ve found your way here, you’re part of something special.
This space is more than a website. It’s a meeting place for people who believe in compassion, connection, and the healing power of animals.
For years, my husband Mike and I ran an award-winning sanctuary and hospice for animals who had nowhere else to go. We cared for the old, the broken, the forgotten — the ones that most people would have passed by. Many came to us in pain, fear, or loneliness… and left this world surrounded by love. Along the way, we also saved hundreds of healthy animals who simply needed a chance.
This website is where those stories — and many new ones — will live.
You’ll find:
- Heartfelt tales of rescue and transformation
- Behind-the-scenes glimpses into sanctuary life (past and future!)
- Updates on The Spirit Sanctuary Chronicles book series and the real animals who inspired it
- Scout’s legacy — our beloved ambassador dog whose story is now a book, and whose art (yes, he painted!) continues to raise funds for animals in need
- Ways to join the mission — whether through purchasing art, sharing our stories, or helping us support other rescues and sanctuaries
Everything we do here is still guided by the same promise we made on Day One:
Still saving lives. One animal at a time.
So grab a cup of coffee, explore, and stay a while. We’re glad you’re here — and we hope you’ll come back often.
With love and gratitude,
Perla
Founder, The Spirit Sanctuary Chronicles
#tsscperla