Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary
ELDERCARE AND HOSPICE FOR DOGS, HORSES, AND POULTRY
Animal Sanctuary and Hospice Care in New Mexico
Our Mission
Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary (KSAS) is dedicated to providing end-of-life care and hospice for older, unwanted dogs, horses, and poultry in a peaceful and serene sanctuary setting, and advocating for the compassionate, dignified treatment of all living beings as they move through the aging process.
Enjoy a tour of the sanctuary, attend workshops, and visit with our senior animals. Vegan refreshments provided. Free. Bring a friend. Our senior dogs will greet you with happy smiles and wagging tails.
Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.
TO VISIT US, CALL 505-471-5366, TO SCHEDULE A TOUR OF THE SANCTUARY
We Are Closed on Sunday
EMPLOYMENT
Working at Kindred Spirits can be a life-changing experience. Along with taking care of the animals and grounds, staff are essential to helping our residents move on to their SpiritWorld in a peaceful, loving environment.
Please make sure that you have reviewed and understand the job description before applying.
Animal Caregiver Job Description (Ask about on site living!)
Administrative Assistant Job Description
To apply, download the employment application using the button below. Please send your completed application along with your resume and letter of intent for the position you are interested in to kindredspiritsnm@earthlink.net with the subject line [Your Name], [Today’s Date], [Job you apply for], or mail to [Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary, 3749-A Highway 14, Santa Fe, NM 87508].
Employment and Volunteer Application
Volunteer
Many dedicated volunteers support the work of Kindred Spirits through their ongoing efforts. In addition to cleaning, feeding, brushing and cuddling resident animals, volunteers give our seniors the invaluable gift of their love. Volunteering is a great way to help animals and meet other like-minded people. You’ll also have the chance to enjoy the peaceful and serene setting of our beautiful Sanctuary. You don’t need to have any specific experience, and we’ll provide on-the-job training. The rewards are priceless.
- Volunteer Needs
- Hands-on Care
- Hospice Nursing Care
- Grooming Skills
- Grant Writer
- Community/Business Outreach
- Handyman Skills
- Landscaping Maintenance
- Sewing Skills
- Tractor/Field Work
If you are interested in volunteering download the application using the button below. Please send your completed application to kindredspiritsnm@earthlink.net with the subject line [Your Name], [Today’s Date], [Volunteer Position you apply for], or mail to [Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary, 3749-A Highway 14, Santa Fe, NM 87508].
Volunteer and Employment Application
Upcoming Events
Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary has many events throughout the year to give you an opportunity to visit the sanctuary and take part in educational events that will inspire you to support old animals…ours and yours!
Education
At Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary, we believe that animals are great teachers of unconditional love. Sanctuary educational programs provide a better understanding and appreciation of the aging process in our animal companions. KSAS also offers workshops in how to provide special care for senior companion animals.
Learn More about Kindred Spirits Wellness Program.
The concepts of eldercare and hospice are relatively new as applied to companion and domestic animals. Elderly animals are frequently neglected, abandoned or euthanized before their time. The attitude that animals are ‘disposable’ when they reach their senior years permeates much of American society. KSAS strives to create positive changes in attitude and behavior towards older animals through example here at the sanctuary, as well as through outreach programs to educate our community.
The long-term mission of KSAS is to provide education and support to empower people to care for their elderly animal companions at home. Aging is a natural stage in the cycle of life. The development of positive attitudes and greater understanding of aging benefits not only our elderly animal population, but people, too. Each year, Kindred Spirits holds Spring and Fall Open Houses.
During these events, veterinarians and other practitioners present free talks on topics related to senior dog care. Past presentations have focused on wellness care, nutrition, chiropractic treatment, body work, homeopathic medicine, acupuncture and Chinese medicine, and animal communication.
KSAS also offers more in-depth workshops on end-of-life and hospice care for dogs, estate planning for your pet, and other subjects of interest to pet guardians. Go to the Events page for details about Open Houses, workshops and other special events.
Nutrition and Supplements
For our Summer 2011 newsletter, we asked Mary Anne Schadler, DVM, to comment on the importance of good nutrition and supplements. Space did not permit us to publish her entire answer, so we have included an excerpt here:
“By far the most important factor in the health of your pet, from youth through old age, is the nutrition you provide for them. We are all aware of the huge health impact poor nutrition is having on humans in our culture and the same is true for animals. Nutrition can actually prevent, treat, and manage many diseases.
“Providing a homemade “stew” made with fresh, wholesome ingredients (such as ‘Salvador’s Stew’ fed to senior dogs at Kindred Spirits) as one-third of your pet’s diet along with a HIGH QUALITY commercial diet will provide huge health benefits. I challenge everyone to try this for one to two months and observe the positive changes in your animals. Senior animals in particular benefit from improved nutrition because their ability to digest, absorb, and utilize nutrients decreases while their health challenges increase.
“As for supplements, you CANNOT make up for poor nutrition with supplements, and may actually create health problems. I recommend essential fatty acids (from fish oil, flax oil, borage oil, or evening primrose oil), probiotics or a probiotic/digestive enzyme combination, and Standard Process Whole Body Support for all animals. Other supplements should be based on health challenges in each individual animal and implemented only with consideration of the entire nutritional and medical treatment picture for that individual.
Be observant of your animal, change one thing at a time and if it is not helping after a few weeks or if the situation changes, re-evaluate!“I recommend Dr. Pitcairn’s Complete Guide to Natural Health Care for Dogs and Cats, Homeopathic Care for Cats & Dogs by Don Hamilton, DVM, and The Natural Cat by Anitra Frazier for a new, healthier perspective on feeding and caring for our pets.”
Keeping Pets Safe from Chemicals
Senior dogs have sensitive immune systems. Help keep your dog healthy by choosing earth-friendly, non-toxic cleaning, lawn and yard products. Be especially careful about products used to clean floors, carpet and upholstery, since your dog probably spends most of his or her time on the floor or on furniture. Products used in your yard such as weed and bug killers, fertilizers and certain types of mulch may be poisonous to pets.
Read labels carefully before you buy, and choose products without toxic or caustic ingredients. For cleaning, try non-toxic enzyme-based products or good old-fashioned white vinegar and baking soda. You can prevent many health problems by avoiding products that may harm your furry (and non-furry) family members, as well as our earth
Helping Lost Pets Find Their Way Home
Most people have heard of holiday hazards to your pet like poisonous poinsettia and chocolate. But one danger you don’t hear as much about is the very real risk of your pet slipping out the door when holiday visitors arrive or packages are delivered. The best holiday gift you can give your animal companion is a collar and ID tag with your pet’s name, address and phone number. Any time of year, it’s important that your pet wear a collar and ID tag with your current address and phone number in case he or she becomes lost.
In addition to an ID tag, micro-chipping is a permanent way to identify lost pets and help them find their way home, even if they lose their collar and ID tag. During this simple, inexpensive procedure, a tiny microchip with identifying information is implanted just under your pet’s skin. Most shelters and many veterinary clinics scan for microchips, so your pet can be returned to you if he or she is lost and taken to a shelter or vet clinic.
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