Pasado’s Safe Haven | Sanctuary

Animal Sanctuary in Washington

About Us-

Pasado’s Safe Haven is home to approximately 250 animals at any given time: dogs, cats and farmed animals, most of whom arrived as victims of cruelty or neglect.

Our beautiful,  85 acres sanctuary is nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains outside Seattle, Washington. The animals we rescue come from hoarding houses, law enforcement seizures, factory farms and slaughterhouse “dead piles” or because they were simply tossed aside as “unwanted”.

SAFETY:  We make each animal who comes through our sanctuary gates a promise, “Now you are safe.”  And until we find them families of their own, our sanctuary becomes their home.   Our farmed animals enjoy green pastures and fresh swimming ponds.  And we try to mimic home environments/routines as much as possible for our dog and cat residents.

LOVE:  Our dedicated Caregiver staff includes species leads who have experience and training working with their particular animal types.  These Caregivers know our animals better than anyone and are able to provide specialized care and enrichment based on each animal’s unique needs.

HEALING:  Animals receive veterinary care in Ruth’s Healing Barn, thanks to funding from a generous family foundation.  This facility allows us to provide medical care for our sanctuary residents and efficiently intake animals from larger rescues, providing the urgent vet care they need while they can be monitored in temporary living quarters.

SECOND CHANCES:  Once rescued animals are given a clean bill of health, they join the rest of o
ur sanctuary residents and start making new friends. That is always a happy day for everyone here at Pasado’s Safe Haven as we know it marks a turning point in the animal’s journey to complete healing.

Sanctuary Tours

Meet the lovable and inspiring rescued animals who call Pasado’s Safe Haven home and learn more about how you can help make the world a better place for all of us – human and animal.

In-Person Sanctuary Tours at Pasado’s Safe Haven

Join us for a tour of the sanctuary! Our beautiful 85-acre property is nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains just outside of Seattle. Meet many of our animal residents up close and personal and learn each animal’s unique story and personality. Our guided tours are capped at 30 people, and groups will be paired with a tour guide who will walk you around, introduce you to the animals, and answer any questions you have along the way.

Bring your walking shoes and be ready to spend some time in our (ever changing) PNW weather. Please no strollers due to the terrain and animal safety; we recommend baby carriers to tote those tots around.

We will be following strict safety protocols to keep guests and staff safe. Tours will be limited to 30 people maximum and will be split into smaller groups to enable distancing through our 85-acre sanctuary. Participants will be required to wear masks, practice social distancing and respond to a COVID-screening questionnaire.

The sanctuary is home to over 200 animals – most of whom we’ve rescued as victims of cruelty or neglect – including dogs, cats, pigs, goats, sheep, cows, donkeys, llamas, alpacas, ducks, chickens and more. Don’t miss out! Come spend some unforgettable time with the animals.

$25 per person – $75 for a family of 3+
All ages welcome! Children 2 and under are free

All tours take place from 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Volunteer

Our volunteers are helping us create a better world for animals. This support takes a variety of forms but at its core, it’s all about spreading the love.

Volunteer your time

Pasado’s Safe Haven is powered by volunteers who donate their time for the animals. Check out the below volunteer opportunities to find one that suits you!

Sanctuary

Support a number of our programs at our sanctuary from animal care to promotional work. Outside of working directly with the animals, there are a number of ways to get involved including helping with tours, office work, facilities and landscaping, and transportation. Depending on your interests and availability, we will find a way for you to support the work we do on behalf of animals.

Pet Food Banks

Through our innovative Pet Food Bank program, we collect donated pet food and work with local human food banks to distribute the food to the families who are most in need. Our volunteers help us collect donated pet food, distribute food at pet food banks throughout Pierce and Snohomish counties, and help with various marketing and outreach activities.

Spay/Neuter Program

Our Mobile Spay Stations provide free and low-cost spay/neuter surgeries to income qualified families to prevent unwanted litters and unnecessary euthanasia. Typical volunteer work includes helping with Spay Station pet intake, surgery prepping procedures, pet recovery and much more. *Due to COVID-19, we are not currently utilizing volunteers for our Spay Stations but hope to do so again soon.

Outreach & Events

Help educate our community and be part of our mission to end animal cruelty. We need volunteers to represent Pasado’s Safe Haven at festivals, schools and fundraisers in and around the Seattle area. You will learn about our mission and programs so you can effectively advocate and help make an impact in our community.

Humane Educators

Our Humane Educators are specifically qualified volunteers who assist in implementing our youth education programs in schools and at the sanctuary. This includes helping to facilitate youth classes and camps, virtual activities and sanctuary tours with kids. Our Humane Educators are public-facing and additional volunteer training is provided.

Volunteer Requirements:

• Complete an online application and background check
• Requirements for passing a background check: no arrests for violence in the last 10 years, no arrests for theft/robbery in the last 5 years
• Volunteers ages 12 to 15 years must volunteer alongside legal guardian
• Volunteers ages 16 and 17 years may volunteer with legal guardian consent
• Attend a volunteer orientation
• Complete necessary training
• Minimum commitment of 1 shift per month for 3 months
• Purchase a $10.00 volunteer t-shirt

Donate to Pasado’s Safe Haven

Every donation we receive helps us care for the animals at our sanctuary and supports all of our work to end animal cruelty.

Giving Options

From cruelty investigations and rescues to daily care and pet food banks, we simply can’t do the lifesaving work we do without the help of people like you. There are many easy ways for you to show your support and make a difference in countless lives. Check out our list of giving options below.

Your support matters!

Every donation we receive helps us care for the animals at our sanctuary and supports all of our work to end animal cruelty. From cruelty investigations and rescues to daily care and pet food banks, we simply can’t do the lifesaving work we do without the help of people like you. We appreciate your support.

https://www.pasadosafehaven.org/donate/

Sponsor an animal

An animal sponsorship is a gift that shows your love for animals all year long.

By sponsoring an animal, you will help provide vital care for the animals who reside at our sanctuary – including nutritious food, medical care and of course lots of love! Your support also helps sustain all of our lifesaving work to end animal cruelty.

To commemorate your commitment to this lifesaving work and our mighty mission, we will send you a custom card with a photograph of an animal of your chosen species, including information about their personal rescue story and personality.

https://www.pasadosafehaven.org/ways-to-give/sponsor-an-animal/