Our Mantra:Instead of just having one; we have decided to have a couple:
As we are a family based cause, we strongly believe in family and our angel family. That being said; the animals we save and help, our volunteers and sponsors, the people we connect with and the new owners who adopt and help continue the legacy of Ivy.That being said; "Ohana means family, and family means no one gets left behind or forgotten." You are our Ohana. "Angels Healing Heart's One Paw Print At A time." One step at a time is truly how we all heal- unless you are a superhero and you have the rapid ability to heal.- Going about it one step at a time is how Ivy's Angels got started. Trying to rush it will only cause pain and make things worse if you are not paying attention to what is around you- so we would like to say that we are all traveling through this world at one step at a time, to take in the surroundings and learn from what life gives us. An angel is your guide to help you though this journey. Our Current Mission: |
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Ivy's Angels healing sanctuary is a small family rescue currently located in the Ithaca NY area that is committed to placing homeless, abused, lost, orphaned and given (surrendered) puppies and dogs into the arms of those who truly need emotional support; such as Veterans with PTSD and other war related disabilities; So they can grow together and help each other heal.
Founded in the winter 2014 Ivy's Angels is not yet a non-profit organization, so any donation made is not tax deductible but will be greatly appreciated.
We specialize in postnatal care and the care and rescue of senior animals to offer sanctuary, as well as cases where dogs with difficult behaviours have nowhere else to go. That being said we are not just a rescue but a sanctuary and rehabilitation home where animals can come and find respite, and eventually, when the time is right, their forever home.
All animals adopted out from our rescue will be up to date on age appropriate vaccines, will be dewormed and will go home happy and full of love.
We strive to be healing conduits of sorts, facilitating positive human-to-animal connection where it is necessary. We work to encourage spiritual and emotional restoration in people with illnesses or debilitating conditions with the aid and unwavering support of canine companions. Our work will be primarily with rescue puppies, training them to become the best possible animal caregivers, and by extension, healing guides. Our mission is two-tiered, simply put: to give dogs with unhappy beginnings purpose and loving companionship, and to aid any human being who wants our help in discovering the love and undying loyalty that is the result of living with a dog.
Our Current Goals:
Ivy’s Angels was started to offer all veterans an opportunity to have their own emotional support dog for their personal healing. This was started because a loved one who was a Vietnam Veteran with severe PTSD was unable to find a Therapy/Companion dog of his own in time before his passing. We decided that no Veteran should ever have to die without having the opportunity to have one if they needed one.
We want all Veterans to receive everything for free. But non Veterans would have to pay a small fee. |
Business Goals:A business goal of Ivy's Angels is to eventually merge with a healing crystal and healing arts shop business called EarthSpirit Healing Gardens as well as a small business called Infinitely Delafleur (or Infindela) an arts and creative clothing business. Where both businesses would donate a percentage of their profits to Ivy's Angels. But as both are not quite off the ground and standing on their own feet yet; we are currently in the waiting stages.
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Our Future Goals:Our vision is to eventually have a physical sanctuary where Veterans and other people can come for respite and also a place where dogs and other animals can find healing and love. In this place they can find connection and belonging which would bring that Veteran together with the right dog. For now we are just connecting the dogs with the Veteran.
Eventually we would like to incorporate interesting lessons about animals, healing crystals and how animals and people can help heal each other. As well as spiritual teachings with native american philosophy and the importance of acceptance and community. (And many many more ideas as well. If you have an idea that you think we would love- go and check out the Brainstorming Garden to see what other people have mentioned and if you don't see your idea go ahead and ask to be added to the google doc to share your idea!) |
The Global Scale Goal:Our global scale goal is to eventually be recognized globally: to have multiple locations all over the world and to receive grants to be able to travel the world rescuing animals and people from whatever it may be. The main scope is that there is no main scope- there would be no limit to which animal needs help, or who needs some serenity. DeeDee's dream goal is to create a sanctuary where anyone, anything or any animal can seek refuge and learn how to help and pay it forward. That is what we want to do. To Pay it forward to the future!
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