Situated on 76 acres in Huguenot, near Port Jervis, NY, Animal Manor is
an animal sanctuary that will join other animal welfare organizations in
attempting to create a world with no more homeless pets. The sanctuary
will promote adoption as well as create a cage-free forever home for
animals who are not adopted.
There is a cat building, which houses the sanctuary office and up to
thirty cats in large rooms with screened-in porches. Both paid staff and
volunteers care for the cats, and a lot of time is spent on
socialization. We hope to provide volunteer opportunities for the
elderly, veterans and for troubled adolescents, especially people with
autism.
There is also a large barn, situated in front of two ponds and an old
stone wall foundation, providing living space and recreation for ducks,
goats, some pigs, and other neglected farm animals.
Eventually we will build at least two dog octagons (modeled on the
facilities at Best Friends Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah). Having these
buildings in place will provide a cage-free living space for up to
seventy-five dogs. Since dogs will be living in groups of six (each
group having a large room and ample yard space), each dog will be
trained by a professional dog trainer before joining his/her "family”.
We will also work with local TNR (trap/neuter/release) groups to help control the feral cat population and provide information about the role of feral cats to the community.
Also, we hope to work in conjunction with schools to educate students
about caring for animals, TNR, and about Pit bulls (stressing that every dog
is an individual) in addition to providing field trips for small groups to the
sanctuary.
It is our hope that Animal Manor will make the world a better place for animals and for the humans who care for them.