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Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary Celebrates Best Year Ever
Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary is proud to announce 2025 as the best year in the organization’s history, with a record 639 animals adopted—more than 150 pets over the previous year—marking an extraordinary milestone for the all-volunteer rescue. In addition to record-breaking adoptions, Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary helped strengthen the broader community by funding nearly 500 free spay and neuter surgeries for local pet owners. This was made possible through Giving Tuesday donations, helping prevent future litters and reduce shelter overcrowding.
Thanks to the unwavering support of volunteers, foster families, donors, and the local community, Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary expanded its impact in meaningful ways—rescuing animals from neglectful situations, providing critical medical care, and giving vulnerable dogs and cats a second chance at life.
“This year proved what’s possible when a community comes together for animals,” said a representative from Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary. “Every adoption number represents a life changed—not just for the animal, but for the family who welcomed them home. Every neutered animal helps to end a history of unwanted animals”.
Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary Announces Nonprofit Transition and Continued Collaboration
The Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary remains committed to its mission of rehabilitating and rehoming rescued animals, providing care, compassion, and second chances to animals in need throughout the community.
Effective January 1, the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary and the Whiskers & Tails Resale Gift Shop will formally operate as two separate nonprofit organizations. While transitioning into independent entities, Whiskers & Tails will continue to support the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary as well as other animal rescues. The two organizations will collaborate closely and maintain a strong working relationship to further their shared goal of helping rescued animals thrive.
This next chapter reflects growth, sustainability, and a continued dedication to animal welfare. None of this would be possible without the unwavering support of the many volunteers, donors, customers, and community members who have stood behind these efforts over the years.
The Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary extends its heartfelt appreciation to everyone who has contributed their time, resources, and encouragement. Together, the Sanctuary, Whiskers & Tails, and the Fallbrook community will continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of rescued animals.
FAS Honored as a California Nonprofit of the Year
Assemblymember Marie Waldron selected Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary as a 2022 Nonprofit of the Year. FAS is among an exclusive group of nonprofits honored by California legislators for the great work they are doing in their communities. Board President Dr. John Daly and FAS Founder Janet LuCore represented FAS at the California Nonprofits Day luncheon in Sacramento on Wednesday, June 8th.
Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary is now an Adopt a Pet Gold Certified Partner.
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About Us
Our Mission
Our facility is a safe haven for the animals that find their way to our sanctuary as a result of abandonment, abuse, neglect, or owner surrender. They have a home with us for as long as they need it. We are a no-kill shelter; every animal in our care will remain with us until they find their forever family. No animal will ever be put down due to lack of space.
FAS also strives to educate the community regarding spay/neuter, microchipping, and the importance of understanding the emotional needs of all animals.
Thank You
Whether you help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, thank you. We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you.