Chester’s first day at Golden Years - unable to walk, yet had a smile!

When CHESTER arrived at Golden Years, he had lived a life no animal deserves. Confined to a dark shed with no access to clean water, he suffered from painful arthritis, was severely overweight, and had received no attention or affection. His former owner couldn't understand why anyone would want him, saying, "He's gonna die in a week anyway. But we saw something different — a soul still full of life and longing for love.

At Golden Years, Chester was immediately placed on a healthy diet and started receiving daily medication to ease his pain. He was given a warm, sunny space to rest, and surrounded by animals and people who showered him with attention and care. Chester is still with us which shows the power of love and compassion.

Chester now, a happy, healthy boy!

ANGELO - run over by a car but after major surgery, love and care, he’s a happy, healthy angel dog!

CHARLIE - blind, emaciated, and physically disabled, life finally became good once he arrived at Golden Years Animal Sanctuary.

FORMER LAB ANIMALS- rescued from medical testing and dark, metal cages, all these girls finally have fresh air, room to play, good food, one another, and love at Golden Years Animal Sanctuary.

BISCOTTI - bounced from home to home, never cared for, he is now a plump, gorgeous gentleman!

BENE - dumped, covered in ringworm, a tumor in his spinal cord, elbow dysplasia, and pica, with surgeries and close monitoring, he’s now able to have the life he deserves.

SHIRLEY - found wandering the outskirts of a rural area and ended up at an overcrowded shelter for a month. She was covered in a skin fungus, her nails were curled, she had horrible diarrhea, wasn’t eating and was dehydrated. Now at Golden Years, she’s fully sheared, trimmed, eating, drinking, alert and loving!

Shirley now - full coat and very full belly!

CANDY and CORN - caged and to be someone’s main course, are now a main attraction at Golden Years!

Golden Years Animal Sanctuary, where there’s no such thing as a “disability” or being “too old”, just animals deserving love, dignity, and a second chance.