Give Hope. Save Lives. Find Love.

You can make a difference today

At Save The Animals Foundation, every tail wag and gentle purr tells a story of second chances.

Volunteer lying on the shelter floor, bonding with Mr. Tibbs, the fluffy orange cat.

Love and Compassion for Every Animal in our Care. No Exceptions.

Save The Animals Foundation (STAF) is a volunteer-driven, no-kill shelter providing rescue and rehabilitation to alleviate the suffering of dogs and cats, while helping each animal in our care find a loving home.

Funded by donations and powered by over 400 dedicated volunteers, STAF is committed to giving all our animals the care, attention, and love they deserve—until they find a family of their own.

About STAF

By the Numbers

Every Life Counts at STAF

Gray tabby kitten lounging on a colorful blanket inside a shelter.

300+ cats and dogs currently in our care

Volunteer leans over in a bright animal shelter with a black-and-white cat perched on their back.

100% volunteer-driven

Smiling brown dog with floppy ears in a shelter, looking up at the camera.

1,000s of animals adopted into loving homes

Corporate Volunteer cuddling a brown-and-white dog, with a kennel fence in the background.

365 days a year of shelter care

Close-up of a tabby kitten snuggled in a soft blanket.

How You Can Help

Your Support Saves Lives

Whether you’re ready to open your heart, lend a hand, or give generously, there’s a way for everyone to help.

Give

Your donation goes directly to food, shelter, and medical care.

Donate Now

Adopt

Give a cat or dog the loving home they’ve been waiting for.

Meet Our Animals

Volunteer

From daily care to fundraising, every helping hand makes a difference.

Join Us

Volunteers posing with pickleball paddles at the Save the Animals Foundation Paddle for Paws fundraiser, with a dog and cat in a circular inset.

Upcoming Event

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Paddles For Paws

Sep. 26 | 10:00am – 2:00pm

Grab your paddle and help save lives at the 3rd Annual Paddle for Paws! Join Save The Animals Foundation on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at The Pickle Lodge at Lunken.