Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animal Training, Animals, Food, Food Banks & Pantries

Mission: PAL Animal Sanctuary (dba PAL Humane Society) was formed in October 1993 by a small group of people who were concerned about the well being of the unwanted animals of the Victor Valley. On February 4,1994 the State of Califonia and the Federal Government granted PAL their non-profit status. PAL provides care, refuge and new homes for abandoned, abused and owner relinquished animals, works with the senior community by providing pet food each month for over 374 senior's pets and with grants provides medical care for indigent seniors pets. PAL has an extensive humane education program (schools, libraries, prisons) and welcomes school age children as volunteers to enrich their lives through animals. PAL has a Humane Officer on staff (one of two in San Bernardino County) for cruelty investigations. Our short term goal is to develop a spay/neuter program using vouchers, and to continue our work with the seniors of our community by offering more services.

Direct beneficiaries per year: As of 9/1/15 PAL is helping 18 veterans and 103 seniors.

Programs: Community Pet Program helps low-income families, senior citizens and military veterans care for their dogs and cats by providing pet food (canned and dry) and cat litter each month free of charge. Service Dog Program matches dogs to disabled veterans and citizens to improve the person’s quality of life, independence, and the sense of being unconditionally loved, respected and protected by a service dog companion. Education Program brings animal care expertise to the classroom teaching kindness, responsible pet ownership, the importance of spay/neuter, bite prevention and much more, to children 5 years to 12 years.