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Helping Hands for Animals The Thrift Store for people benefiting animals!We support a different Rescue Group every month. We collect items you don't want or need anymore .

We take gently used clothing, shoes, household items, toys, accessories, small furniture and antiques. We need the help of everyone to raise money to support the animals in need!

17/07/2025

Hi - this is Michele and I know it’s a long post but please read it. Milo’s is close to being no more.

Hi, this is Michele Hoffman and I am the President and Founder of Milo’s Sanctuary, Inc. I never thought I would have to write something like this but I have tried everything in my power to keep Milo’s Sanctuary going but I’m at the end of what I can do at this point in my life. I’ve given almost all of my retirement, paychecks and other monetary donations to Milo’s Sanctuary and I have nothing left in my accounts.
 
We are currently struggling, and I mean struggling to meet the day-to-day finances that keep this Sanctuary running and the animals safe. That is why I’m asking all of you to help, the idea of Milo’s closing and these beautiful babies having nowhere else to go is ripping my heart out every day. We have tightened our belts, have been downsizing as we can and have not taken in any new cats and have no intention of doing so at this time.
 
As many of you know I just had a video come out with AARP and it has gone viral, I was praying it would find new donors but so far nothing has come of it. We don’t have corporate sponsors, celebrity sponsors or big donors like many of the large rescues and humane society’s local to Southern California do. We rely on our friends and followers. We have tried over the years to get corporations, celebrities or big donors interested in what we do but it has never happened.

It’s embarrassing and makes me sick to my stomach to have to write this but in order to save all the angels we have in our care I do this for them.

The Gofundme can be found here or in our bio -
https://gofund.me/f9f0e72d

Blessings and thank you,
Michele

12/07/2025

They cling to each other like it’s the only thing they’ve ever known—and it is. In the corner of a crowded kennel, surrounded by noise, cold floors, and uncertainty, Shellby and Mary don’t move. They just hold on—one paw wrapped tightly around the other—afraid of the world, afraid of what comes next, afraid of being separated. They're just 7-month-old puppies, but they’ve already learned what it feels like to be unwanted. Please, don’t let them be forgotten.

The image shows two young, nearly identical German Shepherd mix puppies sitting upright, locked in an emotional embrace. Their large ears stand tall, but their eyes are filled with quiet sadness and worry. One rests her chin against her sister’s head while her front legs wrap around her protectively, as if to shield her from the unknown. The walls around them are sterile metal, the floor hard and cold—an unforgiving environment for such fragile souls. In the shadows, other dogs are visible, sharing the small kennel, making the space feel even more suffocating. But the sisters have only each other, and they are holding on for dear life.

Animal Details:
A580497 – Name: Shellby
Breed: German Shepherd Dog mix
Color: Black and tan
Gender: Female
Age: Approximately 7 months
Location: Kennel 063, San Bernardino City Animal Shelter

A580498 – Name: Mary
Breed: German Shepherd Dog mix
Color: Black and tan
Gender: Female
Age: Approximately 7 months
Location: Kennel 063, San Bernardino City Animal Shelter

Shelter Info:
San Bernardino City Animal Shelter
333 Chandler Place
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Phone: (909) 384-1304
Hours: Daily, 11 AM – 4 PM

Shellby and Mary didn’t ask for this life—they only asked to stay together. If you can foster, adopt, or rescue, please act fast. They’re just babies, already facing heartbreak. Help them leave this shelter together and walk into a future filled with love, not fear. Hug them back with action.

19/06/2025
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06/02/2025

A520008, a male Maltese found near Hill and Orange Grove in Pasadena. He was wearing a sweater when he was found.

29/01/2025
20/01/2025

Please spread the word for this lost dog. Cleo was LOST on January 7, 2025 in Altadena, CA 91001 near Harriet

Message from Owner: My nieces’ and nephew’s dog Cleo has been missing since January 8th due to the Eaton Fire in Altadena . They are heartbroken and devastated .
Cleo was last seen with their other family dog Rico on McNally street in Altadena . The cross street is Harriet.
Rico was found and is safe and is now recovering from his injuries but he is missing his sister Cleo.
Cleo may also be injured or burned due to the Eaton Fire .
Please help us find Cleo.

Description: 16 months. Pitt bull terrier.
Tan color with brown patches

For more info or to contact Cleo's owner, click here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/71168332

Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://www.pawboost.com/l/rpl

Address

2800 W Burbank Boulevard
CA
91505

Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday 10:00 - 18:00
Friday 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday 10:00 - 18:00
Sunday 11:00 - 16:00

Telephone

(818) 588-3935

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