11/01/2026
Today, November 1, 2026, marks the beginning of our 14-month celebration of Kindness!
2027 marks the 20th anniversary of Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary, or as we like to say, 20 Years of Kindness!
A little before 2007, Dr. Groobman became aware of an area of animal rescue that was underserved, if served at all: animals used in research.
He saw a need, recognized an opportunity to make a difference, and decided to do something about it. And did he ever.
What began as one man's vision has grown into something extraordinary. Nearly two decades later, that vision has helped bring animals released from research into the public consciousness and, more importantly, given thousands of them the opportunity for a new beginning.
The brilliance of Dr. Groobman's vision is as remarkable as it is simple: Be Kind.
Kindness Ranch was founded on the belief that we can raise awareness, educate the public, and work directly with the facilities releasing animals, all without compromising our compassion or our principles.
We don't need to tell people what to think or how to feel. We believe in providing information, respecting people's intelligence, and trusting them to make their own informed decisions.
And perhaps most importantly, we believe that kindness and cooperation can open doors that might otherwise remain closed.
Roughly eight years ago, I was entrusted with carrying Dr. Groobman's vision forward. It is a responsibility I take very seriously, and I hope every day that I am making him proud. (He's still very much involved with Kindness Ranch. I just happen to worry a lot.)
Over the years, we have helped facilitate the release of thousands of animals and placed thousands of cats and dogs into loving homes across the country. Much of that work has happened quietly, with little or no publicity or fanfare. We've always preferred to let our work speak for itself.
I am equally proud of what we have built for the people who dedicate their lives to caring for them. Today, our team has access to employer-paid health insurance, mental health care, and, beginning this year, a 401(k) retirement plan. These are things I believe people working in animal welfare deserve, and I am grateful we can provide them.
At the same time, we continue investing in our facilities, improving our standards of care, and finding new ways to make life better for every living being fortunate enough to come through our gates.
None of this happened overnight. None of it happened without challenges. And absolutely none of it happened alone.
I wouldn't be here, and we wouldn't be where we are today, without Dr. Groobman's vision and your continued belief in what Kindness Ranch can accomplish.
As we begin these next 14 months of celebrating our history, I hope you'll join us in looking back at the animals, people, partnerships, and moments that have made these first 20 years possible. We'll have plenty of stories to share, memories to revisit, and new beginnings to celebrate.
And we're far from finished.
So, on behalf of myself and what I genuinely believe is the hardest-working animal care team in the industry, thank you.
Thank you for believing in new beginnings. Thank you for believing in Kindness. And, most of all, thank you for trusting us.
Here's to 20 Years of Kindness, and to everything still to come.
