Sammamish Animal Sanctuary

Sammamish Animal Sanctuary Sammamish Animal Sanctuary is the home of the animals from the Rescue Series Books, written by Diane Odegard Gockel.

Sammamish Animal Sanctuary is a 501c3 non-profit in Renton, Washington, that provides forever homes for abused, neglected, unwanted, and/or homeless barnyard animals. It is regularly open for reservations and available for birthday parties, corporate events, and more! Come visit us or reach out via our contact information for details!

05/30/2026

Just another summer evening farm check with the fluffy Hooligans. 😂♥️

As of this rainy morning, we’ve raised just over $6,500 toward our $50,000 “Send a Kid to Camp” goal.And while that num...
05/29/2026

As of this rainy morning, we’ve raised just over $6,500 toward our $50,000 “Send a Kid to Camp” goal.

And while that number may seem small compared to the mountain ahead of us… I keep thinking about the kids behind our "WHY"- and how much this program means to everyone on our SAS Team.

The child who giggled the first time they fed a goat.
The campers who left here wet and smiling- after running through the sprinklers, exhausted, laughing, confident, and proud of themselves.

Last year, because of this community (OUR community), we watched children who were struggling in their own ways- completely light up at camp. They found real connection here. To our Barnyard Crew, and to the wide open spaces.

That is what “Send a Kid to Camp” does.
It’s not JUST summer camp.
It’s healing.
It’s memories that stick long after summer ends (for ALL of us).

But we cannot do this alone, Friends. We have 80 kids and counting who have applied for scholarships!
A $50 donation buys supplies.
$100 helps feed campers.
$250 sponsors a full week of camp.
$500 changes an entire summer for one child.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to help – please consider this it. In FLASHING NEON! :)

Please donate, share, sponsor, or help us spread the word. Every single dollar gets us closer to putting more kids on the farm this summer. ❤️

The Link is in our bio, or you can head to our website at:
https://sammamishanimalsanctuary.org/donate
Together, we can give children the kind of summer they will remember forever.

Swipe ➡️ to meet Sheriff!Or, as the great State of Washington probably knows him: Sheriff Maximus Wally McLlama. Sheriff...
05/26/2026

Swipe ➡️ to meet Sheriff!

Or, as the great State of Washington probably knows him: Sheriff Maximus Wally McLlama.

Sheriff is 20-Mind-Your-Business years old, and takes his self-appointed position as Head of Farm Security extremely seriously.

His duties include:
• supervising literally everyone
• patrolling the fence line
• staring into your soul from 40 feet away
• enforcing his famous 3-foot personal space bubble
• looking majestic for absolutely no reason

At his last vet checkup, Dr. Elizabeth said he was in GREAT shape and was genuinely suprised by his age. Which honestly just confirmed what Sheriff already believed about himself- no "Silver Fox" here- it's "Silver-Llama"-clearly.

Despite the tough-guy reputation, Sheriff is actually a very good boy. He watches over his herd, keeps an eye on the pasture, and somehow always knows when something is “off.” (Usually before the humans do.)

He’s also proof that our sanctuary animals don’t stop having purpose as they age. Sheriff may be a senior citizen, but he is still out here clocking in daily, managing the drama, and making sure no one acts suspicious near his alpaca friends.

Honestly? We just work here. Sheriff runs the place.

If you'd like to send Sheriff some snacks for his hard work you can donate here: https://sammamishanimalsanctuary.org/donate

05/19/2026

It’s Shearing Day at SAS and there are some complaints already filed with management. 🐑✂️

Unfortunately for our barnyard crew, we cannot allow everyone to head into summer wearing a full comforter.

Today’s agenda included:
• Spa day
• Unwanted haircuts
• Dramatic betrayal
• Hopefully some forgiveness in exchange for snacks

Shearing is an important part of animal care and helps keep our fluffy residents healthy, clean, and comfortable heading into the warmer months… even if they act like we’ve personally ruined their lives for approximately 17-25 minutes.

Stay tuned for post-shear zoomies and questionable haircut opinions!

5 Reasons “Send a Kid to Camp” Means So Much to Us (and why we hope it will mean just as much to you too!)Our MAIN reaso...
05/14/2026

5 Reasons “Send a Kid to Camp” Means So Much to Us
(and why we hope it will mean just as much to you too!)

Our MAIN reason?
We believe every child needs to experience our Farm Summer Camp here at SAS.

Sunshine, sweet farm animals, learning about compassionate care, and friends! Sounds like a pretty awesome summer, right? ☀🐐✨🐮

Last year, in partnership with other local not for profit Organizations in the PNW, our Send a Kid to Camp scholarship initiative changed lives. This year, more than 70 children have already applied for support, and we expect many more.

We are determined to make sure every child has the opportunity to experience our farm summer camp, regardless of financial circumstances- and we need your help!

Together, we can ensure every kid creates incredible summer memories

🐮Help us send more kids to camp: https://sammamishanimalsanctuary.org/donate
✨Link in Bio

Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible Moms, mentors, and advocates out there doing the selfless work, and shaping the...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible Moms, mentors, and advocates out there doing the selfless work, and shaping the next generation. We see you- we appreciate you- and today (and everyday!) we celebrate you! ♥️🎉

If you visit today- make sure you give extra love (and treats!) to our SAS momma Sarah! 🤍✨ We are open from 9:30-5, you can make a reservation on our website- link in bio!

Address

16515 SE May Valley Road
Renton, WA
98059

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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