Welcome to the Sanctuary
Set on 38 acres of rolling Hudson Valley farmland, our sanctuary is the permanent home of 48 retired K9s โ and the temporary one of many more. We designed it from the ground up with retired working dogs in mind: low stimulation, ample shade, soft footing, and round-the-clock veterinary access. Most dogs settle in within their first week.
The Grounds
The Kennels
32 individual climate-controlled suites with heated floors, private outdoor runs, and orthopedic bedding. Built for senior dogs who need calm.
Pack Pastures
Three fenced acres divided into rotating play paddocks. Most dogs spend 4โ6 hours daily outdoors, weather permitting.
Veterinary Suite
On-site exam rooms, hydrotherapy pool, and partnership with Cornell's veterinary teaching hospital for surgical needs.
Hospice Wing
Eight quiet end-of-life suites. Every dog in our care ends their life surrounded by people they trust.
Veteran Cabin
A 4-bed cabin for visiting former handlers and Veteran Program participants. Stays are always free.
Memorial Garden
A walled garden honoring every K9 we've laid to rest. Engraved stones bear their names, services, and years.
A Day at the Sanctuary
The day starts at 5:30 AM with a quiet check-in by overnight staff. Morning meds, breakfast, and outdoor time follow. By mid-morning, dogs split into small pack groups based on temperament and mobility. Afternoons are for enrichment โ scent work for the ones who still want a job, gentle walks for the ones who don't, and naps in sunny corners for everyone.
Each dog has an individualized care plan reviewed monthly by our veterinary team, behaviorist, and lead handler. Nothing about retirement here is one-size-fits-all.
Visit Us
The sanctuary is open by appointment to donors, sponsors, school groups, and the families of dogs in our care. We don't run public walk-in tours โ our residents have earned their peace and quiet โ but small guided visits are scheduled most Saturdays from April through October.
Visit Details
- Location: 414 Hudson Pike, Hudson Valley, NY 12534
- Tour days: Saturdays, April โ October ยท 10 AM and 2 PM slots
- Group size: Up to 8 visitors per tour
- Duration: Approximately 75 minutes
- Cost: Free. A donation of any amount is appreciated but never required.
"You can feel how the dogs carry themselves differently here. The shoulders come down. The eyes soften. That's the whole point."
โ Dana Reyes, Lead Handler
What You Won't See
You won't see chain-link runs, you won't hear constant barking, and you won't find any of our dogs in cages for more than the time it takes to clean a kennel. Stress is the enemy of recovery, and our entire facility is engineered around lowering it.
Sponsor a Sanctuary Resident
Every dog at the sanctuary has a sponsorship page. Monthly sponsors receive quarterly photo updates, veterinary summaries, and an open invitation to visit their dog whenever the gates are open.
Schedule your visit
Tours fill up quickly in summer. Reach out to reserve a Saturday slot or arrange a private visit.