Living Free Animal Sanctuary
Saving Lives, One Animal at a Time
Living Free Animal Sanctuary is dedicated to providing refuge and second chances to dogs and cats who have run out of time in overcrowded municipal shelters. We believe that compassion has the power to transform lives, and our mission is to ensure every animal feels safe, seen, and deeply loved.
Our Story and Our Promise
Founded in 1980 by Emily Jo Beard, Living Free was built on a promise to protect the innocent and provide a sanctuary of hope. We are a proud no-kill organization situated on 155 acres of historic land in the San Jacinto Mountains, continuing a legacy of refuge that dates back centuries.
Our Care Model
We believe in providing the best possible quality of life while our residents wait for their forever homes. Our sanctuary balances structure with comfort, featuring specialized kennels, catteries, and large outdoor spaces where animals can decompress and recover. Our dedicated team of animal caretakers ensures every resident receives the medical attention, daily enrichment, and human interaction they need to thrive.
A Meaningful Partnership
When you adopt from Living Free, you are creating a ripple effect of kindness: the animal you take home finds a family, and your support allows us to rescue another animal in need. Because our residents often stay with us for an average of 18 months, we get to know their unique personalities and needs thoroughly. This commitment helps us create thoughtful, lasting matches, ensuring you know exactly who is joining your family.
Visit Us
We invite you to experience the joy of our sanctuary firsthand by booking a tour of our grounds. Whether you are looking for a loyal companion to brighten your days or simply want to learn more about our mission, we welcome you to connect with us. Visit our website to browse our adoptable animals, sign up for a tour, or discover how you can support our life-saving work.
- Well-maintained facilities
- Compassionate and accommodating staff
10/7 - Access to veterinary care shouldn’t depend on how far you can drive or what you can afford. Living Free is working to bring an affordable animal care clinic to our mountain community. We already have the space. Now we’re working to turn it into a safe, modern clinic where local pets can get the care they need. There’s still a lot to do, but we’ve started taking those first steps. Help us keep moving forward. Learn more or support the clinic: donorbox.org/affordable-animal-care-clinic
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10/6 - We got an amazing donation in from @nylabone, and adoptable pup, Kylie is making the most of it already! This donation came at a perfect time, and we're excited to give the nylabones out to our pups to help them pass the time through the upcoming stormy weather. Enrichment is so important for every dog, and we're grateful to have Nylabone's support in keeping them happy and healthy. Thank you Nylabone !#nylabonecares #nylabonecares #nylabone
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9/30 - Affordable veterinary care shouldn’t feel out of reach. We’re working to open an affordable animal care clinic right here in our mountain community. We already have the space. Now we need to turn it into a safe, modern clinic that can serve local pets and their families. It’s a big project, but we’ve started. Help us bring it to life. Learn more or support the clinic: https://donorbox.org/affordable-animal-care-clinic
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