Odessa Animal Sanctuary, a 5-acre forever home for hundreds of rescued animals in Odessa, Florida
Our mission

A permanent home for abandoned and neglected animals.

How we got here
They got thrown away. We said that's not how this ends.
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Learn

People buy animals on impulse and dump them when it's inconvenient. We deal with what happens next.

Volunteer

Reach out and come help. Feed animals, haul hay, get dirty. We could use the extra hands.

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Post about us. Tag us. Tell someone at work. Every time you do, someone new finds out we exist.

Donate

$25 feeds an animal for a week. $50 covers a vet visit. It adds up fast when you're caring for hundreds.

What We Do

Animals end up here because someone gave up on them. Bought a rabbit for Easter, got tired of the horse, moved and left the goats behind. We take them in. They stay for life.
Rescued animals in their permanent home at Odessa Animal Sanctuary

A Real Home

No transfers. No time limits. No exceptions. An animal that comes here lives out its life here. That's the deal.

Our promise
Volunteers teaching children about rescued animals at the sanctuary

Telling Their Stories

Most people have no idea what happens to an animal after it's abandoned. We go to schools, community groups, anyone who'll listen, and we tell them. Because the more people know, the fewer animals end up here.

What we teach
Scotty the bull at Odessa Animal Sanctuary, representing the 6.3 million animals entering shelters yearly

We Need Your Help

Give $25 for Feed
Did You Know?

80% of Rabbits

80% of rabbits that are purchased for Easter die or are abandoned within the first year of ownership. We have 14 of them right here. They're not going anywhere.

10 Million Deaths

Over 10 million animals die from abuse or neglect every year in the United States alone. That's why sanctuaries like ours exist.

75% of Birds

Mira Tweti estimates that 75% of birds live a life of abuse, neglect or abandonment. We've taken in dozens. They're safe now.

6.3 Million Animals

Approximately 6,300,000 companion animals enter U.S. shelters every year. Your donation helps the ones who end up with us.

They can't ask for help. So we're asking for them.

Daily life at Odessa Animal Sanctuary, animals roaming the 5-acre property
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Running a Sanctuary Isn't Cheap

Vet bills add up. Feed prices keep climbing. We go through 200 bales of hay a month. And every animal that comes here stays for life. That's years of daily care, not weeks. Your money goes to the animals. All of it.
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Wishlist

Send Something From Our Wishlist

Hay, bedding, bleach, medications. We put together an Amazon wishlist with what we actually go through. Everything on it gets used within days.

MAILING ADDRESS: 18404 RUSTIC WOODS TRAIL, ODESSA FL 33556
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Sanctuary staff caring for rescued animals at Odessa Animal Sanctuary

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Write Us In! Community Harvest 2026

Dine at any 1905 Family of Restaurants location this September and write in Odessa Animal Sanctuary on your Community Harvest ballot. 5% of your check is donated at no additional cost to you.

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A donkey and goats at Odessa Animal Sanctuary