News, updates, and stories from Odessa Animal Sanctuary, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit caring for over 450 rescued animals in Odessa, FL.https://odessaanimalsanctuary.org/https://odessaanimalsanctuary.org/journal/in-loving-memory-of-brenda-jean-kline/https://odessaanimalsanctuary.org/journal/in-loving-memory-of-brenda-jean-kline/Our co-founder Brenda Jean Kline passed away on January 24, 2026 at the age of 68. She never stopped fighting for the animals she loved.Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://odessaanimalsanctuary.org/journal/eat-well-do-good/https://odessaanimalsanctuary.org/journal/eat-well-do-good/Dine at Columbia restaurants this September and choose Odessa Animal Sanctuary on the ballot. 5% of your check supports 450+ animals at no extra cost to you.Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://odessaanimalsanctuary.org/journal/2nd-annual-fundraiser/https://odessaanimalsanctuary.org/journal/2nd-annual-fundraiser/Fundraiser & Donor Appreciation at Ulele Spring Beer Gardens on Sat, Oct 4, 6–9 PM. Enjoy heavy appetizers, two drinks, dessert, raffles, and live entertainment by Lisa Casalino. Tickets $50, all proceeds benefit our mission.Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://odessaanimalsanctuary.org/journal/community-harvest-month/https://odessaanimalsanctuary.org/journal/community-harvest-month/Odessa Animal Sanctuary is honored to be chosen for the 27th Community Harvest Program. Dine at Columbia Restaurant, Ulele, Cha Cha Coconuts, Goody Goody Burgers, or Casa Santo Stefano. 5% of your check is donated to us at no extra cost.Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://odessaanimalsanctuary.org/journal/pinball-raffle/https://odessaanimalsanctuary.org/journal/pinball-raffle/Win a beautifully restored 1988 Williams Cyclone pinball machine worth $5,995 while helping feed 450+ rescued animals. Raffle tickets start at just $5. All proceeds support Odessa Animal Sanctuary.Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://odessaanimalsanctuary.org/journal/march-raffle/https://odessaanimalsanctuary.org/journal/march-raffle/Win a bottle of Eagle Rare 17-year-old Single Barrel Bourbon from Buffalo Trace's 2022 Antique Collection, hand-signed by Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley and valued at over $4,500. Raffle tickets starting at just $25.Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://odessaanimalsanctuary.org/journal/to-love-a-rescuer/https://odessaanimalsanctuary.org/journal/to-love-a-rescuer/"To love a rescuer, you must love all of them. You must love the scars covering their body from panicked and hurt animals they were trying to help. You must love their fractured heart..."Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://odessaanimalsanctuary.org/journal/simple-ways-to-help/https://odessaanimalsanctuary.org/journal/simple-ways-to-help/You don't have to be wealthy or have a lot of extra time to help abused and neglected animals. From partnering with local organizations to starting your own nonprofit, here are tips to get involved.Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://odessaanimalsanctuary.org/journal/new-website/https://odessaanimalsanctuary.org/journal/new-website/We're in the process of finalizing our new website. Please let us know what you think!Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT