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ALPHA Canine Sanctuary P.O. Box 5517, Bakersfield, CA 93388 • (661) 391-8212
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wrap my arms around him and never let go. But he’s right, he needs his own family. Maybe one of you will take him into your family and give him the happiness he deserves. Because the economy is slow, we find ourselves doing more with less. In just over a years’ time, we have held five $10 or free spay/neuter days for the dogs of low income community members.The cost for one of these days is several thousand dollars. Without your support, we couldn’t do it Pet overpopulation is a dreadful problem here in Bakersfield and Kern County.There’s only one solution and that’s to reduce the number of puppies being born. But people don’t spay or neuter their pets when they can barely put food on the table.That’s why it’s crucial that you, our kind hearted supporters, continue to work with us to help them
Mitch “I would give you so much love if you adopt me. It’s nice here at the sanctuary and everyone is kind to me, but it’s not as good as having my own family. I had a home once, for a long time. But then my people went away. After that, I didn’t have food and I got skinny and my skin turned all itchy.
When the economy worsens, many more pets are abandoned. Dogs that once had homes are now on the streets. We try to save as many as possible. For every dog we adopt out, a space opens up for a new one.That’s why, when you adopt from a shelter or sanctuary, you save two lives; the one you adopt and the one who comes in off the street to take his place. ALPHA Canine Sanctuary is a no-kill haven for dogs.The 20 acre ranch is nestled in the foothills above Bakersfield. At any given time, 100 dogs live at the sanctuary. Our basic programs are rescue, adoption, care for life and spay/neuter assistance.
“Finally a kind-hearted animal control officer took me to the emergency veterinary clinic. When I felt better, I came out here to ALPHA. Do you suppose my old family really thought I could survive on my own? I don’t know how they could throw me away. I would never have done that to them.” Mitch is an older Rottweiler, maybe nine or ten. But his legs are limber and he moves around just fine. He loves to be petted and held and loved. Every time I see him, I want to
Make a Difference - Donate Today! We invite you to be part of our life-saving mission. ALPHA is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization. Donations, individual or corporate, to support ALPHA’s programs are tax-deductible. You may give a one-time donation or make the Partner’s Pledge. A partner makes a monthly donation. The pledge is not binding and payments can be missed or even canceled. A reminder is sent each month. Name___________________________________
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ALPHA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our federal ID number is 77-0398635. Our Kern County Commercial Animal Facility Permit number is P116035. ALPHA receives no government funding. Our success is entirely due to you, the caring, responsible members of our community. We are deeply grateful for your trust and support.