Join Spark Rescue in Creating a Lifesaving Sanctuary
Spark Rescue Santa Barbara has been given a rare and time-sensitive opportunity to purchase a 2.15-acre property at 10800 Calle Real in Goleta—a space we envision as a permanent, no-kill sanctuary for animals in need.
For over a decade, our all-volunteer organization has saved hundreds of lives each year through our foster-based model. But many animals—especially seniors, medical cases, and those needing extra time—deserve something more: a place where they are safe, loved, and never at risk again. This sanctuary will become that place.
Set in the countryside of Goleta, this extraordinary property includes two homes, an avocado orchard, open land for animals to roam and heal, and a large workshop space. It will allow us to expand our mission beyond dogs and cats to include long-term sanctuary care and even farm animals in need—creating a true haven for the most vulnerable.
The asking price is $2,499,000, and time is critical. As a community-supported nonprofit, we rely entirely on generosity to make this vision possible. Every donation or pledge brings us closer to securing this home—and changing countless lives.
Your Impact
Your support creates real, immediate change:
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A safe place for animals who have nowhere else to go
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Life-saving medical care and rehabilitation
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A permanent home where animals can live without fear
Because of you, every animal in our care will have not just a second chance—but a forever home.
Legacy Giving Opportunities
Every donor contributing $100 or more will be recognized on a permanent Legacy Wall at the sanctuary—a lasting tribute to your compassion and support.
For those inspired to make an extraordinary impact, there is also a rare opportunity to create a living legacy. A donor who helps secure this property will have the chance to name the sanctuary, creating a permanent symbol of hope for generations of rescued animals.
Join Us
Whether you choose to donate today or make a pledge toward this goal, you are helping build something truly transformative.
Now is the time to act.
Together, we can secure this sanctuary and create a future where every animal has a place to call home.
SPARK RESCUE SANTA BARBARA
Spark Rescue Santa Barbara is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit charity animal rescue organization, founded in February 2014, in Santa Barbara, CA, by Susan Park.
WE PROVIDE
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Rescue of cats & dogs from kill shelters and from the streets of Southern California
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Foster homes to provide our rescues with a loving temporary home.
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Adoption of rescued pets to qualified homes that have been properly screened and counseled by our Adoption Coordinator.
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Rehoming of pets that are surrendered by owners who can no longer care for them.
OUR MISSION
Our Mission is to bring adoptable homeless pets that have been abused, abandoned and overbred into our program for social rehabilitation and emotional recovery and re-home them to permanent, loving homes. We hope to educate the public to help end euthanasia in Santa Barbara and Southern California through spaying and neutering and by preventing backyard breeding.
OUR GOAL
Our Goal is to acquire land and have the ability to rescue and house as many animals as possible. We would like to offer a sanctuary where the animals will be free to roam and socialize, but still be in a family environment. We want a place where potential adopters can come visit our rescues and where volunteers can come together and give the rescues as much love and attention as possible.