1 Service Learning Partnerships
Sanctuary One coordinates Service Learning Partnerships in collaboration with local organizations that serve marginal communities. These grant-funded programs allow partnering groups to regularly participate in our care-farm activities while practicing teamwork, respect and mindfulness, and gaining real-life work experience. Contact us by e-mail to learn more about developing this type of partnership.

2Single or Multi-Day Service Learning Immersions
This program offers mature groups the opportunity to make an impact at Sanctuary One. One- to four-day service learning opportunities are available. Immersion activities build life skills through Animal Care and Earth Care projects while encouraging personal self-reflection and growth. Group size is limited to 12. The cost for one day is $300; additional days are $250 per day. To explore this option for your group, please complete an online form; a member of our staff will contact you with details.

Visitor Rules

  • No personal pets allowed.
  • Please do not feed the animals. It is also important that you do not carry any food, including gum or candy, in your pockets or purse.
  • Do not approach the animals without first checking with staff. Our animals come from situations of abuse and neglect and must be handled with care.
  • The Sanctuary is a vegetarian facility. If you bring a snack with you, please make sure it’s meat-free.
  • Closed-toed shoes required, no sandals or flip-flops.
  • Smoking and alcohol are not permitted anywhere on the Sanctuary premises.
  • Individuals under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Tips for Visitors

  • If you have special needs and are unable to traverse rough terrain, please call in advance. The Sanctuary wants to make sure everyone has a positive experience and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
  • Bring a refillable water bottle.
  • Be on the lookout for snakes, bees, spiders and other natural wildlife.
  • There is no cell phone service at the Sanctuary. Be sure to print directions prior to your departure.

Please remember that many of our animals are recovering from abuse or neglect. Our policies are designed to protect visitors and animal residents alike.

How to Get Here

We are located at 13195 Upper Applegate Road near Jacksonville, Oregon. From downtown Jacksonville, head west on Highway 238 for 8 miles to the town of Ruch. Turn left at Upper Applegate Road. Drive 12.5 miles; Sanctuary One is on the lefthand side. If you pass mile marker 13 or reach Applegate Lake, you’ve gone too far. See a map.

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Sanctuary One's mission is to provide a refuge for animals & people, in harmony with nature.

2 days ago

Sanctuary One
Adoption Update: Ven (aka Blackjack)!Here's the email Colleen received from Ven's human mom, it sounds like a purrr-fect fit!"Ven is a gem, and I have had the best time with him. I think I found a my friend for life. He is very sweet and he has adjusted to the residence hall with ease. He doesn’t care when we need to leave for fire alarms, and sometimes I put him in his backpack and take him out on walks with me. He is 14 pounds of big boy so he is hard to carry but if it means he can get a taste of outside in safety it’s worth it. I bought him several toys but he prefers to play with boxes and paper bags. His all time favorite toy is a plastic Wendy’s spoon. This last month and a half he has started to chase his tail while on top of his cat tower. It is the only spot I’ve seen him chase his tail. Why he doesn’t do it on the ground is beyond me. He is super chatty, and I was not expecting that from a deaf cat at all but I love it because I can talk back to him even if he doesn’t hear me. I am so happy that you let me adopt this silly goose of a cat. He is perfectly weird and we are a perfect fit (even if he just stole my glasses and hid them under the oven for a week and a half)!" ... See MoreSee Less
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3 days ago

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Ah, showy milkweed, Asclepias speciosa! Full disclosure, this photo is not of the farm’s milkweed (the farm has both the showy and narrow-leaf kinds), however we wanted to share this shot from a park in Medford where the Monarch butterfly graced this lovely flower…How could we not share this one?! ... See MoreSee Less
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4 days ago

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Meet Merlin, the powerful wizard!This young boy will surely bring lots of wonder and magic into anyone's life. He loves his doggy pals as well as his two-legged human friends!We don't know much about Merlin's start in life other than he was abandoned with the rest of his litter not far from Rescue Ranch in Yreka CA. While he was reasonably timid at first he quickly learned that we weren't so bad and showed off his goofy and playful personality.He has been amazing in playgroups and loves making new canine friends wherever he goes.Put in an Adoption Application for this awesome boy today: sanctuaryone.org/rescue-animals/adopt-us/adoption-application/ ... See MoreSee Less
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