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Surrey Hills Sanctuary Surrey Hills Sanctuary is a non-profit (501c3) micro-sanctuary dedicated to the human-animal bond.

Surrey Hills Sanctuary is a non-profit (501c3) founded in 2013. Located on a 7 acre farm in upstate New York, SHS is dedicated to providing a home for senior animals or those with special medical needs. Many of these animals have been discarded or unloved and SHS is often their last chance to live our their lives in a safe and loving environment. Our sanctuary is available to farm, companion (dog/cat/bird) and wild animals. Although senior and medical needs animals are our specialty, we occasionally provide a home for animals that are healthy but due to special circumstances are without a home. In line with our mission, our sanctuary provides a permanent home for select wild/feral animals and birds that are unreleasable due to special medical needs. Surrey Hills Sanctuary is not a rescue organization or your typical animal shelter. Our animals arrive at our door only via referral from veterinarians, shelters and wildlife rehabiliators. We rarely adopt out our animals, unless we feel that the potential adopter will be able to care for the animal’s special needs. SHS is an alternative to euthanasia for most of these animals. We provide them with the love, attention, care and enrichment that will enable them to live fulfilling lives, despite their physical limitations or age. In addition to the Sanctuary, SHS provides funding to other established animal welfare organizations (such as the Wild Bird Fund or Frankie's Friends). SHS provides educational information and lectures to those interested in learning more about Animal Behavior and the Human-Animal Bond.

Oscar’s story began in the middle of winter, when he was found outside in a parking lot, cold and alone. He was just a t...
09/06/2026

Oscar’s story began in the middle of winter, when he was found outside in a parking lot, cold and alone. He was just a tiny orange kitten who needed someone to give him a chance.

Surrey Hills Sanctuary took Oscar in, and from that moment forward, he became family.

Now Oscar needs our help again.

Oscar has been struggling with a serious condition affecting his colon. We have already pursued repeated veterinary treatments and manual procedures to keep him comfortable and help him through this, but they have only provided temporary relief. After everything he has been through, Oscar now has an opportunity for a more lasting solution.

This Friday, Oscar is scheduled to undergo a colonic stent procedure at Guardian Veterinary Specialists.

Guardian’s current estimate for his procedure, anesthesia, hospitalization, specialist and nursing care, medications, imaging, and the stent itself is approximately $6,080–$7,057, with more than $5,000 required upfront. GVS_Estimate__05_2026___165991.pdf

These costs come on top of the veterinary expenses Surrey Hills Sanctuary has already incurred for Oscar’s previous procedures and ongoing care. As a small sanctuary caring for animals who need us, a medical expense of this size is significant, and we are asking our community for help.

Every donation, no matter the amount, will go toward Oscar’s veterinary care and help us get him through this next chapter. If you aren’t able to donate, sharing Oscar’s story is just as meaningful.

Oscar was given a chance when he was found alone outside that winter. We want to give our sweet boy every chance we can now, too.

Thank you for loving Oscar and supporting the animals of Surrey Hills Sanctuary.

With love and gratitude,
Surrey Hills Sanctuary

Oscar’s story began in the middle of winter, when he was found out… Katherine Compitus needs your support for Help Oscar Get The Surgery He Desperately Needs!

08/10/2026

The domestic cat may be a far more recent arrival to Europe than previously thought, according to a 2025 Science study.

The findings offer new insight into one of humanity’s most enigmatic animal companions and identify North Africa as the cradle of the modern housecat.

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01/30/2026

I think he misunderstood the idea of a crate…. 😂

Record freezing temperatures around here so of course we brought all the chickens inside the house! I think they are gen...
01/29/2026

Record freezing temperatures around here so of course we brought all the chickens inside the house! I think they are genuinely enjoying the enrichment- it’s like a vacation!

Sweet Pea is a great older sister to little kitten Pippa!
01/12/2026

Sweet Pea is a great older sister to little kitten Pippa!

01/07/2026

Chompy is a retired therapy dog. He absolutely loves everyone and is a very skilled kitten nanny!

01/05/2026

Although I personally prefer seniors, I can’t help but admit that kittens are adorable! 🥰 We have almost 50 animals at the sanctuary, the majority are special needs feral cats! Please consider sharing this page or a donation, every penny counts!

I’m not sure that Chompy is thrilled at being a kitten nanny once again 😂🥰
01/05/2026

I’m not sure that Chompy is thrilled at being a kitten nanny once again 😂🥰

Kitten alert! Paul went to the auto mechanic and came home with a 3 month old feral kitten. She is incredibly sweet! We ...
01/05/2026

Kitten alert! Paul went to the auto mechanic and came home with a 3 month old feral kitten. She is incredibly sweet! We don’t have a name for her yet, what do you think we should call her?

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