The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new ~Socrates
About Us
Our Values: Kindness - Acceptance - Respect - Teamwork
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Serenity Now is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal sanctuary located on 5 1/2 acres in Olympia, Washington, and is currently home to three humans, two dogs, two horses, two donkeys, three goats, eight chickens, a rooster, a barn cat and two guinea pigs.
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Every day our animals teach us about caring for the needs of others, provide us with fun opportunities to get outside and away from technology, and help us be our best selves. In 2023 we decided to dedicate our land and resources to provide sanctuary exclusively for animals needing homes from local rescues, auctions, or owners surrendering their animals due to hardship.
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Our mission is to provide a caring and safe forever home to livestock and pets adopted from rescues or at risk for slaughter or neglect.
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Our Humans
Sanctuary Board Members:
Teri Peterson
Casey Gann
Laura Hoff
Lauren Potts
Mike Mankowski
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Sanctuary Crew:
Teri Peterson: Farm Manager, Mom, U.S. Army Veteran, Middle School Counselor,
MEd in Counseling, Animals and Human Health Certificate (AHH)​
Emily Peterson: College Student, Animal Lover, Talented Writer and Artist
Finnegan Peterson: High School Student, Voice Over Artist, Boy Scout
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Shannon: Barn Manager, Provides property maintenance and animal care during the week