Bella Bear's cares exclusively for elderly dogs and cats, focusing on those who are medically fragile, emotionally vulnerable, or facing end-of-life circumstances.

Yes, all sanctuary services including emergency, transitional, permanent sanctuary, hospice care, and financial assistance for veterinary costs are provided free of charge to qualifying families.

We offer temporary placement for senior pets during owner hospitalizations or recovery, help cover veterinary and hospice care expenses, and assist with euthanasia and aftercare costs when needed.

Yes, pets placed temporarily during a guardian's medical crisis or recovery are reunited with their families once the guardian is stable and able to resume care.

The sanctuary is located on a five-acre property in Joshua Tree, CA, and serves the greater Morongo Basin including Twentynine Palms, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, and surrounding communities.

Unlike shelters, Bella Bear's is a sanctuary with no cages or kennels, providing a home-like, low-stress environment specifically for senior pets, focusing on prevention of shelter intake and lifelong care.

We provide financial assistance for essential and emergency veterinary care on a case-by-case basis to low-income, elderly, or disabled pet owners to help keep their pets healthy at home.

Bella Bear's covers the costs of humane euthanasia and cremation or burial for senior pets when families face financial hardship, ensuring compassionate and dignified care.

Yes, Bella Bear's Senior Pet Sanctuary is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit, veteran-owned and operated. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

You can support us by donating funds, volunteering your time, sponsoring a senior pet, or donating used pet supplies. Every contribution helps provide care and comfort to elderly pets.

Pet owners facing medical crises or recovery can contact us directly to discuss their situation. We assess eligibility and available space to provide temporary sanctuary care with the goal of reunification.

Yes, we welcome volunteers and foster partners who can assist with pet care, transportation, fundraising, outreach, and other supportive roles within the sanctuary and community.

The sanctuary offers safe indoor spaces and secure, fully fenced outdoor yards separated by size, with a temperature-controlled homestead cabin adaptable for cats or dogs to ensure comfort year-round.

By providing emergency and transitional care and permanent sanctuary for senior pets before they enter the shelter system, we reduce overcrowding and euthanasia risk in local municipal shelters.

On a case-by-case basis and depending on space and resources, we offer financial assistance for veterinary care to low-income, elderly, or disabled pet owners to help keep pets safely at home.

The sanctuary was founded by a veteran and animal lover inspired by her bond with an elderly rescue dog named Bella Bear, aiming to provide dignity and care for senior pets often overlooked in shelters.

Yes, we offer hospice and end-of-life care designed to provide comfort, pain management, and emotional support to senior pets in their final stages.

We focus on elderly dogs and cats that are medically fragile or emotionally vulnerable. We prioritize those whose guardians are facing crises or who have no safe alternatives.

The founder donates the paid-off property, housing, and daily care labor, and the organization operates without paid staff salaries, allowing donations to primarily fund direct animal care.

Contact Bella Bear's Senior Pet Sanctuary as soon as possible to discuss your situation. We will evaluate your pet's needs and available sanctuary space to provide emergency or transitional care.