We are a very small rescue organization, but we have a BIG heart--especially when it comes to elderly and special medical needs dogs! We pride ourselves on our high ethical standards and honesty and we value our reputation in the rescue/shelter community as well as with our growing family of adopters. Our commitment to the animals has always been - and will continue to be - our guiding light. Our rescue and sanctuary/hospice dogs are our "children", and they live with us in our home. All the work is done by just the two of us (Marti and Jim). We have no "staff" or outside volunteers, and we spend 24 hours a day - and every extra penny of our own money - to keep our dogs healthy and happy. At any one time we have between five and eight rescue dogs available for adoption, plus fifteen or more special medical needs dogs living with us in our Sugarcandy Mountain Sanctuary. We feed all of our dogs the best quality food and they receive excellent vet care - including regular check ups, dentals, bloodwork, specialty surgeries, traditional medications (and even herbal supplements, Chinese herbs, and acupuncture!). We do not receive any government assistance, subsidies, or funding from any other sources. Our food and vet bills run between $3000 and $5000 each month, but our monthly donations - at this point in time - total just a few hundred dollars. Clearly, to be self-sustaining, One Starfish needs your financial support!