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Dogs & Cats Forever

Helping dogs and cats find safety, healing, and forever families since 1988.

A no-kill sanctuary in Fort Pierce serving the Treasure Coast through adoption, fostering, volunteering, and compassionate care.

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Luca

Terrier mix · 3 years · Male · Medium

Emotional Support

Luca is a bright, social boy who loves walks, toys, and close human connection. He thrives with patient people who enjoy daily adventure and lots of praise.

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Elsa and Fiona, bonded senior cats resting together

Elsa & Fiona

Bonded domestic shorthairs · 11 years · Female · Small

Perfect PairsSeniors

Elsa and Fiona are affectionate bonded sisters who thrive in a calm home. They must be adopted together and do best with quiet routines and soft places to nap.

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Bear

Labrador mix · 8 years · Male · Large

Seniors

Bear is a mellow senior with a big heart and a gentle pace. He loves short walks, porch time, and a soft bed at the end of the day.

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Maple

Domestic shorthair · 2 years · Female · Small

FeLV+

Maple is playful and curious, with a soft spot for sunny windowsills. She is FeLV+ and needs an indoor home with informed, loving caregivers.

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Impact

Trust built over decades of care

Founded

1988

Serving the Treasure Coast

Commitment

No-kill

Safety for every life

Community

Local

Fort Pierce sanctuary

Care

Lifelong

Until forever homes

Furry Friend of the Week

Luca

Terrier mix · 3 years · Male

Luca is a bright, social boy who loves walks, toys, and close human connection. He thrives with patient people who enjoy daily adventure and lots of praise.

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How you can help

Four ways to change a life

Whether you have space in your home, time in your week, or a gift to share — every action keeps our no-kill promise strong.

Adopt

Meet dogs and cats ready for a forever home — including seniors and special-needs pets.

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Foster

Open your home for recovery, socialization, or Fospice comfort care.

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Volunteer

Give time in animal care, events, photography, thrift, and guest support.

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Donate

Fund food, medical care, and lifelong sanctuary support with one-time or monthly gifts.

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Sanctuary tour

See where healing happens

Take a look at our Fort Pierce sanctuary and the daily care that surrounds every dog and cat until their forever family arrives.

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Upcoming

Events on the calendar

What's new

August 9, 2026 · 12:00–4:00 PM

Sanctuary Open House

Meet adoptable pets, tour the grounds, and learn how fostering and volunteering keep our no-kill mission strong.

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August 16, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Volunteer Orientation

A welcoming overview of roles in animal care, guest support, photography, and thrift store help.

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August 23, 2026 · 9:00 AM–2:00 PM

Community Donation Drive

Drop off clean, gently used household goods that fund food, medical care, and forever homes.

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Community

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Adoption updates, volunteer moments, and sanctuary life — join us on Facebook and Instagram.

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