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Caring For Creatures, located on 157 acres in central Virginia, provides a safe refuge for dogs and cats with no other place to go.  Once an animal comes to the sanctuary, we commit to that animal for their entire life, if needed.  Our hope is that we are only a stop on their journey to a loving forever home.  If an animal is not selected for  adoption, we provide quality care and companionship for them as lifetime residents.

Learn more about our sanctuary.

Bid for the Fences

🐾 READY, SET… BID FOR THE FENCES! 🐾

 NOVEMBER 6–17, 2026 | ONLINE AUCTION

Get ready for 12 days of fabulous finds, exciting bidding, and a whole lot of tail-wagging fun!

From amazing getaways and unforgettable experiences to dining, entertainment, gift baskets, and one-of-a-kind treasures, there’s something for everyone!

💙 The best part? Every winning bid brings us one step closer to giving our dogs the safe, spacious outdoor play yards they deserve at our new Dan Schmidt Dog Pod!

 Shop big. Bid often. Change lives!

 DON’T MISS OUT — PREVIEW THE AUCTION NOW!

Click the link below to explore auction items, pick your favorites, and get ready to place your bids November 6–17!

 CLICK HERE TO EXPLORE THE AUCTION & GET READY TO BID!

Every bid brings us closer to more wagging tails and happy paws! 🐾💙

Click here to a printable PDF

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Our Cats

We have plenty of feline friends looking for a new home with a loving family. Come say hello, kitty.

Donate Now

Your donations make all of this possible. Make a donation today and help save a life.

Our Dogs

Meet all of our wonderful canine friends. Then come say hello and adopt a friendly companion.

How You Can Help

Your investment in our work provides a second chance to animals who experience neglect, abandonment, the loss of their home/human, or healthy animals facing euthanasia.

Volunteer


You can make a difference in the world.
We invite you to become a volunteer
and let your light shine

In Gratitude

We have a lot of great people to be thankful for donations in honor of and in memory of pets and people.  Here are just a few!