About Sunrise Sanctuary
We are a volunteer-led organization and would not exist without the dedication of all of our volunteers, corporate friends, donors, and supporters.
What We Do
We are a non-profit organization that provides a loving and permanent shelter for over 170 formerly abused, neglected, disabled, or unwanted farm and companion animals. At Sunrise, our animals are our family and their needs come first.
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We currently provide a loving home to a variety of special beings, including pocket pets, companion animals, farm animals, and birds and fowl. We invite you to get to know our family through our website and by attending events at the farm!
Mindy Mallett
Founder and Executive Director
Mindy is the original heart and soul of Sunrise Sanctuary. She started the sanctuary in 2001 to give animals a place to be accepted and loved.
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Mindy gives every animal at Sunrise Sanctuary the kindness, love, and attention they all need and deserve!
Board of Directors & Volunteers
Meet the Team
Sunrise Sanctuary's Board of Directors and team of volunteers who all spend countless hours to provide a safe haven for our residents and ensure that their voices are heard.
President (Board)
Cammy Ripley
cammy@sunrisesanctuary.org
Cammy plays many roles behind the scenes and has had such an integral role in the growth and success of Sunrise over the years. Cammy first visited Sunrise in 2010 and immediately fell in love, began volunteering, and has been a staple ever since. A long-time board member, she specializes in securing much-needed grants and funding, fundraising and event organizing. She also dedicates Sunday mornings to sanctuary cleaning and treat distribution and we and the animals couldn’t be more grateful.
Board Member (Board)
Steve Holt
Steve has been a part of Sunrise Sanctuary since 2010 when he visited as part of a group visit, when he was with Mercy for Animals, and has dedicated a lot of time doing routine weekly cleaning, some repair work and construction. He has a deep love for the animals, and strives to do whatever he can to make sure their lives are as good as they can be, and he is so appreciated for the hard work and dedication he has had for so many years. Steve has taken on the role of being responsible for the Sunrise merchandise and would love any suggestions or input on some new items that people would like to see.
Treasurer (Board)
Sandra Horvath
Sandy wears various hats, a so-called jack-of-all-trades and yet a master of so many. She acts as treasurer of the board, as well as our primary animal caregiver, daily operations manager, volunteer organizer and facilitator, legal expert, procurement manager, tour guide, and so much more. On top of her hours of daily farm work she also plans events, fundraises and works with sponsors and donors. Her greatest and most special role, we believe and we think she would agree, is best friend to all of our animals, who love her immensely.
Social Media Coordinator (Volunteer)
Briana Senland
Briana started coming to Sunrise in 2020 and is especially endeared to Ronald and Arnold. Briana is a mom, wife, paralegal, and servant to two hilarious Maine Coon kitties. She is completely dependent upon coffee with a dash of oatmilk to function. In her spare time, she likes to craft, puzzle, listen to audiobooks, rewatch Star Trek, and rock out with Counting Crows. She is a master at making beyond burgers and boca nuggets.
All of our rescue farm animals have their medical needs taken care of by The Ohio State University Large Animal Services at Marysville.
