Our Goal
Our mission here at Sky's The Limit is to provide sanctuary for animals in need. We currently sit on FIVE acres of land in the state of Washington. We are focusing on rescuing birds because the need for avian rescue is great. In the future, we hope to expand as resources allow.
Our Story
We started rescuing hens in May 2015 after finding four Rhode Island Reds on Craig's List in Eugene, OR. This group was in very poor condition and we sadly lost two that fall. In the summer of 2016, after suffering through several vet visits and more loss of the flock, we decided to take the leap and establish our non-profit. With only one original hen remaining, she became the inspiration for the name of our sanctuary.
Our mission here at Sky's The Limit is to provide sanctuary for animals in need. We currently sit on FIVE acres of land in the state of Washington. We are focusing on rescuing birds because the need for avian rescue is great. In the future, we hope to expand as resources allow.
Our Story
We started rescuing hens in May 2015 after finding four Rhode Island Reds on Craig's List in Eugene, OR. This group was in very poor condition and we sadly lost two that fall. In the summer of 2016, after suffering through several vet visits and more loss of the flock, we decided to take the leap and establish our non-profit. With only one original hen remaining, she became the inspiration for the name of our sanctuary.
Meet Shannon - Executive Director & Operations Manager
Shannon grew up loving animals. As a teenager, she dreamed of having a big farm to bring home all the strays that she encountered. She once brought home a momma cat and her three kittens from Mississippi while on a Habitat for Humanity trip and found homes for them. In spite of others telling her that she 'can't save them all,' she will always try; because it means the world to ones she does. Launching this animal sanctuary will make her life-long dream a reality.
Shannon went vegan for health reasons in January of 2014, but soon made the ethical connection after realizing she was a hypocrite for loving animals while also eating them. Veganism will always be the foundation of Sky's the Limit.
Shannon grew up loving animals. As a teenager, she dreamed of having a big farm to bring home all the strays that she encountered. She once brought home a momma cat and her three kittens from Mississippi while on a Habitat for Humanity trip and found homes for them. In spite of others telling her that she 'can't save them all,' she will always try; because it means the world to ones she does. Launching this animal sanctuary will make her life-long dream a reality.
Shannon went vegan for health reasons in January of 2014, but soon made the ethical connection after realizing she was a hypocrite for loving animals while also eating them. Veganism will always be the foundation of Sky's the Limit.
Meet Ryan - Treasurer & Director of Infrastructure Development
Ryan has always had a compassionate heart, but lost the connection between animals and food a long time ago. After Shannon started her journey, he believed that eggs were necessary for optimal health. His defenses were strong at first. One day, all the seeds Shannon planted subconsciously "clicked" while preparing a meal and that is when he realized that the seeds of veganism were starting to sprout! He had doubts about starting a microsanctuary due to time, money, and space, but soon realized that it was worth the effort to save the animals from a gruesome fate. As the flock of four slowly grew into 14, he knew there was no turning back! Although Shannon is the primary caregiver to the flock, he is always there to support when times are toughest.
Ryan has always had a compassionate heart, but lost the connection between animals and food a long time ago. After Shannon started her journey, he believed that eggs were necessary for optimal health. His defenses were strong at first. One day, all the seeds Shannon planted subconsciously "clicked" while preparing a meal and that is when he realized that the seeds of veganism were starting to sprout! He had doubts about starting a microsanctuary due to time, money, and space, but soon realized that it was worth the effort to save the animals from a gruesome fate. As the flock of four slowly grew into 14, he knew there was no turning back! Although Shannon is the primary caregiver to the flock, he is always there to support when times are toughest.
Meet Selena - Event Coordinator
Always known as "the animal lover", Selena has always had a connection with our fellow earthlings. Selena became vegetarian in 2007 after getting into a debate about hunting. She realized she was a hypocrite for condemning someone for hunting while she was eating meat from the store. In 2013 she learn the awful truths of the egg and dairy industries and has been vegan ever since. She resides in Bellingham, Washington with her husband Justin, and their dog Tiger and cat Cabby. She has always had a passion for volunteering her time and has experience coordinating several charitable events for human and non-human causes.
Always known as "the animal lover", Selena has always had a connection with our fellow earthlings. Selena became vegetarian in 2007 after getting into a debate about hunting. She realized she was a hypocrite for condemning someone for hunting while she was eating meat from the store. In 2013 she learn the awful truths of the egg and dairy industries and has been vegan ever since. She resides in Bellingham, Washington with her husband Justin, and their dog Tiger and cat Cabby. She has always had a passion for volunteering her time and has experience coordinating several charitable events for human and non-human causes.
Meet Jeannette - Secretary
Jeannette grew up visiting and working on her Aunt's farm. She put the connection of animals and humans together at a very young age. Between ages 8 and 10, the deep empathy and compassion for the farm animals she had, led her down a path of not wanting to consume animals. Jeannette was able to become a full Vegetarian (per my family) in her late teens. She raised her kids vegetarian, but she was unaware at that point of the horrible reality of the egg and dairy industries. In early 2016, she saw her first dairy video and was horrified. Jeannette immediately vowed to become vegan...which has grown into a beautiful and strong journey of activism.
Jeannette met Shannon at Vegfest 2016 and learned of what us humans have done to alter chickens for our selfish pallet addiction & greed. She used to have backyard hens and she loved them with all her heart. They were pets, and were welcomed them all over the yard and sometimes in their home. But she never knew the wrong she was doing by having them in her yard for eggs. Shannon changed her views and world forever. Being a vegetarian for so many years, she ate a lot of eggs. Like many, she felt she owed so much to chickens...hens and roosters...Jeannette knew she had to give back. Most of her activism from that point on was and still is chicken-love based. She then met an ex-fighter, Hercules, that Sky’s rescued..the moment she held him, so many of her past troubled-emotions were lifted out of her. He knew they were both damaged from life. He was her soul therapy and they instantly fell in love. Jeannette is now in the process of selling her home to find a one that is rooster-friendly so she can bring her soulmate home with her.
Jeannette grew up visiting and working on her Aunt's farm. She put the connection of animals and humans together at a very young age. Between ages 8 and 10, the deep empathy and compassion for the farm animals she had, led her down a path of not wanting to consume animals. Jeannette was able to become a full Vegetarian (per my family) in her late teens. She raised her kids vegetarian, but she was unaware at that point of the horrible reality of the egg and dairy industries. In early 2016, she saw her first dairy video and was horrified. Jeannette immediately vowed to become vegan...which has grown into a beautiful and strong journey of activism.
Jeannette met Shannon at Vegfest 2016 and learned of what us humans have done to alter chickens for our selfish pallet addiction & greed. She used to have backyard hens and she loved them with all her heart. They were pets, and were welcomed them all over the yard and sometimes in their home. But she never knew the wrong she was doing by having them in her yard for eggs. Shannon changed her views and world forever. Being a vegetarian for so many years, she ate a lot of eggs. Like many, she felt she owed so much to chickens...hens and roosters...Jeannette knew she had to give back. Most of her activism from that point on was and still is chicken-love based. She then met an ex-fighter, Hercules, that Sky’s rescued..the moment she held him, so many of her past troubled-emotions were lifted out of her. He knew they were both damaged from life. He was her soul therapy and they instantly fell in love. Jeannette is now in the process of selling her home to find a one that is rooster-friendly so she can bring her soulmate home with her.
Meet Dylan - Legal Consultant
Dylan grew up with cats in a family that loves all animals, but through culture and habit did not grasp the connection between animals and our food system. After a long hiatus without pets he met and rescued a tiny Maine Coon named Reyes in 2007, shortly before meeting his wife MacKenzie who had recently gone vegan. Fast forward to 2014 and the family had grown to 5 felines. Through MacKenzie’s vegan business and the many animal welfare organizations they worked with, Dylan had made the connection between the industrial food system and health problems, environmental dangers and – most importantly – the animals. Through volunteering, business and legal advocacy, Dylan hopes to influence others to see animals as individual personalities who feel pleasure and suffering. And of course, bring as many more rescues into the family as possible.
Dylan grew up with cats in a family that loves all animals, but through culture and habit did not grasp the connection between animals and our food system. After a long hiatus without pets he met and rescued a tiny Maine Coon named Reyes in 2007, shortly before meeting his wife MacKenzie who had recently gone vegan. Fast forward to 2014 and the family had grown to 5 felines. Through MacKenzie’s vegan business and the many animal welfare organizations they worked with, Dylan had made the connection between the industrial food system and health problems, environmental dangers and – most importantly – the animals. Through volunteering, business and legal advocacy, Dylan hopes to influence others to see animals as individual personalities who feel pleasure and suffering. And of course, bring as many more rescues into the family as possible.