Journey's End Animal
Sanctuary provides lifetime care and shelter for dogs, cats, horses, pigs,
and birds that have been abused, neglected or have special needs. Rather
than emphasizing adoption, Journey's End provides a homelike setting
where animals can enjoy the remainder of their lives in a comfortable,
loving atmosphere.
Our sanctuary is located in Glenwood, near DeLand, Florida. We currently
have capacity for 200 dogs, cats, horses, pigs, and birds that have been
abused, neglected or have special needs. At this time, we are at full
capacity and have a lengthy waiting list. We hope to expand our
facility, with the help of public donations and generous benefactors.
In order to preserve Journey's End, a board of directors was formed in
August, 1988 and non-profit status 501(c)(3) was granted in 1999.
Initially, the sanctuary was personally funded by its founder, Florence
Thuot. Private donations and sponsorships currently provide operating
funds.
The founder and proprietor of Journey's End,
Florence Thuot, started the shelter in 1974. At that time, she and her
late husband Paul were employed as animal cruelty investigators for the
Volusia County Sheriff's Department. They began their compassionate
endeavor by bringing home some of the most needy animals.
