About Us

 

Pam Perez and her daughter, Heidi Krupp, were rescuers of companion animals in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana for many years. They knew there was need of a "safe place" for adoptable animals—a place where animals could be cared for until they found their forever homes — and a permanent sanctuary for those who might never be adopted but deserved to live out their lives in comfort and security. Thus the idea of St. Francis Animal Sanctuary (SFAS) was born.

 

SFAS began in 2000 when Pam and Heidi, along with others that shared their love of animals, began working with Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah. Over the next two years, Pam, Heidi, and the newly appointed SFAS Board of Directors worked to get SFAS up and running. By the Fall of 2002, Heidi was living on the property, in temporary housing, and SFAS offically opened its doors.

 

 

We have come such a long way since 2000!!!! Saving animals is a worthy mission that is both expensive and labor intensive. Please help us bring a time where every companion animal has loving care. Until then, keep supporting SFAS's existence and growth through your donations and we will keep working towards our goal! Visit our Donations page to see how you can participate.

 

Click here to read the entire story of SFAS's humble beginnings.

 

Our Mission

St. Francis Animal Sanctuary (SFAS) is a not for profit organization that strives to match pets and people for a lifetime. All animals that are rescued are guaranteed a home regardless of the length of time they may have to stay at the Sanctuary.

 

We strive to achieve several goals at the Sanctuary:

  • Promote compassion and respect for all living creatures.

  • Provide animal rescue and disaster response services.

  • Promote the Best Friends' No More Homeless Pets campaign.

  • Reduce the number of unwanted pets through spay and neuter.

 

Heidi Krupp's Legacy

Heidi Krupp, director and co-founder of SFAS, was devoted to saving unwanted animals. On August 22, 2008, Heidi lost her valiant battle with cancer. Though she can no longer guide us in our fight to save animals, she has left a enduring legacy behind.


Under the direction of Pam Perez, Heidi's mother and co-founder of SFAS, we will continue to work towards Heidi's vision of No More Homeless animals.

 

Every life saved by SFAS, past, present, or future, is a living testament of Heidi's kindness, generosity, hard work, and dedication.

 

Recently, Angela Hill reported on Heidi and SFAS. Click here to view the WWLTV video online.