Our Mission
Boulderwood Sanctuary is a growing 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and providing lifelong care for neglected, abused, and abandoned small farm animals and small exotics.
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We also provide a space for people to reconnect with animals and nature, fostering compassion, mindfulness, and respect for all living beings.
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In addition, our founder is a Rhode Island–licensed home wildlife rehabilitator, providing care for injured and orphaned small mammals with the goal of safely returning native wildlife to the wild.
Our Story
Boulderwood Sanctuary was founded by Elisha, a wildlife rehabilitator of nine years and passionate nature advocate.
What began as a small rescue effort is growing into a peaceful refuge for animals in need and a place where people can experience the quiet healing that nature provides.
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The sanctuary is currently building its first enclosures and facilities to support long-term animal care and recovery. As resources expand, Boulderwood will continue to support licensed wildlife rehabilitation for small mammals, with the goal of returning healthy animals safely to their natural habitats.
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In the near future, Boulderwood will also introduce volunteer opportunities, educational outreach, and quiet visits that encourage connection with animals and the natural world.
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Boulderwood’s story is one of compassion, restoration, and growth — and it’s just beginning.
What We Do
​The work at Boulderwood Sanctuary focuses on domestic animal rescue and care; wildlife rehabilitation is carried out separately by a licensed rehabilitator.
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Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation — We provide care, safety, and lifelong sanctuary for small farm animals and small exotics that have suffered neglect or abandonment.
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Wildlife Rehabilitation — Our founder, a Rhode Island–licensed home wildlife rehabilitator, provides care for injured and orphaned small mammals with the goal of safely returning native wildlife to the wild.
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Education & Outreach — Boulderwood aims to foster empathy and awareness through programs, resources, and future community engagement opportunities that connect people with nature and encourage gentle stewardship of all living things.
Our Philosophy
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Boulderwood Sanctuary operates with the belief that kindness toward animals and care for the earth are deeply connected.
Every life has value, and every act of compassion — no matter how small — helps build a more gentle and mindful world.
Our goal is to create a space that reflects that belief through ethical care, environmental responsibility, and quiet, intentional living.
A Note From Elisha
“Boulderwood isn’t just a sanctuary for animals — it’s a reminder that healing often begins in the quiet moments spent among them. Every life we save here carries a message of hope, and every visitor who leaves takes a little of that magic with them.”
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This includes both our permanent sanctuary residents and the licensed care we provide to individual wildlife, helping small mammals recover and return safely to the wild.
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— Elisha, Founder of Boulderwood Sanctuary
