Legacy Lands
Where land becomes a lasting refuge.
What Legacy Lands Is
Status: Fundraising & Partnership Development
Legacy Lands is Wild Heart Haven’s long-term land stewardship initiative, focused on securing and protecting natural spaces where rescued dogs can live, heal, and belong, permanently.
Rescue doesn’t end with safety.
True healing requires space, stability, and time.
Legacy Lands exists to ensure that the dogs we protect today, and the communities we serve tomorrow, always have a place to return to.
Why Land Matters in Rescue
Many animal rescues operate without ever owning the ground beneath them. While lifesaving work still happens, this instability limits:
Long-term planning
Capacity for rehabilitation
Environmental stewardship
Community access and education
Legacy Lands is Wild Heart Haven’s answer to that challenge.
Together, we outline a path forward that’s realistic, strategic, and tailored to your specific needs.
Stability for dogs who have known disruption
Natural environments that support decompression and healing
A permanent foundation for ethical, sustainable rescue
By securing land intentionally and responsibly, we create
This program turns rescue from a reaction into a legacy.
What Legacy Land Does
Legacy Lands focuses on:
Securing land through donation, lease, partnership, or purchase
Preserving natural environments while integrating sanctuary operations
Preparing properties for long-term animal care, rehabilitation, and stewardship
Building a replicable land model that can support future Wild Heart Haven locations
Each potential property is evaluated carefully for:
Animal welfare and safety
Environmental health
Zoning and community compatibility
Long-term sustainability
We believe land should be protected with the same care we give the animals who live on it.
How Legacy Lands Supports Our Mission
Wild Heart Haven exists not only to rescue dogs from danger, but to rewrite what rescue can look like.
Creating permanent sanctuary space for dogs who need lifelong care
Supporting foster-to-sanctuary pathways when adoption is not appropriate
Making room for education, reflection, and responsible community access
Anchoring our programs, Roads to Refuge, Everest Foster, and Golden Paws, in something lasting
Legacy Lands enables that vision by:
This initiative ensures that our mission is not dependent on temporary arrangements, short-term leases, or unstable ground.
What Legacy Lands Can Look Like
Legacy Lands may take many forms, including:
Donated or legacy-gifted acreage
Conservation easements
Partnerships with land trusts or faith-based organizations
Rural or semi-rural properties aligned with sanctuary use
No two properties will look the same, and that is intentional.
Each site is shaped by the land itself, the surrounding community, and the needs of the dogs and communities it serves.
How Supporters Can Help Legacy Lands
Land & Property Partnerships
We welcome conversations with:
Landowners interested in donation or legacy gifts
Families seeking conservation-aligned impact
Institutions with underutilized land
Preservation-minded partners
Professional & In-Kind Support
Support may also include:
Legal or zoning expertise
Environmental consulting
Surveying and planning services
Stewardship and conservation guidance
Financial Support
Funds raised help support:
Land access and acquisition costs
Legal, zoning, and environmental review
Site planning and stewardship preparation
Long-term preservation efforts
Transparency & Responsible Growth
Legacy Lands is a deliberate, long-term initiative.
We do not rush land acquisition, and we do not commit to properties that compromise:
Animal welfare
Environmental responsibility
Community trust
Financial sustainability
Every step is taken with patience, due diligence, and respect for the land itself.
If the idea of creating a permanent place of refuge resonates with you, there are many ways to engage:
Support land access and stewardship efforts
Explore land donation or partnership opportunities
Introduce us to conservation-aligned individuals or organizations
Share this vision with others who believe rescue should have roots
How You Can Be Part of Legacy Lands
Looking Ahead
Legacy Lands is the bridge between who Wild Heart Haven is today and what it is becoming.
By investing in land thoughtfully and responsibly, we ensure that the dogs we save, now and in the future, will always have a place to belong.
Help Create a Permanent Place of Refuge