While not actual photos of our current facilities or property, they reflect what we hope to build with your support.
Faith Rise Animal Sanctuary
About
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Faith Rise Animal Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to creating a compassionate refuge for animals who have been abandoned, abused, or neglected. Based in New Jersey, our mission is to provide lifelong care, healing, compassion, and safety to animals in need, guided by the belief that every life is worth protecting.
We are currently in the foundational stages of building this vision. While we work toward securing land and constructing sanctuary facilities, we are also exploring early-impact initiatives (such as offering spay/neuter services) to begin serving animals and the community as soon as possible. These services would not only help reduce suffering and overpopulation but also serve as a stepping stone toward our long-term goals.
In the future, Faith Rise Animal Sanctuary plans to expand to include a full on-site veterinary hospital and, eventually, licensed wildlife rehabilitation, ensuring that animals of all kinds have access to care, respect, and a second chance.
The name “Faith Rise” reflects the heart of our mission: a belief that through faith, persistence, and the kindness of others, this sanctuary will become a place of restoration, peace, and purpose. Every contribution brings us closer to opening our gates and welcoming those who need us most.
We invite you to join us in laying the foundation for something life-changing.
“Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life.”
– James Cromwell
Meet our Board!
Faith Rise Animal Sanctuary, Inc
2360 Lakewood Rd.
Unit 3 Suite 136
Toms River, NJ 08755
Sarah Matthews, DVM
Veterinarian
Founder and Board President
Nicholas DeRoma, CVT
Certified Veterinary Technician
Board Secretary
A. B., M. Div
Chaplain
Board Treasurer
A.B., a minister and chaplain for over 20 years, has always loved animals. Before obtaining her Master of Divinity (M. Div.) and going into the ministry, she served as the treasurer at her home church, putting her undergraduate degrees in Accounting and Business Administration to work.
Outside of her professional life, she enjoys gardening, brushing up on languages with Duolingo, reading, and spending time with her cats (one of whom is pictured above).
Hanna Jung, DVM
Veterinarian
Board Director
Sandra Saray, DVM
Veterinarian
Board Director
Dr. Saray is a second-generation veterinarian, inspired by her father, who was the first in their family to practice veterinary medicine. Growing up, she witnessed him care for countless animals (often at no charge to families in need), which deeply influenced her path.
She now lives on a farm with her husband, their twin boys, and a variety of rescued animals. Dr. Saray provides mobile veterinary services to low-income communities and is honored to serve on the Board of Directors at Faith Rise Animal Sanctuary, an organization whose mission and values she proudly supports.
While these animals are not part of our sanctuary, they offer a glimpse into the kinds of lives we hope to protect and care for in the future with your help.
“An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.”
– Martin Buber
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Faith Rise Animal Sanctuary, Inc
2360 Lakewood Rd.
Unit 3 Suite 136
Toms River, NJ 08755