Jasper Memorial Sanctuary NOW OPEN
**Finally, Jasper Memorial Sanctuary is ready to host dogs. The recovery of this area following the January storm has been extensive. Please be mindful of the scope of the damage and tread lightly to allow the land to recover. As new trees and shrubs are planted in the fall, please ensure that they are not damaged by dogs.
There will be ongoing logging on most weekdays on our property and adjacent neighbor's property. I will keep the Sanctuary closed during some of this time as the logger brings his dog to work.
The cost to recover/rebuild Jasper Memorial Sanctuary was extensive. Material costs were over $5000. Labor costs, had I hired all the hours worked, are over $15,000. The price increase for utilizing the Sanctuary is small in comparison to the expenses incurred from the loss.
Thank you to all my amazing guests who have given your dog(s) opportunity to find their calm within by visiting Jasper Memorial Sanctuary. It is amazing to see your dogs and you finding your inner peace.
Thank you too for following all of the rules to keep this SS sustainable into the future. The fee set is the amount needed to allow me to keep this site open and provide improvements when needed. (I understand other sites charge less, but I've learned charging less is not financially sustainable. Hosts do not earn what they charge).
I love hosting new and returning guests.
RECENT IMPROVEMENTS/RESTORATION:
Approximately 80 damaged/downed trees removed.
40 uprooted stumps ground out
340' of new 5' fencing installed
140' fencing repaired
New entrance gate/location created
100s perhaps 1000s of poison oak dug out (it's still present, just fewer)
Culvert installed at entrance with gravel path to gate (pending)
New signs installed
A 6'x6' sand box has been added. Please encourage digging in this location only. Discourage digging in all other locations for the safety of everyone and the preservation of the environment.
A poop bag dispenser has been installed on a post near the gate and will be kept filled.
MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST to repeat/returning guests after we have met. Please message me if interested.
Jasper Memorial Sanctuary, named in memory of my soul dog Jasper, is no larger than 1.3 acres in and fully fenced.
The acreage is a combination of mid-age dense timber, new reforestation, devastation zone and open grass. The area is flanked on two sides by driveway.
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šš¢ š”š¢š§ š¹š²š®šš² š±š¼š“š š¶š» š°š®šæ. Be sure all dogs brought to the property have been registered with Sniffspot for your visit for liability purposes.
A šš®šš²šæ šš½š¶š“š¼š š®š»š± š±š¼š“ šÆšš°šøš²šš are available near parking area at the corner of the barn. There are also two to three 2-gallon water buckets in the dog sanctuary area. I will rinse and fill in the morning, feel free to refresh them at the spigot at barn throughout the day.
šš¼šæ šš¼ššæ š°š¼šŗš³š¼šæš, three chairs and a small folding table are available at the site. They may be folded and leaning against a tree during the rainy season.
A š½š¼š¼š½ šÆšš°šøš²š has been added. Please limit to poop. I have no garbage service at the farm, I am the garbage service. Thank you for your consideration.
Please š½š¶š°šø šš½ š®š³šš²šæ šš¼ššæšš²š¹š³ and your dog so each person/dog can have an enjoyable experience. NOTE: Wild animal poop will not be picked up. Expect to encounter poop from turkeys and deer. While the presence of coyote, fox, bobcat and cougar is rare, you might see the poop of these animals as well.
šØš»š±š²šæ š®š±šš²šæšš² š°š¼š»š±š¶šš¶š¼š»š, ššµš² šš®š»š°ššš®šæš šŗš®š šÆš² š°š¹š¼šš²š±. The sanctuary is at 1300' elevation and will be closed, appointments cancelled, during snow events. During fire season, the sanctuary may need to be closed, appointments cancelled, due to extreme fire danger.
š š½šæš²š³š²šæ šš¼ šŗš²š²š š®š¹š¹ šŗš š“šš²ššš - I will attempt to meet you and your dog at your first visit - I will never approach your dog. After that you may not see me during your visit. If I'm not present at your arrival, please review the rules and things to be aware of prior to using the sanctuary posted at the sanctuary entrance.
Please help to keep costs down by adhering to the property rules.