It is awesome that Revelation Gardens provided a true sanctuary for this special needs senior in his final year. He could have had a sad end to his long life, but instead he had a safe, caring exit. Thank you Dawn and others working…
Revelation Gardens
a cat and dog sanctuary
Revelation Gardens
“Help us help cats and dogs until their perfect home and human is found”
Revelation Gardens was founded to offer sanctuary to cats and dogs in need. Our focus began with those displaced through owner death or disability, but quickly expanded to include all situations. We now have three locations: Our original sanctuary, an adoption center, and The Annex. We also formed Buddy’s Bowl a community outreach program providing pet owner support so more pets stay in the home.
Our Sanctuary permanently houses 18 cats and 2 dogs. Nearly all have special needs ranging from FIV+ and FeLV+ to behavioral issues. They live in a home-like environment with free range access to the facility. Due to the number residing there, we utilize “shifts” where each group leaves their room and has access to the main areas of the home. Three groups rotate their time in this manner.
The Annex houses the majority of our special needs rescues and consists of a main house and basement and three sheds that have been converted to special needs housing (Mouser Mansion, Catty Shack, and Alley-cat Flat). Thirty three cats live at our Annex.
Our adoption center is located within a retail shop called Revelation Gardens Unique Goods and Cool Cats Shoppe. We offer a Book Nook where you can enjoy a cup of coffee and read with our adoptable cats. We also offer a variety of unique items and proudly feature upcycled wind chimes made from pet food cans, refurbished furniture, local art, Dixie Belle Paint, and Thistle Farm products.
In June of 2020 we founded Buddy's Bowl, a community outreach program focusing on providing pet owner support so more pets stay in the home. So far we have helped over 800 pets and their humans with food, supplies, vetting assistance, and providing information on handling difficult pet behaviors reducing the number of animals entering the rescue/shelter system.
Help us help the cats and dogs in our care by Sponsoring a Rescue, Donating (funds and supplies), Adopting, Fostering, and Volunteering! To learn more, explore our toolbar at the top of the page, contact us or click here to support our work
Sponsoring a Rescue
BE A HERO…SPONSOR A RESCUE! Most of our rescues have special needs and are overlooked for adoption which means they live with us for a long time, sometimes for the rest of their life. Because of this, we need help with the cost of…
Board of Directors
The Revelation Gardens 2023 Board of Directors DAWN HARRIS, FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT Dawn is passionate about creating a safe world for companion animals. Her background in grief and loss, psychology, and education provides the foundation for Revelation Gardens’ home-like environment which is so instrumental…
Our Adoption center
The Revelation Gardens Adoption Center is located within a retail shop called the Unique Goods and Cool Cats Shoppe. We offer a unique environment to meet and get to know our rescues. Our animals free roam and are often found sitting next to guests…
The one-minute pause
Life has a way of mimicking nature. It shows up in unpredictable and often inconvenient, if not downright troubling ways (think our recent thunder storms!). I have noticed within my own life, if I want to experience peace and joy I must consider my…
Testimonials
Reba is awesome. So loveable and playful. She is our best girl and we can not imagine life without her!
Zephyr and Zara are doing great! Getting them was the best decision I could of made!
Dawn does an amazing job and works so hard and countless hours running her rescue and shoppe that benefits these animals. She is local in Camden, Tennessee. I have seen her shoppe and place and it’s a beautiful and safe place for these rescues.
God bless you for the work you do. Not only do you help these fur babies but help to ease the pain of their humans that have to leave them behind. Thank you!
Good afternoon Dawn! We thought we would send you a recent picture of our girls (5-months now!) and let you know they are doing so well! They have a REALLY good life with lots of toys and playgrounds, good food, a running water fountain…
