A different kind of rescue
Who is Revelation Gardens
Revelation Gardens Cat & Dog Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2018 and serving West Tennessee. We provide a safe, home-like environment for rescued cats and dogs, including animals with medical needs, behavioral challenges, and those who simply need more time to learn that they are safe.
How we are different
Our animals don’t live in traditional shelter kennels. Cats live together in rooms and cabins with access to enclosed catios, while our dogs have their own comfortable living spaces and outdoor areas. They receive enrichment, socialization, individualized care, and—perhaps most importantly—the time and consistency they need to heal and trust.
For some, Revelation Gardens is a temporary stop on the way to a carefully matched adoptive home. Others may need us much longer. Either way, our commitment is the same: to give every animal in our care the opportunity to feel safe, loved, and valued for as long as they need us.
What we believe
Revelation Gardens is Christian-based, and our work is rooted in compassion for animals who have experienced abandonment, neglect, loss, or circumstances beyond their control.
Our name comes from Revelation 21:4:
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death, or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
That hope—of suffering giving way to comfort and healing—is at the heart of what we do.
How we are supported
Revelation Gardens is volunteer-run and relies entirely on donations, grants, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners to continue our work.
We believe rescue is about more than providing food and shelter. It’s about creating relationships—with the animals in our care, with the people who adopt them, and with a community that makes this work possible.
Our Partners in Compassion
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Our Leadership
click here to meet the rest of the 2026 Board of Directors
DAWN HARRIS, FOUNDER, 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 in helping cats and dogs heal and thrive. Dawn earned a Master of Education from Vanderbilt University …
Hope Lives Here
Camden, Tennessee