About Us
Sound Home Sanctuary is a New York microsantuary founded on the idea that all animals deserve a life of soundness - to be healthy, peaceful, and secure. We rescue, foster, place, and adopt small animals in need of homes and rehabilitative services, in partnership with other animal rescue organizations. The organization was conceived in 2020 by founders Jacquelyn Lewis and Ed Janoff in Port Washington, NY on the shores of Long Island Sound (get it?). Over several years leading up to the launch, the two founders provided individualized care services for more than 50 animals!
We are currently partnering with local animal hospitals to foster and place stray kittens, cats, and other small stray mammals found by good samaritans. We are also able to refer individuals caring for animals in need of rescue to other organizations that can offer additional help. We have plans to expand into a standalone rescue with intake capacity in the future.
Our Vision
Our vision is to develop a sustainable, small-scale animal rescue program on Long Island as part of the growing network of microsanctuaries worldwide. The sanctuary will be a platform for sharing on social media the joy of experiencing animals as individuals and companions. The sanctuary will also play an important role in the community to help provide local animal rescue and foster services, host events, and offer educational programs related to animals.
Meet the Founders
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Jacquelyn Lewis, LVT
CO-FOUNDER
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Jacquelyn is a licensed veterinary technician. She has a special interest in feline medicine and internal medicine. She is also certified in Fear Free handling and wildlife rehabilitation. Jacquelyn earned B.A. in Journalism from the University of Oregon, an M.S. in Publishing from New York University, and an A.A.S in Veterinary Technology from Laguardia Community College. She has had a lifelong passion for animal rescue, and she is thrilled to be taking that commitment to the next level with Sound Home Animal Sanctuary.
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Ed Janoff
CO-FOUNDER
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Ed is a city planner and Deputy Director/Chief Strategy Officer at Union Square Partnership where his duties include nonprofit administration, community and economic development, and park and streetscape design and maintenance. He specializes in the development and stewardship of open spaces and sustainable mobility infrastructure. Ed has worked for numerous nonprofit organizations, including being the lead corporate fundraiser for Madison Square Park Conservancy (2015 - 2017) and the Executive Director of Open Space Alliance for North Brooklyn (2013 - 2015). Ed has a B.A. in Urban Design and Architecture Studies from New York University and a passion for open space and conservation.
Our Why
We do this because we love animals and believe that they deserve lives of dignity, health, and comfort. We also believe that the problem of millions of wild and domesticated animals suffering from sickness, injury, homelessness, and abuse can be solved if we all open our hearts and our homes to them. Sound Home Sanctuary seeks to not only help transform the lives of the animals under our care, but to educate others about the joys of cohabiting with animals while providing a sustainable, scalable model for individuals to take an active role in helping animals in their homes and their communities.