<div>My name is Jo. I'm the founder of Serenity Pet Guardians and the You Are Loved Acts of Kindness Foundation, second chance haven CIC &amp; Founder of Pin Herts CIC a pet food bank  — a free pet food bank serving families across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Buckinghamshire.
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<div>I've been honoured with the BBC Make a Difference Award and the Animal Star Award for this work. But I didn't start because I was looking for recognition.
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<div>I started because I lost my daughter — and a rescue dog named Snuggles showed me how to find purpose again.
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<div>I'm building Second Chance Haven: a peaceful, purpose-led sanctuary where no animal lives in a cage — and no person has to feel alone in their struggle.
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<div>Animals will be grouped by temperament and compatibility, living in open, natural environments where they can genuinely heal. Dogs, cats, farm animals, wildlife — every creature deserving of a second chance will find one here.
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<div>But this sanctuary isn't only for animals.
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<div>If you're grieving, lonely, or simply struggling — you'll be welcome here too. Come and walk a dog. Care for a vulnerable creature. Sit quietly in a meadow. Heal alongside animals who already know how.
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<div>Every pound raised goes directly towards:
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<div> Land — at least 10 acres of open space
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<div>️ Basic facilities — natural shelter, no cages, no kennels
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<div> Legal setup — CIC licensing and planning permissions
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<div> Wild habitats — meadows and forested areas for rescued and native wildlife
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<div> Retreat space — a peaceful off-grid hut for people who need rest and recovery
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<div>I'll carry out much of the work myself, supported by dedicated volunteers. Any surplus will be used to expand what we can build.
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<div>This isn't just a dream — I'm already doing the work.
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<div>Our free pet food bank CIC donates food and accessories to families in need across three counties, tailored to each individual animal and owner.
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<div>Serenity Pet Guardians is a professional premium pet care service built on the belief that every animal deserves exceptional, individual care.
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<div>The sanctuary is the next chapter. It has been waiting since the day Snuggles arrived — and quietly changed everything.
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<div>"She arrived broken by people who should have known better. She left us with a purpose we did not know we needed."
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<div>Second chances don't happen by accident.
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<div>They happen because someone decided that a life — however damaged — was still worth something.
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<div>If you believe that too, I'm asking you to stand with me.
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<div>Every donation. Every share. Every word of encouragement moves us closer to a place where both animals and people can come back to themselves.
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<div>Thank you for being part of this.
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<div>— Jo, Founder
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<div>Serenity Pet Guardians &amp; You Are Loved Acts of Kindness Foundation CIC
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<div>We are a BBC Make a Difference Award and Animal Star Award winning organisation. Every donation goes directly towards land, facilities, and legal setup for Second Chance Haven — a cage-free sanctuary for rescued animals and a healing space for people too. Thank you for believing in second chances. 
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