Ocala, Florida 34475, United States
~ rescue ~ rehabilitation ~ foster ~ ~ adoption ~ animal welfare ~
Improving the quality of life for all animals; providing community outreach through education, foster, resourcing and rescue.
In Memory of Jaye Perrett
A child once walked up to Jaye and innocently asked: "Are you animal Jesus?". This was an honor Jaye held in higher regard than any other compliment she'd ever been paid... and rightfully so.
Serving for nearly 3 decades as a licensed, deputized animal cruelty investigator, Jaye had more arrests and convictions to her credit than all other cruelty investigators in the country, COMBINED. She was forced to retire early after being badly bitten by a dog during a dramatic rescue attempt. However, the concept of "retirement" was lost on Jaye, who continued to impact animal welfare profoundly right up to her passing May 17th, 2026.
In 2001, She co-founded EARS (Endangered Animal Rescue Sanctuary) in Citra FL. It continues to provide a safe and happy home to over 40 exotic animals that have been rescued from various situations. After Hurricane Katrina destroyed New Orleans in 2005, Jaye was instrumental in the rescue and sanctuary, reunification and adoption of over 300 dogs. Having pulled them from rooftops and scooped them from floodwaters, she lived with them at a private kennel until every dog was placed. Jaye was nominated for the Animal Planet's Animal Hero of the year in 2008. The list of Jaye's accomplishments and honors is endless.
Jaye came into our lives in 2018. She watched how we operated our rescue for a few years, later even admitting to sending "tests" to us in the form of casework. When she expressed interest in joining our board of directors in 2022, of course we graciously accepted her offer. Jaye has served on our board for the past 4 years with dignity, sage advice, the love of a parent and the sternness of a principal. We have relished every bit of wisdom she cared to impart... never did her advice fall on deaf ears. And Jaye knew that.
A year ago, Jaye blessed our organization by leasing us her farmhouse. In doing so, she has been directly responsible for the rescue of over 200 animals in the past 12 months. Each soul having known the sanctuary of the little blue house... a place Jaye made possible through years of hard work convicting animal abusers. As sick as she was, Jaye STILL found a way to make waves for the underdogs! We included Jaye in many of our rescue /abuse cases these past few years. Each time we brought a new case to her for advice, we would watch as she gradually forgot that she felt so sick. If for only an hour or two, her passion for the animals would be ablaze and she could escape the confines of her ailing body. That twinkle in her eyes would glint like fire in a mountain!
A mighty white light is left in her wake as she joins the Great Spirit. May it guide us, all, for generations to come.
About Us
Mission statement
Mission statement
Mission statement
Quality of Life Rehab & Foster is a grass roots effort to increase the quality of life for all animals. We are especially concerned for those susceptible to entering our shelter systems and those abandoned or injured by run-ins with man. We believe it is important to remember that an animal's quality of life must be put before it's quantity of life.
Get Involved
Mission statement
Mission statement
Are you interested in
being part of our QoL village?
There are MANY ways in which YOU
can help us with our mission!
You may not even know how useful you could be, so please do not ignore that inner voice.
If it is telling you "You can help" ...
then YOU CAN HELP!
Just connect with us and find out how you can use your gift, in life, to help the animals!
Thank you
Mission statement
Thank you
The backbone of our rescue effort is
the participation and support of
fellow animal lovers, like YOU.
We are able to continue the work we do because we have a village of
support behind us.
Caring Sharing and Sparing!
We, at QoL, thank you for being a part of EVERY SINGLE case we take!
What We Do
Community Outreach
Community Outreach
Community Outreach
We make a point of being available to the public as a source of knowledge, advise, encouragement, and resources.
Adoption Program
Community Outreach
Community Outreach
We have many wonderful pets available for adoption. They can be seen by clicking the button, below. This gives you an opportunity to learn about the pets that are in our adoption program. Each pet has an adoption profile which tells their story and invites you to help write the ending!
All animals in our adoption program are spayed/neuter
We have many wonderful pets available for adoption. They can be seen by clicking the button, below. This gives you an opportunity to learn about the pets that are in our adoption program. Each pet has an adoption profile which tells their story and invites you to help write the ending!
All animals in our adoption program are spayed/neutered prior to adoption, and up to date on vaccines. We have a "no surprises" policy and strive to make the best matches possible for both people and pets.
Rehab & Foster
Community Outreach
Rehab & Foster
Our foster program was born in conjunction with the adoption program. With foster homes in place, we are able to extend help to animals that we, otherwise, could not have.
Surrendering an animal? We invite you to be a part of our adoption program while fostering your own pet. We will assist by way of vetting, events, networking for services and coordinating adoptions.
Looking For a Companion?
Click the photo of Ellie above to visit a listing of our available cats and kittens. Once you know who you want to adopt, the button below will take you to the cat application.
We rescue bunnies, too! Our rabbits get spayed/neutered prior to adoption! You can meet them by clicking Dutchie's photo, above. Apply to adopt with the button below!
Take a virtual tour of our available dogs and puppies, just click on Butch's picture, above. Once you are ready, the button below will bring you right to the dog application.
We are one of the few animal rescues that will intake reptiles and amphibians. Our coldblooded friends can be seen by clicking the picture of Carl, above. To submit an application, use the button, below.
