A Florida nonprofit supporting children, families, and animals through community-based programs.
On The Other Side of the Fence, Inc. rescues animals and works with youth through mentorship, mental health support, and hands-on mechanical and media skill-building.
Our Mission: Breaking Cycles, Building Futures
We believe the well-being of people and animals is deeply connected. By supporting youth, families, and animals together, we work to reduce neglect, abuse, and isolation while strengthening responsibility, empathy, and community connection.
Our mission is to interrupt generational cycles of hardship by providing structured, supportive, and skill-focused programs that help individuals and families thrive.
Our Approach: Holistic, Prevention-Focused Support
We take a holistic, trauma-informed approach to community support by addressing root causes rather than symptoms. Our programs are designed to:
- Support emotional and behavioral well-being
- Build practical, real-world skills
- Encourage empathy, responsibility, and teamwork
- Promote compassionate and humane treatment of animals
All services are delivered through structured programming and adult supervision.
Our Programs
🐾 Animal Rescue & Animal-Assisted Support
Animal rescue is at the heart of our work. We take in animals in need, provide care and stability, and work to place them into safe, permanent homes.
Youth in our programs may participate in supervised, animal-assisted activities that support empathy, emotional regulation, responsibility, and connection — benefiting both the youth and the animals in our care.
🏠 Temporary & Emergency Foster Support
In limited circumstances, we assist families in crisis by coordinating short-term foster support for animals to help prevent surrender and keep families together during emergencies.
🏁 HighOctane Heroes: Youth Mentorship, Mechanical & Media Skill-Building
HighOctane Heroes is a youth mentorship program.
We use hands-on mechanical projects, media skills, and motorsports-based learning to teach responsibility, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Youth learn how systems work.
They build real skills.
They work with mentors in safe, structured settings.
Participants gain experience in:
- Basic mechanical and trade skills
- Media, storytelling, and communication
- Safety practices and teamwork
- Caring for and working with rescue animals
This program helps youth build confidence, resilience, and real-world readiness.
🧩 Mental Health Support Services
Our programs include trauma-informed mental health support delivered through workshops, group activities, and mentorship-based programming.
Youth build skills in:
- Emotional regulation
- Coping with stress and change
- Communication and self-awareness
- Goal-setting and healthy decision-making
These services are educational and skills-based, supporting resilience and long-term well-being.
🛠 Youth Development & Workforce Readiness
We offer opportunities for youth to:
• Explore trade and technical skills
• Participate in supervised, skill-building activities
• Gain hands-on experience through structured projects
• Build skills that prepare them for future employment and independence
Our focus is on real skills that translate into real opportunities.
Get Involved: Fuel the Movement!
– Donate to support our programs
– Volunteer your time and expertise