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The mission of 4 Paws for Ability is to: - Enrich the lives of children with disabilities by the training and placement of quality, task trained service dogs to provide increased independence for the children and assistance to their families. - Enrich the lives of veterans from recent conflicts who have lost the use of their limbs or their hearing while in active combat. - Educate the public to accept the use of service dogs in public places. - Assist with animal rescue when possible.

Helen Woodward Animal Center is a private, non-profit organization serving San Diego County where "people help animals and animals help people." With 14 unique programs all dedicated to that mission, the Center provides lifesaving rescue and medical care to thousands of orphan pets yearly, animal assisted therapy to children and adults in need, and humane education to thousands of children, teaching them about the importance of fostering the animal-human bond.

The mission of the SPCA is to create a caring and kind community that encourages fair and humane treatment of all creatures. Our knowledgeable, caring, and open-minded team of staff and volunteers achieves that mission through proactive efforts to address the current status of animals in our community, education of adults and children, rescue and sheltering of animals in need, and placement of animals into appropriate homes.

At ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship, children and adults with disabilities move beyond their boundaries through the healing power of the horse and the dedication of a caring, professional community.

Canine Companions for Independence is a nonprofit that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing expertly trained service dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships at no cost to clients. The Southwest Training Center is one of six regional training centers located across the nation! We primarily serve residents of Arizona, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Southern California, Southern Nevada, and Hawaii. Our dogs are matched with children (age 5+), adults, and Veterans with disabilities, as well as with professionals working with vulnerable populations in healthcare, criminal justice, and educational settings.

THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO RESCUE ANIMALS, PRIMARILY DOGS, FIND FOREVER HOMES FOR THESE ANIMALS, AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE BENEFIT OF ADOPTION AND FOSTERING ANIMALS. THROUGH A FOSTERING AND EDUCATION APPROACH, EVERY PUP IS UNITED WITH THEIR PERFECT MATCH. THROUGH OUTREACH AND EDUCATION WE ARE COMMITTED TO PREVENTING DOGS FROM ABANDONMENT AND EASING THE STRESS ON OUR SHELTER SYSTEM.

To promote the humane treatment and responsible care of animals in West Michigan through education, example, placement and protection.

Better Piggies Rescue is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, adoption, and education of pot belly pigs and farm hogs in Arizona.

WCS saves wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature.

Our mission is to support and improve the lives of New Mexico’s cats and dogs through sheltering, adoptions, humane education and veterinary services.

The Lynchburg Humane Society is dedicated to helping the pets of Lynchburg through sheltering, adoption, spay/neuter programs, education and community outreach

The Gentle Barn is a national nonprofit organization, founded in 1999 as a safe haven and place of recovery for severely abused animals. The Gentle Barn offers their unique philosophy of rehabilitating animals and connecting their stories of survival and healing to the personal experiences of inner city, at-risk and special needs children who have suffered physical, mental, or emotional trauma. By interacting with The Gentle Barn’s approximate two hundred animals and taking a hands-on role in their welfare, those who participate in the programs at The Gentle Barn learn empathy, trust, and forgiveness. The Gentle Barn is run by Founder Ellie Laks and her husband and Co-founder Jay Weiner, both of whom were healed and supported by animals as children. The Gentle Barn’s mission is simple: “Inspiring Kindness and Compassion towards Animals, Our Planet, and Each Other.”