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Their Mission: " Second Chance Dog Rescue is a group of volunteer dog lovers whose mission is to rescue, provide sanctuary, and ultimately re-home abandoned, stray and neglected dogs that have come from high kill shelters or owners who can no longer care for them. Second Chance Dog Rescue Dogs are housed in foster homes until well matched and carefully screened forever homes can be found. Each dog is examined by a vet and then spayed or neutered, brought up-to-date on shots, micro-chipped and heartworm checked before being placed in their new homes. When time permits, our dogs are also housetrained and taught basic obedience. Second Chance Dog Rescue serves as a resource to our community and all pet owners by providing education and information on responsible pet ownership as well as increasing public awareness of companion animal overpopulation issues, the importance of feeding good nutritional food and keeping their companion animals up to date on their shots as well as heartworm prevention. "

Since its founding in 1951 the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) has sought to reduce the sum total of pain and fear inflicted on animals by people. In the organization's early years our particular emphasis was on the desperate needs of animals used for experimentation. In the decades that followed we expanded the scope of our work to address many other areas of animal suffering. Today one of our greatest areas of emphasis is cruel animal factories, which raise and slaughter pigs, cows, chickens and other animals. The biggest are in our country, and they are expanding worldwide. Specific goals are: --Abolishing factory farms and achieving humane slaughter for all animals raised for meat. --Improving the housing and handling of animals used for experimentation and pushing for the development of animal research alternatives. --Ending the use of steel-jaw leghold traps and reforming other cruel methods of controlling wildlife populations. --Preserving species threatened with extinction and protecting wildlife in international trade. --Enforcing strict regulation of transport conditions for all animals. --Encouraging animal-friendly science teaching and preventing painful experiments on animals by students.

The Humane Society of Saline County was founded on June 19, 1975, and received its charter from the state of Arkansas in August of that year. The organization's objectives are: * To provide a temporary refuge for stray, homeless and deserted animals and to place such animals in good homes wherever practical. * To receive and care for suffering animals. * To prevent all forms of cruelty to animals by every legitimate means. * To carry humane education, in all possible ways, into schools and homes of Saline County. * To return lost pets to their rightful owners upon reasonable proof of ownership within a reasonable period of time and upon payment of a reasonable fee, as established by the society's board of directors, with such fee to be based on costs of maintenance and care. * To end suffering, in a humane manner, of any animals for which it is not possible to cure its infirmities. Decisions of this nature are made with the advice of a qualified Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. * To meet the moral obligations of disease control and population control through humane methods--spaying and neutering. * To not allow anything in the management of the society to interfere with receiving the full support of all persons, regardless of race, religion or political persuasion.

We are dedicated to ending the senseless euthanasia of all adoptable dogs and cats of the Lowcountry in South Carolina by providing a safe, loving environment for them until they are adopted. Our Adoption Center has an average intake of 2000 companion animals each year. We work with open admission shelters in the surrounding 6 counties to help with saving the lives of the animals that find themselves abandoned. We also work with owners who feel that their is no other option but to give their companion animal to us to find their next home. Our Community Spay/Neuter Clinic is NSRT certified through Humane Alliance. We uphold high standards of medical care for our shelter animals and the low cost services we provide to our community. Through grants and donations we are able to provide the public with financial assistance for spay/neuter and preventive care including vaccines. Our continued participation in humane education programs and preserving the welfare and rights of animals by pursuing animal cruelty prosecution and initiating animal welfare legislation will be part of our mission and advocacy for the animals of the Lowcountry.

Founded in 1902, the mission of the SPCA of Tompkins County is to protect companion animals. We are the first open-admission, no-kill shelter in the country dedicated to preventing animal cruelty and overpopulation. not only do we steward animals, but the environment as well. our “green” shelter, known as the Dorothy and Roy Park Pet Adoption Center, was LEED- Certified Silver in 2004—the first shelter to achieve this status in the united States. our best practices in shelter operations and programs serve as effective examples for other shelters across the country striving to achieve no-kill status. We strive to foster a community in which the need for sheltering abandoned, neglected and homeless and abused animals is diminished; and we work ceaselessly to place medically and behaviorally healthy, treatable or manageable animals in loving homes. We provide leadership in cruelty investigation initiatives, educational outreach, and pet population control. We promote responsible pet stewardship by providing behavioral issues-counseling as needed for adopted animals and their owners, as well as behavior training for shelter dogs to increase adoption rates and ultimately nurture and enhance the human-animal bond.

The corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, educational and scientific purposes, and for the prevention of cruelty to animals, specifically promoting the well being of Brussels Griffons who have been or might be harmed, and including for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (or the corresponding section of any future Federal tax code). The purpose of the organization is to rescue Brussels Griffons which have been abandoned, lost or abused, or might otherwise be neglected or euthanized. It is the policy of the corporation to promote the humane treatment of Brussels Griffons and companion animals reasonably believed to be of substantially Brussels Griffon heritage by an authorized agent of the corporation. It is the policy of the corporation to provide humane care and treatment for all Brussels Griffons needing protection, to seek and to return lost Brussels Griffons to their owner, and to seek suitable homes for Brussels Griffons without owners. In its care and disposition of animals, National Brussels Griffon Rescue, Inc. shall provide veterinary care as needed, and shall spay or neuter each Brussels Griffon before placement. National Brussels Griffon Rescue, Inc. shall maintain and preferably exceed the minimum standards prescribed by The Humane Society of the United States.

Our mission is to build a community of people and organizations working together to save today’s, and prevent tomorrow’s, abused, neglected and homeless animals. How we do this ……. Deliver the highest level of animal care to prepare today’s animals in need for their future homes Bring together the cats and dogs who need a loving family with the people who want them Provide community services and resources to ensure every animal has a safe and healthy life For more than 50 years, Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter has been providing exceptional care for homeless animals, working tirelessly to find a permanent, loving home for every cat and dog we serve. Our priority is to save abandoned animals within our community; however, our efforts don’t end there. We also partner with shelters around the country to save at-risk animals from being euthanized. Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter never euthanizes any animal for time or space reasons. Adoptable animals reside with us until they find their forever home. We become their loving family until they become a part of yours. Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter is a registered 501(c)(3) organization that is solely funded by contributions, grants and bequests.

The Peregrine Fund's mission is to conserve birds of prey worldwide. The Peregrine Fund is responding to 21st century conservation challenges with a strategic plan based on the conviction of our founders—“we will succeed by using science to inform decisions and by not accepting failure as an option”—so that by the year 2050 we will have helped create a vision of success in which bird of prey populations and their ecosystems thrive; we have enriched the lives of local communities where we work and improved their future; we have earned the reputation and serve as global experts on birds of prey and their conservation; and raptors are valued by all humans. Our strategy stands upon three transformative outcomes: conservation, engagement, and capacity. Conservation will be achieved by preventing raptor extinctions, protecting areas of high raptor conservation value, and addressing landscape-level threats impacting multiple species. Engagement will be reached by inspiring people to value raptors and take action, serving as a catalyst for change, and investing in tomorrow’s conservation leaders. Capacity outcomes are centered on The Peregrine Fund’s capacity to apply our core values, promise, and guiding principles to complex conservation challenges. Capacity will be built by assembling the infrastructure, facilities and people, and raising sufficient funds to execute the actions needed to reach measurable, time-bound goals on an iterative five-year planning cycle.

We work to reduce animal population through spay/neuter. Promote responsible pet ownership including vaccinations and humane education and seek suitable homes for unwanted and neglected animals. The purpose of Street Paws, Inc. is to work with local county animal control shelters, county government and other animal groups for the prevention of cruelty to animals, the relief of suffering among animals, including the reduction of animal overpopulation through spay/neuters and publicizing the benefit thereof; promote responsible pet ownership including vaccinations, improve the lives of animals living on the streets, provide humane education to the citizenry and foster a healthy relationship between people and animals. Street Paws, Inc. shall assist to house homeless, neglected and abused animals, provide veterinary care, seek suitable homes for animals without owners; support local shelters to maximize reclaims, adoptions and foster opportunities, to reduce euthanasia, transfer animals to other licensed animal rescue groups; and provide euthanasia when necessary.  These animals are surrendered or given to Street Paws, Inc. by their owners, animal shelters, Humane Societies, and other persons. Street Paws, Inc. is out on the streets daily taking a progressive, proactive approach to establishing a permanent resolution to the stray companion animal problem through dedicated rescue efforts, sheltering, community outreach programs, education, collaborations, and the encouragement of responsible pet guardianship.

Broken Wings Ministry is dedicated to Tammy's (founder of Broken Wings) brother Jimbo who died on Christmas Eve 2014 from a heroin overdose. He suffered from Opiod / mental health issues. He was a victim of the national opioid crisis in America and did not receive the help he needed. Broken Wings want to restore lives to people who are broken by addiction and mental health / trauma. We offer services in the Orlando area with emphasis on women and children suffering from opiod addiction/ substance abuse and other mental health challenges. Curently we provide services including outpatient office based therapy, animal and garden therapy. Once our residential home is purchased, clients can come and heal in a safe holistic environment (body, mind and spirit). Therapeutic interventions will aim to get at the root cause of addiction/ mental health and seek healing from triggers with effective interventions to avoid relapse. Interventions include: animal therapy, garden therapy, EMDR, talk therapy, group therapy, therapeutic massage, spirituality, develooping life skills, nutrition education and a twelve step program with family involvement. Then, after a client graduates from our program we want to follow them for life. We believe that recovery is a life long process and want to stand by our alumni. Therefore, Broken Wings will offer lifelong alumni outpatient counseling services to clients for support to prevent relapse.

Wings of Freedom Animal Rescue, Inc. was founded by our strong desire to help animals in need. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit Connecticut-based grass-roots volunteer organization who work diligently to be the voice of those animals in need. Our primary area of concentration is the southern New England states and we are dedicated to helping local animals in this area. We are always willing to help animals in need anywhere and often reach out to help sister rescues as well.We strive to:• Rescue domestic animals from shelters and abuse situations and to rehabilitate, maintain health, train and find placement in loving homes• Education of the public about:- The need to spay or neuter - Proper nutrition and exercise - Training and safety - Reporting & stopping animal abuse- The value of and need for vaccinations and preventive medicine • Help end over-population • Reduce the need for high-kill shelters• Stop the suffering from animal neglect and abuseOur members give many volunteer hours to support activities such as:- Fostering animals in the Rescue - Training and Socializing our Animals- Community Awareness Events - Adoption Events- Fundraising Events - Support for other Rescues in Need We welcome new members, especially those who can find it in their hearts to open their homes as fosters. To find out more about us please visit our Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/wingsoffreedomanimalrescue or ourwebsite: www.wingsoffreedomanimalrescue.orgContact : (860) 428-0807 - wofarinc@gmail.com.

Caring Hearts For Canines (CHFC) Is A 501(C)3 Non-Profit Canine Rescue Organization, Based In Southern Pines, North Carolina In Moore County. CHFC Was Founded In 2014 By Jennifer Johnston Chopping In An Effort To Save Dogs From High Kill Shelters That Would Otherwise Be Euthanized. North Carolina Has One Of The Highest Rates Of Euthanasia In Shelters, And A High Stray Population Due To The Lack Of Spay And Neuter Legislation. The Mission Of Caring Hearts For Canines Is To Rescue And Re-Home Dogs At Risk Of Being Euthanized In High Kill Shelters, Neglect, Abuse And To Educate The Public In Order To Decrease The Proliferation Of These Unwanted Dogs. Caring Hearts For Canines Strives To Save As Many Dogs As Possible And Give Them A Life Filled With The Love And The Compassion They Deserve. Caring Hearts For Canines Operations Include Providing Appropriate Veterinary Care Including, Spay And Neuter Services, Vaccinations, Foster Care And Socialization. Additionally, Caring Hearts For Canines Works To Educate The Public Through Community Outreach About The Issues Of Spaying And Neutering, Vaccinating, Heartworm Prevention And Proper Care And Maintenance Of Their Canine Companions. Caring Hearts For Canines Has An Ever Growing Network Of Volunteers And Collaborative Partners Who Are Indispensable To Its Efforts To Save The Lives Of Dogs. If You Would Like To Help Caring Hearts For Canines Please Sign Up To Adopt, Foster, Volunteer Or Donate And Spread The Word About Our Cause. We Rescue Them, They Rescue Us.