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To honor and support our veterans, active military members, and first responders with services that enrich their lives through the rescue and training of service dogs for independence, adoption of companion animals, rescue of overseas animals in war zones, and other essential services to assist our heroes in need.

Our Mission: To help those who have served our country honorably live with dignity and independence. The service dog programs of America’s VetDogs® were created to provide enhanced mobility and renewed independence to veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders with disabilities, allowing them to once again live with pride and self-reliance. Not only does a service dog provide support with daily activities, it provides the motivation to tackle new challenges. VetDogs trains and places guide dogs for individuals who are blind or have low vision; PTSD service dogs to help mitigate the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder; hearing dogs for those who have lost their hearing later in life; service dogs for those with other physical disabilities, and facility dogs as part of the rehabilitation process in military and VA hospitals. It costs over $50,000 to breed, raise, train, and place one assistance dog; however, all of VetDogs’ services are provided at no charge to the individual. Funding comes from the generosity of individuals, corporations, foundations, businesses, and service and fraternal clubs. Once they make the decision to get a service dog, applicants become part of VetDogs’ open and welcoming community. They are supported with an uncompromised commitment to excellence, from highly empathetic and certified trainers to a meticulously constructed curriculum. VetDogs teams each student with the dog that’s right for them – and the power of their bond makes ordinary moments extraordinary. Crossing the street independently becomes a moment of liberation. Traveling alone becomes a welcome adventure. Embracing new experiences becomes an everyday occurrence. America’s VetDogs launched in 2003 as a project of the Guide Dog Foundation. In 2006, it became a separate 501(c)(3) corporation; the two organizations continue to share staff and other resources to ensure people with disabilities receive the best services possible. With an assistance dog from America's VetDogs by their side, a hero is never alone. With their courage and determination, these remarkable teams reconnect us all to the highest form of freedom there is: the freedom to experience the world around us in any way we choose, and to live without boundaries.

Valor Service Dogs trains and places mobility-assistance and PTSD service dogs for wounded post‑9/11 veterans and first responders to help them regain independence, support community reintegration, and educate the public about service-dog training and rights.

We rescue all species of animals from any form of abuse, neglect, or who have special needs; and introduce them to children who also come from abuse, trauma, or who have special needs for unconditional friendship and understanding! Children and adults learn together what unconditional love is all about. How to begin to trust and share the joy of understanding and looking with your heart and not just your eyes.

Big Run Wolf Ranch is a federally licensed nonprofit wildlife facility that rescues and cares for North American animals and advances conservation through education. It offers on‑site and off‑site educational presentations, monthly public open-house events, camps and tours, and relies on public donations to support animal care.

THE PURPOSE OF HOPEFUL TAILS ANIMAL RESCUE IS TO: (A) RESCUE DOGS IN DANGER OF BEING EUTHANIZED AT HIGH KILL SHELTERS, (B) TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR DOGS THAT ARE SURRENDERED BY OWNERS THAT CAN NO LONGER CARE FOR THEM, (C) PROVIDE NECESSARY VETERINARY CARE WITH THE INCLUSION OF A SPAY OR NEUTER, (D) PROVIDE LOVING TEMPORARY CARE AT HOPEFUL TAILS AND WITH THE FOSTER PROGRAM, (E) PLACE RESCUED DOGS INTO WELL-MATCHED, CAREFULLY SELECTED, PERMANENT ADOPTIVE HOMES AND (F) SERVE AS A RESOURCE TO THE COMMUNITY AND ALL DOG OWNERS BY PROVIDING EDUCATION AND INFORMATION ON RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP, INCLUDING THE IMPORTANCE OF SPAY OR NEUTER, POSITIVE BEHAVIOR TRAINING AND GOOD NUTRITION.

Canine Companions, Ltd. was founded in February 2001 with a mission to enhance the lives of individuals and families in need through the support of highly trained service and companion animals. Our primary goal is to serve the elderly by providing protection and companionship, assist individuals with paraplegia by supporting daily mobility and independence, and support low-income families with pets by providing access to food and essential veterinary care. Canine Companions, Ltd. currently provides services throughout the state of Arizona. We specialize in rescuing stranded and stray dogs and placing them with individuals who have mobility and other physical impairments, thereby improving both quality of life and personal independence. Our programs include several types of assistance animals, including service dogs, in-home companion dogs, and residential (community) companion dogs. Each animal is carefully trained and matched to meet the unique needs of the individuals and communities we serve. Like many nonprofit organizations, ongoing funding is essential to sustain and expand our mission. Our fundraising efforts focus on acquiring and training assistance dogs for recipients and developing a dedicated facility for breeding, training, and housing these exceptional companions. Canine Companions, Ltd. is a nonprofit organization committed to caring for man’s best friend while serving elderly and vulnerable communities with compassion, dignity, and purpose.

The NOAH Center works to end the euthanasia of healthy, adoptable, and treatable dogs and cats in Washington state by operating a family‑friendly adoption program, running a high-quality low‑cost spay/neuter clinic for low‑income residents, and providing humane education, transfer partnerships, and volunteer programs.

To rescue, rehabilitate and rehome dogs, cats, puppies and kittens throughout the state of Arizona that have been surrendered, abandoned, abused and neglected To help reduce shelter population and the relinquishment of animals by offering affordable veterinary care and dog training to the public To educate the next generation of animal advocates while teaching compassion for all living things to people of all ages

MISSIONBerkeley Humane serves the people and animals of our community by providing life-saving programs for cats and dogs, cultivating compassion, and strengthening the human-animal bond.VISIONBecause the well-being of animals reflects the well-being of our community, we engage minds, hearts and hands to provide care for dogs and cats in the East Bay.VALUESRespect, Care & Community

To renew the lives of Veterans and First Responders with PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injuries, and/or Military Sexual Trauma through the training and placement of highly trained service dogs.

Bella/SPCA provides donated or discounted veterinary care and runs a low-cost non-profit veterinary clinic to help low-income, elderly, or terminally ill pet owners pay for veterinary services. The organization raises funds and operates a Veterinary Assistance program and a non-profit clinic so pets receive care regardless of owners’ ability to pay.