African Wildlife Foundation The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) is the leading international conservation organization focused solely on Africa. We believe that protecting Africa’s wildlife and wild landscapes is the key to the future prosperity of Africa and its people – and for over forty-five years we have made it our work to help ensure that Africa’s wild resources endure.
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Founded in 1866, the ASPCA continues to be one of the leading organizations in the United States fight against inhumane and cruel treatment of animals.
Animal Protection Institute The Animal Protection Institute is a national animal advocacy nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Founded in 1968, API's mission is to advocate for the protection of animals from cruelty and exploitation.
Arizona Animal Welfare League Arizona's oldest & largest no-kill shelter. Our Mission is to provide excellent care, protection and loving compassion for the life of the animals entrusted to us and to take a leadership role in promoting humane values for the benefit of all animals and people.
Big Cat Rescue Big Cat Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non profit. We receive no government funding and rely on the generosity of thousands of individual donors to support the cats. We are an “educational sanctuary”, which means that our dual mission is both to take care of the cats and to educate the public so we can eliminate the abuse and abandonment that causes them to need a sanctuary.
Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary Over 500 wild horses including Spanish Mustangs, Pintos, Forest Service, domestics, State Government and BLM horses make their home on 11,000 acres of pristine South Dakota prairieland with the Cheyenne River winding thru wild canyonlands in the heart of it.
Defenders of Wildlife Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the protection of all native wild animals and plants in their natural communities. We focus our programs on what scientists consider two of the most serious environmental threats to the planet: the accelerating rate of extinction of species and the associated loss of biological diversity, and habitat alteration and destruction. Long known for our leadership on endangered species issues, Defenders of Wildlife also advocates new approaches to wildlife conservation that will help keep species from becoming endangered.
Endangered Species Coalition Congressional updates, action alerts, endangered species information and important news for preserving and strengthening the Endangered Species Act.
Farm Sanctuary Farm Sanctuary is America's premier farm animal protection organization. It operates farm animal shelters in upstate New York and northern California, and it wages campaigns to stop factory farming and animal abuse. The organization has an active visitor and education program, and promotes vegetarian and vegan lifestyles.
International Fund for Animal Welfare IFAW's mission is to improve the welfare of wild and domestic animals throughout the world by reducing commercial exploitation, protecting wildlife habitats, and assisting animals in distress. We seek to motivate the public to prevent cruelty to animals and to promote animal welfare and conservation policies.
The Fund for Animals The Fund for Animals was founded in 1967 by prominent author and animal advocate Cleveland Amory, and has spearheaded some of the most historic and significant events in the history of the animal protection movement.
Hearts United for Animals Hearts United for Animals is a national no-kill animal shelter, sanctuary and animal welfare organization dedicated to the relief of suffering. We rescue dogs from all over the country and specialize in long distance adoptions. We take the creatures who are lost, afraid, hungry or ill and comfort them, give them a warm, soft bed, good food, medical care and most of all, love.
Human Society of the United States The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has worked since 1954 to promote the protection of all animals. With nearly ten million members and constituents, The HSUS is the nation’s largest and most powerful animal protection organization, working in the United States and abroad to defend the interests of animals. We celebrate the human-animal bond, and we fight animal cruelty and abuse in all of its forms.
Mustangs 4 Us Information & Resources for Adopters and others who love Mustang Wild Horses and Burros
No Veal The disturbing truth about the veal industry.
North Shore Animal League North Shore Animal League America is the world's largest no-kill pet rescue and adoption organization. We have been successfully placing homeless pets into loving homes for over 60 years. It is this experience that makes North Shore Animal League America the best place to adopt a pet.
National Wildlife Federation National Wildlife Federation inspires Americans to protect wildlife for our children's future. We have been working to protect America's wildlife since 1936. We represent the power and commitment of four million members and supporters joined by affiliated wildlife organizations in 47 states and territories.
Petfinder Adopt a pet dog or cat from animal welfare organizations across the country (US).
Pets Without Parents
Founded in June of 2001. We are a non-profit, no-kill, all-breed pet shelter. Our mission is to create a community that
nurtures and respects companion animals, and to someday see that every pet is loved. In order to create such a community,
Pets Without Parents functions as a pet adoption shelter, carefully placing pets into forever homes.
Progressive Animal Welfare Society A Northwest leader in protecting animals since 1967, the Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) shelters homeless animals, rehabilitates injured and orphaned wildlife, and empowers people to demonstrate compassion and respect for animals in their daily lives.
Puppy Mills: Prisoners of Greed Hundreds of thousands of dogs suffer in puppy mills in this country. They are prisoners of greed. This website provides information about puppymills and how to end the suffering. There are also links to stores that sell dog beds and dog toys that donate their profits to help shut down puppy mills.
Redwings Horse Sanctuary Redwings Horse Sanctuary began in May 1991 as a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) organization in Carmel, California, with a mission to end the abuse, neglect, and slaughter of horses, ponies, donkeys, mules, and burros through rescue and foster care. Having moved to a larger facitily in 2000, Redwings continues to save, protect and rehabilitate horses today. Also: Redwings UK
Save Our Critters Society SOCS (Save Our Critter Society) is a volunteer non-profit (501c3) animal rescue group formed in 1993. Based on the belief that an individual person can better one animal's life, SOCS is dedicated to helping abandoned, abused, and injured cats find loving homes, one at a time. That same belief also recognizes that the best decisions are not always easy, but it also takes courage to make a difference.
Save the Manatee Club Save the Manatee Club was established in 1981 by former Florida Governor Bob Graham and singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett. SMC was started so the public could participate in conservation efforts to save endangered manatees from extinction. SMC is a membership-based, national nonprofit organization.
Save Our Strays
Save Our Strays is an information service organization dedicated to improving the relationship between
domestic pets and society through education. We act as a worldwide clearinghouse for information about humane issues and
work to promote the human/animal bond. We provide educational materials that promote organizational and personal learning.
Whale & Dolphin Conservation Society The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS) is the leading international charity dedicated solely to the worldwide conservation and welfare of all whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans). WDCS was established in 1987 and now has over 70,000 = supporters all around the world. WDCS has already helped to fund over 80 research projects in over 40 countries.
Wild Horse Spirit Wild Horse Spirit is a hands-on, private, tax-exempt Wild Horse Advocacy Organization and Sanctuary for rescued wild horses under federal 501 (c)(3) charitable organization since 1993. Among our mission statements: humane treatment, rescue and rehabilitation of injured or jeopardized wild horses, rigid adoption guidelines to prevent adopted wild horses going to auction/slaughter, preservation/protection of wild horses on public and private ranges, etc.
Wild Mustangs They say you'll feel their presence before you actually hear the thunder of their hooves ... and, hear them nearing, before actually seeing them. The wild mustangs are an American icon, symbolizing strength, beauty and freedom. We also see them as healers.
Windflyers Mustang Sanctuary WindFlyers Mustang Sanctuary is located in Southwestern Colorado, just outside of Durango, and presently operates with the help of just a few very wonderful volunteers. The Non Profit Corporation was formed under the laws of the State of Colorado in July of 2003. 501 (c)(3) status was granted in March of 2004.
Wildlife Conservation Society The Wildlife Conservation Society saves wildlife and wild lands. We do so through careful science, international conservation, education, and the management of the world’s largest system of urban wildlife parks, led by the flagship Bronx Zoo.
World Wildlife Fund Known worldwide by its panda logo, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) leads international efforts to protect endangered species and their habitats. Now in its fifth decade, WWF works in more than 100 countries around the globe to conserve the diversity of life on earth. With nearly 1.2 million members in the U.S. and another 4 million worldwide, WWF is the world's largest privately financed conservation organization.