Chinese New Year Cards for Animal charities

The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) works to minimize animal suffering, advocating for policies that uphold animal rights, promote humane treatment, and protect endangered species. It focuses on issues including animal experimentation, factory farming, and wildlife protection.

For more information visit http://www.awionline.org

Alaqua Animal Refuge believes that every abused, neglected and homeless animal deserves a second chance. Our private, nonprofit animal sanctuary is committed to serving the Emerald Coast as: the premier no-kill refuge, providing protection, shelter and care to animals in need; a full-service animal adoption center.

For more information visit https://www.alaqua.org/

Animal Friends Alliance is a U.S.-based charity that works to protect and improve the lives of companion animals. They offer vital programs including adoptions, spaying/neutering, and subsidized pet services to ensure animals have the care, respect, and homes they deserve.

For more information visit https://www.savinganimalstoday.org/

Animal Haven finds homes for abandoned cats and dogs throughout the Tri-State area, and provides behavior intervention when needed to improve chances of adoption. Founded in 1967, we operate a limited admission shelter/adoption center in Manhattan. We also provide programs that enhance the bond between animals and people.

For more information visit http://www.animalhaven.org

The mission of Animal Humane New Mexico is to improve the lives of companion animals through sheltering, adoption, community education, providing quality veterinary services to families in need and programs that reduce pet overpopulation. In 2020, Animal Humane found loving, forever homes for 3,477 pets-in spite of the global pandemic. In addition, they achieved a 98% Live Release Rate in 2020 as well as the following notable achievements: provided on-going care for 2,408 pets of low-income clients at their Donor-subsidized Veterinary Clinic & conducted 3,436 spay/neuter surgeries. They provided free help to 596 families through their Behavior Helpline, reached 3,408 students and teachers at schools through in-person & virtual humane education and distributed 62,676 pounds of pet food through their Pet Food Bank.

For more information visit http://www.animalhumanenm.org

Animal Outlook (formerly Compassion Over Killing) is a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) animal advocacy organization. Our mission: Working today to build a better tomorrow for all animals. We're strategically challenging the status quo of animal agribusiness through undercover investigations, legal advocacy, corporate and food system reform, and empowering everyone to choose vegan.

For more information visit https://animaloutlook.org/

Animal Place is one of the oldest and largest farmed animal sanctuaries in the country. Animal Place's mission is simple - to extend compassion to other animals and create a kinder world.

For more information visit animalplace.org

The Animal Protective Association of Missouri (APA) is dedicated to bringing people and pets together, advancing humane education and creating programs beneficial to the human/animal bond. Through the support of the community, the APA is able to provide the following services: shelter and care for homeless dogs and cats; adoption services; veterinary clinic; lost and found assistance; and education and outreach.

For more information visit http://www.apamo.org

The Animal Refuge League shelters and cares for abandoned, stray, and surrendered animals, promoting their welfare and well-being through various programs. They also facilitate pet adoptions, enhancing compassion and connection within communities.

For more information visit http://arlgp.org

For over 120 years, The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) has responded to the needs of animals and the people who care about them. In fact, we are often the first to respond. With over 800 dedicated volunteers and 100 staff members, ARL lends unwavering support to local animals, families, and neighborhoods. We provide outstanding veterinary care, adoption, and field services. We also confront the root causes of animal cruelty and neglect through special police investigation and advocacy aimed at strengthening the laws that protect animals. Last year alone, we served more than 16,700 animals in need. Today, we increasingly focus on prevention and the impact we can have on more animals; keeping them out of shelters and in the communities where they belong. This ambitious call to action is reflected in our new vision for the future. Learn more about ARL at https://www.arlboston.org/our-work/about/

For more information visit http://www.arlboston.org

Founded in 1926 the Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) is Iowa's largest nonprofit animal shelter, caring for many thousands of pets each year. The ARL serves animals and people in need across the state, with a focus on Polk County and central Iowa. The ARL has grown dramatically since its founding expanding its programs and services. Through our proactive programs community outreach (which includes spay/neuter and veterinary assistance programs for owned pets), pet behavior and cruelty and neglect programs, in the past few years we have begun to see a decrease in the number of animals we care for in the shelter, but our work is far from over. The ARL strives to serve people and pets in our community through our programs and services designed to promote animal welfare, to address the reasons animals end up in shelters, to find forever adoptive homes for the animals in our care, and to help keep pets in their homes with the people that love them.

For more information visit http://arl-iowa.org/

The Animal Welfare League of Arlington's mission is to improve the lives of animals and people by providing resources, care, and protection. Founded in 1944, the League provides animal control and sheltering for Arlington County under contract, and also offers many community service programs. The Animal Welfare League of Arlington also has several outreach programs to assist pets and their owners including humane education, spay/neuter programs, and caring for pets at the League when owners face an emergency.

For more information visit https://www.awla.org

The Animal Welfare Society is a private humane society and regional leader in companion animal welfare. AWS actively promotes kindness, the elimination of cruelty to and neglect of all animals, and the lifelong commitment of people to their pets.

For more information visit https://animalwelfaresociety.org/

Animals' Angels Inc. focuses on improving conditions for farm animals. We work primarily in the field, trailing livestock trucks on highways, visiting markets, collecting stations and slaughterhouses. Animals' Angels teams are there with the animals every week, conducting hands-on research and investigations.

For more information visit http://www.animalsangels.org/

The Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA is the largest no-kill animal shelter in Arizona. They rescue, rehabilitate and rehome over 4,000 animals annually, providing medical care, behavioral training, and public education on animal welfare and responsible pet ownership.

For more information visit http://www.aawl.org

Asheville Humane Society is about hope, not heartache. As Buncombe County's critical safety net since 1984, we are always here to save and protect every animal. We have mastered the art of saving lives within our walls and now we are going even further, helping our community's pets and their people thrive together. We are going beyond a no-kill community to ensure that each animal has the quality of life they deserve - a life worth living.

For more information visit http://www.ashevillehumane.org/

The mission of the Atlanta Humane Society is to improve animal welfare in the southeastern United States by providing quality animal services including preventative initiatives, education, advocacy and adoption of animals into permanent loving homes. The Atlanta Humane Society serves about 30,000 animals each year, and places approximately 11,000 dogs and cats into forever homes. AHS is committed to finding homes for all adoptable pets. We do not euthanize adoptable animals, and there are no time limits for the animals once they are in our care. We are proud to be a part of the solution to ending pet homelessness and overpopulation in the southeastern United States.

For more information visit http://www.atlantahumane.org

Austin Pets Alive! fills critical gaps in Austin's animal live-outcome rate by identifying the key groups of animals that are typically euthanized in a shelter setting and maintaining comprehensive, innovative programs to address the problems these key groups face. APA! pioneered programs to care specifically for these groups, thereby reducing their staggering over-representation on euthanasia lists and directly increasing the city's save rate. With a safety net for homeless pets established and sustainable in Austin, Austin Pets Alive! is now scaling its impact by helping other communities replicate its successes through mentorship and education. This takes place chiefly through the Maddie's® Learning Academy, which brings students from across the country to Austin to learn hands-on and through classwork directly from Austin Pets Alive! leaders how to create a safety net for all shelter pets in their own communities. In 2020, APA! began leading the national HASS collaborative.

For more information visit https://www.austinpetsalive.org/

Bangor Humane Society (BHS) was founded in 1869 making us the oldest Humane Society in the State of Maine. We operate Maine's largest animal care and adoption facility, both in terms of the total number of animals handled and geographical area we serve. The BHS cares for approximately 5,000 owner released and stray animals each year. We serve over 200 communities in Maine, including eastern, coastal, down-east, and parts of northern Maine.

For more information visit www.bangorhumane.org

Founded in 1992, the Berkshire Humane Society (BHS) is an open-admission animal support organization with a twofold mission: to ensure the compassionate care, treatment, and whenever possible, placement of homeless animals through the shelter operation; and to promote and improve the welfare of all animals through community education and outreach.

For more information visit http://www.berkshirehumane.org

Born Free USA works tirelessly to ensure that all wild animals, whether living in captivity or in the wild, are treated with compassion and respect and are able to live their lives according to their needs.We oppose the exploitation of wild animals in captivity and campaign to keep them where they belong - in the wild.

For more information visit http://www.bornfreeusa.org

BraveHearts envisions being the premier model for connecting horses with people as a catalyst for wellness. Everyone will have the opportunity to discover healing horsemanship through the BraveHearts' model. BraveHearts offer equine-assisted services and therapies for veterans, as well as children and adults with various diagnoses.

For more information visit https://braveheartsriding.org/

Can Do Canines is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities by creating mutually beneficial partnerships with specially trained dogs. Can Do Canines work with local shelters and rescue organizations to identify dogs suitable for assistance dog work. We have a social justice initiative where we work with inmates in seven area prisons.

For more information visit http://can-do-canines.org/

Canine Assistants, founded in 1991, trains and provides service dogs for children and adults with physical disabilities or other special needs. Most Canine Assistants service dogs are born, raised, and trained at our facility in Alpharetta, Georgia, while some are occasionally adopted from local organizations or breeders. The majority of our service dogs are retrievers, including both goldens and labradors.

For more information visit http://www.canineassistants.org

Founded in 1936, the Capital Area Humane Society works to promote the humane treatment of companion animals through protection, placement, education, and example. We serve the animals and the people of the Mid-Michigan community with a wide variety of programs and services, including adoption, surrender, an off-site spay and neuter clinic, education programs for children, obedience classes, and a pet food bank. More than 10,000 animals come through our doors each year; all are provided with food, medical care, a safe place to stay, and plenty of TLC from our staff and volunteers.

For more information visit http://www.AdoptLansing.org/

The Capital Humane Society began in 1902 as the Lancaster County Humane Society. The Capital Humane Society are now able to spay and neuter all animals going into the adoption program. The Capital Humane Society shelters animals, protects animals and teaches compassion and respect.

For more information visit http://www.capitalhumanesociety.org

Cat Depot's mission is to save lives, find loving homes, and provide resources and education to improve the destiny of homeless cats. Our four main services include: adoption; affordable, cat-specific veterinary care; public education and family activities; and a community cats program. We work daily to rescue abandoned, abused, injured, relinquished, and free roaming cats and kittens.

For more information visit https://catdepot.org/

Center for Great Apes, provides a permanent sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees who have been retired from the entertainment industry, from research, or who are no longer wanted as pets. The Center provides care with dignity in a safe, healthy, and enriching environment for great apes in need of lifetime care. Our sanctuary home is located in Wauchula, on over 100 acres a few miles from the beautiful Peace River in south central Florida.

For more information visit http://www.centerforgreatapes.org/

In continuous operation since 1943, the Central Missouri Humane Society promotes the well-being of companion animals – pets that enrich the lives of the people who love them.

For more information visit https://www.cmhspets.org/

For over 147 years, Charleston Animal Society has been preventing cruelty to animals. Nationally recognized as a leader in animal protection and rescue, Charleston Animal Society will not rest until every animal in need of a home finds one.

For more information visit http://www.charlestonanimalsociety.org/

The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is a nonprofit animal welfare organization whose mission is to advance the compassionate treatment of animals by providing sheltering, medical care, and behavioral services for dogs and cats; promoting permanent, caring homes; and furthering education and outreach. Our vision is healthy animals in caring homes.

For more information visit http://caspca.org/

The Cleveland Animal Protective League's (APL) mission is to foster compassion and end animal suffering. Incorporated in 1913, it is a private, independent humane society that is located in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood. The APL's Humane Investigations team investigates reports of animal cruelty in Cuyahoga County and assists with the prosecution of those cases. The APL provides shelter to animals that have been relinquished by their guardians or rescued by the APL from abuse or neglect, and to stray or abandoned cats. It has achieved 100 percent placement of healthy, friendly animals. The APL also provides veterinary care to sick or injured animals that are admitted into our shelter, can be safely and humanely treated, rehabilitated in foster homes, and then placed into loving homes. The APL offers outreach programs in the community that reduce the birthrate of unwanted litters of cats and dogs and provide resources and support to pet owners in targeted, under-served areas.

For more information visit http://www.clevelandapl.org

Columbus Humane, based in Ohio, protects and promotes the welfare of animals through rescuing and adopting stray or abused animals, providing cruelty investigations and humane education, and offering affordable veterinary services, with a commitment to advocate for the humane treatment and quality of life of all animals.

For more information visit http://www.cahs-pets.org

The Connecticut Humane Society is the leading resource in the state for companion animal welfare; enriching the lives of families and communities through adoption services, medical care, education, and prevention of cruelty.

For more information visit http://www.cthumane.org

Dakin Humane Society delivers effective, innovative services that improve the lives of animals in need and the people who care about them. Dakin is a private, non-profit organization serving the communities of Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden counties. Many of our programs also serve animals and people in Worcester and Berkshire counties, as well as northern Connecticut. We believe people are good and will make good decisions for animals when they are treated with kindness and understanding, and when they have enough information and resources. Our vision is a world where services that support the human-animal bond are accessible to all and companion animals are no longer vulnerable.

For more information visit http://dakinhumane.org

Dane County Humane Society provides refuge, healing and new beginnings to over 9,000 companion animals, exotic species, farm animals and injured or orphaned wild animals every year.DCHS is a private, non-profit, community-supported organization and is not affiliated with any government agency or national animal welfare organization. We are an open admission shelter accepting all animals that need assistance regardless of age, health status or temperament. DCHS has an adoption guarantee, meaning all healthy or treatable animals can stay at DCHS as long as it takes to find a loving home.As one of the nation's leading animal welfare organizations, DCHS offers humane education programs, community-based care for pets, foster care for animals for victims of domestic abuse, a pet food pantry, dog training classes, wildlife rehabilitation and much more. Our volunteers and professionals come together to create a culture of compassion, empathy, integrity and accountability.

For more information visit http://www.giveshelter.org/

Founded in 1957, the Delaware Humane Association (DHA) acts as a voice for companion animals and enhances their welfare by providing temporary shelter, spay/neuter services, humane education programs, and adoption/placement resources. Each year, hundreds of animals come to DHA in search of a warm bed, a good meal, and most importantly, a new home.

For more information visit https://delawarehumane.org/

Furkids, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, operates the largest cage-free, no-kill shelter in the Southeast for rescued cats, and Sadie's Place, a no-kill shelter for dogs. Furkids also operates one of the only facilities in the Southeast dedicated to the care of FIV positive cats. The Furkids mission is to rescue homeless animals, provide them with the best medical care and nurturing environment while working to find them a forever home. Furkids heals the whole animal, physically and emotionally, restoring its health and its spirit.

For more information visit http://furkids.org/

Established in 1977, Dogs for Better Lives (formerly Dogs for the Deaf) is a national non-profit organization that rescues, breeds, professionally trains, and places dogs with people who have different disabilities and needs throughout the United States. Our three primary programs include Hearing Assistance Dogs, Autism Assistance Dogs (currently placing in OR, WA, and CA), and Facility Dogs (that work with teachers, counselors, and physicians), all placed at no cost to the client. Tours of Dogs for Better Lives' southern Oregon campus are by appointment, taking place on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 1:00 pm. The address is 10175 Wheeler Road, Central Point, OR, 97502. For more information visit www.dogsforbetterlives.org or call 1-800-990-DOGS (3647).

For more information visit https://dogsforbetterlives.org/

East Coast Assistance Dogs D/B/A ECAD, Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities was founded by Lu and Dale Picard. ECAD has grown to have training facilities in Connecticut and New York, and have placed Assistance Dogs in over a dozen states.

For more information visit http://www.ecad1.org

Equine Advocates was founded in 1996. We focus our work on rescue, sanctuary, education and advocacy. Our Mission Statement is: "To rescue, protect and prevent the abuse of equines through education, investigation, rescue operations, the dissemination of information to the public and the operation of a horse sanctuary for slaughter-bound, abused and neglected equines."

For more information visit http://www.equineadvocates.org

Faithful Friends Animal Society's mission is to end the neglect, abandonment and killing of pets in Delaware; and enrich the lives of people by promoting and providing compassionate animal-related welfare and social services. Faithful Friends does not euthanize animals to make space for others. Each animal receives love and attention in addition to top-notch medical care.

For more information visit https://faithfulfriends.us/

FixNation's mission is to reduce the population of homeless cats by sterilizing as many as possible while demonstrating the effectiveness of Trap-Neuter-Return and colony management for the humane care of homeless cats. FixNation has sterilized 160,000 cats in addition to its Catnippers program.

For more information visit fixnation.org

Freedom Service Dogs of America (FSD) is a nonprofit organization that unleashes the potential of dogs by transforming them into custom-trained, life-changing assistance dogs for people in need. Our clients include children, veterans and active-duty military, and other adults. Their disabilities include autism, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and post-traumatic stress. Since being founded in 1987, FSD has paired hundreds of client-dog teams at no cost to the client. FSD provides a lifetime of support for its client-dog teams, including ongoing training, post-placement follow-up, annual re-certification, and advocacy efforts.

For more information visit https://freedomservicedogs.org/

Friends of Animals (FoA), founded in 1957, works to cultivate a respectful view of nonhuman animals, free-living and domestic. Our goal is to free animals from cruelty and institutionalized exploitation around the world. The organization has evolved from its beginnings as the most comprehensive low-cost spay neuter program in the country, funding more than 2.5 million procedures.Friends of Animals now places critical habitat, wildlife protection and veganism at the core of animal advocacy. We inform members about animal advocacy issues and our progress in addressing them through our magazine, Action Line, and our website.

For more information visit http://www.friendsofanimals.org

Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue facilitates the rescue of draft and draft cross horses from slaughter, abuse, and neglect. Gentle Giants serves to protect some of the rarest breeds of horses. Draft horses comprise less than 1% of the overall general equine population, yet are grossly overrepresented in horse slaughter- comprising up to 6% of horses butchered for human comsumption. Gentle Giants educates the public through the use of brochures, pamphlets, and public presentations on the topics of: horse slaughter and cruelty, the responsibilities of horse ownership, the over-population and over-breeding of horses, and how over-breeding contributes to the horse slaughter industry.

For more information visit https://www.gentlegiantsdrafthorserescue.org/

Great Plains SPCA works to save, protect, and improve the lives of animals, while strengthening the relationship between pets and their human companions. Our mission is to drive change in our community through innovative programs that promote adoption, outreach and a better life for pet and the people who love them. We proudly report a live-release rate of 98% or higher. We offer a lifelong, full-circle approach for pets and their human companions with our three-pronged approach: prevention, adoption, retention.

For more information visit http://www.greatplainsspca.org/

The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society is committed to promoting a humane community by providing the best possible care for stray, abandoned and abused animals. The Society, formerly known as the Lewiston-Auburn SPCA, was founded in 1885. As our community has grown and changed over time, the Society has grown along with it.

For more information visit www.gahumane.org

The Greenville Humane Society (GHS) opened its doors in 1930 as the South Carolina Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SCSPCA). Over the years, we have helped unite over 250,000 people in the upstate with previously unwanted animals. As a no-kill facility, we work in partnership with our community to preserve the lives and enhance the well-being of animals.

For more information visit http://www.greenvillehumane.com/

The Hawaiian Humane Society was founded in 1883. Our mission - promoting the human-animal bond and the humane treatment of all animals - is a joyful one full of challenges and opportunities. Throughout its history, the Society has focused on supporting both the people and the animals of our community; educating children and adults, helping to keep pets with their human families, reducing pet overpopulation through spay/neuter and working to find solutions to the challenges of a diverse society. With an open-door policy that welcomes all animals, the Hawaiian Humane Society operates 365 days a year. Centered in the heart of Honolulu, Hawaiian Humane is an animal shelter, a rescue operation, the official pet lost and found for Oahu, a pet adoption agency, an educational and advocacy organization and a pet care resource center.

For more information visit http://www.hawaiianhumane.org

Heart of the Valley (HOV) is an animal shelter located in Bozeman with the mission to compassionately shelter the lost and surrendered pets of Gallatin and Madison valleys, and to enhance the lives of people and companion animals through pet adoption and education. HOV handles more than 2,500 cats and dogs every year.

For more information visit http://www.heartofthevalleyshelter.org/

Heaven Can Wait Animal Society, an animal humane organization, was formed in 2000 by a group of five concerned citizens with the idea of building a beautiful 20 acre sanctuary to house all of the unwanted animals in our community. Heaven Can Wait Animal Society decided to refocus its efforts slightly away from rescue and more toward promoting spay/neuter as the solution to the tragic pet overpopulation problem here in Las Vegas.

For more information visit https://heavencanwaitlv.org/

Helen Woodward Animal Center is a unique organization in San Diego County that for over 40 years has been committed to the philosophy of people helping animals and animals helping people. The Center's passionate belief that animals help people and people help animals through trust, unconditional love, and respect, creates a legacy of caring. Sharing this philosophy with others, the Center inspires and teaches, locally and globally, the importance of the animal-human bond. Located on 12 acres in Rancho Santa Fe, our nationally recognized Center provides a variety of services that benefit the community through educational and therapeutic programs for people, and humane care and adoption for animals.

For more information visit http://www.animalcenter.org

Helping Hands: Monkey Helpers was founded in 1979 to raise and train capuchin monkeys to provide daily in-home assistance to people living with spinal cord injuries or other mobility impairments. We are the only organization in the world that has trained capuchin monkeys to be service animals.

For more information visit http://www.monkeyhelpers.org/

Humane Indiana's mission is to lead the community in the humane treatment of animals. The organization also supports the reduction of unwanted animals by promoting the spay/neuter program. The organization provides community services, such as visiting area nursing homes, education in the school system, and speaking engagements.

For more information visit http://humaneindiana.org/

Humane Society For Hamilton County's mission is to save lives, educate communities, and complete families. The Humane Society for Hamilton County embraces the definition of no-kill shelter, giving every animal a chance regardless of age, breed, special medical needs, disability, time, space or cost.

For more information visit http://www.hamiltonhumane.com

It is the mission of the Humane Society of Boulder Valley to protect and enhance the lives of companion animals by promoting healthy relationships between pets and people. We stay true to our mission statement through a diverse curriculum of programs and services. Over a century ago, the Humane Society of Boulder Valley was founded to protect those who did not have a voice to protect themselves. This mission holds true today as we counter animal neglect and cruelty by partnering with community animal care and control and law enforcement agencies. We offer refuge to over 8,000 animals each year.

For more information visit http://www.boulderhumane.org/

The Humane Society of Charlotte is a community resource committed to delivering effective, innovative services that strengthen the human-animal bond and improve the lives of companion animals and the people who care about them. Our vision is for Charlotte to be a united community where animal welfare is valued and demonstrated through educated and collaborative efforts leading to positive outcomes for people and animals.

For more information visit http://humanecharlotte.org/

The Humane Society of Elkhart County (HSEC) is dedicated to promoting respect and responsibility for all animals and to the prevention of suffering and neglect through education, public service and adoption. HSEC will not refuse animals from Elkhart County service area residents if the shelter is full and we are proud to say that every animal that goes into our adoption center stays there until they are adopted.

For more information visit http://elkharthumanesociety.org/

Humane Society of Greater Kansas City is the oldest existing humane society in metropolitan Kansas City. Originally called The Humane Society of Wyandotte County and two sisters are credited with our founding, Sarah Jacobs and Henriette H. Jacobs. Humane Society of Greater Kansas City find homes for over 97% of the pets in our care.

For more information visit http://www.hsgkc.org/

HSHV's mission is to support the loving, responsible care of all animals in our community by:-Ensuring proper, nurturing care for the animals in our shelter-Placing all adoptable animals in loving homes-Reducing pet over-population-Caring for the physical well-being of animals in our community-Providing education and outreach to the community-Stopping animal crueltyWe are the only animal shelter in Washtenaw County that takes in all types of unwanted, injured, lost, stray, abandoned, and abused animals.

For more information visit http://hshv.org/

The mission of the Humane Society of Manatee County is: HSMC is committed to leading Manatee County in fostering compassion and respect for animals through care, education and collaboration. Our funding comes from people like you. We receive no monies from any national organization or government entity.

For more information visit http://www.humanemanatee.org/

The Humane Society of North Texas (HSNT) has been serving Tarrant and surrounding counties since 1905. HSNT's mission is to act as an advocate on behalf of all animals and to ensure their legal, moral and ethical consideration and protection; to provide for the well-being of animals who are abandoned, injured, neglected, mistreated or otherwise in need; to promote an appreciation of animals; and to instill respect for all living things. In accordance to our mission, we promote kindness, justice and mercy to every living creature entering our door. To accomplish our mission, we provide adoptions, humane investigations, animal surrender and admission, emergency rescue, a spay and neuter program, lost and found, and animal education.

For more information visit http://hsnt.org/

The Humane Society of Pulaski County (HSPC) is a no-kill shelter that helps animals in central Arkansas. Founded in 1946, HSPC offers a variety of programs and services to the people and animals in the community, including providing quality animal care in our no-kill shelter, housing approximately 200 animals at a time.

For more information visit http://www.warmhearts.org

The Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia is dedicated to promoting the compassionate treatment of animals in our community through adoption, public spay/neuter services, sheltering and education. We advocate responsible pet ownership through community outreach, involvement and education.

For more information visit http://www.hsscg.org/

The mission of the Humane Society of South Mississippi (HSSM) is to save and enhance the lives of pets through cooperative and innovative approaches to adoption, spay/neuter, sheltering and community engagement.

For more information visit http://www.hssm.org/

The Animal Protective Association of Missouri (APA) is dedicated to bringing people and pets together, advancing humane education and creating programs beneficial to the human/animal bond. Through the support of the community, the APA is able to provide the following services: shelter and care for homeless dogs and cats; adoption services; veterinary clinic; lost and found assistance; and education and outreach.

For more information visit http://www.swh.org/

Founded in 1949, Humane Society of the Pikes Region is the largest animal welfare group for homeless and abused animals in Southern Colorado. HSPPR is a local, independent nonprofit not affiliated with national organizations such as ASPCA or Humane Society of the United States and relies on donations to fund its work. As an open admission shelter, no animal is ever turned away. Passionate and dedicated staff care for animals in distress, provide medical care for abused and injured animals, reunite lost pets with their owners, find loving homes for homeless animals, and investigate animal cruelty and enforce animal ordinances. HSPPR's mission is a compassionate community where animals and people are cared for and valued.

For more information visit http://www.hsppr.org

The Humane Society of Utah (HSU) is dedicated to the elimination of pain, fear and suffering in all animals. The Humane Society of Utah is the largest and most effective nonprofit shelter in the state. HSU practices Socially Conscious Animal Sheltering striving to create the best outcome for all animals by treating them respectfully and alleviating their suffering. The Humane Society of Utah provides the following lifesaving programs: shelter, care and adoption of homeless pets; affordable sterilization surgeries, vaccinations and microchips at our in-house clinic; neglect and cruelty investigations; foster care to ensure the adoptability of pets; pet retention programs; behavior, enrichment and training to keep pets healthy and happy while at our shelter; transfer and rescue to intake at-risk pets from other overcrowded shelters; humane education of children and teens; and advocacy at the state and city level for animal welfare.

For more information visit http://www.utahhumane.org/

The Humane Society of Westchester is dedicated to promoting the human/animal bond through the compassionate care and treatment of animals throughout the communities we serve in Westchester County and beyond.

For more information visit https://humanesocietyofwestchester.org/

The mission of the Idaho Humane Society is to advocate for the welfare and responsible care of animals, protect them from neglect and cruelty, and promote humane education, awareness and compassion. We believe that because domestic animals are a product of human intervention, we have a special obligation to them in regard to humane treatment and responsible stewardship. The Idaho Humane Society is the largest and oldest animal welfare organization and veterinary charity in the state of Idaho.

For more information visit https://www.idahohumanesociety.org/

The Humane Society of Indianapolis (IndyHumane) is the leading voice for the welfare of animals and improving their quality of life. Our vision is that all central Indiana animals are treated with dignity and respect and live free from cruelty, harm and neglect. IndyHumane is the first choice in providing direct services for shelter cats and dogs, including adoption, foster home placement, behavior training, appropriate medical care, and affordable spay/neuter services. As the voice for the animals, IndyHumane brings together like-minded animal-focused individuals and groups to educate the public about animal welfare issues and concerns. For over 100 years, it's all about the animals.

For more information visit http://www.indyhumane.org

The Kalamazoo Humane Society is a non-sheltering animal welfare organization focused on the prevention of pet overpopulation. The Kalamazoo Humane Society also assist struggling pet owners to keep the pets they already have by offering services and resources that prevent pets from ending up in rescues and shelters.

For more information visit https://www.kazoohumane.org/

The Kansas Humane Society is a community resource for pets and people by offering an array of services to promote the human/animal bond, including pet adoption; dog training; behavior consultation; pet supplies; social media outreach including mobile apps, spay/neuter services for the pets of low income families; youth education and community outreach; as well as private cremation and other end of life services for pets. For over 128 years, we have helped Wichita's pets by providing them care, comfort, hope, and most importantly, a second chance at a new life. We provide services for thousands of animals every year including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits, ferrets, birds, and other small pets.Our Mission: The Kansas Humane Society is a community resource for pets and people, dedicated to enhancing the welfare of all companion animals.Our Vision: To create a humane community for all companion animals.

For more information visit http://www.kshumane.org/

The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) is a champion for companion animals. Through leadership, education and proactive solutions, we are creating more compassionate communities.

Founded in 1884, KHS is one of the oldest animal welfare organizations in the nation and Kentucky's largest pet adoption agency.

KHS reduces the number of animals in shelters through education, spay/neuter services and adoption. KHS also helps keep pets out of shelters and in their homes through proactive programs, such as affordable veterinary care, dog training classes and a free Pet Help Line, 502-509-4PET. For animals who enter the shelter, KHS provides medical assistance at our Sam Swope Pet Treatment & Lifesaving Center (TLC) on Steedly Drive. Dogs with behavioral challenges receive help at our Sam Swope Pet Retreat, which helps them become happy, healthy and ready for adoption. KHS' Equine C.A.R.E. program assists Kentucky's at-risk companion horses through adoption, gelding and education.

For more information visit http://www.kyhumane.org

Mission: To advocate the compassionate treatment of animals; educate the community on responsible, lifelong pet ownership; and promote adoption as the best option when searching for a new pet.The Lexington Humane Society cares for over 5,000 homeless animals every year, has an exceptional save rate of 98% for animals in care, and is the largest pet adoption agency in Central Kentucky. Our adoption specialists are trained to help you find the perfect pet and to Adopt Love, while our Finders-Keepers program is designed to help you maintain a healthy, lifelong relationship with your new best friend. We believe education is key to improving the lives of animals, and daily we work to educate the public on the importance of pet spay/neuter as well as our free and low-cost Spay'sTheWay program; the compassionate treatment of all animals; and responsible, lifelong pet ownership.

For more information visit https://www.lexingtonhumanesociety.org/

The Louisiana SPCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. As the oldest and most comprehensive animal welfare organization in the state, the Louisiana SPCA provides care for more than 43,000 homeless and companion animals annually. For more than 128 years, our mission has been to promote, protect and advance the well-being of Louisiana's companion animals. The Louisiana SPCA is committed to serving the needs of the people and animals in the community and across the region as a 4-Star Charity Navigator rated nonprofit ranking in the top 1 percent nationally.

For more information visit http://www.la-spca.org/

Michigan Anti-Cruelty Society (MACS) has dedicated its efforts to providing refuge to stray, injured, and forgotten animals. MACS investigates between 1,200 and 1,500 animal cruelty complaints and provides extensive sheltering organizations and pet adoption to the 13,000 animals who pass through the shelter doors.

For more information visit http://www.macsshelter.org/

Established in 1875, the Monadnock Humane Society (MHS) is a private humane organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for animals and people through humane education, and to providing shelter and facilitating adoption for lost, abused or abandoned animals.

For more information visit http://www.monadnockhumanesociety.org

The Monmouth County SPCA (MCSPCA) protects and advocates for all animals. We are dedicated to enforcing animal cruelty laws; providing a safe haven for homeless, abused and abandoned pets while they await adoption; reducing pet over-population through spay/neutering; and cultivating their humane treatment through education and service as a valuable community resource. The Monmouth County SPCA not only finds homes for stray dogs and cats, but also those family pets that can no longer be cared for by their owners. All of the animals (strays and previously owned pets) placed for adoption receive the same excellent care. The MCSPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to animals, and we see to it that a human being responsible for cruelty to an animal is brought to justice.

For more information visit http://www.monmouthcountyspca.org/

Mountain Humane is on a mission to change lives by connecting pets and people. We do this through innovative programs that inspire and have impact beyond our borders. The first "no kill" shelter in the State of Idaho, we promote companion animal welfare by providing temporary shelter for homeless animals, adopting them to qualified homes and reducing animal abuse, neglect and overpopulation through community education and spay/neuter services.

For more information visit http://www.mountainhumane.org

Founded in 1929, the National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) is an educational organization whose ultimate goal is the elimination of animal use in product testing, education and biomedical research. NAVS seek to identify the cruelty and waste of vivisection and to convince the general public to work actively for its ultimate abolition.

For more information visit http://www.navs.org

National Mill Dog Rescue rescues, rehabilitate and rehomes discarded breeding dogs from puppy mills and educates the public about the cruel realities of the commercial dog breeding industry. NMDR educates the public through social media, traditional media, school programs, community presentations and tours.

For more information visit https://nmdr.org

NEADS World Class Service Dogs ("NEADS Inc.", formerly known as National Education for Assistance Dog Services and Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans) was established in 1976. NEADS World Class Service Dogs are highly trained to: Provide independence and companionship when matched with people who are deaf or have physical disabilities, and also certain veterans who have PTSD

For more information visit http://www.neads.org

The Nebraska Humane Society (NHS), founded in 1875, is the fifth oldest humane society in the U.S. and one of the largest. We are the only open-entry animal shelter in the Omaha metro area (population 750,000). As an open-entry shelter, more than 20,000 animals, including wildlife, come through our doors annually. In 2020, we helped 7,318 animals find new adoptive homes, and reached more than 200,000 people with our programs and message of compassion and humane treatment. NHS is contracted to provide animal control services in a 400 square mile area. We provide medical care, shelter, and a second chance for stray, lost, abandoned, and abused animals in our jurisdiction.

For more information visit http://www.nehumanesociety.org

Nevada Humane Society's mission is to find homes and provide care for homeless pets, bringing people and animals together to make Washoe County and Carson City no-kill communities. This is accomplished through quality animal care, comprehensive adoption programs, accessible low-cost spay/neuter services, and a free Animal Help Desk.NHS is a non-profit organization founded in 1932. In 2007, NHS became a no-kill shelter and launched a bold effort to help Washoe County become a no-kill community. In 2014, NHS expanded lifesaving efforts to include Carson City. Today, more than 70,000 animals have been placed into loving homes since 2007 and NHS continues to grow, maintaining its status as one of the top communities in the country for saving homeless pets. Working in partnership with Washoe County Regional Animal Services and a network of rescue organizations, NHS has put Washoe County in the very top tier of communities nationwide.

For more information visit http://www.nevadahumanesociety.org/

The New Hampshire Humane Society (NHHS) was founded in 1900. As one of the largest and oldest humane societies in New Hampshire, we provide care for more than 1,000 animals each year.

For more information visit http://www.nhhumane.org/

The New Hampshire SPCA (NHSPCA) is a community resource center bringing animals and people together. We provide adoption, education, investigation and sheltering services in a professional and compassionate way. The NHSPCA serves over 121 communities in the seacoast of New Hampshire, southern Maine and northern Massachusetts.

For more information visit http://www.nhspca.org/

Northeast Animal Shelter is one of New England's largest nonprofit animal shelters. Since opening our doors in 1976, we have placed over 145,000 dogs and cats in permanent homes. Our key programs include: Saving Homeless Pets Across America, which rescues homeless dogs and cats from across the US and transports them to the safety of our Shelter; our Foster Care Program, which provides a temporary home for pets that need "extra care" before being adopted; our Special Needs Fund, which provides medical and behavioral care to special pets; and our Community Pet Food Bank, which provides donated food to people in our community who need help feeding their pets.

For more information visit http://www.neas.org

Our Companion Animal Rescue's chief guiding principle is to always do the right thing for animals, regardless of the cost or challenge. We are committed to helping animals in need today, while also providing programs to prevent animals from becoming homeless. One hundred percent of our capital campaign (construction at the Ashford Sanctuary) and 99% of our operating costs (vet bills, pet food, various Sanctuary and Program Center operational expenses, etc.) are made possible by the generosity of the community. There are few non-profit organizations, animal-related or otherwise, whose ability to serve its constituents is so closely tied to the voluntary philanthropic support of the public.

For more information visit http://www.ourcompanions.org

To end animal cruelty. The largest animal sanctuary in the Pacific Northwest, our four comprehensive program areas include: INVESTIGATIONS & RESCUE: We are helping to improve the response to crimes against animals through investigations, rescues and training programs. SANCTUARY: Our 85 acre sanctuary is home to 150-250 animals - dogs, cats and farmed animals - most of whom arrived from cases of cruelty or neglect. HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION: We are working to reduce shelter overpopulation through innovative spay/neuter and food bank programs. OUTREACH: We offer tangible ways for people to help end animal cruelty through advocacy, engagement and informed consumer choices. We were founded in 1997 in honor of "Pasado", a beloved donkey was tortured to death by three teenage boys.

For more information visit http://www.pasadosafehaven.org/

The mission of Patriot PAWS is to train and provide service dogs of the highest quality at no cost to disabled American veterans and others with mobile disabilities and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in order to help restore their physical and emotional independence. Patriot PAWS intends to build partnerships with local, state and national organizations to help develop and support this goal.

For more information visit http://patriotpaws.org/

PAWS Chicago is a no-kill animal shelter that saves and rehabilitates homeless pets, promotes adoption, provides free spay/neuter services, and promotes humane education to prevent animal abuse and neglect.

For more information visit http://www.pawschicago.org

Paws With A Cause® enhances the independence and quality of life for people with disabilities nationally through custom-trained Assistance Dogs.

For more information visit http://www.pawswithacause.org

Pet Adoption Fund's mission is to rescue, shelter, and find loving permanent homes for the many wonderful, yet previously abandoned, neglected or abused companion animals. Since our inception in 1983, we have cared for, rehabilitated, and found responsible and happy homes for the thousands of pets who have come through our doors.

For more information visit http://www.petadoptionfund.org/

The Petfinder Foundation's mission is to prevent the euthanasia of adoptable pets. The Petfinder Foundation is the ONLY national nonprofit that does nothing but give grants to animal shelters and rescues. By helping adoption groups, we’re saving pets … together.

For more information visit http://www.petfinderfoundation.com/

Pets In Need is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization founded in 1965as Northern California's first "No-Kill" animal shelter. The Pets InNeed mission is to rescue dogs and cats that are in danger of beingkilled in public facilities and find them new, loving homes.For 50 years, our staff and volunteers have been committed to doing everything in our power to save as many animals as possible.All animals rescued by Pets In Need are spayed or neutered, micro-chipped and fully vaccinated before being put up for adoption. Pets In Need provides Low-Cost spaying and neutering for the pets of all California residents. We receive no government funding; we are completely supported by donations from the general public.

For more information visit http://www.petsinneed.org

Founded in 1929, the Potter League for Animals is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of animals. To promote the humane treatment of all animals, we shelter and care for lost or unwanted companion animals, return them to their homes, place them into humane environments, or sensitively euthanize them. Through community education and the fostering of relationships between people and animals, we secure their future. Potter League for Animals is committed to zero tolerance of animal suffering and homelessness. As the heart of a humane community, we will lead an empowered citizenry who are the animals' best advocates. Together we will act with courage and compassion to address the root causes of animal abuse and overpopulation.

For more information visit http://www.potterleague.org/

At Providence Animal Center, we offer life-affirming rescue, medical care, treatment, protection and placement of companion animals that forever upholds the critical importance of the human-animal bond. We have an unwavering commitment to this mission and will always strive to deliver the most optimal, advanced care to our animal friends – and their owners.

For more information visit http://www.providenceac.org/

The Providence Animal Rescue League provides for the rescue and relief of suffering of homeless animals and perform charitable or benevolent acts for the welfare of animals. For a century PARL has been the haven for hundreds of thousands of unwanted, neglected and abused animals in the Greater Providence area. As an open admission shelter we are here to help community members with compassionate and judgment-free support when they are faced with the difficult decision to surrender their pet - whatever the reason. We provide each animal with a warm bed, compassionate care and take every step possible to place them into a permanent loving home. There are no time limits for the animals here at PARL and we do everything we can both medically and behaviorally to ensure each animal has the best possible chance for adoption.

For more information visit http://www.parl.org/

Puppies Behind Bars (PBB) trains prison inmates to raise service dogs for wounded war veterans and for first responders, as well as explosive-detection canines for law enforcement. The puppies live in prison with their inmate raisers from the age of 8 weeks to 24 months.

For more information visit http://www.puppiesbehindbars.com

Rise for Animals is a national animal rights organization on a mission to end animal experimentation in our lifetime. With the support of people like you, we save animals from torture in labs while advocating for more innovative, humane, and effective research alternatives.

For more information visit https://riseforanimals.org/

Founded in 1939, the Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society is the largest animal shelter and care facility in Northern New Mexico. More than 5,000 lost, stray, abandoned or injured animals come through our doors each year. We work to reunite people with their lost animal companions, and re-home those animals who have gone unclaimed into new homes through several methods, including adoptions, fosters and transfers. Low- and no-cost spay/neuter programs address the overpopulation problems that our community faces. Humane education programs in our local schools teach children to respect and care for all living creatures. Partnered with our community, we work for change in the lives of our companion animals and to end the suffering of all animals.

For more information visit http://www.sfhumanesociety.org/

Save-A-Pet provides a safe haven for abused, neglected, injured, lost, or animals that have escaped euthanasia. Save-A-Pet never put a limit on the amount of care we provide for an animal and we never give up on them. Save-A-Pet offers rescued dogs and cats the greatest opportunity for a second chance.

For more information visit http://www.saveapetil.org

Seattle Humane, founded in 1897, brings people and pets together to enrich each others lives. Practicing a no kill philosophy, they save companion animals' lives and place these formerly abandoned pets in homes of their own. Both the animals and humans benefit. Seattle Humane places loving dogs, cats and other small companion animals in homes of their own no matter how long it takes. They provide shelter related services for any companion animal in King County who needs help. In addition, Seattle Humane operates a spay/neuter clinic, education/community outreach and youth tours, and Summer Adventure Camp for Kids, among others.

For more information visit http://www.seattlehumane.org

Second Chance Humane Society has been working with the Ouray, San Miguel and Montrose County communities and beyond since 1994 to address the needs of homeless pets of this region. Second Chance Humane Society save lives through our Shelter Programs & Services while developing effective Education and Prevention Programs.

For more information visit https://adoptmountainpets.org/

Shelby Humane Society's mission is to promote responsible pet ownership and the humane treatment of animals by offering basic pet wellness and spay/neuter services, public education, and placement of companion animals.

For more information visit http://www.shelbyhumane.org/

Spay-Neuter Assistance Program, Inc. (SNAP) works to prevent the suffering and death of companion animals and enrich the human-animal bond through excellent, accessible and affordable spay/neuter and veterinary care. SNAP provides subsidized and affordably-priced sterilization for animals through regular clinic programs and specially-funded projects throughout Texas. Our vision is to create a world where there are no homeless cats and dogs.

For more information visit http://www.snapus.org

Founded in 1873, SPCA Cincinnati is an animal shelter and humane society that continually strives to strengthen the human-animal bond and improve the welfare of animals by fostering humane care and treatment of all animals. Through humane education and animal protection, we improve the quality of life in our community. SPCA Cincinnati provides services to Hamilton County and the City of Cincinnati, Ohio. This service area covers a population of over 900,000 people and an area of over 500 square miles. We offer refuge, medical care, nourishment and a second chance for homeless animals; and we protect animals from cruelty, neglect, carelessness, ignorance and irresponsibility.

For more information visit http://www.spcacincinnati.org/

SPCA of Anne Arundel County works to serve as the leading private, nonprofit organization within Anne Arundel County which exists to protect all animals from acts of cruelty and neglect. SPCA of Anne Arundel County promote humane care and concern for animals by educating the public and by working to end pet overpopulation.

For more information visit http://www.aacspca.org/

SPCA Westchester is one of the oldest humane societies in the United States. More than 4,000 animals are supported every year through the SPCA's life-saving outreach programs.

For more information visit http://www.spcawestchester.org

The second-oldest humane society in the country, the SPCA Serving Erie County opened its doors in February of 1867. The mission of the SPCA Serving Erie County is to create a more humane community through education; rescuing, protecting, and enhancing the lives of animals; and nurturing the bond between animals and people.

For more information visit https://www.yourspca.org/

Founded in 1939, St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center serves animals and people with a wide variety of programs that nurture the human-animal bond and foster an environment in which people respect all living creatures. Services include direct rescue and care of thousands of animals every year including local and distance outreach partnership with small to national organizations, a vibrant Humane Education program including outreach to at-risk youth, a nationally renowned Behavior and Training Center, Pet Assisted Therapy, Pet Loss Support and Humane Outreach to assist pet-owners in need. St. Hubert's provides these services from 3 site locations in New Jersey: Madison, North Branch, and the new Noah's Ark Campus. We also have a Everyday adoption Center in the PetSmart in Mt. Olive. The center's provides 24/7 care and response and the shelter is open for adoptions and program services 363 days per year.

For more information visit http://www.sthuberts.org

The Anti-Cruelty Society (also known as the SPCA of Illinois), is Chicago's oldest and most comprehensive animal welfare organization. Founded in 1899, the Society is a private, open-admission, unlimited stay humane society, committed to caring for and protecting animals in need. Our programs and services include over 5,000 annual adoptions, low cost spay/neuter services (over 10,000 annually), neglect and abuse investigations (over 1,800 annually), and a series of extensive education and outreach efforts that impact over 25,000 each year. Our safety net services and programs include a charity veterinary clinic, pet food pop ups, free wellness and vaccination clinics, a free behavior hotline; and short-term accommodations for emergencies program, providing temporary housing for pets whose owners in a crisis situations. Our goal and commitment is to provide the best outcomes for both animals in need and their humans.

For more information visit http://www.anticruelty.org

The Maryland SPCA's mission is to improve the lives of pets and people. We believe that:Through education-sharing our knowledge and experience-we empower and encourage communities to treat animals, and people, with respect. We teach the importance of compassion and kindness to more than 9,000 youth and provide training to more than 2,200 pet owners, including free community workshops, annually.Through veterinary services-delivering quality pet health care-we keep cats and dogs in their homes and strengthen the bonds between people and pets. We offer low-cost and free vaccines, spay/neuter surgeries, and other wellness care to more than 11,000 pets annually.Through humane care-providing a safety net to those in need-we save the lives of vulnerable cats and dogs while connecting people and pets through innovative programs and targeted services. We feed more than 8,000 hungry pets through our pet food pantry and shelter, care for, and find homes for more than 3,000 pets annually.

For more information visit http://www.mdspca.org/

The Pope Memorial SPCA is dedicated to caring for abandoned and homeless pets, protecting and advocating for pets in need, and promoting the humane treatment of all animals. The Pope Memorial SPCA envisions our community to be a safe haven for animals, where the animal-human bond is nurtured and all animals are treated with compassion and respect.

For more information visit www.popememorialspca.org/

Founded in 1982, the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) works to save thoroughbred horses no longer able to compete on the racetrack from possible neglect, abuse and slaughter. The TRF is the world's largest, best known and most respected charitable organization devoted to equine rescue.

For more information visit http://www.trfinc.org

The Tri-County Humane Society (TCHS) serves the community, both animals and people, primarily by providing quality care and adoption services for animals in need; offering educational programs to encourage the awareness, understanding and practice of humane principles; and handling questions and complaints regarding animal care and behavior, including alleged cruelty and neglect cases.

For more information visit http://www.tricountyhumanesociety.org

The mission of Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research is to provide professional, compassionate rehabilitation to native injured and orphaned wild birds and contaminated wildlife, and to promote their stewardship through education and humane research. The clinic treats more than 3,000 injured and orphaned native wild birds each year.

For more information visit http://www.tristatebird.org/

The mission of the Upper Valley Humane Society (UVHS) is to compassionately connect people and pets. We do this by implementing a vision that strives to achieve excellence in animal welfare through a progressive approach to flexible adoptions, positive training, open-admission sheltering, and humane education. We are committed to supporting our community by providing the resources people and pets need to improve their relationship, increasing opportunities for pets to find new homes and preventing cruelty. The Upper Valley Humane Society is paramount in assisting healthy community and individual interactions with pets, especially those in need. For over the last fifty years the UVHS has set the standard for humane and compassionate treatment of pets. We serve over one hundred communities in both Vermont and New Hampshire, 3,500 families are provided direct services and 20,000 families are served at a local, regional and national level annually.

For more information visit http://www.uvhs.org/

It is the mission of the Virginia Beach Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (VBSPCA) to create a more humane and responsible community by eliminating animal suffering while increasing human compassion. Founded in 1966, the VBSPCA takes in and cares for almost 3,000 homeless domestic animals each year, preparing them for the best possible adoption outcome. Our outreach and humane education programs serve almost 8,300 children each year through our Listening Ears, Compassion Classroom, Vet for a Day, shelter tours, birthday parties, and Critter Camps As the only humane organization to hold a state and federal permit for the rehabilitation and release of wildlife, we take in nearly 1,700 wildlife animals annually and provide triage and referral to rehabilitation as needed. Our Low Cost Medical Clinic provides affordable spay/neuter services as well as routine veterinary care for over 11,000 clients annually.

For more information visit http://www.vbspca.com/

Wayside Waifs is an independent humane society and animal welfare organization established in 1944. Wayside Waifs is a charitable animal shelter whose purpose is to place adoptable companion animals in responsible homes. To accomplish this, we employ three key strategies: providing temporary shelter for homeless companion animals; educating the public; and developing partnerships, collaborations and strategic alliances.The above is our mission statement. Please note additionally: Our state-of-the-art facility is a 32,700 square foot building which can shelter up to 800 animals. In addition, Wayside offers many other services to the community including humane education for children and adults, an anti-violence humane education program for grades 3-5, a volunteer program, a seniors' program, shelter for the pets of women in domestic violence shelters, a behavior helpline for frustrated pet owners, and more.

For more information visit http://www.waysidewaifs.org

Wildlife SOS was established to make lasting change to protect and conserve India’s natural heritage, forest and biodiversity. We actively work towards protecting Indian wildlife, conserving habitat, studying biodiversity, conducting research and creating alternative and sustainable livelihoods for erstwhile communities that depend on wildlife for sustenance.

For more information visit wildlifesos.org

The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is a private nonprofit organization whose mission is to build a community where people value animals and treat them with respect and kindness. Founded in 1879, WHS is a 501(c)(3) organization and operates animal shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Door and Brown Counties, as well as a spay/neuter clinic in West Allis. WHS annually serves 40,000 animals. and receives no general government funding and is not part of any national umbrella organization.

For more information visit http://www.wihumane.org