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GFAS supports the betterment of any sanctuary, rescue center or rehabilitation center no matter the size, location, number for any wildlife, equine or farmed animal in their care. We work with facilities to improve and reach a high standard of animal care, management, and governance.
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GFAS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, relying on generous donations for those supporting our mission to improve the quality of care at sanctuaries worldwide. Your support enables us to help sanctuaries help animals.
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There are 150+ GFAS Accredited and Verified sanctuaries, rescues and rehabilitation centers around the world. Explore our growing database and sort sanctuaries by animal type, location, services and volunteer/internship opportunities.
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Our mission is to continuously improve the quality of care for animals requiring sanctuary.
To this end, we:
To this end, we:
- Accredit sanctuaries based on worldwide standards of excellence
- Facilitate operational and financial support
- Enhance effectiveness, recognition, and collaboration
Featured Organization
Lucky Glider Rescue and Sanctuary
Lucky Glider Rescue & Sanctuary (LGRS) is a non-profit exotic and farm and ranch animal rescue. LGRS is a 501(c)3 public charity, which also provides community outreach in the form of educational programs for animal caregivers and enthusiasts. Our focus is primarily on animals such as horses, donkeys, goats, and sheep. Donations are used for veterinary bills, feed, and shelter improvements.
Our Impact
198 Groups
25,000 Animals
18 Countries
Latest News
- May 5, 2021Racehorse Remember Me Rescue of Burleson, Texas is Accredited Organization by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
- April 4, 2021New Freedom Farm of Buchanan, Virginia is Accredited Organization by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
- March 3, 2021Win Place Home, Inc. of Canyon Country, California is Accredited Organization by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
- March 3, 2021Tamerlaine Sanctuary & Preserve is the First Sanctuary in New Jersey to be Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
- February 2, 2021River’s Wish Animal Sanctuary in Spokane, Washington is Now Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
- January 1, 2021Purple Haze Standardbred Adoption Program in Oxford, New York is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
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