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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
Dharmahorse Equine Sanctuary
Dharmahorse Equine Sanctuary is a soft landing for horses at risk. Our Mission: Sustain a sanctuary in which unwanted horses prosper; provide an environment in which humans benefit from structured interactions with the horses; and educate the public on holistic horse care. Education Outreach is dear to our hearts so that less horses end up needing rescue. All donations go to the care and healing of horses here. We are an Herbal Stable Yard, feeding, caring for horses and healing through Nature. Our founders are life long horse persons with a wealth of knowledge in horse husbandry and facility operations. Our horses live in herds on a Track System!
Our Impact
213 Groups
25,000 Animals
18 Countries
Latest News
- January 1, 2023Central Virginia Horse Rescue in Fredericksburg is Now Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
- December 12, 2022Magical Creatures Sanctuary Becomes First Farm Sanctuary Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries in Hawaii
- December 12, 2022Horses & Heroes™ in Shawnee, Kansas is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
- November 11, 2022National Nonprofit, The Gentle Barn Foundation, Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
- October 10, 2022Sunshine Horses Inc. of Clay, New York is Now Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
- October 10, 2022Primarily Primates Inc. of San Antonio, Texas, is Accredited by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
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