Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS)

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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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Ways to Give

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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Find a Sanctuary

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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Helping sanctuaries
help animals.

Our mission is to continuously improve the quality of care for animals requiring sanctuary.
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