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Pawling, NY

Akindale Thoroughbred Rescue

Freeport, FL

Alaqua Animal Refuge

Alaqua Animal Refuge, a nonprofit organization located in Northwest Florida,advocates the general welfare and humane treatment of animals by providing shelter,prevention of pet overpopulation and adoption services. Located on 10 acres in thecity of Freeport, the refuge was formed by resident and animal activist LaurieHood in 2007 when she discovered that countless animals were being euthanized dueto the lack of...
El Dorado Hills, CA

All About Equine Animal Rescue

All About Equine Animal Rescue rescues and rehabilitates abused, neglected, abandoned, unwanted, and/or slaughter-bound animals, primarily equines (wild and domestic); to provide animals with food, shelter, care and handling, and veterinary care, as needed; to utilize a strategic process for matching healthy, rehabilitated animals with compatible, loving, and permanent adoptive homes; to provide long term care for unadoptable animals; and...
Elkhart Lake, WI

Amazing Grace Equine Sanctuary

The mission of our rescue is to aid horses that are in distress and dire straits. These include slaughter bound, abandoned and unwanted horses. We have the ability, experience and volunteer base to rehabilitate horses with injuries or starvation cases. We have in our arsenal a Haas sling when needed for getting a horse up and stabilized. We offer quarantine...
Tam Dao, Vietnam

Animals Asia

MISSION - End the farming of bears for bile in Vietnam and China, provide sanctuary for rescued bears, end the suffering of wild animals in captivity and ensure humane treatment of dogs and cats. We focus on three major programmes: - End the barbaric bear bile trade which keeps thousands of bears in captivity in China and Vietnam - Cat...
Chengdu, China

Animals Asia

MISSION - End the farming of bears for bile in Vietnam and China, provide sanctuary for rescued bears, end the suffering of wild animals in captivity and ensure humane treatment of dogs and cats. We focus on three major programmes: - End the barbaric bear bile trade which keeps thousands of bears in captivity in China and Vietnam - Cat...
San Lucas Sacatepéquez, Guatemala

ARCAS Wildlife Rescue Center

ARCAS is a Guatemalan NGO committed to preserving wildlife and its habitat. It was formed in 1989 by a group of Guatemalan citizens who became concerned as they saw their precious natural heritage - especially their wildlife - rapidly disappearing before their eyes. ARCAS was originally created for a very specific purpose: to build a rescue center in the northern...
Chelsea, MI

Barn Sanctuary

Weatherford, TX

Bat World Sanctuary

Bat World Sanctuary is on the front line to end the mistreatment of bats. Each year we rescue hundreds of bats who might otherwise die. Lifetime sanctuary is given to non-releasable bats, including those that are orphaned, injured, and retired from the exotic pet trade, zoos and research facilities. We actively work with zoos, researchers and animal shelters to offer...
Sundre, AB

Bear Valley Rescue

Bear Valley Rescue Society is located in Sundre, Alberta, Canada and has been helping horses in need since 2003. We take in unwanted, abused, aged or distressed horses and, occasionally, other farm animals, and currently have over 150 horses in our care. We educate the public on the plight of unwanted, abused and aged animals and also network with other...
Morriston, FL

Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Rescue, Inc.

We started Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Rescue, Inc. in Morriston FL as a nonprofit IRS 501(c)(3) public charity, to rescue horses in need in 2006. Unlike other rescues, we take in the difficult cases that take a lot of time and money for care. We have taken in horses from less than 12 hours to more than 38 years...
North Stonington, CT

Beech Brook Farm Equine Rescue

Beech Brook Farm Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization that rescues horses and donkeys from abusive and neglectful situations. We were founded in 2007 and specialize in rescuing gaited horses and long-eared equids, although we accept all breeds. We provide care, rehabilitation and training for horses and donkeys to prepare them for adoption into loving homes. We also strive to educate...
Lima, NY

Begin Again Horse Rescue Inc.

Begin Again Horse Rescue, Inc. is a temporary place of rest and recuperation for horses found to be neglected, abandoned or abused. Located in Lima, New York, our founding members have many years invested in the care and well-being of their own animals. We DO NOT sell horses, but facilitate the rescue, rehabilitation and adoption of those animals in our...
Tampa, FL

Big Cat Rescue Corp.

Big Cat Rescue is ending the abuse of exotic cats, like lions, tigers, leopards, cougars and bobcats through legislation and education. We provide a permanent home to many species of wild cat, but cannot rescue our way out of this crisis. The only way to end the abuse is to ban the private possession of big cats. Your support will...
Rainier, WA

Black Dawg Farm and Sanctuary

Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate farm animals, to educate and inspire the public about their care and welfare. We provide a lifelong sanctuary for our adopted animals with veterinary care, proper feeding, environment enrichment and love. At the same time giving people who might not have had contact with farm animals a hand on experience. We offer learning programs...
Albion, IN

Black Pine Animal Sanctuary

We exist to provide refuge to displaced, captive-raised exotic animals for the rest of their lives and to educate people about responsible animal care and conservation. The 18-acre refuge is home to over 50 species of wildcats, wild canines, primates, reptiles, perching birds, and other non-domestic former pets and displaced animals. Animal care, educational programs, and advocacy initiatives are funded...
Blanch, NC

Blue Bloods Thoroughbred Adoption and Placement, Inc.

Established in 2013, Blue Bloods Thoroughbred Adoption and Placement, Inc. (BBTAP) is a non-profit thoroughbred adoption program dedicated to providing retired racehorses a second career and a healthy life after retirement. Our organization's goal is to find qualified adoptive homes for off the track thoroughbreds. Our program evaluates each horse and his needs. While in our program, the horse is...
Chase City, VA

Blue Horse Mukwa Equine Rescue and Retirement Center

We are a lifetime care facility offering a forever home to horses that have been deemed past their prime by their former owners. We also take in horses that have been abused, abandoned, neglected and have off the track standardbreds and thoroughbreds. We do programs for kids at risk and mentally challenged adults. We currently have a 15 year old...
Springfield, CO

Blue Rose Ranch, Inc.

Blue Rose Ranch is a horse rescue and adoption facility located in southeastern Colorado. We are dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and training of unwanted horses. Our mission is to find or provide “forever” homes for horses, and we also sanctuary horses, as necessary, to their natural or merciful death. We are a no-kill rescue facility. All horses at Blue...
Dilley, TX

Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary

Our mission is to provide nonhuman primates as high a quality of life as we can. The sanctuary recognizes the importance of social companionship, group living, space and an enriching environment to meet as best we can the physiological, social, behavioral, and psychological needs of our residents. The focus of animal care at the sanctuary is to provide conditions in...
Forest, VA

Brook Hill Retirement Center

Brook Hill Farm is a GFAS and TAA accredited horse rescue and sanctuary, as well as a PATH Premier Center. The mission of the farm is to combine horse rehabilitation and people with emotional and physical disabilities, helping them both to heal. All of our programs are educationally based, helping teach the public about horses. We are proud to help...
Oak View, CA

California Coastal Horse Rescue

California Coastal Horse Rescue, founded in 1999, cares for those horses that no one else will care for. A 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization; the mission of CCHR is to rescue abandoned, abused, neglected and slaughter-bound horses and to provide them with a second chance for a healthy and productive life. It provides shelter, food, veterinary care, farrier services,rehabilitation and...
Wingate, NC

Carolina Equine Rescue and Assistance

Carolina Equine Rescue & Assistance (CERA) is a non-profit 501c3 organization, dedicated to caring for abused, neglected, and/or abandoned equines. We will also assist in natural disasters, such as weather related issues or individual tragedies.
Pittsboro, NC

Carolina Tiger Rescue

Since 1973, Carolina Tiger Rescue has made it our mission to save and protect wild cats in captivity and in the wild. We fight for the day when these beautiful creatures are no longer exploited by humans and we educate the public about the issues wild cats face. Carolina Tiger Rescue is the only federally-accredited wild cat sanctuary in North...
Saugerties, NY

Catskill Animal Sanctuary

“Love Spoken Here" is more than just our tagline. At Catskill Animal Sanctuary, we choose to believe in humanity's capacity to change. We speak to the best in each individual, and the animals are vital ambassadors in that work. Our mission is to rescue farm animals, ignite social change to end their exploitation, and to champion vegan living. We accomplish...
Wauchula, FL

Center for Orangutan & Chimpanzee Conservation, Inc. (dba: Center for Great Apes)

The Center for Great Apes’ mission is to provide a permanent sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees who have been rescued or retired from the entertainment industry, from biomedical research, and from the exotic pet trade. For nearly 25 years, the Center for Great Apes has provided compassionate care with dignity in a safe, healthy, and enriching environment for 60 great...
Faranah, Guinea

Centre pour Conservation des Chimpanzees

The Chimpanzee Conservation Center (CCC) is a unique chimpanzee sanctuary and rehabilitation project in Guinea, West Africa. We are located in the Haut-Niger National Park, and our rescued chimpanzees are orphans who have been captured to be sold as pets after their mother is killed for bushmeat. We rehabilitate and care for these orphaned individuals, with the ultimate goal of...
Canas-Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Centro de Rescate Las Pumas

Keithville, LA

Chimp Haven

Chimp Haven's mission is to provide and promote the best care of sanctuary chimpanzees and inspire action for the species worldwide. Our vision is a world where all chimpanzees thrive. As The National Chimpanzee Sanctuary, we are the only sanctuary designated to take in more than 300 federally-owned chimps from three U.S. labs. Currently, we have more than 200 chimpanzees...
Cle Elum, WA

Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest (CSNW) provides lifetime care for chimpanzees rescued from the biomedical research and entertainment industries. The sanctuary, located on 68 acres in rural Washington, is currently home to seven chimpanzees and we are in the process of purchasing more land and expanding our facilities to take in more primates in need of sanctuary care. Donations to CSNW help...
Murchison, TX

Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch

The Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch is a world-renowned animal sanctuary in Murchison, Texas. The ranch was founded in 1979 by author and animal advocate Cleveland Amory. With over 1,400 acres, it is home to almost 1,000 domestic and exotic animals, many of whom have been rescued from near-death situations such as slaughterhouses, biomedical research laboratories and trophy hunting ranches....
Longmont, CO

Colorado Horse Rescue

In operation for over 30 years, Colorado Horse Rescue (CHR) is a place of hope, courage, dedication, and hard work. Each year, we are challenged to serve the approximately 6,000 disadvantaged horses in need in Colorado. CHR partners with Animal Control to accept horses in desperate situations, and serves our community by providing owners in personal crisis a last chance...
Longmont, CO

Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center

The Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center (CTRC) is a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center in southeast Longmont, Colorado devoted, since 1980, to serving children and adults with disabilities. As the oldest and largest therapeutic riding center in Colorado, and one of the largest in the nation, CTRC serves nearly 500 riders through our dynamic Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAAT) services...
Sidell, IL

Crosswinds Equine Rescue, Inc

CWER is a local nonprofit horse rescue focused upon rescue, rehab, retraining and rehoming horses in need. We accept only owner surrenders, taking horses out of bad situations BEFORE the courts are needed. Our volunteers assist with all levels of retraining and recovery.
Sainte Genevieve, MO

Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary

Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 non profit big cat rescue and educational facility that provides permanent lifelong care for abused, neglected or unwanted big cats. As a true sanctuary, we do not buy, sell, breed or trade any of our animals; we believe they deserve to live the rest of their lives in a healthy and caring environment....
Woodbine, MD

Days End Farm Horse Rescue

Founded in 1989, DEFHR is a nationally recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Our mission is ensure quality care and treatment of horses through intervention, education and outreach. DEFHR provides safe haven to all breeds of equines and has become the leading equine rescue organization in Maryland and throughout the east coast.
Las Cruces, NM

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...
Windsor, VA

Diamonds in the Rough Equine Rescue

Diamonds in the Rough is a 501(3)(c) non-profit horse rescue. We take in horses that are surrendered by owners for various reasons, such as financial hardship, illness, etc. We also work closely with animal control to remove horses from homes where they are being neglected and or abused. After they come to the farm, they are assessed and rehabilitated so...
Canyon, TX

Dove Creek Equine Rescue

Dove Creek Equine Rescue is a 501(c)3 non- profit, dedicated to making a difference in the unwanted horse population.  Our goal is to eventually place horses in homes that are fitting to both horses and owners.  We honor and value the horse/human bond and through our programs we offer various opportunities to nurture that bond. Since our inception in September...
Winchester, NH

Draft Gratitude

Olathe, CO

Dream Catcher Therapy Center/End of the Trail Horse Rescue

What if a horse could teach love, trust, communication, healthy conflict resolution, teamwork, patience, and resilience? What if a horse could empower a person to be their best and happiest? They can and they do! Our programs include therapy for children, adults, retired and active duty military, and most importantly a horse rescue/sanctuary. We also provide owner education, rehabilitation, sanctuary...
Falcon, MO

Dreamchaser PMU Rescue & Rehabilitation

Dreamchaser was created to rescue mares and foals from the Premarin industry, where pregnant mare's urine is used to make Hormone Replacement Therapy drugs. We also save slaughter-bound horses from feedlots, abuse, and abandonment. We rehabilitate and adopt out horses and burros into qualified homes, and those who are not good adoption candidates remain in sanctuary with Dreamchaser for the...
Oakland, OR

Duchess Sanctuary

Duchess Sanctuary is a 1,120-acre oasis for almost 200 rescued horses and donkeys. Many of our horses were rescued from the pregnant mare urine industry, while others were rescued from public lands, slaughter, neglect, abandonment, and/or abuse. We provide permanent sanctuary, ensuring each equine is safe for their entire life. In addition to caring for our equines using the best...
Silver City, NM

End of the Road Ranch Horse Rescue

End of the Road Ranch was created to provide a safety net for equines at risk of slaughter, abuse or neglect a safe and natural home for the remainder of their life if a suitable loving forever home cannot be found. In the process, we hope to serve as a model to the community for how these animals should be...
Ashland, OR

Equamore Foundation

The Equamore Foundation has been the primary equine non-profit rescue in Southern Oregon, providing sanctuary to a limited number of rescued horses and helping law enforcement respond to reports of animal neglect and abuse. The Foundation also provides education to increase public awareness of the plight of abused and neglected animals, encouraging the horse sporting industries—essentially everyone connected with horses—to...
Chatham, NY

Equine Advocates Rescue and Sanctuary

Our mission is to rescue, protect and prevent the abuse of equines through education, investigation, rescue operations, the dissemination of information to the public and through the operation of a horse sanctuary for slaughter-bound, abused and neglected equines.
Monroe, WA

Equine Aid

Our mission is providing rescue and rehabilitation, placement or sanctuary for at risk equines and serving as a voice against all abuse. The first part of our mission is commitment to the animals we accept into our rescue. We carefully select homes for them and follow them for life. If they are not adopted, they live here for life. We...
Palm City, FL

Equine Rescue and Adoption Foundation, Inc.

We rescue horses from abused, abandoned, neglected and slaughter-bound situations. We rehabilitate and re-train and find loving homes for these animals. We depend totally on donations, fundraisers and grants.
Bloomingburg, NY

Equine Rescue Inc.

ERI is in our 20th year of 'giving horses the love they need and the home they deserve'. We assist law enforcement by providing housing, rehabilitation and rehoming to horses that have been victims of abuse and neglect. We also assist in the prosecution of the abusers by 'building' the case for the DA, documenting the recovery of each and...
Leesburg, VA

Equine Rescue League Foundation

The Equine Rescue League is a non-profit organization that was established in 1990 that supports the responsible use of working, sport and pleasure horses, ponies, donkeys and mules. Our goals are to prevent the neglect or abuse of any equine, to offer educational programs to the community and to provide rehabilitation and adoption for those animals in need of our...
Vero Beach, FL

Equine Welfare Network, FL

Equine Welfare Network Inc. is a group of professionals, equine organizations and volunteers working together to promote and ensure a standard of care for horses throughout Florida. Our primary focus is advocacy, awareness and education. Our mission is to develop a network of resources throughout our communities to assist struggling owners and their horses. We also strive to support the...
Southwest Ranches, FL

F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Horse Rescue & Sanctuary

F.R.I.E.N.D.S. provides sanctuary for all horses taken into our fold. We accept all asymptomatic carriers of Equine Infectious Anemia(EIA) within the state of Florida. We also accept any horse in immediate need of assistance in Broward County and surrounding areas. Our priority is to prevent the needless destruction of horses. Our primary financial goal is to acquire sustainable funding to...
Fairplay, CO

Far View Horse Rescue

Far View Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation is a 100% volunteer 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing shelter, care, rehabilitation, and adoption services for abused, neglected, abandoned and unwanted horses. FVHRR is committed to reducing the number of unwanted horses by providing community resources through equine education and offering many opportunities for interactive learning to help people become more aware of how...
Watkins Glen, NY

Farm Sanctuary

Farm Sanctuary was founded in 1986 to combat the abuses of factory farming and encourage a new awareness and understanding about farm animals. Today, Farm Sanctuary is the nation’s largest and most effective farm animal rescue and protection organization. We have rescued thousands of animals and cared for them at our sanctuaries in Watkins Glen, NY; Northern California (Orland); and...
Lindstrom, MN

Farmaste Animal Sanctuary

Farmaste Animal Sanctuary, a registered 501(c)3 charitable organization, provides rescue, rehabilitation, and a lifelong safe haven to abused, injured, and unwanted farm animals. We currently have 22 animal residents under our care at our 79-acre sanctuary in Lindstrom, MN. At Farmaste, these animals are able to find zen living as someone, not something. In addition to rescuing and rehabilitating animals,...
Carignan, QC

Fauna Foundation

A sanctuary for chimpanzees, monkeys, and farm animals with past lives in biomedical research, zoos, and other situations. Our mission includes sanctuary, education, and conservation.
Central Africa, Gabon

Fernan Vaz

Because gorillas are becoming extinct and because many fall victim to poaching, the Fernan-vaz Gorilla Project initiated a sanctuary in 2001. The aim was to provide long-term care for gorillas previously victims of the bushmeat trade and not able to return to the wild. In 2006, the FVGP initiated a rehabilitation centre with the goal of favoring and maintaining the...
St. Charles, IL

Field of Dreams Horse Rescue and Adoption

Field of Dreams Horse Rescue & Adoption is a Kane County, IL based 501(c)3 non-profit horse rescue organization whose mission is to help reduce the unwanted horse population in the United States. Donations made to Field of Dreams, as well as support from our sponsors and volunteers, enable us to provide a safe haven for abused, neglected, abandoned and relinquished...
Hope Valley, RI

Foster Parrots, Ltd. & The New England Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary

Foster Parrots, Ltd. is dedicated to the rescue and protection of unwanted and abused companion parrots and other displaced exotics. We offer life-long care to unadoptable parrots and other animals at our permanent care facility, The New England Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary, and provide adoption services for well-socialized parrots who desire human companionship. Our educational programs seek to connect children and adults...
Aztec, NM

Four Corners Equine Rescue

Four Corners Equine Rescue is located in the "outback" of the desert Southwest. We are on the front line in the battle to save horses in abusive homes and at risk of going to slaughter. Four Corners Equine Rescue is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming horses, donkeys and mules. Founded in 2004, we have rescued over 400 equines.
Owings, MD

Freedom Hill Horse Rescue

Freedom Hill Horse Rescue is in its 15th year of saving neglected, abused and unwanted horses that are typically difficult to adopt. Many of these horses are older, have sustained injuries, or have developed chronic disease. While the horses are with us, they are used in programs for children, women's wellness and scouts. Our horses provide middle and high school...
Meriden, KS

Freeman Arabian Ranch and Rescue

Freeman Arabian Ranch & Rescue is a primarily self-funded, 100% volunteer and donation based, 501c3 non-profit forever animal rescue/sanctuary located on thirty-nine acres north of Topeka, Kansas. Those who come into our care become permanent members of our rescue family and live out their lives with us never knowing hunger, neglect, cruelty, fear or abandonment ever again. We offer community...
Ramona, CA

Fund for Animals Wildlife Center

The Fund for Animals Wildlife Center focuses on the rehabilitation and release of native species, primarily predators, ranging from snakes, skunks, hawks, bobcats, and bears. The facility additionally hosts over 30 resident sanctuary animals that cannot be returned to the wild. Donations are used to provide daily husbandry, medical treatments, and enrichment to the over 800 animals that come through...
Boyds, MD

Gaited Advocate Intervention Team, Inc.

Gaited Advocate Intervention Team, Inc. (GAIT, Inc.) has been formed as a rescue for gaited horse breeds who are in danger of being shipped to slaughter, neglected or who need safe home that a responsible owner is no longer able to provide. GAIT, Inc. serves as both a direct rescue for horses as well as a resource for educating others...
Mount Airy, MD

Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue

Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue facilitates the rescue of draft and draft cross horses from slaughter, abuse, and neglect. We've rescued over 600 horses who have been adopted into permanent, loving homes. We house over 100 horses at our Maryland facility, and offer lifetime sanctuary for those horses who are less likely to be adopted.
Glen Ellen, CA

Glen Ellen Vocational Academy

Founded in 1995, GEVA was designed to provide the best of care and shelter for horses in need due to injury, age or any other misfortune, to be the best advocate for each individual horse and to be a bi-lingual vocational school to teach people how to work with horses in a safe, humane and confident manner. GEVA also stresses...
Chapada dos Guimaraes, Brazil

Global Sanctuary for Elephants

Global Sanctuary for Elephants exists to provide a healing solution for captive elephants, allowing them to reconnect to what it means to be an elephant. Decades of expertise facilitate the adjustment of each elephant's care to meet their specific emotional and physical needs, allowing not only their body to heal but their spirit as well. The vast, natural, safe space...
Amenia, NY

Godspeed Horse Hostel Inc

Godspeed Horse Hostel Inc is a 501c3 rescue, rehoming, rehabilitation and humane society organization. Our two safety net programs include a hay bank and euthanasia support. Our programs at the farm include internships and a farm school for the disabled.
Worcestershire, United Kingdom

Goodheart Animal Sanctuaries

Goodheart Animal Sanctuaries are committed to providing a safe home and excellent individual care for as many farmed animals as possible. We also work to educate the public on the plight of farmed animals in order to empower people to make more compassionate choices. View Verification Press Release here.
Kasugho, Congo, Democratic Republic of

Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education (GRACE) Center

Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education (GRACE) Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the U.S. that operates the world’s only sanctuary for Critically Endangered Grauer’s gorillas in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The largest primate in the world, Grauer’s gorillas only live in war-torn eastern DRC. Their numbers have dropped by nearly 80% in the past 20 years due to...
Trabuco Canyon, CA

Hanaeleh Horse Rescue

Hanaeleh is a non-profit horse rescue in Orange County, California that rescues and rehabilitates abused and abandoned horses. If a horse is healthy, sound and able to be ridden, Hanaeleh will work to adopt out the horse to a new, loving home. For horses with more serious health or behavior issues, Hanaeleh will provide lifetime sanctuary to ensure their safety....
Ravenna, OH

Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary

Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes criminally abused, neglected and abandoned farm animals. Rescue – working in cooperation with law enforcement and county humane organizations, we provide our service to Ohio and any state beyond requesting assistance. Rehabilitation – providing the veterinary attention, nutrition and maintenance care and nurture to each animal who enters the sanctuary. Re-home...
Fruita, CO

Harmony Acres Equestrian Center

Harmony Acres Equestrian Center is an animal sanctuary and therapy center, which offers a unique environment for the healing and growth of individuals in our community. Our animal sanctuary cares for over 40 animals, large and small, while our programming offers the opportunity for individuals to experience the healing benefits of animals through programs such as therapeutic riding, animal-assisted mental...
Gig Harbor, WA

Heartwood Haven Animal Sanctuary

Heartwood Haven is a farmed animal sanctuary and rescue. We work with animal control on animal cruelty, abuse and abandonment cases and also rescue animals used in animal agriculture. Our programs include a community pet food bank, animal welfare education, volunteer and an adoption program. In addition to cruelty cases, we focus on special needs and emergency situations and oftentimes...
Conroe, TX

Henry’s Home Horse and Human Sanctuary

TEMPORARY HOLD PENDING RELOCATION ASSESSMENT. Henry's Home takes in rescued and donated horses and gives them a forever home and meaningful work in our Horses & Heroes Equine Program which offers EAGALA psychotherapy for our Houston area veterans and first responders and their families, at no cost to them. We are a 501c3 nonprofit run by all volunteers. Our horses,...
Cocoa, FL

Hidden Acres Rescue for Thoroughbreds

OUR VISION HART for Horses is committed to being the voice for Off-the-Track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs), to finding them their forever homes, and to stewarding a mutual journey of self-discovery for all of our horses and the people that connect with them. OUR MISSION Our mission is to rescue and re-home off ­the­ track thoroughbreds. We believe that education and outreach...
Lexington, VA

Hoofbeats Therapeutic Riding Center

TEMPORARY HOLD PENDING RELOCATION ASSESSMENT. Hoofbeats is a nonprofit organization that offers therapeutic riding to children and adults with disabilities of all kinds as well as those suffering from serious illnesses and injuries. Hoofbeats is a premier center of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International. Hoofbeats is powered by volunteers and built on the unconditional love that our horses...
Valley Center, KS

Hope in the Valley Equine Rescue

Hope in the Valley takes in horses that are abused, abandoned, neglected, surrendered by their owners, sent to slaughter, or seized by law enforcement or animal control agencies. Our goal is to heal them physically and mentally by taking care of their needs and finding adoptive homes for them with loving families. Any adopters that can not continue to care...
Guthrie, OK

Horse and Hound Rescue Foundation

Horse and Hound Rescue Foundation was created to save and rehabilitate horses and dogs and find them loving permanent homes. We are a dedicated group of animal loving volunteers. We are an all volunteer organization with no paid officers or employees. Our group takes in off track thoroughbreds, rehabilitates those with injuries and retrains them for a career after the...
Guthrie, OK

Horse Feathers Equine Center

Horse Feathers is a 501c3 rescue/rehab focusing on horses in need of our specialized care- medical, physical or spiritual healing. Horses are rehabbed and go on to further training to be adopted out through our Adoption Program. Those unable live here in Sanctuary. Our goal is to help those horses who would not be given a chance due to the...
Knoxville, TN

Horse Haven of Tennessee

TEMPORARY HOLD PENDING RELOCATION ASSESSMENT. Horse Haven of Tennessee was founded in 1999 and is the largest equine welfare organization in the state. Horse Haven of TN works with law enforcement and state agriculture inspectors to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home abused and neglected equine across the state.
Zionville, NC

Horse Helpers of the High Country

Horse Helpers mission is to give sick, abused, and unwanted horses a second chance. We are dedicated to rehabilitating, retraining and adopting equine to forever homes. In addition we have a strong education program that includes equine teaching people conflict resolution, team building, and leadership skills; teaching elementary school children about rescue and equine, a 4-H program, and exposing multiple...
Micanopy, FL

Horse Protection Association of Florida, inc.

To provide equine rescue, rehabilitation, education and adoption services within the state of Florida. To provide assistance to law enforcement and animal agencies with cruelty investigations and the care and placement of horses. To promote and teach horse care and humane, natural methods of training for horses.
Mount Shasta, CA

Humanity for Horses

Humanity for Horses Sanctuary is home to 320 horses and 185 other animals that have been rescued from across the nation. We own 151 acres of land plus 197 adjacent acres for future development. All our rescues continue to live out their lives at the sanctuary to protect their ongoing safety and welfare. Regular visits from the vet and 3...
Meridian, ID

Idaho Horse Rescue

Idaho Horse Rescue’s mission is to rescue horses from abusive or neglectful situations, to rehabilitate them both physically and mentally, and to coordinate adoptions into loving, caring and educated forever homes. We work diligently with State and County law enforcement officials and animal welfare agencies to facilitate the surrender of said horses as well as offering equine education and training...
Maple Park, IL

Illinois Equine Humane Center

The ILEHC is an equine rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption center located in Maple Park, Illinois. Founded in 2008, the all-volunteer organization works tirelessly to serve as a safe harbor to horses that have been starved, abused, neglected, or are at risk of being sold to slaughter. The ILEHC also works diligently to promote legislative efforts to improve equine welfare and...
Peotone, IL

Illinois Horse Rescue of Will County

Illinois Horse Rescue of Will County strive to represent both animal and human interests by creating a program that promotes personal growth through animal interaction and care. This unique strategy supports an environment of unconditional love and companionship in which rescued animal and people can work together towards healing each other and strengthening their ability to be a positive force...
Wylie, TX

In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center

Established in 2000, In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue of neglected, abused, and unwanted exotic cats. We provide a caring, safe haven to some of God’s most beautiful creatures. We put their needs above all else; the old, the maimed, the unwanted can find sanctuary here. In-Sync Exotics offers tours, educational...
Mehoopany, PA

Indraloka Animal Sanctuary

TEMPORARY HOLD PENDING RELOCATION ASSESSMENT. Indraloka provides “heaven on earth” for farm animals that have nowhere else to turn. We inform, inspire, and empower the community, especially children, on ways in which we can better care for ourselves and the environment while helping animals in need. We advocate for a kind and compassionate diet that protects animals, the earth, and...
Cundinamarca, Colombia

Juliana’s Animal Sanctuary

JAS is the first farm animal sanctuary established in South America almost 15 years ago and is currently the only established one in Colombia. We have substantial educational programs, including vegan cooking workshops, free distribution of vegan comics, vegan food relief, and strong social media activism. Donations made to Juliana’s Animal Sanctuary enable us to provide the absolute best life...
Gainesville, FL

Jungle Friends

Jungle Friends provides monkeys a permanent, place to live and be protected for the rest of their lives. The monkeys are provided a nutritious diet, medical care, and a safe, healthy, stimulating environment surrounded by others of their species. Jungle Friends provides high-quality sanctuary care for monkeys retired from laboratory research, privately owned primates, or monkeys who have been confiscated...
Lexington, KY

Kentucky Equine Humane Center

The Kentucky Equine Humane Center provides humane treatment and shelter while working to seek adoptive homes and provide second chances for Kentucky's unwanted equines, regardless of breed. The Center has the ability to treat extreme medical conditions that many do not have the resources or expertise for. Every horse goes through retraining before adoption, and our goal is to put...
Louisville, KY

Kentucky Humane Society

Based in Louisville, the Kentucky Humane Society is the state’s largest and oldest animal welfare organization, established in 1884. Its Equine C.A.R.E. (connect, assist, rescue and educate) Program is focused on helping the companion or recreational horse. Priorities include moving horses from crisis into safe homes or rescue, providing re-homing services to horse owners who can no longer keep them,...
Citra, FL

Kindred Spirits Sanctuary

Kindred Spirits is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to ending the abuse and suffering of farm animals through rescue, advocacy and education. Farm animals are exploited every day in our society, and are subject to some of the most horrendous forms of harassment, abuse and neglect. Industrialized or factory farming operates on the basic premise that farm animals are mere...
Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Laughing Pony Rescue

Laughing Pony Rescue is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and retrain unwanted and abused horses of all breeds. Rescued equines come to us from all areas of Southern California under many unfortunate circumstances. While the rescued horses await adoption, we make sure they get the best care possible, as well as make every effort to...
Lilongwe, Malawi

Lilongwe Wildlife Centre

Currently the only accredited wildlife sanctuary in Malawi, Lilongwe Wildlife Centre is home to almost 200 injured or rescued wild animals including carnivores, primates, birds, reptiles and antelope. It is also the country’s largest environmental education facility, welcoming over 30,000 visitors a year, and protects an important urban wildlife reserve. Lilongwe Wildlife Centre is a project of Lilongwe Wildlife Trust,...
Alpine, CA

Lions, Tigers and Bears

Lions Tigers & Bears is dedicated to providing a safe haven for unwanted and abused exotic animals. We rescue and provide a lifetime home to a responsible number of exotic animals that have been abused, confiscated, or are in danger of being destroyed for lack of a suitable home. We ensure an enriching habitat, nutritious diet and quality veterinary care...
Punta Gorda, FL

Little Bear Sanctuary

Little Bear Sanctuary provides a permanent home for farm animals that have been abandoned or can no longer be cared for by the owner in order to allow them to live out the remainder of their lives in a cruelty free environment. We are committed not only to a vegan lifestyle but the much needed education of pigs as pets....
Westminster, MD

Little Longears Mini Donkey Rescue

Little Longears is dedicated to the rescue, care, and safe sanctuary, if needed, of neglected, abused, or otherwise unwanted donkeys. We also provide a safe haven for owners to surrender their donkeys to, in the event they are no longer able to care for them. Though the need is great, there are very few resources available for donkeys in our...
Chichester, NH

Live and Let Live Farm Rescue and Sanctuary

Live and Let Live Farm, Inc. is an all volunteer, rehabilitation, rescue and sanctuary, specializing in horses and companion animals. We help abused, homeless and unwanted animals, including animals belonging to humans who have come onto hard times such as job loss, sickness or death. Live and Let Live Farm Rescue was founded in 1996 and incorporated in 2002. We...
Bennett, CO

Longhopes Donkey Shelter

Longhopes Donkey Shelter is dedicated to improving the welfare of donkeys through rescue, rehabilitation, rehoming, reduced reproduction and permanent sanctuary of donkeys that would otherwise be at risk for neglect, abuse or death.
Clifton, TX

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...
Dover Plans, NY

Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue

Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue is dedicated to providing a sanctuary for unwanted, abused, neglected horses and to improve the relationship between horses and people. We are committed to raising funds to support the rescued horses in our care and will pursue the acquisition of grants, gifts, bequests and donations to support the organization. We are a no-kill rescue striving to...
Saint Paul, MN

MAARS (Midwest Avian Adoption and Rescue Services)

MAARS is the oldest and largest organization in the Midwest providing sanctuary, and both medical and behavioral rehabilitation programs for captive parrots. MAARS also strongly focuses on offering education, and behavioral consultation programs for guardians and those who wish to learn more about captive parrots. Our mission is to provide exemplary lifelong care for our permanent flock of over 80...
South Windham, ME

Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals

The mission of the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals is to provide refuge, rehabilitation, and placement of seized equines; support the placement of surrendered horses, and educate the public. The vision is the elimination of equine abuse and neglect. The Society uses its resources to provide direct care to animals who have suffered abuse. The Society promotes...
Chesapeake City, MD

MidAtlantic Horse Rescue

Founded in 2002, MidAtlantic Horse Rescue, Inc., achieved status in 2011 as a nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation, and serves the state of Maryland and surrounding area. The organization provides rescue, rehabilitation, and permanent sanctuary for retired Thoroughbred racehorses, educates the public about the rescue of retired Thoroughbred racehorses and promotes adoption and responsible care for these animals.
Pittsville, WI

Midwest Horse Welfare Foundation

The Midwest Horse Welfare Foundation is dedicated to providing qualified homes for any horse in need. It is our goal to make certain that every horse placed in our care is provided with all the necessary ingredients for a safe and happy life, and that it is also protected from those who would do it harm. Each horse placed in...
Linn Creek, MO

Missouri Forget Me Not Horse Rescue and Sanctuary

MFMN was established as a non-profit 501(c)3 animal welfare organization in 2011 to work with law enforcement and concerned citizens to reduce the suffering of neglected, abandoned and abused horses in central Missouri. MFMN does not discriminate based on age, breed, health or ride-ability of the horses that it shelters, but rather, helps all to live a good life, or...
Salem, CT

Mitchell Farm Equine Retirement, Inc.

Mitchell Farm Equine Retirement, Inc. was founded in 2004 by Dee Doolittle with the belief that all equines have the right to a dignified life even if they are no longer useful to man. Our mission is to provide a safe and comfortable retirement alternative for aged and infirm equines to live out their lives and to offer educational opportunities...
McCoy, CO

Mountain Valley Horse Rescue

Mountain Valley Horse Rescue rehabilitates abused, neglected, abandoned and unwanted horses with the hopes of finding them all loving adoptive homes. For those difficult​ to adopt, we offer a limited number of sanctuary opportunities at our 115-acre ranch in McCoy, Colorado. MVHR prides itself on caring for each equine that comes into our care as an individual, investing in their...
Broad Run, VA

Nalani Horse Rescue

Nalani Horse Rescue (Nalani is Hawaiian for “the Heavens”) is a non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to horse rescue and rehabilitation. Our mission is to provide horses in need of rescue with care, rehabilitation and training with the goal of finding them safe, forever homes. At Nalani, we are committed to giving these horses an opportunity to meet their potential in...
West Newbury, MA

New England Equine Rescue – North, Inc. (NEER-North)

Each year in New England, countless equines fall victim to abuse, neglect, owner surrender or are at risk for high kill auctions. NEER North is a unique rescue providing a safe-haven and rehabilitation facility for these animals. NEER North’s uniqueness is evidenced in its no-kill policy, feed and professional care assistance offered to owners unable to care for their equines...
Tijeras, NM

New Mexico Farm Sanctuary

NM Farm Sanctuary is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit farm animal rescue and protection organization that promotes compassionate vegan living through education, conservation, and advocacy. We strive to show how everyday choices make a difference to both sentient beings and the planet. Donations and sponsorship provide peace of mind for the sanctuary's feed room and health fund. View Accreditation press release...
Edgewood, NM

New Mexico Horse Rescue at Walkin N Circles Ranch

Founded in 2002, New Mexico Horse Rescue at Walkin N Circles Ranch, Inc. is a non-profit horse rescue that rehabilitates and finds homes for abandoned, abused, and neglected horses. A board of directors oversees our day-to-day operations with the assistance of an on-site caretaker and more than 100 volunteers. We utilize University of California, Davis Best Practices for Horse Rescues...
Baiting Hollow, NY

North Shore Horse Rescue

North Shore Horse Rescue was founded in 2002. Our mission is to rescue and care for any unwanted horses including those that have been neglected, abused, abandoned or are at risk of going to slaughter. If the horse can be rehabilitated and adopted, we will find a loving, informed home for them. If suitable homes cannot be found, North Shore...
Newcastle, OK

Oklahoma Primate Sanctuary

The Oklahoma Primate Sanctuary provides exceptional, compassionate, lifetime care for non-human primates retired from research, rehomed from the pet trade, or retired from display. We are dedicated to providing a highly enriched quality of life for the primates in our care by giving them access to natural environments, regular psychological enrichment, a healthy and diverse diet, and professional veterinary care....
Sequim, WA

Olympic Peninsula Equine Network-OPEN

Cantonment, FL

Panhandle Equine Rescue, Inc.

Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and provide adoption services for abused, neglected and abandoned equine. Contributions go to care for the equine that still need placement. We also assist the county in re-homing equine that are found roaming and never claimed. In addition, we take reports from the general public on equine that are found being cruelly treated or...
Sultan, WA

Pasado’s Safe Haven

Pasado's Safe Haven is on a mission to end animal cruelty. In addition to investigating animal cruelty crimes and providing sanctuary to animals who have suffered abuse and neglect, we advocate for better laws to protect animals and educate the public about how they can help reduce animal suffering. Download Accreditation Press Release Here.
Davie, FL

Peaceful Ridge Rescue

Peaceful Ridge Rescue, Davie, Florida, is a Non-Profit Organization that provides much needed medical and dental care, rehabilitation, and adoption services for rescued horses. Our mission is to rescue horses from neglect, abuse, abandonment, and slaughter; to improve their lives by providing a safe haven for healing and rehabilitation; to find a home for every horse, through a rigorous adoption...
San Angelo, TX

Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue

Peaceful Valley's Mission is to provide a safe and loving environment to all donkeys that have been abused, neglected or abandoned and wild burros under threat of destruction. Peaceful Valley strives to provide solutions to the many problems that plague these wonderful creatures by providing ethical stewardship over the funds that are necessary to fulfill this goal. Peaceful Valley, with...
Galt, CA

Performing Animal Welfare Society

Founded in 1984, The Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is dedicated to the protection of captive wildlife. PAWS has been at the forefront of efforts to change public policies and laws to better protect performing animals and all captive wildlife. PAWS advocates for the highest quality of care and appropriate, humane sanctuary for animals who have been victims of the...
Pittsboro, NC

Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge

Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge (the Refuge) is a sanctuary for farmed animals who are rescued from abuse, neglect and abandonment. Located in central North Carolina, the Refuge is home to over 100 goats, sheep, chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese who are provided with high quality healthcare, daily enrichment, and animal-centered homes. The Refuge offers weekly guided tours, vegan cooking classes,...
Colfax, WI

Pony Tales Refuge and Rehab

We are dedicated to rescuing equines of all shapes, sizes and ages from abandonment, abuse, neglect, and slaughter. We provide them with a safe, loving home while they recover while providing food, shelter, and medical care. We specialize in orphan foals and feral/unhandled equines. We provide training and rehabilitation to all who enter our gates to help ensure the best...
Aptos, CA

Pregnant Mare Rescue

The Pregnant Mare Rescue is specifically devoted to rescuing pregnant mares and orphaned foals from imminent slaughter. What began, as a project specifically rescuing mares and their unborn foals has become a mission of healing souls – both human and horse. Most horse rescues are located in small remote rural areas sometimes hours away, but we are purposely located in...
Terrell, TX

PrideRock Wildlife Refuge

Our mission at PrideRock Wildlife Refuge is to rescue abused, confiscated, or surrendered exotic wild animals and provide them with a caring, peaceful, and permanent home for the rest of their days. We promise each animal received that they will never be bred, exhibited, or sold again, and this promise is taken very seriously. PrideRock is closed to the public...
Westfield, WI

Primates Incorporated

Enriching and spacious sanctuary giving back to monkeys retiring from laboratories, the pet trade, and entertainment industry. Download Verification Press Release here.
Morganton, GA

Project Chimps

Project Chimps provides lifelong exemplary care to chimpanzees retired from research. View their Accreditation press release here.
Louisa, VA

Project Perry

Project Perry / The Central Virginia Parrot Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and sanctuary of parrots living in captivity. Our primary mission is to provide exceptional natural environments for our residents where they can enjoy the enrichment of flight and the togetherness of flock with excellent care provided by a dedicated team of staff...
Simpsonville, SC

Rabbit Sanctuary Inc.

Our mission: To provide rescued domestic rabbits a home for life. Our rabbits live in pairs in a protected natural environment on 30 wooded acres in Simpsonville, SC. Our sanctuary offers virtual adoption or sponsorship through our Adopt-A-Rabbit program. We accept donations through our web site and Pay Pal. All donations are used to care for the rabbits and their...
Jefferson, WI

Racer Placers

Located in the rolling hills of southeastern Wisconsin, Racer Placers is an equine re-homing program dedicated primarily to the Standardbred race horse. Racer Placers provides these wonderful equines a place to relax, rest, and socialize before they are re-trained for a career after racing. Many of the horses go on to become pleasure driving horses, some become trail horses, and...
Sedan, KS

Rainbow Meadows Rescue and Retirement

TEMPORARY HOLD PENDING RELOCATION ASSESSMENT. Rainbow Meadows is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of horses, donkeys and mules facing abuse, neglect or abandonment .
Woodstown, NJ

Rancho Relaxo

Cozumel, Mexico

Rancho Universo A.C. Heal a Horse Sanctuary

Heal a Horse offers a permanent home and medical treatment to neglected and abandoned horses, thanks to the sanctuary many have had the opportunity to live a full life instead of dying tied to a tree, we do what we learn, someone said; we provide clinics and workshops with top trainers, farriers and vets which help horse keepers give a...
Chino Hills, CA

Red Bucket Equine Rescue

Red Bucket Equine Rescue is a 501(c)3 nonprofithorse rescue located at The Red Bucket Ranch in Chino Hills, California. Founded in January 2009, Red Bucket's mission is: To save and rehabilitate horses, restore their trust in humankind, and find them safe, loving, permanent, adoptive homes. The organization's phenomenal results and low return rate are due to their emphasis on restoring...
Lyerly, GA

Red Clay Ranch Equine Rescue and Sanctuary

RCR is located on 162 beautiful acres in Northwest GA. We serve horses throughout the Eastern half of the US offering rehabilitation and sanctuary to neglected, abused, starved and unwanted horses. We also serve a herd of completely blind horses who live in safety and comfort. We are available to assist law enforcement in seizure cases to protect the horse...
Lockwood, CA

Redwings Horse Sanctuary

Redwings Horse Sanctuary was founded in 1991 and is dedicated to rescuing abused, abandoned, and neglected horses. Our organization also promotes community outreach and education to help prevent future abuse and neglect. Redwings accepts all breeds from adorable miniature horses, to magnificent draft breeds. Redwings has a foster to adopt program to ensure that all our horses are placed in...
East Greenbush, United States

ReRun Inc

ReRun Thoroughbred Adoption program - the largest rehab and adoption program in the North East provides rehabilitation, retraining and rehoming options for Thoroughbreds in need of second careers. Working with the top vets in the nation, we are able to provide cutting edge services to horses in need that enables them to return to full functional ability in a variety...
Alajuela, Costa Rica

Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center

Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center is a wildlife rehabilitation facility that was founded in 1990 and is based on 36 acres of natural forest in the province of Alajuela, Costa Rica, with two release sites in Golfito and the Nicoya Peninsula. Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center’s mission is to protect and restore the country’s biodiversity through wildlife rehabilitation and endangered species breeding...
Escondido, CA

ResQue Ranch Inc.

ResQue Ranch, a non-profit equine rescue and rehabilitation center, provides shelter, food, physical therapy, socialization, training, and adoption opportunities for rescued and rehabilitated horses. We rescue neglected, abused, abandoned, emaciated, retired, lame, and injured horses, all of whom otherwise remain at great risk of ending up in the slaughter pipeline. Rescued and rehabilitated horses will, when ready, be offered for...
Spokane, WA

River’s Wish Animal Sanctuary

The mission of River's Wish Animal Sanctuary is saving lives through rescue, education and advocacy. We provide refuge to animals through rescue, rehabilitation, adoption and lifelong sanctuary. We offer Sanctuary Based Education through our workshops of Art and Animals, Garden to Table and Compassionate Vegan Living. We schedule peaceful, nonintrusive guided sanctuary visits which emphasize the personalities and stories of...
Varysburg, NY

Roanchar Ranch Draft Horse Rescue

Roanchar Ranch Draft Horse Rescue provides customized care to draft horses and a chance at a new life. For those draft horses that are not able to be rehomed, Roanchar Ranch Draft Horse Rescue is their forever home. View verification press release here.
South Kortright, NY

Rosemary Farm Sanctuary

Rosemary Farm Sanctuary is a magical, expansive rescue hidden in the mountains of the Catskill region of NY. Here, they rescue horses in need and protect them for life. A few are adopted under strict contract, while many remain as part of the family, about three hours and a world away from NYC. Nearly 90 equines are at home here....
Plant City, FL

RVR Horse Rescue

RVR Horse Rescue is an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 organization that provides rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing to equines in need. RVR is known for handling the worst cases of starvation, injury and abuse, and we are able to provide 24-hour critical care. In 2017 RVR was honored to become accredited by the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and verified by the Global Federation of...
Pottstown, PA

Ryerss Farm for Aged Equine

Founded in 1888, Ryerss Farm is the country's oldest organization of its kind, dedicated to providing a comfortable retirement for horses that faithfully served their owners or who were rescued from abusive situations. Located on 383 beautiful acres of rolling hills in Southeastern Pennsylvania , Ryerss Farm provides an wonderful facility where horses can live their golden years in comfort...
Hardwick, NJ

Saddlebred Rescue, Inc.

AMERICAN HORSE ADOPTIONTM operated by Saddlebred Rescue, Inc. (SBR) is a truly unique rescue that incorporates the thinking and practices of a professional show stable with the realities of the plight of unwanted horses today.  SBR buys all horses in our program mostly from auctions and sales where they were slaughter bound. We have our own professional trainer who works with...
Cottontown, TN

Safe Harbor Equine and Livestock Sanctuary

Safe Harbor Equine & Livestock Sanctuary (SHELS) is a middle-Tennessee based, volunteer-staffed, animal rescue organization that serves at-risk youth as well as equine and livestock animals from neglect and abuse backgrounds. Currently, SHELS has more than two dozen foster farms throughout middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky, with primary operations in Sumner County. The organization is now a GFAS Accredited Sanctuary,...
Gilmer, TX

Safe Haven Equine Rescue and Retirement Home Inc.

Safe Haven Equine Rescue and Retirement Home Inc. is a volunteer based, non-profit organization accredited by the GFAS, that is dedicated to the welfare of horses. Our goal is to rescue abused, neglected, or distressed horses, bring these rescued horses back to optimal health and to find them loving homes. In some cases, due to age or disability, a horse...
Poughquag, NY

Safe Haven Farm Sanctuary

TEMPORARY HOLD PENDING RELOCATION ASSESSMENT. Our mission is to rescue abused and neglected farmed animals, to restore them to health, and to provide them with a safe and loving forever home. We invite people to meet the animals and learn about the plight of animals raised for food and the benefits of a vegan diet for the animals, human health,...
Imlay, NV

Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary

Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary provides lifelong care to abandoned, surrendered and confiscated exotics and lifelong care to native Nevada wildlife ineligible for reintroduction. Our educational outreach programs share information regarding current legislative efforts to end the exotic pet trade and information regarding Nevada keystone species and their roles in our ecosystems. Our six-month internship program provide Biology, Zoology and Animal...
West Central Africa, Cameroon

Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue Center

Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue (SYCR) provides permanent sanctuary in a natural habitat environment for rescued chimpanzee orphans in the Republic of Cameroon while spearheading and supporting habitat protection, law enforcement and conservation education programs. Some of the 72 rescued chimpanzees at SYCR have been confiscated as infants from poachers and dealers, while others have suffered on chains or in small cages...
Redmond, WA

Save a Forgotten Equine

Save a Forgotten Equine (SAFE) is devoted to the rescue and rehabilitation of horses facing abuse, neglect, or starvation. Once recovered, SAFE provides these horses with training, then finds adoptive homes through a rigorous screening process, which includes an application, reference checks, and site visits. After adoption, annual follow-up visits are conducted to ensure the animal’s continued well-being and SAFE...
Encinitas, CA

Saving Horses, Inc.

Rescuing horses from slaughter, abuse and neglect. Horses are re homed were possible. Un adoptable horses retired to our Sanctuary, give back to community by way of an Equine Assisted Therapy program, Therapeutic riding program for Autistic children, and an Enrichment program for adult with Parkinson's disease. Donations used for feed, veterinary care and farrier care for horses.
Louisa, VA

Serenity Farm Equine Sanctuary

Serenity Farm Equine Sanctuary (SFES) is a Virginia Non-Stock Corporation501C3. We incorporated on May 27, 2016, and filed for non-profit status with the IRS on May 31, 2016. While there are many organizations in the state that are involved in equine rescue, there is critical need that has come to our attention while assisting Virginia Rescue Organizations. During the past...
Wakarusa, KS

Shooting Star Equine Rescue

Shooting Star is an IRS designated 501c3 public charity in Wakarusa, KS. Founded in 2001 and operated as a private rescue for many years, our mission is to offer rescue and rehabilitation to equines in need of rescue due to abuse, neglect, risk of slaughter or abandonment, with eventual placement into permanent homes when possible. After arrival, equines are provided...
Ona, FL

Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary

Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary, Inc. (SHHS) is a 501 (c)3 organization that provides rescue, rehabilitation and lifetime sanctuary to abused, abandoned, neglected and unwanted horses. It also promotes awareness of the principles of natural horsemanship through educational programs and provides outreach assistance to horse owners in the community. The sanctuary, which was founded in 2007 and is located on a...
Bow, WA

Skagit Animals In Need

SAIN supports animal control and law enforcement in preventing animal cruelty through outreach, education, and advocacy programs, and by facilitating the fostering, rehabilitation, and rehoming of animals in need. View Verification Press Release here.
Prineville, OR

Skydog Sanctuary

Skydog Sanctuary rescues at-risk mustangs from neglect, abuse and starvation as well as special needs wild horses rounded up by the BLM. We bring them back to health and release them to our 9000 acre sanctuary near Bend Oregon. Donations to our 501c3 are used for rescuing horses in need, for vet bills to treat them, farrier bills to help...
Winchester, CA

So Cal Mini Horse Sanctuary

So Cal Mini Horse Sanctuary is a non-profit 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization located in Hemet, CA that is dedicated to rescuing, caring for, nurturing and healing miniature horses with the ultimate goal of finding forever, loving homes for our minis. 100% of our donations go to the minis. We do not have any administrative costs. Everyone associated with our sanctuary...
Coloma, WI

SonnyBoy Animal Sanctuary

SonnyBoy Animal Sanctuary is located in central Wisconsin and is a place of refuge for unwanted, neglected, and abused large companion animals. Our focus is mini pigs however we also have equine, goats, meat hogs, lots of hens and roosters, and an Emu named Charli. We work primarily with law enforcement seizures of mini pigs and those who need a...
Homestead, FL

South Florida Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

South Florida Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization located in Miami, Florida. Founded in 1992, it is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and adoption of abused, neglected and abandoned horses and other large farm animals. The organization also educates the community about responsible horse care and ownership, and promotes the welfare of...
Branson, FL

Southern Redhead Farms Rescue

Southern Redhead Farms Rescue, Inc. is organized for the purpose of animal rescue, rehabilitation, and re-homing. It is the stated purpose of Southern Redhead Farms Rescue, Inc. to ensure that neglected, abandoned, mistreated and malnourished animals are rescued, receive quality care and treatment, and are placed with loving and caring people. View Verification press release here.
Udall, KS

Southern Winds Equine Rescue and Recovery

Southern Winds Equine Rescue was established April 2002 with a charter to rescue abused, abandoned and neglected horses, and to assist local law enforcement and the general public as requested. Our objective is to provide a safe and secure environment for all horses, and to provide them with care to bring them back to a state of well being and...
Demossville, KY

Speak Up for Horses

We Speak Up for Horses bound for slaughter and those neglected, abused, or discarded by rescuing and rehoming these horses. We also educate the public about horse slaughter, horse welfare laws, and what it means to be a responsible horse owner. Our work is driven by the belief that education seeds compassion, a life-long commitment to our horses and a...
Grapeview, WA

Sunrise Equine Rescue

Our purpose is to rescue, rehabilitate, re-home unwanted horses to maintain those not able to be re-homed in a healthy and productive environment. We educate public on neglect and suffering of unwanted equine. Our organization utilizes healthy horses in learning environment for children and adults providing therapeutic interaction for people and horses. View Verification press release.
Clay, NY

Sunshine Horses, Inc.

Sunshine Horses, Inc. is a 501c3, not-for-profit, independent organization located in Central New York. It is operated by more than 150 dedicated volunteers who have a passion for saving and helping horses. Founded in 2003 by Kate Starr, Sunshine Horses specializes in retraining and re-homing retired Standardbred Racehorses. However, they work with all breeds and prepare them for their "forever"...
Castaic, CA

Swan Center Outreach

TEMPORARY HOLD PENDING RELOCATION ASSESSMENT. The Swan Center for Intuitive Living formed Swan Center Outreach, in 1999. Swan Center Outreach is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. It serves as a sanctuary for horses, many of which come from backgrounds of abuse and neglect; and offers educational programs, which demonstrate the spiritual and therapeutic value of a loving relationship with...
Nanyuki, Kenya

Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary

The Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary was established with an agreement between the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the Jane Goodall Institute. The aim – to provide lifelong refuge to orphaned and abused chimpanzees from West and Central Africa. Over the last decade, Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary has been compelled to keep accepting chimpanzees rescued from traumatic situations -...
Puslinch, ON

The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada

DSC Mission To provide a lifelong home to donkeys, mules and hinnies who are unwanted, neglected or abused, or whose owners can no longer care for them; and to promote the responsible stewardship of all animals through humane education. DSC Vision We envision a world in which the dignity and worth of all creatures are recognized and respected. DSC Charter...
Hohenwald, TN

The Elephant Sanctuary

Founded in 1995,The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee is the nation's largest natural-habitat refuge developed specifically around the needs of Asian and African elephants retired from performance and exhibition. It operates on 2,700 acres in middle Tennessee. With donors' support The Elephant Sanctuary carries out a dual mission to (1) provide captive elephants with individualized care, the companionship of a herd,...
Cerrillos, NM

The Horse Shelter

The Horse Shelter was founded in 2000, is located in Cerrillos, NM on 300+ acres of beautiful high desert country, about 20 miles south of Santa Fe.The mission of The Horse Shelter is to serve as a sanctuary for New Mexico’s abandoned, abused and neglected horses. Rescued horses are rehabilitated and adopted out whenever possible to homes that support their...
Scottsdale, AZ

The Oasis Sanctuary

The Oasis Sanctuary is an avian rescue and life-care facility, dedicated to companion parrots for which other rehoming options do not exist. The birds in our care have "special needs", no social skills or have suffered physical and/or emotional abuse resulting in undesirable psychological behaviors. The Oasis is often all that stands between life and death for these beautiful and...
Springfield, CO

The Wild Animal Refuge

The Wild Animal Sanctuary currently operates two facilities within Colorado totaling more than Ten Thousand Acres! We rescue animals from horrific captive situations and rehabilitate them so they can live and roam freely within large natural habitats with others of their own kind. The Sanctuary currently cares for more than 500 Lions, Tigers, Bears, Wolves and many other species of...
Keenesburg, CO

The Wild Animal Sanctuary

The Wild Animal Sanctuary currently operates two facilities within Colorado totaling more than Ten Thousand Acres! We rescue animals from horrific captive situations and rehabilitate them so they can live and roam freely within large natural habitats with others of their own kind. The Sanctuary currently cares for more than 500 Lions, Tigers, Bears, Wolves and many other species of...
Sandstone, MN

The Wildcat Sanctuary

The Wildcat Sanctuary (TWS) is a 501c3 non-profit, no-kill big cat rescue located in Sandstone, MN. TWS provides a natural sanctuary to wild cats in need and inspires change to end the captive wildlife crisis. TWS is funded solely on private donations. The Sanctuary is a rescue organization and is not open to the public. Combining natural and spacious habitats...
Hastings, MN

This Old Horse, Inc.

Founded in 2012, This Old Horse is a private, volunteer-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide sanctuary to retired, rescued, and recovering horses while they continue to serve as ambassadors to the positive effect of "horse power" in the lives of people.
Guthrie, OK

Thoroughbred Athletes, Inc.

Our primary mission is to keep retired racehorses in work and out of at risk situations by helping them transition from the track life to a new career. Most of our volunteers are young people eager to learn better horsemanship skills. View Accreditation press release here.
Upper Marlboro, MD

Thoroughbred Placement Resources, Inc.

TPR has made horses with training problems and horses in need of surgery and rehabilitation the priority when accepting horses into our retraining and rehabilitation program. We take "unwanted horses" and turn them into "most wanted horses" with the help of America’s Heroes who participate in the Hero Horses Program. Without our intervention, many of these horses end up in...
Kailua-Kona, HI

Three Ring Ranch

Our mission is to positively impact the environment while educating Hawaii’s children about their place in the natural world. We assist in the development of an environmentally responsible generation of youth while caring for exotic animal residents. As Hawaii’s only accredited animal sanctuary we do not buy sell or breed animals. We educate the public through a variety of programs...
Wilsonville, Oregon

Trillium Creek Training & Rehabilitation Coalition

Tucson, AZ

Tucson Wildlife Center, Inc.

Tucson Wildlife Center is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of sick, injured and orphaned wildlife, while promoting habitat protection and co-existence through education. Founded in 1998, Tucson Wildlife Center offers educational programs throughout the Tucson area, providing demonstrations and information to schools, organizations and the public. In 2012, the Center was involved in helping nearly 700 wild animals,...
Eureka Springs, AR

Turpentine Creek Foundation, INC DBA Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge was established in 1992 as a no-kill facility dedicated to rescuing abused, abandoned and unwanted big cats. Our goal is to provide a lifetime refuge for rescued animals with the care, safety, and well being of the animals being the number one priority. All animals are treated with the dignity and compassion they deserve. TCWR has...
Coxsackie, NY

Unbridled Thoroughbred Foundation

Unbridled Thoroughbred Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit public charity devoted to protecting and saving at-risk Thoroughbred Horses from the modern slaughter pipeline. Since 2004, through advocacy, direct rescue, education, and legislation Unbridled has been a leading voice for the welfare of Thoroughbreds on the racetrack, and throughout the whole of their natural 30-year+ lifespan. Each horse at Unbridled is...
Tzaneen, South Africa

Vervet Monkey Foundation

The Vervet Monkey Foundation looks after injured and orphaned primates with the object of releasing them back into the wild, Your donations and contributions go towards providing much needed medical care, food, support and housing for these misunderstood primates
Burkeville, VA

White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue

White Bird is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of abused, neglected and at-risk Appaloosas and other horses, especially those in urgent need. Shelter, care, medical, training and rehabilitation services are provided to horses in need, and whenever possible, we adopt them to loving and permanent homes. Appaloosas often arrive blind or with vision impairment, so horses that cannot find...
Cornwall, United Kingdom

Wild Futures

Wild Futures is the only UK charity with the holistic approach that combines an educational, environmental and sustainability ethos dedicated to promoting the welfare, conservation and survival of our closest living relatives, the non-human primates; working to end the primate trade and abuse of primates in captivity, promoting the rehabilitation of captive primates and the preservation of those in the...
Webster, FL

Wild Horse Rescue Center

TEMPORARY HOLD PENDING RELOCATION ASSESSMENT. The Wild Horse Rescue Center (WHRC) was founded in 2000 and became a nonprofit organization in 2007. WHRC is dedicated to the welfare, rescue and preservation of America’s wild horses – the mustangs. WHRC receives mustangs that have been taken from the wild and from there, ended up in neglectful or abusive situations. WHRC rehabilitates...
Scotts Mills, OR

WildCat Ridge

WildCat Ridge Sanctuary the only accredited big cat sanctuary in the Pacific Northwest. As a true sanctuary, we are NOT open to the public, we are not a zoo for people we are a safe haven for animals, and we do not buy, sell, breed or exhibit the wildcats that call WildCat Ridge home. WildCat Ridge Sanctuary receives no state...
Kendalia, TX

Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation

WRR, founded in 1977, rescues orphaned, injured, and displaced wildlife and returns the majority to the wild. We also provide permanent care in large natural enclosures to farmed and unreleasable wildlife. Among the latter are native and nonnative wild animals who were victimized by the pet trade, held in roadside zoos or used in research. These include black bears, primates, mountain...
Newberg, OR

Wildwood Farm Sanctuary

Located on 98 acres in Newberg, Oregon, Wildwood Farm Sanctuary is a family farm turned haven for farm animals and wildlife alike. We provide lifelong refuge, veterinary care, and rehabilitation for formerly abused and abandoned farm animals. Wildwood also works to restore and protect the property's prairie grasslands, woodlands, and wild animals by partnering with our local county conservation programs....
Tenino, WA

Wolf Haven International

Wolf Haven International’s mission is to conserve and protect wolves and their habitat. Since 1982, Wolf Haven has rescued more than 200 captive-born wolves and provided them with compassionate care, companionship with fellow wolves, and a safe home for the rest of their lives. There are usually 50-70 animals living in the sanctuary. Our goal is to develop a state-of-the-art...
High Falls, NY

Woodstock Farm Sanctuary

Woodstock Farm Sanctuary envisions a peaceful world rooted in respect and justice for all living beings. We rescue farmed animals and give them care and sanctuary, connect animals with people to advance veganism, and advocate for animal rights in alliance with other social justice movements. We welcome visitors to come and meet animals who are most commonly exploited, abused, and...
Ciapus, West Java, Indonesia

Yayasan IAR Indonesia’s (YIARI) Centre for Rescue and Conservation of Orangutans

Yayasan IAR Indonesia runs not only a rescue centre for orangutans but also a facility which is the biggest rescue and rehabilitation centre for macaques in Java and the biggest centre in the world for slow lorises. This facility was built with the objective of protecting species that are often overlooked by other conservation organisations such as long-tailed and pig-tailed...
Ketapang, Indonesia

Yayasan IAR Indonesia’s (YIARI) Primate Rehabilitation Centre

Yayasan IAR Indonesia runs not only a rescue centre for orangutans but also a facility which is the biggest rescue and rehabilitation centre for macaques in Java and the biggest centre in the world for slow lorises. This facility was built with the objective of protecting species that are often overlooked by other conservation organisations such as long-tailed and pig-tailed...