In the United States, there are thousands of entities that describe themselves as a “sanctuary” or “rescue” for displaced, wild and exotic animals. However, the quality of animal care can vary widely among them. It is a poorly regulated industry, in which facilities that keep animals in deplorable conditions can identify themselves as Sanctuaries. GFAS… Read more »
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Farmaste Animal Sanctuary of Lindstrom, Minnesota is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
February 25, 2020 (Lindstrom, MN)) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Farmaste Animal Sanctuary as of February 24, 2020. Verification means that Farmaste Animal Sanctuary meets the criteria of a true farmed animal sanctuary and is providing… Read more »
Goodheart Animal Sanctuaries Becomes the First Farm Sanctuary in Europe to be Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
February 10, 2020 (Worcestershire, UK) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Goodheart Animal Sanctuaries (The Nickless Farm) as of February 6,2020. Verification means that Goodheart Animal Sanctuaries meets the criteria of a true farmed animal sanctuary and… Read more »
Draft Gratitude of Winchester, New Hampshire is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
January 29, 2020 (Winchester, NH) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Draft Gratitude as of January 16, 2020. Verification means that Draft Gratitude meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and is providing humane and responsible… Read more »
Primates Incorporated is Accredited by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
January 28, 2020 (Westfield, WI) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to Primates Incorporated as of January 22, 2020. Accreditation signifies that Primates Incorporated meets GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed animal care standards which are confirmed by a comprehensive… Read more »
Akindale Thoroughbred Rescue of Pawling, New York is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
January 14, 2020 (Pawling, NY) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Akindale Thoroughbred Rescue as of December 1, 2019. Verification means that Akindale Thoroughbred Rescue meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and is providing humane… Read more »
Southern Redhead Farms Rescue of Bronson, Florida is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
January 10, 2020 (Bronson, FL) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Southern Redhead Farms Rescue as of January 10, 2020. Verification means that Southern Redhead Farms Rescue meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and is… Read more »
Little Bear Sanctuary of Punta Gorda, Florida is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
January 7, 2020 (Punta Gorda, FL) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Little Bear Sanctuary as of December 20, 2019. Verification means that Little Bear Sanctuary meets the criteria of a true farmed animal sanctuary and is… Read more »
Freedom Hill Horse Rescue of Owings, Maryland is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
December 27, 2019 (Owings, MD) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Freedom Hill Horse Rescue as of December 20, 2019. Verification means that Freedom Hill Horse Rescue meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and is… Read more »
Dreamchaser PMU Rescue & Rehabilitation of Falcon, Missouri is Accredited by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
December 26, 2019 (Falcon, MO) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to Dreamchaser PMU Rescue & Rehabilitation as of December 16, 2019. Accreditation signifies that Dreamchaser PMU Rescue & Rehabilitation meets GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed equine care standards… Read more »
Tucson Wildlife Center in Arizona is Accredited by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
December 23, 2019 (Tucson, AZ) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to Tucson Wildlife Center as of December 16, 2019. Accreditation signifies that Tucson Wildlife Center meets GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed animal care standards which are confirmed by… Read more »
Amazing Grace Equine Sanctuary of Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin is Accredited by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
December 17, 2019 (Elkhart Lake, WI) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to Amazing Grace Equine Sanctuary as of December 3, 2019. Accreditation signifies that Amazing Grace Equine Sanctuary meets GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed equine care standards which… Read more »
Kindred Spirits Sanctuary in Citra, Florida is Accredited by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
December 16, 2019 (Citra, FL) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to Kindred Spirits Sanctuary as of December 9, 2019. Accreditation signifies that Kindred Spirits Sanctuary meets GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed farm animal care standards which are confirmed… Read more »
The Wild Animal Sanctuary and The Wild Animal Refuge in Colorado are Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
December 6, 2019 (Keenesburg, CO) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to The Wild Animal Sanctuary and The Wild Animal Refuge as of December 3, 2019. Together both sanctuaries provide lifelong care to more than 500 animals that… Read more »
SonnyBoy Animal Sanctuary of Coloma, Wisconsin is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
November 21, 2019 (Coloma, WI) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to SonnyBoy Animal Sanctuary as of November 12, 2019. Verification means that SonnyBoy Animal Sanctuary meets the criteria of a true farmed animal sanctuary and is providing… Read more »