December 22, 2021 (Lancaster, CA) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Wild at Heart Horse Rescue as of December 2, 2021. Verification means that Wild at Heart Horse Rescue meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue… Read more »
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13 Hands Equine Rescue of Clinton Corners, New York is Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
December 20, 2021(Clinton Corners, NY) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to 13 Hands Equine Rescue as of November 30, 2021. Accreditation signifies that 13 Hands Equine Rescue meets GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed equine care standards which are… Read more »
Yesahcan Sanctuary in Arcadia, FL is Verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
December 9, 2021 (Arcadia, FL) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Yesahcan Sanctuary, Inc. as of November 17, 2021. Verification means that Yesahcan Sanctuary meets the criteria of a true farmed animal sanctuary/rescue and is providing humane… Read more »
Rising Starr Horse Rescue in Wilton, Connecticut is Verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
November 19, 2021 (Wilton, CT) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Rising Starr Horse Rescue (RSHR) as of November 15, 2021. Verification means that Rising Starr Horse Rescue meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and… Read more »
The Wings Programs Inc. in Corvallis, Montana is Verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
October 29, 2021 (Corvallis, MT) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to the Wings Programs Inc. as of October 25, 2021 Verification means that the Wings Programs meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and is providing… Read more »
Dorset Equine Rescue is the First Equine Rescue Organization in Vermont to be Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
October 26, 2021 (East Dorset, VT) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries and rescue organizations, awarded Accredited status to Dorset Equine Rescue of October 25, 2021. Accreditation signifies that Dorset Equine Rescue meets GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed equine care standards which… Read more »
Recipients of the 2021 Carole Noon and Outstanding Sanctuary Awards Announced
Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries honors sanctuaries, rescue, rehabilitation, and transition centers for exceptional animal care, professionalism and ethics. October 22, 2021 – (Washington, DC) The Board of Directors of the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) today announced the recipient of the 2021 Carole Noon Award: Anna Bryant, of ARCAS Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation… Read more »
Safe Haven Rabbit Rescue in Clinton, New Jersey is Verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
October 4, 2021 (Clinton, NJ) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Safe Haven Rabbit Rescue, Inc. (SHRR) as of September 23, 2021. Verification means that Safe Haven Rabbit Rescue meets the criteria of a true rabbit sanctuary/rescue… Read more »
Kids Saving the Rainforest, Costa Rica is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
September 30, 2021 – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Kids Saving the Rainforest as of September 21, 2021. Verification means that Kids Saving the Rainforest meets the criteria of a true animal sanctuary/rescue and is providing humane… Read more »
Horse Haven of Tennessee of Lenoir City, is Now Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
August 18, 2021 (Lenoir City, TN) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to Horse Haven of Tennessee as of August 16, 2021. Accreditation signifies that Horse Haven of TN meets GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed equine care standards which… Read more »
Oscar’s Place Donkey Adoption Center and Sanctuary in Hopland, California is Verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
August 3, 2021 (Hopland, CA) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Oscar’s Place Donkey Adoption Center and Sanctuary as of August 1, 2021. Verification means that Oscar’s Place Donkey Adoption Center and Sanctuary meets the criteria of… Read more »
Peace Ridge Sanctuary is the First Farm Sanctuary in New England to be Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
July 28, 2021 (Brooks, ME) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to Peace Ridge Sanctuary as of July 20, 2021. Accreditation signifies that Peace Ridge Sanctuary meets GFAS’ rigorous and peer-reviewed animal care standards which are confirmed by… Read more »
So. Cal Miniature Horse Sanctuary in Hemet, California is Now Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
July 27, 2021 (Hemet, CA) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to So Cal Miniature Horse Sanctuary as of July 22, 2021. Accreditation signifies that So Cal Mini Horse Sanctuary meets GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed equine care standards… Read more »
Second Wind Thoroughbred Project in Bethune, South Carolina is Verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
July 16, 2021 (Bethune, SC) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Second Wind Thoroughbred Project (SWTP) as of June 29, 2021. Verification means that Second Wind Thoroughbred Project meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and… Read more »
The Goat Games 2021: Farmed Animal Sanctuaries Across the Nation Unite to Raise Funds and Awareness
Co-hosted by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, The Goat Games will rally the support of animal welfare champions across the U.S. SAUGERTIES, N.Y. July 9, 2021 – Ready. Set. Goat! Catskill Animal Sanctuary, a non-profit, 155-acre farm animal refuge in New York’s Hudson Valley, is hosting the second annual Goat Games from August 14… Read more »