January 10, 2023 (Fredericksburg, VA) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to Central Virginia Horse Rescue as of December 20, 2022. Central Virginia Horse Rescue first achieved GFAS Verification in September of 2022, meeting criteria for providing humane… Read more »
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Magical Creatures Sanctuary Becomes First Farm Sanctuary Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries in Hawaii
December 5, 2022 (Laupahoehoe, HI) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to Magical Creatures Sanctuary as of November 16, 2022. Accreditation signifies that Magical Creatures Sanctuary meets GFAS’ rigorous and peer-reviewed animal care standards which are confirmed by… Read more »
Horses & Heroes™ in Shawnee, Kansas is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
December 1, 2022 (Shawnee, KS) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Horses & Heroes on November 16, 2022. Verification means that Horses & Heroes meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and is providing humane and… Read more »
National Nonprofit, The Gentle Barn Foundation, Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
November 3, 2022 (Santa Clarita, CA) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to The Gentle Barn Foundation as of September 22, 2022. Accreditation signifies that The Gentle Barn meets GFAS’ rigorous and peer-reviewed animal care standards, which are… Read more »
Sunshine Horses Inc. of Clay, New York is Now Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
October 31, 2022 (Clay, NY) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to Sunshine Horses as of October 18, 2022. Accreditation signifies that Sunshine Horses meets GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed equine care standards which are confirmed by a comprehensive… Read more »
Primarily Primates Inc. of San Antonio, Texas, is Accredited by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
October 27, 2022 (San Antonio, TX) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to Primarily Primates Inc. as of Oct. 18, 2022. Accreditation means that Primarily Primates Inc. meets the criteria of a true animal sanctuary and is providing… Read more »
Recipients of the 2022 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 21, 2022 – (Washington, DC) The Board of Directors of the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) today announced the recipient of the 2022 Carole Noon Award, Lynn Cuny of Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation, Texas…. Read more »
Central Virginia Horse Rescue in Fredericksburg is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
September 8, 2022 (Fredericksburg, VA) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Central Virginia Horse Rescue as of August 30, 2022. Verification means that Central Virginia Horse Rescue meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and is… Read more »
Hope’s Legacy Equine Rescue in Afton, Virginia is Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
September 1, 2022 (Afton, VA) – 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 Hope’s Legacy Equine Rescue as of August 29, 2022. Accreditation signifies that Hope’s Legacy Equine Rescue meets GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed equine care… Read more »
Penny Lane Foal Rescue in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is Verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
August 2, 2022 (Rio Rancho, NM) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Penny Lane Foal Rescue as of July 22, 2022. Verification means that Penny Lane Foal Rescue meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and… Read more »
Hasty’s Haven in Liberty, South Carolina is Verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
June 2, 2022 (Liberty, SC) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Hasty’s Haven as of May 23, 2022. Verification means that Hasty’s Haven meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and is providing humane and responsible… Read more »
Dream Catcher Stables in Spring, Texas is Verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
May 26, 2022 (Spring, TX) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Dream Catcher Stables as of May 20, 2022. Verification means that Dream Catcher Stables meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and is providing humane… Read more »
Bluemont Equine Rescue and Sanctuary in Colts Neck, New Jersey is Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
May 18, 2022 (Colts Neck, NJ) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to Bluemont Equine Rescue and Sanctuary as of April 29, 2022. Accreditation signifies that Bluemont Sanctuary meets GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed animal care standards which are… Read more »
Previously a Texas cattle ranch, Blue Horse Sanctuary transforms itself into a Verified equine sanctuary and becomes certified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
May 11, 2022 (Bluff Dale, TX) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to the Blue Horse Sanctuary as of April 19, 2022. Verification means that the Blue Horse Sanctuary meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and… Read more »
Shelter Farm Sanctuary is the Second Farm Sanctuary in Florida to be Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
April 28, 2022 (Arcadia, FL) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to Shelter Farm Sanctuary as of April 19, 2022. Accreditation signifies that Shelter Farm Sanctuary meets GFAS’ rigorous and peer-reviewed animal care standards which are confirmed by… Read more »