The mission of SPCA International is simple but vast: to advance the safety and well-being of animals.
New Beginnings Cat Rescue (NBCR) is an all volunteer, no-kill cat rescue founded in 2005. The organization is dedicated to rescuing cats from euthanasia at a particular local animal control facility in Garland, Texas. It often saves “special needs” cats, for example those with medical problems or physical defects, whose challenges make surviving at animal […]
Indigo Mountain Nature Center (IMNC) provides a permanent home and sanctuary for captive-born wild animals who have been abandoned, abused or displaced; this includes “surplus” animals from roadside zoos or backyard breeders and those rescued from “canned hunts” or exotic wildlife auctions, found roaming the streets, or relinquished to authorities. At IMNC the animals are […]
Humane Society of Durham Region is a haven – and in some cases a last resort – for pet animals whose caregivers can no longer (or no longer choose to) care for them. The organization also has authority to investigate cruelty complaints and seize animals if necessary. Tragically, in December of 2008, a fire destroyed […]
Almost Home Animal Rescue specializes in matching special pets with special people. It is a non-profit organization made up solely of volunteers whose primary purpose is to rescue mistreated or homeless animals and place them in loving environments. They strive to bring about a significant change in the treatment of all animals through educational programs […]
Tailwaggers for Life runs a rescue “farm” for canines, where dogs are brought while awaiting adoption. The organization has also rescued rabbits, exotic birds, goats, potbellied pigs and several horses (including 14 last year alone). Tailwaggers’ extensive spay and neuter programs for cats and dogs bring low-cost surgeries to pet owners in 11 counties throughout […]
Family members of US Military stationed at the base in Okinawa, Japan, were distressed to see an overwhelming number of abandoned companion animals wandering the city. Not only are there thousands of “strays” who are born and live their lives on the streets as in many major cities throughout the world, but there is an […]
Beauty’s Haven was founded in 2006 by a person with a special connection to horses, and one horse in particular. Theresa Batchelor was left an “incomplete quadriplegic” after a spinal tumor (she has movement but no prorprioception, or knowledge of where her limbs are and what they are experiencing). She was advised never to ride […]
Sarasota in Defense of Animals was founded in 1989 to expose animal abuse and exploitation, promote habitat protection for wild animals, encourage humane alternatives to animal experimentation, and educate the public on all these issues. To this end, the group has organized campaigns for animal protection, conducted peaceful public demonstrations to call attention to animal […]
On Sunday, November 15th at 10pm, a documentary featuring Operation Baghdad Pups will premier on Military Channel.
When the founder of Heartland Spay & Neuter Fund learned that preventing unwanted litters was the single most effective way to curb the suffering of homeless companion animals, she decided to take immediate action. With a tiny volunteer staff, Heartland has funded spay & neuter surgery and other necessary veterinary procedures for over 100 animals, […]
