The mission of SPCA International is simple but vast: to advance the safety and well-being of animals.
The Velvet Hearts Foundation was formed in early 2015 when it’s founder, Miglena Dzhurova, saw the need for a shelter in her impoverished region of Bulgaria. Velvets Hearts Foundation is the first animal shelter to be established in the Veliko Tarnovo district of Bulgaria. When first incorporated Miglena was sheltering 17 terribly abused dogs and […]
(PHOTO CREDIT: Patricia Nogueira) Lilian Queiroz and Cristina Palmer founded Oito Vidas in Rio de Janiero, Brazil. Focusing mainly on cats they aim to bring education and much needed care to animals living on the streets of Rio. “Community Animals”, defined as animals who live on the streets, and are cared for the communities are protected […]
Founded in 2004 in Alberta, Canada by Mike and Kathy Bartley, Bear Valley Rescue has saved countless horses from slaughter and pregnant mare urine farms. Bear Valley Rescue is home to roughly 150 horses and other resident farm animals such as cows, chickens and llamas. In addition to their rescue efforts Bear Valley Rescue provides […]
Give Hope to a Dog Foundation is a non-profit organization that seeks to provide assistance to the homeless animals in Bulgaria. Made up of a team of volunteers, united by the desire to create a life without pain for the homeless animals in Bulgaria, they work tirelessly to try to provide veterinary attention to the homeless, wounded […]
Jesse Adams and Brielle Turpin founded RainCoast Dog Rescue Society in British Columbia, Canada, a non-profit organization that is based on rescuing and rehabilitating dogs from high kill shelters and/or abusive homes. RainCoast Dog Rescue Society focuses on giving misplaced, neglected, and abandoned dogs a real chance at life by working with each dog on […]
The Have a Heart Foundation was founded by a group of individuals who sought to bring education and essential veterinary services to the low-income community in and around Outjo in Namibia. The stray animal population has become a health hazard not only for the people of Outjo but for the animals as well. By providing […]
Carol Buckley founded Elephant Aid International in 2011. With more than 30 years of experience working with elephants in captivity, having coordinated the rescue of the first elephant confiscated by the USDA and working with countless zoos on the proper management of elephants, Buckley has dedicated her life to the welfare of these beautiful creatures. […]
Chevaux sans abri (C.S.A.) is an equine-based organization located in the Wattrelos, France. Founded in 2012, CSA has worked to protect the neglected and poorly treated horses, donkeys and ponies in their area. C.S.A. has worked with local authorities to build a platform that allows and encourages the public to report abuse. With their 4 […]
Founded in 1989, the Brightside Animal Center in Redmond, Oregon identifies as a “high-save” shelter. Working with dedicated shelter volunteers, foster homes and foster hospice homes, Brightside aims to prepare all of their animals for a successful match with their potential new families. Every cat and dog that enters Brightside is vetted and given all […]
Founded in April 2014, Association Comme Chiens et Chats rescues and protects the abandoned and abused animals of France and Morocco. With only 10 volunteers the Association provided care to 200 animals in 2015 alone. Although they have a small staff of volunteers and an annual budget under 40,000 USD the Association provides vaccinations, sterilization […]
