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The Alice Springs Animal Shelter cares for animals who are currently homeless and/or have been abused or mistreated. We provide warm, dry, clean, safe shelter, food, love, medical attention and a place to call their own while they’re waiting to be adopted. Our objective is simple… to give voiceless animals in need a second chance at life! The Alice Springs Animal Shelter cares for animals who are currently homeless and/or have been abused or mistreated. We provide warm, dry, clean, safe shelter, food, love, medical attention and a place to call their own while they’re waiting to be adopted. The Alice Springs Animals Shelter is here to assist the community in reuniting lost animals with their owners. You may not be aware of the enormous value of a leaving a bequest in your will to an organisation like the Alice Springs Animal Shelter. After loved ones have been provided for, there is no better way to continue to support the cause in which you care about and believe in than to leave a donation. A bequest to the Alice Springs Animal Shelter will help stray, and abandoned animals continue to be given every chance to find a home where they can receive the love, comfort and attention they deserve. Monetary bequests ensure the animals of Alice Springs, that have unfortunately seen the adverse side of life through inappropriate human behaviour, will be given the second chance at life that they so much deserve.
Albany Animal Welfare is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of animals in the Albany area. We provide shelter and care for abandoned, neglected, and stray animals, and work to find them forever homes through adoptions and community outreach programs. We also advocate for animal welfare and work to educate the public on responsible pet ownership. Our ultimate goal is to create a more compassionate community for all animals.
Great Southern Animal Protection is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and welfare of animals in the Great Southern region. We work to improve the lives of animals through a variety of programs and services, including rescue and rehabilitation, spay and neuter clinics, and education and outreach initiatives. Our goal is to create a more humane and compassionate community for all animals.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Queensland (RSPCA Qld) is the state’s leading animal welfare charity, dedicated to improving the lives of all domestic, farmed and native animals throughout Queensland. Formed in 1883 in Queensland, animals have been turning to us for nearly 140 years. From one Inspector and several supporters in its fledgling years, the Society has grown to have over 415 staff throughout the state, generously supported by volunteers. Every person who works directly or indirectly with the RSPCA is dedicated to increasing the opportunities and improving the quality of life of each animal in their care. RSPCA Queensland is a non-government, community based charity. Caring for over 45,000 animals every year, RSPCA Queensland relies heavily on the generosity of animal lovers in the community to continue to provide lifesaving services to animals in need. Our operations are 96% funded by donations from thoughtful Queenslanders, just like you. In addition to caring for sick, injured and displaced domestic animals and wildlife, RSPCA Queensland is the only charity in the state with the power to prosecute animal cruelty and neglect under the Animal Care and Protection Act (2001). Our mission statement is simple, but powerful: Together We Change Lives. The RSPCA is a community based charity that works to improve the welfare of all animals and prevent cruelty. We are an active participant in national and state-based RSPCA campaigns to improve animal welfare in Queensland and throughout Australia. Our campaigns are based on the principles enshrined in the Five Freedoms, and are designed to raise public awareness about important animal welfare issues. We also aim to keep pressure on the people who have the power to make positive change. Above all else, at RSPCA Qld our focus is on saving lives. Our centres throughout Queensland are where we rescue, rehabilitate and rehome. For the 45,043 animals that arrived at an RSPCA Queensland centre over the past year, it was a second chance at life. Our commitment to saving lives can be found everywhere at the RSPCA. “Have I done everything reasonable to save this animal?” can be found near offices, on our software and as part of the landscape. Saving lives is a way of life and one that the staff and volunteers are committed to.
Paws Hoofs and Claws Inc. (PHC) was formed in 2010 by a small group of dedicated animal lovers in Mount Isa, providing fostered refuge to abandoned, abused, surrendered and orphaned animals. The group was granted Incorporation status in May 2010, and the first executive committee was introduced. This provided the organisation with a more solid foundation for forward planning, as well as a more professional and recognised status throughout the community. Since that time, the organisation has gone through many changes, with a change in executive committee, as well as the introduction of standard operating procedures, providing a more structured and formalised process for animal intake, continuum of veterinary intervention as well as a more effective way of animal tracking throughout our dedicated volunteer foster carers. In November 2012, PHC was granted the status of Donation Gift Recipient by the Australian Taxation Office. This is a huge step for the future of the organisation, allowing the organisation to receive donations as well as the application for grants. There are some exciting times ahead for the organisation, our ultimate goal is to build a shelter right here in Mount Isa to provide a higher level of animal refuge the community and surrounding townships. Paws Hoofs and Claws Inc. is recognised as a Registered Charity with the Australian Taxation Office and the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission. Their mission at Paws Hoofs and Claws Inc. is to reunite lost or found animals with their owners as soon as possible, find suitable permanent homes via their adoption process for those animals which have been abandoned or neglected, rescue animals from the local pound when they have the means, address animal cruelty issues with the help of RSPCA, DPI or the Police where possible, educate the community on the suitable care of animals including information about nutrition, safe-housing, exercise and health issues plus care and social interaction, and finally, providing initial and continuum of care to any animal that comes into their care. Paws Hoofs and Claws believe in “euthanasia-free” animal welfare and rescue. They operate under this belief by striving to find suitable homes for all animals that are brought into their care. They also believe that all animals including those abandoned and neglected companion animals have the right to sustenance and healthy lifestyles, and this they provide for all their animals in foster care with full veterinary interventions as required as well as regular worming, vaccination and animals of suitable age, desexing prior to adoption. Due to limitations of our services, they do at times have the incapability of to accept all animals that require rehoming.
Here at Capricorn Animal Aid (CAA) we care about those unwanted, stray, neglected and abused animals and feel that every one of them deserves the opportunity to have a caring and loving forever home. Capricorn Animal Aid Organisation Inc (CAA) was founded in September 1998 when it was recognised that there was a desperate need for an organisation to meet the needs of abandoned and unwanted dogs and cats in the Rockhampton area. CAA provides care and attention (including veterinary care, shelter and food) to unwanted, stray, neglected and abused animals. CAA does not have a shelter. All animals are ‘fostered’ by generous and caring volunteers who provide a home and lots of love to the animals in their care until they find new human companions to share their lives with. CAA is not subsidised in any way. We are run by volunteers. Funding comes from the generosity of the people of Central Queensland and beyond through donations, membership and support of our various fundraising activities. CAA is a registered charity and incorporated association. Sometimes situations arise where you can no longer care for your pet. Capricorn Animal Aid take a limited number of surrenders (dependent on circumstances, finances and availability of foster carers). If you would like help rehoming your pet please fill out the application form under Surrendering. This will be assessed by the committee and a representative will contact you with a response. Please note this may take up to 7 days. As we have limited places, and receive many applications, please consider all other options such as family and friends before applying. In addition to finding new homes for Central QLDs cats and dogs, we also offer a desexing subsidy for eligible members of the Central QLD community.
‘Til The Cows Come Home is an Australian not-for-profit animal charity that was founded in 2018. They rescue unwanted, unviable, "waste" farmed animals, rehabilitate them in short term foster care and rehome them into safe, forever-loving homes as companions. They help all animals. Any animal born on agriculture farms that are unwanted or considered waste and whose fate will otherwise result in death. They take in these animals, care for them in foster homes and adopt them out into families to live out their lives as companion animals. If an animal is born on a farm and develops a disability, injury or illness they will take in these animals to treat them in their foster homes to give them the best chance of survival or allow them to pass peacefully and safely. Whether goats, horses, pigs, alpacas, sheep or even an entire herd, they help families rehome animal(s) which they can no longer care for. They help by finding the animals safe and loving new homes. To date they have helped transform the lives of over 4,000 farm animals. They have taken their experience and networks to assist families in rehoming animals on their properties, when they can no longer care for them. ‘Til The Cows Come Home, is predominately made up of volunteers, and they rely on the kindness of public donations to keep their mission going. The work they do, is making a lasting change to the lives of the animals they help. They are the voices for the forgotten, and they hope they can inspire others to not only share their stories but make more compassionate choices. They transform the lives of unwanted farm animals through rescuing, rehoming and promoting a kinder world. They give a voice to farm animals by telling their stories and inspiring change. Their Vision is to Create a more compassionate world where farm animals are viewed as companions, not commodities.
Gladstone PAWS are a dedicated and enthusiastic Gladstone Animal Rescue and Welfare group located in Central Queensland. We are new on the scene but our volunteers have been working to save our Gladstone pets for up to 16 years. Gladstone PAWS animals are health checked, up to date with vaccinations, worm/flea treated, microchipped, desexed, registered with Gladstone council and dogs over 6 months are also tested for heartworm. They are also socialised in the homes of loving foster carers, not in cages or kennels. We care where our pets go. A pre-adoption interview and property check are required before adopting. The volunteer group formerly known as Team RSPCA Gladstone transitioned into this local independent not-for-profit association in August 2019. With many years’ experience in animal welfare – our mission is to: Rescue and rehome unwanted, abused, neglected and/or surrendered animals (including dogs, cats, birds, pocket pets and reptiles). With the support of our partners, Gladstone District Wildlife Carers Association (GDWCA) and Petbarn Gladstone. Assist the community through the facilitation of a desexing program. Educate school-aged students and the public in relation to responsible pet ownership. Provide Short Term Emergency Pet Services (STEPS) including Crisis Care accommodation for those affected by Domestic and Family violence, or requiring emergency hospitalisation. Provide assistance for older people who are unable to continue care for their pet. This may be due to health, or the need to transition into an aged-care facility that does not allow pets. (Golden PAWS).
Angel-Paws Inc. is a non-profit animal rescue organisation of volunteers based in Townsville, taking in animals from across North Queensland. Angel-Paws Inc. gives animals that society rejects, a second chance at life. They have a talented group of people behind the wings, teaching the animals in their care to be outstanding pets for new families. They help people by matching a great pet to them, making sure that it is a forever home that their furry kids are sent to. They work with veterinary clinics and foster carers who volunteer their time and effort to bring the animals to full health and well-being, before finding them a new home. Angel-Paws Inc. is run entirely by passionate volunteers who work tirelessly to help their four-legged friends find a well-deserved forever home. Angel-Paws Inc. is a no kill rescue. Every animal that comes in to their care stays with them until they find a forever home. Please have a look around their site, and remember animals can be your best friend, the kids you never had or even your retirement partner, their loyalty will not fail. Angel-Paws Inc. is run entirely by passionate volunteers who work tirelessly to help their four-legged friends find a well-deserved forever home. No matter what your skill, they can always find a use for volunteers who are motivated and able to work independently or with a group of others. All of their animals have a story to tell, and if you listen long enough their message will be heard.
PAWS Darwin is an animal welfare organisation with charitable status, dedicated to providing care for unwanted animals with the ultimate goal of re-homing these animals to loving families. They also aim to educate the community on animal issues such as the importance of desexing your pet which is achieved through school excursions and advertising campaigns. Their last litter program is offered to anyone wanting to surrender puppies or kittens, they believe that change can only happen if people are enabled to do the right thing. PAWS Darwin Community Vet is set up and running to support the shelter animals but is also active in the community. The Vet clinic accepts appointments from the general public and all income from services goes towards supporting the work of PAWS Darwin. The PAWS Darwin Community Vet is the only clinic in Darwin to offer support in the form of low-cost services to those in need. This service sees owners able to keep their pets when they would have euthanised or surrendered the animal because they couldn’t afford the fees involved with caring for their pet. PAWS Darwin also offers opportunities for volunteering to individuals and organisations of all types. Work experience and people wanting to gain experience are also welcomed. Most of their adoptable pets are in foster care, if you see a pet on their website that you would like to meet, click on the meet and greet form and one of their amazing foster carers will organise a time with you to meet the pet of your dreams. If you would like to consider fostering, please get in contact, they would love to add you to our team. All animals from PAWS are adopted out sterilised (desexed), micro chipped, up to date on vaccinations, or with vouchers for these to be used at the PAWS Darwin Community Vet. All of their animals are guaranteed to be up-to-date with vaccinations, worming, tick and flea treatment upon adoption. Their dogs also come with four free behavioural class vouchers. Puppies receive free puppy preschool classes. All their adopted pets are eligible for a discount for future services through the PAWS Darwin Community Vet. Besides the team loves to see you and your pet and to how you are going. PAWS Darwin also supports people with special needs for pets and in 2020 they started our Support Dog program. They have both Candidate dogs and owner trained ESA dogs in the program and if you want to know more check out the details on their Heart Dog Program page. Please consider adopting a PAWS Darwin pet when searching for your next best mate! Your support not only helps a pet, but it helps the communities that they work with.
Hear No Evil Australian Deaf Dog Rescue was founded in Townsville QLD in late 2014 and was set up specifically to give deaf dogs the second chances they deserve. They are a relatively small organisation, but have very big hopes regarding the welfare of animals. 'Hear No Evil' is Australia's leading rescue and re-homing group for deaf and special need dogs. They are considered a No Kill rescue, that means they Do Not Euthanise dogs for space or because they have been in care too long, nor because they are deemed unappealing to adopt. They have a duty of care for each animal they take in as well as their carers, volunteers and the public. The only circumstances for euthanasia in their rescue occurs if the dog is considered mentally, or physically unsound, and this is only after professional advice from both a Qualified Dog trainer/behaviours AND a practicing Veterinarian. It is not a decision taken lightly, and it is never done in haste. They strongly believe in Quality of life, and give every dog in their care the best chance they can to overcome any behaviour or medical issues in order to live Happy, Healthy, Safe lives. They use positive training methods of incorporating basic easy to learn hand signals to ensure their dogs have basic manners and training prior to adoption. All of their dogs are desexed, microchipped and vaccinated before being adopted, as well as flea/tick treated and wormed while in their care. They offer ongoing support to any adopting families for life. ‘Hear No Evil’ even have a partnership with an assortment of dog trainers around the country to assist in sorting out any unwanted and unhealthy behaviours. At ‘Hear No Evil’ they don't just rescue and rehome, but provide information and advice to anyone who has a deaf dogs, and also to those people who may be interested or considering adopting a deaf dog. Hear No Evil would not exist without the tireless support of their dedicated volunteers and foster carers, but they can always use more help. If you wish to get involved in any way, please contact ‘Hear No Evil’, there is always something you can do.
The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners is committed to the wellbeing of animals and those who care for them, and as such will not stay silent as people suffer due to systemic racism, sexism and other prejudices. Let us be clear, just as our veterinary oath applies to all species, our commitment is to all people regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality or identity. ABVP was founded in 1978 and its Diplomates have a common desire and willingness to deliver superior, comprehensive, multi-disciplinary veterinary service to the public. They are veterinarians who have demonstrated expertise in the broad range of clinical subjects relevant to their practice and display the ability to communicate medical observations and data in an organized and appropriate manner. ABVP certification is available to practicing veterinarians without the need to pursue a formal residency or postgraduate education. The main purpose is self-improvement through demonstrating specialist-level skills and knowledge. The certification process is demanding and requires a thorough mastery of species-oriented practice. ABVP is the AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organization™ for certification of each AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty™ listed above. The ABVP undergoes a comprehensive evaluation by the American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS), a committee of the American Veterinary Medical Association, every three years to ensure that it is maintaining the required standards for the certification process. The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) is committed to excellence in species-specialized veterinary practice for the wellbeing of animals and those who care for them, striving to make a difference in the world through professional certification, education, and innovation. The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) vision is to promote and provide the highest standard of care in the total patient and to advance the quality of veterinary practice throughout the world.
Big Dog Ranch Rescue was founded in 2008; since then, we have saved the lives of more than 48,500 dogs. Our mission is to save 5,000 dogs every year, to heal and place them with loving families, and to educate people about the proper care for dogs and the importance of spaying and neutering. Every aspect of our world-class, 33-acre campus has been designed to rescue homeless and abandoned dogs and to provide loving, emotional and medical care for thousands of dogs as we prepare them for their forever families. From the state of the art medical Intake and Quarantine Buildings, designed so that no rooms share air to minimize cross contamination to Puppy Land, created for pregnant Moms to give birth to their litters in a stress-free cabin with an attached play yard, the attention to detail of every corner of the Big Dog Ranch Rescue Campus is unparalleled. We believe in enhancing the lives of dogs and the community through education and partnership of specific groups on a national and global level.
North Shore Animal League America is the world’s largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization. We’re proud of our history of innovation in animal welfare – striving to make continuous innovations that save more lives and support other shelter and rescue groups. Our Vision is a future in which all companion animals find responsible, loving homes where they are free from abuse, hunger, fear, and loneliness and receive the care and respect they deserve. What We Value: The inherent worth of all companion animals. The principles and goals of the no-kill movement, which we’ve pioneered since our founding in 1944. The richness and complexity of the human-animal bond. The power of humane education, which is the heart of our Mutt-i-grees Curriculum. Our global network of rescue partners, with whom we share our decades of experience and expertise. The generous support of friends and donors who make our work possible. Honesty, diversity, integrity, transparency, sustainability, and innovation.
In 2013, Maricopa County was one of the worst places to be a pet. Shelters were facing the second-worst pet overpopulation crisis in the United States. The Arizona Humane Society was a large rescue shelter, taking in thousands of homeless animals, but there were still many pets with treatable illnesses being euthanized throughout the state. We knew a radical shift in thinking was needed to save more animal lives. So, we began systematically launching multiple initiatives to care for the most vulnerable in our community. Today, we take in the pets that other shelters can’t care for: the ones who are sick, who are injured, or who would normally be euthanized in other shelters because of their tough medical needs. We serve as a safety net for the Valley’s most vulnerable pets, and our Ethical No-Kill Philosophy™ ensures we never euthanize a pet for space or based on the length of time they’ve been with us. And every effort has been worth it. Since 2013, we’ve reduced euthanasia by 83%—that’s 130,000 additional lives saved. Here’s how we’re transforming animal welfare in Arizona. Our Emergency Animal Medical Technicians™ (EAMTs™) are out in the community seven days a week responding to reports of injured strays and abused pets. And when they find a pet who needs help, our vets are waiting for them at our Second Chance Animal Trauma Hospital™. This hospital* is the largest shelter-based trauma hospital in the Southwest, and we treat nearly 11,000 homeless pets every year. Many owners love their pets but struggle to care for them due to housing instability or financial struggles. We tackle this issue from multiple angles: Our two veterinary clinics provide affordable care and connect our customers with additional financial aid when needed. Our Pet Resource Center (PRC) connects members of our community with resources to help them keep their beloved pet. And through our Project Home Away From Home, we provide temporary pet foster care through our Foster Heroes until they’re able to get back on their feet.
Austin Pets Alive! was founded by local attorney James Collins and his then-wife Judy Ford as an all-volunteer advocacy group to help increase homeless companion animal lifesaving. Our story hasn't necessarily been for the faint of heart. Austin Pets Alive! began when vulnerable, homeless pets truly needed us the most. When we were first imagined, Austin had a kill-rate of 87% – today, we have a save-rate of 97%. Through hardships, we have found inspiration; and through this inspiration, we have saved lives. APA! is not a typical shelter setting. Our innovative programs save more than 10,000 animals from euthanasia annually, keeping Austin no-kill since 2011. Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping to Keep Austin No Kill. Since 2008, APA! has saved over 100,000 dogs and cats from being killed at Central Texas shelters.
The Animal Defense League got its start as part of the Child Protective & Humane Society, which began operating in 1923. This was an initiative to help children, companion animals and beasts of burden. In 1934 the Animal Defense League was incorporated and became a new organization with a mission to prevent cruelty to animals. Over the years our mission has expanded from providing basic shelter and care to finding permanent homes for the thousands of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens annually. In the early 1960s, ADL moved to its present location in northeast San Antonio. Our Nacogdoches campus encompasses more than 12 acres and includes an adoption center, kennel buildings, a cattery complex, an education center, a two-acre pet park, and a separate clinic for on-site ADL animal surgeries and medical care. In 2004, housing was expanded with the addition of two kennels built to house canines and in 2014, three additional kennels were built in partnership with the city of San Antonio further increasing canine housing by an additional 69 runs. In 2016 ADL expanded its service locations when it was awarded the operating contract for a second City owned, tenant operated 3.4 acre campus, The Paul Jolly Center for Pet Adoptions. The Animal Defense League of Texas takes in rescued cats and dogs, provides medical treatment, nutrition, and shelter in a safe, live release facility until they are matched with their forever families. Through community education and empowerment, we advocate for truly responsible pet ownership.
The Animal Foundation of Las Vegas, founded in 1978 as a low-cost spay and neuter clinic, is one of the highest volume single-site animal shelters in America. Our mission is to save the lives of all healthy and treatable animals in the Las Vegas valley. Much like a public hospital, as an open-admission shelter, The Animal Foundation takes in every animal who comes to us in need, no matter how sick or injured. From the expected dogs, cats, and rabbits, to pigs, chickens, and exotic animals, we serve them all. Just like a hospital, we can’t save them all. What we can do, with the support of the community, is safe every healthy and treatable animal who comes to us in need.
Animal Haven is a nonprofit organization that finds homes for abandoned cats and dogs throughout the Tri-State area and provides behavior intervention when needed to improve chances of adoption. Founded in 1967, we operate an animal shelter in Manhattan. We also provide programs that enhance the bond between animals and people. Animal Haven’s Community Engagement Program assists hundreds of pet guardians each year at risk of losing their animals due to unexpected crises including domestic violence, housing emergencies, and illness. The effort recognizes that simply having a pet can be a significant barrier when facing emergencies. Using an integrated model combining animal welfare and social work, this program provides direct services, pet retention support, advocacy, and policy development so that the people don’t have to choose between their animals and accessing help and safety. Animal Haven is committed not only to saving the lives of homeless pets, but also enriching those lives and providing key resources to adopters to aid in healthy, happy lives with their new pets. As the proud recipients of a generous grant from the Regina B. Frankenberg Foundation, Animal Haven has implemented a comprehensive rehabilitation and behavioral training program. Overseen by a certified dog trainer, this program follows our rescued animals from the moment they enter our doors through the process of settling into their new homes. We have made a commitment to evidence-based, positive reinforcement training and handling methods free of force, fear, pain or coercion. The most current scientific research supports humane, positive reinforcement training methods as the most effective method for modifying animal behavior from basic obedience to the most difficult cases.
Animal Samaritans believes in the healing power of animal-human connections and views all living creatures with compassion and respect, with a primary focus on dogs, cats, and the people who love them. Our no-kill shelter is a refuge for at-risk, adoptable dogs and cats. We house, feed & water, socialize, and provide medical care for these animals until we match them with their new humans and new forever homes. We provide quality, affordable full-service standard veterinary care from our medical facilities in Indio and A Thousand Palms. We offer financial aid for qualifying low-income pet owners. We provide state-accredited, grade-appropriate humane education to all our Desert schools, at no cost to students or schools. Our Animal Companion Therapy program utilizes the healing power of animal-human connection and provides free animal visits to residents of area nursing homes and assisted living facilities, special needs facilities, and area hospitals.
The Animal Shelter Society, Inc. is committed to housing, caring, and finding homes for the homeless animals in our community. All of our K9’s/Felines are spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccinations and microchipped prior to adoption. As a private, non-profit 501c3 organization, the Animal Shelter Society exists to promote and protect the health, safety and welfare of homeless animals in Muskingum County through the dedicated efforts of employees and volunteers and the generous support of our caring community. We will strive to accomplish our Mission by focusing our efforts on: The efficient and effective adoption of homeless animals to responsible owners; The diligent promotion of spay and neuter to curb the population of unwanted animals; The recruitment and training of knowledgeable staff, dedicated volunteers and community supporters; The continuous public education programs on the prevention of cruelty to animals; The prudent stewardship of the Shelter’s tangible and intangible assets. We are an “adoptable, no-kill” shelter, which means that we never euthanize for space. There is no “death row” at our facility! We do, however, have occasions where it is in the best interest of the animal to perform a humane euthanization due to an extreme medical or behavioral condition that cannot be rehabilitated. In 2019, we had an adoption rate of 99.1%.
Almost Home Adoptions for rescued cats (Almost Home) is a no-kill, private 501c3 nonprofit, cage-free rescue and adoption center. Almost Home does not receive government funding (tax dollars) like the municipal (kill) shelters receive, and therefore we depend on generous and caring individual donors and volunteers to keep our doors open. Almost Home is dedicated to finding loving, responsible homes for rescued, homeless, and abused animals. Almost Home takes in homeless, abused and abandoned cats and kittens. Many cats that find their way to Almost Home are strays. Our residents come primarily from the streets of Colorado and public shelters where they had once been scheduled to be killed. We do not turn cats away due to age, medical need, or “lack of adoptability.” Almost Home is a safe haven for several older, chronically ill, or handicapped cats. These cats are able to live full and happy lives with medical care, adoration and the connection to life to which they are all worthy. Almost Home provides consoling care and a warm, loving environment for chronically or terminally ill cats to live out their lives in comfort. Almost Home is one of the few area rescues that takes in orphaned and abandoned “bottle babies” (babies not yet weaned). Often weighing only a few ounces, bottle babies must be kept warm and fed around the clock. The cage-free environment helps in the overall physical and mental health of the cats, and it provides a communal living environment for the cats with plenty of horizontal, vertical and cubical space for exercise and play.
American Humane is committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and well-being of animals. For more than a hundred years, American Humane has been first in promoting the welfare and safety of animals and strengthening the bond between animals and people. We are first to serve, wherever animals are in need of rescue, shelter, protection or security. Through our innovative leadership initiatives – from our “No Animals Were Harmed®” program in Hollywood to broad-based farm and conservation animal welfare certifications, to rapid response rescue and care across the country – American Humane sets the gold standard as the most visionary and effective animal welfare organization in the nation. In the late 1800s, several Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals had been established throughout the United States. Although these organizations met great successes throughout their existence, they lacked a unified voice in promoting the humane movement. So, four years later, delegates from 27 humane organizations from 10 states joined together in the first forum where they could combine their strength and unite their missions. It was at this meeting that American Humane was founded, and it immediately began to address one of its first tasks — to put an end to the inhumane treatment of farm animals and the deplorable conditions in which they were kept. Since that fateful meeting in 1877, American Humane has held to our ideals, mission, and vision as the only national nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the welfare of both children and animals. The mission of American Humane, as a network of individuals and organizations, is to prevent cruelty, abuse, neglect, and exploitation of children and animals and to assure that their interests and well-being are fully, effectively, and humanely guaranteed by an aware and caring society. American Humane envisions a nation where no child or animal will ever be a victim of willful abuse or neglect. As a recognized leader in professional education, training and advocacy, research and evaluation, American Humane joins with other similarly missioned individuals and organizations to make this vision a reality.
The Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals is committed to seeing the day when no New York City dog or cat of reasonable health and temperament is killed merely because he or she does not have a home. The Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity founded in 2003 with the goal of transforming New York City into a community where no dogs or cats of reasonable health and temperament will be killed merely because they do not have homes. Before the Alliance's founding, the live release rate at NYC's municipal shelter system, Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC), was under 25%. Driven by our ten-year strategic plan that outlined the organization's core objectives and key initiatives, the Alliance created strategic programs and services aimed at delivering on our goal of creating a no-kill community in NYC. These programs and services, coupled with the work and dedication of the more than 150 Alliance Participating Organizations that collaborated in our mission, achieved our goal. In 2019, ACC's live release rate is above 90% for the third consecutive year. Having accomplished our mission to make New York City a no-kill city, the Alliance reevaluated our programming to adapt to the evolving landscape of animal welfare in NYC. In 2019, we thoughtfully and carefully transitioned our key programming — Wheels of Hope, Adoptapalooza, and the New York City Feral Cat Initiative — to other nonprofit Alliance partners. The Alliance will continue to think critically about our role in NYC as the capacity-builder, as the connector, and as a hub for NYC animal welfare, and how to best transition those roles in the future. Going forward, the Alliance will maintain our website to serve as a self-help desk for NYC residents who want to help animals, or who need help; continue to provide limited services, resources, and guidance to local animal rescue groups and shelters; continue to work with the City, thinking critically and strategically to address animal welfare-related issues in our community; and will continue to act as a consultant, advisor, and mentor in municipalities nationally.
We provide services to the unincorporated areas of the County of Los Angeles, in addition to performing various services for 44 contracted cities. In the United States, efforts to protect and control domestic animals–primarily dogs, cats and horses–began early in the 19th century. In 1863, the City of Los Angeles established a public animal pound. In 1872 a municipal ordinance was approved that directed the city Marshall to register and license dogs. On June 6, 1895, the County adopted a law establishing animal pound districts. On Sept. 29, 1937, at the height of a statewide rabies epidemic in California, the Board of Supervisors established a Pound Department. The new department was created in direct response to 1,700 rabies cases that were reported in Los Angeles County that year. During the early years there were no housing facilities, no animal control equipment and very little staffing. There were 22 humane societies in the county, and they were paid to provide housing for impounded animals. By 1945, it had become apparent the humane societies could no longer meet the housing and care needs of the growing County. Construction began for the County’s first animal care facility at 11258 S. Garfield Avenue in Downey. That shelter opened on July 1, 1946. At that time, the county population (outside the City of Los Angeles) was only about 70,000 people. During the post-war building boom of the 1950’s and 1960’s, additional County animal care facilities were opened in Baldwin Park (1958), Lancaster (1959), Carson (1961), Castaic (1972) and Agoura Hills (1976). In January 1968, the Pound Department name was changed to the Department of Animal Control. During this period, the Department was given the responsibility for licensing and regulating pet kennels, pet shops and other animal-related businesses. In 1978, the department was renamed Animal Care and Control to reflect its commitment to animal welfare. Throughout the years, the Department has continued to develop innovative solutions to remain a leader in the animal care and control field. Specialized units have been created to address the needs of the communities. The Major Cases Unit investigates high profile, felony or otherwise complicated cases of animal abuse or animal attacks against people. The Departmental Animal Response Team is a partnership with the Los Angeles County Fire Department to rescue horses that have fallen into inaccessible areas. Through the use of helicopters, the Team uses specialized slings and harnesses to lift horses out of danger and transport them for medical treatment and recovery. The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control Equine Response Team (LACDACC-ERT) rescues horses and other animals in danger from wildfires, floods and other disasters. The Department’s Enforcement Services Division is a national model for effective pet licensing enforcement.
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