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Our mission is to provide safe drinking water and hygienic sanitation to rural communities in Africa. By working in partnership with local organisations and communities, we empower people out of poverty; independently and sustainably. By having a strong working relationship with the communities in which we work, we listen to their requirements, provide them with tools, and engage them in the ongoing process. We ensure sustainability by running programmes alongside our projects, such as a Water Management Committee and a health education programme.

Sweetpea Friends of Rutland Animals, Inc is a non-profit, no-kill animal welfare organization, dedicated to the rescue, care and placement of stray, abandoned and surrendered companion animals in central Massachusetts and beyond. We are located on the border between Rutland and Paxton, MA. Thanks to public and corporate donations, we can nurse the needy animals back to health, update their vaccinations and get them spayed/neutered as needed before placing them in warm, caring permanent homes.

Washington Heights Cat Colony is dedicated to humanely reducing the local feral cat population by using the TNR method; to educating the surrounding community about the benefits of TNR programs; to placing adoptable cats and kittens from cat colonies in homes where possible; and to maintaining the health and well-being of our neighborhood feral cat colonies by providing ongoing care (food, water, shelter, and medical treatment) for the feral, stray, and abandoned cats in our community

Promote, initiate and execute programs furthering the well being, health and safety of animals at the municipal Marshfield Animal Shelter, a no-kill facility, and owned pets in communities on Boston's south shore.We assist with supplementing the town's budget by paying for medication, routine and emergency veterinary care, spay and neuter procedures, pet food and other supplies for the Marshfield Animal Shelter as well as for pets owned by qualifying pet owners in Marshfield, MA and other communities on Boston's south shore.

Founded in 1999, The Mississauga Humane Society is a non-profit, 100% VOLUNTEERS RUN, legally registered charity dedicated to the rescue of companion animals who otherwise may be killed in the many overcrowded city pounds, as well as animals scheduled to be sent for research. We also retrieve stray cats to spare them from the harsh outdoor life. All our animals are neutered/spayed after rescue, unless the animal is too young or not in good health.

Canine Pet Rescue is a 501c3 non-profit animal rescue organization focusing on saving German Shepherds from high kill shelters in the South. Our dogs are housed in both foster homes as well as in our cozy 7 run kennel located on the horse farm of our founder Carla Brown. All our dogs are spayed/neutered, current on vaccines, microchipped, and on flea and Heart Worm preventative prior to placement. We teach a mutual respect between canine and human, which tends to be the source of problems many dog owners face with pet ownership. During training and rehabilitation, each dog is given adequate shelter, food, water, and mental stimulation. Typically, this organization has anywhere from 10-20 dogs in rehabilitation status at any given time.

Rescue City is a no-kill, non-profit pet rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption organization. We believe it is our moral responsibility to defend the lives of abused, abandoned, and neglected animals. We take on helpless stray and surrendered animals, as well as those at the top of the euthanasia list at local and national shelters. We place our rescues in nurturing foster homes while they rebuild their lives through physical and mental rehabilitation. Following a hassle free adoption process, our Rescues are placed in loving & committed permanent homes. Our commitment to our rescues does not stop once the adoption paperwork is signed. We stress the importance of responsible pet ownership, and we educate our Fosters, Adopters, and community on what it means to be a good pet owner.

MISSION STATEMENTThe Bangor Humane Society champions the humane treatment and adoption of companion animals, provides quality care for homeless pets, and promotes animal welfare through education and advocacy. OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES• Treat all animals and people with respect, dignity and integrity.• Work diligently to end companion animal overpopulation by increasing awareness of spay and neuter programs.• Promote adoption of physically and mentally healthy companion animals.• Educate and train caretakers to develop fulfilling and lifelong relationships with their companion animals.• Serve as responsible stewards of our resources. • Hold ourselves to the highest standards of safety, care and cleanliness. • Raise public awareness with regard to the humane treatment of all animals. • Use euthanasia only as a last humane option when in the best interest of an animal.

Over the last seven years, we have rescued and rehabilitated hundreds of Pugs, Pug-mixes, and the occasional Bulldog. We rescue 150+ dogs annually and have secured through our grassroots organization, loving foster homes, dedicated transporters, donors, and built strong relationships with shelters and veterinarians throughout California. We are active in both National and Local efforts to raise awareness for animal rescue and specifically the issues associated with breeding brachycephalic dogs and the health problems associated with the breed.

Founded in 2003, 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 are saving and re-homing thousands of New York City's dogs and cats. They are the sole umbrella organization for animal welfare in NYC and work with a coalition of 150+ rescue groups and no-kill shelters in order to transform NYC into a no-kill community by 2015.

ALIVE Rescue is an Animal Rescue that protects the lives and the welfare of animals. We believe every animal has the right to a well-balanced, socialized and fulfilled life. We take on the responsibility to save, rehabilitate and place abandoned, abused and stray animals. We provide medical, behavioral and physical support for animals despite their age, health and/or breed. ALIVE Rescue promotes sustainable living and caregiving within our communities by building awareness, appreciation, and respect for all animals and the environment.

K-9 Angels Rescue is committed to rescuing and re-homing shelter dogs in and around the City of Houston, regardless of their breed or their circumstance. We are motivated by the dire need to educate the public about the effects of irresponsible breeding practices, while helping the community by alleviating overcrowding in area shelters. As we believe proper health care of one's pet is a requirement of good ownership, K-9 Angels Rescue only adopts out dogs that have been fully vetted and altered.