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Our mission is to save giraffes from extinction so they can live freely and safely in the woodlands and savannas of their native Africa. We have over twenty action-oriented projects in nine African countries including creating or improving large giraffe sanctuaries and wildlife corridors, supporting anti-poaching rangers and de-snaring work, rescuing, caring for and rewilding giraffe orphans, rescuing endangered giraffe trapped on an island, and rewilding giraffe and relocating giraffe to broaden gene pools.

The Fort Fortitudine Vincimus Rescue Center is a no kill, non-discriminatory rescue dedicated to alleviating the suffering of all dogs, in particular the American Pit Bull Terrier.Our focus is rescuing and adopting animals to loving homes that are looking to welcome a new member to the family. We believe in the humane treatment of all breeds and animals, no matter how large or small.

Their mission statement is to assist in the rescue of the American Pit Bull Terrier. They generally take in dogs that are a bit older, and some special needs. They also take in hospice cases on occasion. They take in dogs that have not had a good start in life, may have been used for nefarious purposes. They then take their time to rehabilitate and find loving forever homes for them.

The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association is a nonprofit corporation whose purpose is to foster, promote, and improve the versatile hunting dog breeds in North America; to conserve game by using well trained reliable hunting dogs on both land and water; and to aid in the prevention of cruelty to animals by discouraging nonselective and uncontrolled breeding which produces unwanted and uncared for dogs.

Harpseals.org seeks to bring about a permanent end to the massacres of harp seals in Canada. We are utilizing mass media and grassroots activism to raise awareness about the continued killing of the seals in Canada and are promoting a boycott of Canadian seafood to pressure the sealers (who are fishermen) to call for an end to the killing. Harpseals.org is focusing on the power that Americans have to stop this slaughter because Americans buy about 70% of Canadian seafood exports. Harpseals.org is working to spread the message about the Canadian seafood boycott through mass media advertising, such as billboards, radio and television commercials, and print ads and through grassroots outreach, including leafletting, tabling, speaking engagements, and demonstrations. We also seek to educate the public and raise funds through special events that generate media attention. We welcome volunteers of all ages with all kinds of skills and interests and creative ideas.

Since 1997 we have been bringing unconditional love to all those we meet in the Houston area through pet therapy. We are a 501(c)(3) volunteer run organization, recognized by the American Kennel Club. In 2022 we logged over 10,000 visits to hospitals, libraries, schools, senior living communities, memory care, hospice, universities, rehab facilities and those who request and support our mission. Our pet therapy teams are trained in house and certified by passing the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Test as well as additional emphasis on these skills as applied to pet therapy visits, safety and integrity. We are Houston's largest pet therapy organization and have been recognized for our service in the community. We keep our membership fees low. Donations help support our work.

Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue was formed in order to bring attention to the plight of the American Standard Donkey. PVDR, while rebuilding the lives of these sweet and loving animals, also serves as an educational resource for animal stewardship, environmental conservation and compassionate learning. PVDR has rescued donkeys in 28 states including Hawaii. Our new International Donkey Rescue division is working on donkey relief in the Caribbean.

Friends of Lakeside Nature Center, Inc., (FOLNC) is the support group for Lakeside Nature Center (LNC) in Swope Park. Lakeside Nature Center provides educational and recreational activities focusing on environmental awareness and conservation of native Missouri plants and animals and their habitats. Conservation activities include environmental education, habitat restoration and urban waterway management. Wildlife rehabilitation is a key component of LNC's mission. Programs are designed to meet the social, cultural, and physical needs of our diverse and changing community for today and for the future. FOLNC has continued in this mission since 1983.

The foundation of our program is education. Without education on spay/neuter, breed specific legislation (BSL), training, breed specific workshops, the dog fighting culture and responsible ownership, the epidemic will never end. Rescue is a mere bandage in the overall scale of the canine epidemic. Shelters are overrun, rescues are overflowing and society is in need of education. For every one spot we fill in our program, we turn away 50. We average 20-25 canines at any given time and 90% of our rescue population is comprised of the American Pit Bull Terrier. We work with canines from any and every background, whether it be a surrendered family pet, bait dog, seasoned fighter or the abused. We are a no-kill rescue/rehabilitation in that we will never euthanize for space. We, as a moral, ethical and objective organization, will NOT adopt out a canine that is a threat to society. We are advocates of the American Pit Bull Terrier, as such we will not add to the epidemic by being irresponsible.

Animal Wonders Inc. and employees dedicate themselves to adopting displaced wildlife and other animals in need, giving them a life-long home, and providing education about exotic and native animals. Through the use of live animal aids in presentations, meeting Montana science standards, Animal Wonders will educate the public about animals, their environments, and conservation efforts. Animal Wonders will provide exceptional care and respect to any animal that becomes a resident. The animals that are shown in the presentations will demonstrate their species in the wild and give the audience a deeper understanding of that specific animal and how it is a critical part of its environment.

Rikki's Refuge is an independent, all species, no-kill sanctuary located on over 330 acres of land in Orange, Virginia. Most of this land, which includes streams and beaver ponds, is set aside as a protected area for native Virginia plants and wildlife. The remaining acreage is used to house and care for companion and farm animals who have been abandoned or displaced. From the very beginning, Rikki's Refuge has accepted animals into the sanctuary without discriminating against age, health condition, breed, adoptability, or any of the other labels that often warrant a death sentence. All are welcome to live a comfortable life at the refuge.

The TADSAW (Train A Dog - Save A Warrior) mission is to provide for the training of a Medical Alert Service Dog, as designated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines, for Any wounded Veteran Service Member (Active Duty, Retired, Discharged), surviving with Military Induced Anxiety Depression Syndrome (MIADS), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and/or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), in order to restore and improve the Veteran's Quality of Life with a canine 'Battle Buddy', at no charge to the Veteran or their family.