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Animal Friends of the Valleys is dedicated to promoting humane care of animals through education and a humane, pro-active animal services program. We are committed to preventing the suffering of animals and to end pet overpopulation.

Friends of the Plymouth Pound (FPP), is a non-profit animal welfare organization dedicated to creating "forever homes" for rescued cats and dogs on the South Shore. Founded in 1984, The Friends and its dedicated and caring volunteers have assisted thousands of animals (owned and strays) by providing support through the groups various programs, which include: low-cost spay/neutering, adoption, and educational outreach.

Caring About The Strays (C.A.T.S.) rescues stray, abandoned, injured, and surrendered companion animals in the Pascack Valley/Bergen County area. They place animals in screened foster homes, provide veterinary care (including spay/neuter and vaccinations), and run Trap‑Neuter‑Return and public education efforts to reduce overpopulation and increase adoptions.

Assistance Dogs of the West (ADW) builds successful working partnerships between clients and dogs that empower people and open doors to new opportunities. Our mission unites individuals and teams in utilizing the power of the human-animal bond to create greater hope, resiliency and purposefulness across a far-reaching spectrum of services and geographies.

To build and strengthen pet families.HSH builds pet families through the shelter and adoption of homeless pets in need. HSH strengthens pet families through our lifesaving programs.

The Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization that funds veterinary care for injured animals, shelter housing and facility improvements, adoption and fostering outreach and supplies, and volunteer program support.

Leader Dogs for the Blind breeds and trains dogs (and future owners) to assist the blind. Our mission is empowering people who are blind or visually impaired with lifelong skills for safe and independent daily travel. In support of this mission, our actions are guided, supported and measured by our values: Do what is right Respect and compassion Passion for the work Superior experience Teamwork Innovation Safety

The Friends of the Elephant Seal (FES), a non-profit organization established in 1997, is dedicated to educating people about elephant seals and other marine life and teaching stewardship for the ocean along the central coast of California. As a cooperating association with the California State Park, FES collaborates with the California Department of Parks and Recreation to address issues of the expanding Piedras Blancas northern elephant seal colony. Board members and over 100 docents/volunteer guides are uniquely positioned to contribute to education, science, research and wildlife conservation efforts relating to the largest mainland colony, estimated at 25,000 northern elephant seals.

Labrador Friends of the South is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) that rescues, vets, fosters, and places homeless Labrador Retrievers across the southeastern United States. The group relies on donations, fundraising and adoption fees to provide veterinary care, temperament evaluation, microchipping, and adoption placement so each dog can find a safe, permanent home.