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The Ruffian Foundation (RF) was established in 2004, as an all volunteer nonprofit 501 C (3) organization, to provide a sanctuary for feral cats.  Many of these cats are driven from their local habitats by rapid human economic development and neglect. They face suffering and often, death.  Whenever possible, the ruffian foundation, in cooperation with similar agencies, will trap, alter, vaccinate, relocate, and care for them in natural enclosures on the sanctuary grounds (28 acres).  It will also strive to educate the public on humane solutions for feral cat overpopulation and related community health concerns.

Our mission: To encourage and promote responsible dog ownership and to reduce the abuse and neglect of all Golden Retrievers through rehabilitation and adoption. To do all in our power to assure the humane treatment of Golden Retrievers and to accept unwanted Golden Retrievers, care for them medically, spay/neuter and rehabilitate them and place them in caring homes. To educate the public in responsible dog ownership to include proper health, spay/neutering, nutrition, training and good canine citizenship. To discourage unwanted or careless breeding practices and promote humane care for all dogs.

Our mission is to help improve the quality of life and health and promote the adoption, rescue and fostering of all animals at the Newberry County Animal Shelter located at 240 Public Works Drive, Newberry, SC 29108. We volunteer at the Newberry County Animal Shelter by walking the dogs, bathing the dogs, raising funds to help pay for special adoption events and medical treatment for all of the pets. We also foster dogs in our homes. We hope to raise public awareness of the many wonderful shelter pets waiting for homes at the shelter.

The Dorset Equine Rescue's mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home abused, neglected, and slaughter bound horses of all breeds and sizes. DER provides a safe, loving, and rehabilitative home, including all needed medical care, to every incoming animal. Once ready for their forever family, each horse is selectively placed in a pre-screened and qualified home. The Dorset Equine Rescue strives to educate the community about all matters of horse care, health, and advocacy to continuously improve the long-honored and time-tested human equine partnership.

Wolfwood is dedicated to protecting the welfare of wolves and wolfdogs, and promoting an understanding of these animals in the hope of dispelling fear and opening the way for a healthy relationship between humans and wolves. We address these goals on a multitude of levels: Wolfwood provides a safe refuge for unwanted and homeless wolfdogs. All animals are contained in large enclosed areas. No animal is ever chained. All efforts are made to provide the best physical, mental, social and psychological environment for each animal. Each wolfdog is considered and treated as an individual with unique needs and qualities. Wolfwood provides extensive information and education on wolf and wolfdog behavior and issues surrounding them. Seminars and educational programs are presented to schools, state parks, the general public, other animal care facilities and various institutions. We also provide information and instruction to current or potential owners of these animals and the human behavior required when dealing with them. Wolfwood's mission is to dispel myth and misinformation, judgment and prejudice, cruelty and inhumane treatment.

To fund medical care and promote adoptions for the homeless animals at the Agoura Animal Care Center.Healthcare for Homeless Animals (HHA) is a community-based, 501(c)3 non-profit organization run by volunteers who receive no compensation. The organization is dedicated to funding vital care and compassionate support to at-risk animals (sick, injured, and un-weaned) at the Agoura Animal Care Center. Our mission is to ensure that every animal in the Center has access to necessary medical treatment, rehabilitation, supportive care, and the chance to find a loving forever home. We advocate for animal welfare, good health and second chances.

Queen City Bulldog Rescue (QCBR) is a non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to improving the lives and welfare of Bulldog breeds (English, Olde English, French) throughout the city of Cincinnati. ​ The mission of Queen City Bulldog Rescue is to offer satisfactory quality of life to all Bulldogs by providing rescue and rehabilitation with subsequent placement into a loving, safe and educated forever home. They strive to educate our community about this breed that is born predisposed to a multitude of health problems and high maintenance requirements with the hope of one day all bulldogs only being owned by informed, responsible owners.

Angels for Minis a 501 c3 non-profit, strives to be a safe sanctuary for miniature horses who have been abused, neglected, hoarded, starved, or removed by legal authority. To train horses to trust human touch so they can be placed into permanent loving homes.Educate the community about the epidemic of miniature horse abuse and neglect.To care for horses who come in poor health, re-nourish horses who arrive emaciated and to socialize horses who have been without human interaction, Place minis in loving forever homes that are right for the mini, and the mini is right for the home.

Ensuring snow leopard survival and conserving mountain landscapes by expanding environmental awareness and sharing innovative practices through community stewardship and partnerships.The Snow Leopard Conservancy (SLC) works with local partners and herder communities, the front line in preserving the biodiversity of Central Asia’s high mountains by providing technical and financial assistance for activities linked to stewardship and biodiversity conservation. Our programs build community ownership of projects, long-term self-reliance, and ecosystem health. We involve communities in non-invasive baseline research on snow leopards, their prey and habitat, blending western science with indigenous knowledge.

CARE STL is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to saving the unwanted, abused, and neglected companion animals of the City of St. Louis through progressive and humane rescue, rehabilitation, and by pairing animals with humans to better each other. We are committed to keeping the City of St. Louis Animal Care Shelter no-kill. We believe in second chances and are committed to educating the public about responsible pet guardianship. Our mission focuses on the health, and safety of the animals in our care and we want to do it in a way that helps our two-legged residents in our community as well

CAAT organizes Animal Health Care Projects right in the community providing sterilization and vaccination services for low-income families. The goal is to reduce the population growth, reduce the number of unwanted dogs and cats and improve the general welfare of the resident animals. We also provide humane education to work toward long-term changes within the community. It is difficult to imagine having no access to veterinary care but there are countless communities in Canada (and internationally) where this is a reality. These communities, where veterinary care is inaccessible, either geographically or financially, are where the Canadian Animal Assistance Team (CAAT) goes.

Ecojustice is a national charitable organization dedicated to defending Canadians' right to a healthy environment. Our lawyers and scientists set legal precedents and strengthen environmental laws that protect and restore the environment, both today and for the future. We are an independent organization and 100 percent of our funding is provided by our generous donors. Standing together with thousands of dedicated supporters, Ecojustice is winning victories that make a lasting difference for our communities and our environment. We come from a variety of backgrounds, yet share one common goal: To ensure the long-term protection and health of our rich and diverse environment.