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Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society is dedicated to the highest level of care and best placement of adoptable animals resulting in enhancing the bonds between animals and people through services and education. The mission is accomplished by: – Providing superior shelter and care for homeless animals – Enhancing the human-animal bond through carefully aligned placements and offering post-adoption support – Educating people of all ages about the care and humane treatment of animals – Providing spay and neuter programs to reduce companion animal overpopulation – Offering programs designed to support animals and people in our community through affordable training, health and wellness services and resources – Advocating, within the bounds of Vermont State law, for mistreated and neglected companion animals and other domesticated animals

SUNSHINE GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE is a 501c3 registered rescue group. Since 2005, the volunteers of SGRR rescue Golden Retrievers and Retriever mixes who have been abandoned, abused or relinquished by their owners. We are dedicated to finding the best possible homes for Golden Retrievers and Retriever mixes in need. Going one step further, SGRR often takes in dogs that might appear “less adoptable” because of the physical conditions in which they have been found. We lovingly nurse the dogs back to health and find them homes that provide that extra TLC these dogs need. \n\nOur primary coverage includes Eastern New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Maine.

TO HAVE, CARE FOR, AND FACILITATE THE PLACEMENT OF STRAY, HOMELESS, AND UNWANTED DOGS AND CATS AS PETS IN SUITABLE HOMES;TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES AND FACILITIES WHICH PROMOTE THE HEALTH, CARE, AND PLACEMENT OF STRAY DOGS AND CATS, AND WHICH PREVENT CRUELTY, AND ALLEVIATE PAIN AND SUFFERING;TO TEACH AND PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF THE CITIZENS OF MASSACHUSETTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CARE OF DOGS, CATS AND OF OTHER ANIMALS.TO ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION THE SOCIETY MAINTAINS A SHELTER FOR HOMELESS PETS WHERE PROSPECTIVE OWNERS CAN NOT ONLY GET TO KNOW THEIR PROSPECTIVE PETS, BUT ALSO OBTAIN TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR THE CONTINUING CARE OF THE PETS. THE SOCIETY PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR PET OWNERS AND PROSPECTIVE PET OWNERS AND ENCOURAGES VOLUTEERS TO BECOME INVOLVED WITH THE CARE AND TRAINING OF DOGS AND CATS, NOT ONLY AT THE SHELTER BUT ALSO IN THE LARGER COMMUNITY.

The mission of Chatham Animal Rescue & Education (CARE) is to promote the health and safety of all dogs and cats in Chatham County, NC. CARE foster caregivers provide loving, stable homes to homeless cats and dogs, helping them become the best possible pets for their future forever families. CARE works with the Chatham County Animal Shelter to save the lives of unwanted cats and dogs, manages feral cat colonies, and serves as an educational resource. CARE’s Lillie's Fund is a targeted spay/neuter program, subsidizing sterilization surgeries for pets owned by lower income families in Chatham County. CARE is a nonprofit animal welfare organization that has served the community since 1975 and relies on individual and corporate donors for support.

Founded in 1995 as PigHoppers, Great Lakes Rabbit Sanctuary reflects the need for safe homes for unwanted rabbits, who are often overlooked by shelters and humane societies. GLRS offers a permanent, safe, happy home to many of the animal residents who arrive here. Most healthy rabbits are adopted out to good homes. All mammals are spayed or neutered, health permitting, so as not to contribute to the overpopulation of these animals in our society. GLRS educates the public about the plight of these animals in our society, their needs and required care, through tours of the sanctuary, a newsletter, and public appearances. One of our goals is to prevent rabbits from ending up in a shelter or sanctuary by educating people who are considering acquiring one of these animals.

The Humane Society of Carroll County has been advocating for the health and proper care of animals for nearly 75 years. In 1945 a group of concerned citizens formed the Humane Society of Carroll County. In 1977, the Carroll County commissioners directed the Humane Society to enforce domestic animal laws, sell dog licenses and shelter animals. In 1981 a new county animal shelter was opened where it stands today. The Humane Society had six employees at that time. A large livestock holding facility was built in 1983 with donated funds, enabling the Humane Society to shelter loose livestock in a safe environment until an owner could hopefully be found. Today the Humane Society of Carroll County employs 14 full time and 6 part time staff members and adopts out numerous animals each year.

MISSIONHighland County Humane Society (HCHS) is a private, non-profit organization that promotes the health, safety, welfare, compassionate care, and protection of animals in Highland County, Virginia and beyond. As volunteers, we’ve been working since 2012 to help neighbors with their pets, and to take in dogs and cats with no other hope. We have no shelter or staff. HCHS receives no county or state funding. Thanks to our dedicated volunteers and foster homes, HCHS has rescued nearly 4,000 animals and has made life better for thousands more. HCHS is a 501(c)(3) organization. We’re funded through donations, grants, adoption fees, and fundraising events. Your tax-deductible donation provides day-to-day care, veterinary services, food, and shelter for dogs and cats in Highland County.

As a foster-based, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, we rescue, nurture, and find forever homes for abused, abandoned and stray cats and kittens in NE Ohio. Our team has 100+ combined years of experience fostering kitties of all ages.Our dedicated volunteers are active in the local rescue community and foster our cats in safe and loving home environments. We monitor every cat's growth, health and temperament, and provide socialization and complete medical care prior to adoption.We will never offer a cat for adoption before it is emotionally, socially, and medically ready. We take great care matching the right cat with the right home. Age, personality, and unique quirks must be compatible with a potential new home. Our goal is for everyone to fall in love and live happily ever after.

Northwest Boxer Rescue (NWBR) believes that every boxer deserves a chance to live a happy life in a loving home. Abandoned or homeless Boxers will always find shelter, medical care, and ultimately a new home through the efforts of NWBR. By working with committed volunteers and local veterinarians we are able to rescue boxers every year, provide them with loving temporary care, and find them perfect loving forever homes. Working in conjunction with city and county groups, NWBR strives to educate the public and help end animal overpopulation and needless suffering. The commitment to share the love of Boxers is never ending. We never discriminate on the basis of health or age. Our animals are evaluated, vaccinated, spayed or neutered and receive any necessary medical treatment before they are placed in carefully screened homes.

- Greater Houston German Shepherd Dog Rescue (GHGSDR) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We are a breed-specific group dedicated to the rescue of German Shepherd Dogs (GSDs); and do not knowingly accept mixed-breed dogs into our program. Our GSDs are obtained from public shelters where they are scheduled to be euthanized or they are given to us directly by their owners. All dogs receive the necessary health care, including spaying/neutering and are micro-chipped and then are placed in a foster home until they are adopted. Our dogs are guaranteed a place in our organization throughout their life. We provide information and education to the community with emphasis on the importance of spaying/neutering and heart-worm prevention, and we work with transporters, animal shelters and other rescue organizations to develop a better life for all GSDs.

Cats Amore's primary rescue focus is mostly adult or senior cats, cats with special needs or at high risk of euthanasia in shelters. However Cats Amore Animal Rescue will take Mama cats and kittens (families), abandoned kittens and sometimes even dogs based on space available and willing foster homes. We also provide assistance to local senior citizen pet owners needing to find placement for their pets due to health, financial or other reasons.Cats Amore Animal Rescue accepts and adopts out FIV+ cats as space or foster opportunities allow.Cats Amore offers unique pet fostering opportunities for humans in certain life stages.All of our cats/kittens are fully vetted and cared for by the rescue and/or foster homes until they find a permanent, loving indoor home.

To assist with funding for needed veterinary services or other special needs above and beyond the county’s budgetary current standard of care for the animals. To raise money to help fund a new animal shelter building thereby reducing the burden on the county. To promote and support the spaying and neutering of animals thereby reducing the number of animals coming into the shelter. To raise awareness of Mercer country residents about the immediate needs and long term goals of the Animal Shelter. To help the county provide a safe and healthful environment for lost/homeless animals pending adoption in other ways not mentioned above as determined appropriate by Board of Directors. In conjunction with Mercer County Animal Control, support and promote an animal foster care program. In conjunction with Mercer County Animal Control, support and promote a shelter volunteer program.