Search Nonprofits

Arkansas Paws in Prison is committed to rehabilitating inmates and giving rescue dogs a second chance at life by preparing them to be loving, obedient, adoptable pets. The Paws in Prison program pairs inmate trainers with rescue dogs for eight to ten weeks of obedience training and socialization in preparation for adoption. Prior to graduating from the program, each dog must pass the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen Ready test. Because the dogs are properly socialized and trained, their chances of adoption improve drastically, and the risk of being returned to a shelter for unruly behavior decreases significantly. Many of our program’s “graduates” have gone on to become therapy animals and service dogs, including the first water leak detection dog in North America. Paws in Prison collaborates with animal shelters and rescues throughout the state to advance its goal to reduce the number of dogs languishing in shelters and reduce the number of dogs euthanized each year in Arkansas. Since the program began in 2011, more than 2,700 dogs have been rescued, trained, and adopted by loving forever families. Additionally, Arkansas Paws in Prison strives to decrease recidivism rates by providing incarcerated individuals with the opportunity to give back to the community and acquire skills that support successful rehabilitation and re-entry into society. Over the years, Paws in Prison has continued to expand its capacity to fulfill the need for vocational training and rehabilitation programs for offenders. Inmates at five prison facilities throughout the state now have the opportunity to learn the vocational skill of dog training. Inmate trainers attend weekly professional training classes and maintain a daily journal of their dog’s progress, which improves their literacy and communication skills. In addition to employment skills, participants also gain interpersonal skills. The program teaches them responsibility, compassion, and to care for others. Many of the trainers are hired for animal-related jobs after parole. A number of released participants have dedicated their lives to saving animals and work for Paws in Prison’s partner rescues and shelters, and several have established successful careers as service dog trainers. One former inmate trainer returned to work in the prisons as a professional dog training instructor, teaching inmates in the program and serving as an example of what can be accomplished with hard work and dedication after incarceration. Arkansas Paws in Prison Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The program is supported by donations and the sale of recyclables. You can make a tax-deductible donation online or by mailing your donation to Arkansas Paws in Prison Foundation at 1302 Pike Avenue – North Little Rock, AR 72114.

Conservation Volunteers has partnered with individuals, businesses and governments in the conservation of our unique environment since 1982. In that time we have welcomed hundreds of thousands of volunteers from around Australia and across the world and supported their participation in a diversity of important projects to protect and enhance our environment. Our Vision We believe in a healthy and sustainable environment, and for everyone to be involved in managing and protecting that environment. Our Mission To attract and manage volunteers to participate in projects that protect or enhance our environment and heritage. Our Objectives 1. A healthy, diverse and sustainably managed environment Strategies: Develop and implement programs in line with recognised management plans that achieve measurable benefits for conservation Manage and conserve special places with high community and conservation value Reflect and respond to the changing needs of the environment 2. Environmentally involved communities Strategies: Design programs to engage a broad range of community, corporate and government groups Promote community health and wellbeing through environmental programs Develop and deliver training to build skills and encourage environmental awareness

To protect the welfare and dignity of all cats in every stage of their life through TNR (trap-neuter/spay-release) programs, proper medical care-both physically and mentally- and adoption, foster and sanctuary programs for our wild and peaceful feline friends. Our highly effective programs are reducing the number of stray, abandoned, and unwanted cats in our community. TNR (trap-neuter/spay-release: Cat Care's TNR program helps control the overpopulation of feral cats and provides vaccinations to stop the spread of disease and unnecessary suffering. The TNR program also offers a place where friendly feral cats and kittens can be socialized, cared for, and introduced to potential adopters who will provide them with loving, permanent homes. Adoption: Adoptions are crucial to Cat Care Durango’s mission. Placing cats and kittens into loving and committed homes ensures they have the chance to live happy, healthy lives while opening space for us to rescue and care for more animals in need. While cats await adoption, Cat Care Durango provides full veterinary care, including vaccinations, spay/neuter services, and treatment for illness or injury. Senior & Special Needs Cat Sanctuary: Cat Care Durango serves as a sanctuary for senior cats and those with advanced medical needs. While every cat in our care is available for adoption, some may be overlooked by potential adopters due to medical conditions or terminal illnesses requiring ongoing or lifelong care. These special felines, whom we lovingly call our “Sanctuary Cats,” have a permanent place with us, where they will receive the love, comfort, and medical attention they deserve for the rest of their lives.

Provide rescue, care, shelter for injured, stray, impounded or unwanted animals -to provide refuge for homeless animals and animals in need and coordinate their placement in permanent and safe home environments; -to provide education through publications, seminars, and discussions to the general public on animal health and welfare, behavior and care including the benefits of spaying and neutering; -to provide information and referrals to affordable and low cost medical care including spay & neuter clinics and other animal medical and care facilities; -to provide information on training, behavior modification and general handling instruction along with referrals to vetted and certified professionals in these areas; -to liaise and network with other animal rescue organizations as part of a mutual effort to aid animals in distress; -to solicit donations and funding from government agencies, corporations, private foundations, public charities, individuals and the general public at large to finance the medical, housing and other incidental costs of homeless animals while in the custody of the organization; -to organize and participate in fundraisers to benefit furtherance of the overall main purpose and goals of the organization; -to have the normal functions, operations, programs and pursuits incidental to a fully recognized and operational non-profit animal rescue organization.

The Humane Farming Association (HFA) - now over 200,000 members strong - is the nation's largest and most effective organization dedicated to the protection of farm animals. Founded in 1985, HFA has gained national recognition and respect through its hard work and its highly-visible, highly-successful campaigns.HFA's goals are: 1) to protect farm animals from cruelty; 2) to protect the public from the dangerous misuse of antibiotics, hormones, and other chemicals used on factory farms; 3) to protect the environment from the impacts of industrialized animal factories.HFA's comprehensive programs include: anti-cruelty investigations and exposs, national media and ad campaigns, direct hands-on emergency care and refuge for abused farm animals, consumer boycotts, legislation, and youth humane education. HFA's National Veal Boycott continues to be the single most successful campaign ever conducted against factory farming. Achieving an unprecedented drop of nearly 70% in the sale of drugged, anemic, and tortured baby calves, HFA's groundbreaking investigations have just resulted in the first-ever felony convictions of veal industry leaders. HFA's efforts against Bovine Growth Hormones have been pivotal in mobilizing the public against this cruel and dangerous dairy hormone. And HFA's campaigns to stop the abuse of millions of pigs, chickens, and other victims of factory farming continue to turn the tide against the abusive factory farm industry. The outstanding work of the Humane Farming Association is regularly featured on network television and nationally-broadcast radio programs such as ABC's PrimeTIME Live, Good Morning America, World News This Morning and CBS' 60 Minutes. HFA's hard-hitting expos?s have appeared in Time, Newsweek, People, U.S. News and World Report, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and dozens of other major publications across the country.As HFA makes headlines for its landmark victories and hard-hitting anti-cruelty campaigns, there is another equally meaningful aspect to our work - and that is HFA's Farm Animal Refuge. HFA's Farm Animal Refuge is the largest farm animal rescue facility in the world. Over seven square miles, HFA's Refuge offers hands-on emergency care, rehabilitation, and refuge for abused farm animals. HFA is the only national farm animal protection organization with a shelter that has never turned away farm animals seized as a result of a cruelty case.In 1991, HFA established its political and legislative arm - the Humane Farming Action Fund (HFAF). HFAF is the nation's only political lobbying organization founded exclusively to protect animals raised on farms. HFAF enacts strong and enforceable legislation to outlaw animal abuse and works to ensure that existing anti-cruelty laws are not undermined or weakened by inhumane and unethical meat industry-backed legislation. All combined, HFA's programs and activities represent the greatest hopes of those seeking to create a better world for all of earth's creatures.

Founded in 2001, Second Chance Pet Adoptions is a non-profit 501(c)(3) No-Kill animal rescue dedicated to the memory of all animals who were caged, hunted, beaten, tortured, starved, chained, exploited, abandoned or simply ignored. Our mission is to find a permanent, loving home for each cat and kitten in our care, and to reduce the overpopulation of cats in the community, through an aggressive trap-neuter-return program. Second Chance Pet Adoptions educates the public as to the proper care and needs of their pets, provides information on existing animal cruelty and abandonment laws, and informs the public of the importance of spaying and neutering their pets. We also provide a service to the community by providing pet adoptions designed to benefit both the animal and the adopting party. We ensure the animals under our protection are taken care of in the best way possible. Our adoption process includes a veterinary health check for the animal and screening of the prospective owner, to help ensure that the pet and its new owner will be compatible. If for any reason they are not compatible, we take back the pet, who will again be offered for adoption. Second Chance Pet Adoptions is a 100% volunteer organization. We do not receive any government assistance and rely solely on donations to provide services for the animals in our care.

Vision Statement- To provide social restoration for third-world countries and the US in all phases of social interaction, including: health and medical, spiritual, social, educational, and vocational spheres of human existence. Mission Statement-The Inter-American Restoration Corporation is committed to addressing the needs of impoverished, underprivileged, or traumatized people, both at home and abroad. Established as a 501C3 corporation in 2002, IRC has strategically incorporated first-world resources, business practices, and efficiency with compassion and focus. The result has been to provide necessary and needed relief directly to the people who lack life's essential conveniences. Driven to satisfy the complete spectrum of the individual, IRC is dedicated to facilitating the spiritual, educational, physical, and the community needs of the person. As such, IRC directs projects geared toward the revitalization of the whole person and whole community. VALUES: 1) We Value the strength of community to empower operations, to leverage opportunities, and enhance communication. 2) We Value individual passions. 3) We Value organization that leads to efficient process, purposeful actions, and dynamic results.4) We Value Spiritual leadership as expressed in outward, inward and unseen actions. 5) We Value the necessity of empowering indigenous peoples to take control of their own social destiny. 6)We Value cultures of all kinds 7) We value opportunity.

We founded Rosemarie's Rescue Ranch, Inc. to be a happy place to adopt your new best friend. A place you feel welcome and at ease, and able to focus on what's best for both your family and for the animal. We're a small, close-knit group of kind-hearted folks who put the welfare of the animals we rescue first, above all else. We'll be asking lots of questions, and listening closely to your needs to help you make an educated decision on next steps. We are a state approved 501(c)3 all-foster, all-volunteer, nonprofit organization. We appreciate your kind donations and will use your funding to make a difference. 100% of all proceeds of all fundraising goes towards the health, medical care, shots, spay/neuter, and well-being of the animals we rescue. Our volunteers are the heart of our organization. We promise you a fun and fulfilling experience in a safe and nurturing environment that includes a drama-free atmosphere. Here at Rosemarie's Rescue Ranch, Inc., we are committed to a single goal: Saving lives. Rescuing, rehabilitating broken souls, and re-homing relinquished pets with loving families. We are an all-volunteer, all-foster rescue organization and rely solely on fundraising and donations to save lives. Our mission is simple: Rescue, Rehab, Rehome.

To RESCUE and save abandoned, stray, neglected or relinquished Wire Fox Terriers from shelters, animal controls, puppy mills and breeders and to assist dogs who, because of extenuating circumstances, are unable to remain in their homes with their owners.   To provide any and all medical attention as required to make sure that each dog is in good health prior to adoption and to micro chip each Wire Fox Terrier. To provide sanctuary in a foster home where each receives a tremendous amount of love and care and treated as a member of the family.  To REHABILITATE and evaluate each foster dog for temperament and personality to ascertain the best suited home based on their needs, their prospective owner's situation and lifestyle.   To thoroughly screen adoption applicants before making placement decisions by requiring a completed Application, a Home Visit and Vet Reference Check and to interview and personally speak with each applicant to get to know them and their preferences which increases the end result of a successful permanent placement. To REHOME each foster dog by adopting them into their new suitable, permanent and loving Forever Homes. To increase public awareness of the overpopulation of homeless animals and to stress the importance of choosing to adopt and to provide information and links on where and how to become involved to eliminate the killing of adoptable animals. To exercise fiscal responsibility in handling our adoption fees, donations and other fundraising receipts to provide the maximum care for our rescued dogs and to ensure our financial viability into the future.

Wings of Freedom Animal Rescue, Inc. was founded by our strong desire to help animals in need. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit Connecticut-based grass-roots volunteer organization who work diligently to be the voice of those animals in need. Our primary area of concentration is the southern New England states and we are dedicated to helping local animals in this area. We are always willing to help animals in need anywhere and often reach out to help sister rescues as well.We strive to:• Rescue domestic animals from shelters and abuse situations and to rehabilitate, maintain health, train and find placement in loving homes• Education of the public about:- The need to spay or neuter - Proper nutrition and exercise - Training and safety - Reporting & stopping animal abuse- The value of and need for vaccinations and preventive medicine • Help end over-population • Reduce the need for high-kill shelters• Stop the suffering from animal neglect and abuseOur members give many volunteer hours to support activities such as:- Fostering animals in the Rescue - Training and Socializing our Animals- Community Awareness Events - Adoption Events- Fundraising Events - Support for other Rescues in Need We welcome new members, especially those who can find it in their hearts to open their homes as fosters. To find out more about us please visit our Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/wingsoffreedomanimalrescue or ourwebsite: www.wingsoffreedomanimalrescue.orgContact : (860) 428-0807 - wofarinc@gmail.com.

For 60 years, the Upper Valley Humane Society has been compassionately connecting people and pets. Our vision is to achieve excellence in animal welfare through a progressive approach to humane sheltering, humane education, community engagement and support services. UVHS is proud to be at the forefront of a growing movement in animal welfare by serving our communities through care and resources for companion animals and families. Humane Animal Sheltering We accept homeless, abused and unwanted cats, dogs, kittens, puppies, bunnies and small animals (even an occasional iguana!) regardless of medical or behavioral condition. We contract with and provide stray services to 26 municipalities but also accept animals from outside of those areas. We provide shelter, medical care and behavioral support for every animal for however long it takes to find their forever home. We provide mental stimulation, socialization, exercise, improved nutrition, and a reduced stress environment for all animals in its care. To help ensure success with new adoptive families, we behaviorally evaluate every animal to determine the best home setting and tailor their shelter experience with an individualized behavior and training program designed to build specific skills and overcome particular challenges. Humane Education & Community Outreach We offer monthly low cost spay/neuter clinics for the community. We fight cruelty in New Hampshire and Vermont through education and by providing resources. We approach every situation individually and with compassion. We seek to educate rather than alienate. We engage the community through events, tours and in-school presentations. We offer obedience training, agility and more through partnerships with local dog trainers. Partnership in Humanity Program We offer free emergency boarding for victims of domestic violence, hospitalization or other crisis situations. We provide resources, including a free food shelf, to support people in caring for their pets. We share pet food and other resources with partner organizations like the Haven, Meals on Wheels and WISE. We partner with police, fire and emergency services to help people and pets during large-scale and personal disaster situations.

The mission of Wimberley Adoption Group & Rescue (WAG Rescue) is to come to the aid of abandoned, neglected, unclaimed and surrendered dogs and puppies, regardless of their age or condition, in the Wimberley area and western Hays County. WAG Rescue provides medical care for these animals and places them in a nurturing foster environment where they receive training and learn socialization skills until they are ready to be adopted into loving, permanent homes. WAG Rescue promotes the compassionate treatment of all animals and seeks to educate the public about responsible pet ownership and advocates spay/neutering of pets in order to prevent overpopulation and much animal suffering. WAG Rescue is a volunteer supported organization committed to the following community services: To rescue and assist in the permanent placement of stray, abandoned, unclaimed, and surrendered dogs in and around Wimberley, Texas. To promote and ensure the compassionate and humane treatment of dogs in our care by providing medical treatment, vaccinations, spay/neuter services, and professional behavioral evaluation, training and rehabilitation if required. To place these dogs in a safe-haven, and provide a pre-screened foster home where they are nurtured, receive training and learn socialization skills so that they have the best chance of becoming a good companion animal. To find the most suitable, vetted permanent home for each dog based on its temperament and personality and compatibility with the adoptive family. To promote, through education, responsible pet ownership, pet health and safety, and the humane treatment of all animals. To promote spay/neuter of all pets in order to prevent overpopulation and animal suffering, and provide Emancipet low or no cost vouchers for dog spay or neuter to Wimberley residents. To act as a lost and found resource for all animals via our website and social media.