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PAWS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to saving Philadelphia’s homeless, abandoned, and unwanted animals. PAWS is the city’s largest no-kill shelter and operates two high-volume, low-cost clinics serving pet owners and rescue organizations that lack access to affordable basic veterinary care. Through its adoption locations, special events, and foster care network, PAWS finds loving homes for thousands of animals each year. PAWS is working to make Philadelphia a no-kill city where every healthy and treatable pet is guaranteed a home.

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The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to inspire Americans to protect wildlife in a rapidly changing world.

HSHV's mission is to support the loving, responsible care of all animals in our community by: - Ensuring proper, nurturing care for the animals in our shelter - Placing all adoptable animals in loving homes - Reducing pet over-population - Caring for the physical well-being of animals in our community - Providing education and outreach to the community - Stopping animal cruelty

The American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club Charitable Trust was established in 2002 to protect and ensure the continuing health and welfare of the breed. It provides financial and other support for charitable, educational and research efforts for dogs and, in particular, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

The mission of Operation Kindness is to care for homeless cats and dogs in a no-kill environment until each is adopted into responsible homes and to advocate humane values and behavior.

A 501c3 non-profit, no-kill, dog rescue organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of homeless dogs in our South Florida community. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to provide a loving haven for furry friends in need, while alleviating the strain on overcrowded county shelters. With a blend of compassion and comedic charm, we are deeply committed to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs, ensuring their tails wag with happiness as they find their forever homes filled with laughter, joy, and care.

Established in 1977, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) is an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization. Our mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world's oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species. Sea Shepherd uses innovative direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. By safeguarding the biodiversity of our delicately balanced ocean ecosystems, Sea Shepherd works to ensure their survival for future generations.

To lead the way toward a compassionate and caring community for all animals.

The Humane Animal Welfare Society leads the community in animal welfare and assures sanctuary for animals in need.

The Marine Mammal Center is a nonprofit veterinary hospital, research and educational center dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of ill and injured marine mammals, primarily elephant seals, harbor seals, and California sea lions. Its research team studies the causes of illness in these animals, and by doing so, learns about conditions affecting the health of marine mammal populations and the oceans – discovering conditions that can affect humans as well. In addition, the Center’s education programs teach thousands of students and the visiting public each year about marine mammals and the urgent need for environmental stewardship of earth’s marine environments.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is dedicated to establishing and protecting the rights of all animals. PETA operates under the simple principle that animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, or use for entertainment. PETA focuses its attention on the four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods of time: on factory farms, in laboratories, in the fur trade, and in the entertainment industry. PETA also work on a variety of other issues, including the cruel killing of beavers, birds and other "pests," and the abuse of backyard dogs. PETA works through public education, cruelty investigations, research, animal rescue, legislation, special events, celebrity involvement, and direct action.